Got a new Ruger 10/22 ...... for my grandkid.........

by Harry O-1, Monday, March 24, 2014, 07:09 (3889 days ago)

Of course, I am going to have to shoot it a lot to make sure it is set up perfectly. And, also to let her grow old enough to have it.

One thing I am happy about it that it is more accurate than my old 10/22. My old one is absolutely, completely, and unbelievably reliable. But it has never been as accurate as any of my Marlin's, even a cheap Model 60. Not bad enough to get rid of, but not accurate enough to get the nod when I go shooting small game. The problem with the Marlin 60 though, was that it was accurate, but after about 125-150 rounds, it would start having various feeding and firing problems until it was thoroughly cleaned. Not nearly as reliable as the 10/22.

This one seems to have the best of both worlds. Accuracy and reliability. I am glad that Ruger has learned how to make them after 50 years.

"for my grandkid", yeah, that's the ticket!

by Hoot @, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, March 24, 2014, 21:32 (3889 days ago) @ Harry O-1

Can't hardly go wrong with that.

Good to see you posting Harry.

I had a Mod 60 as a kid - it was very accurate.

by John K., Monday, March 24, 2014, 22:03 (3889 days ago) @ Harry O-1

Used to take it out of the stock and swish it around in a bucket of gasoline, then use compressed air to dry. I've graduated to brake cleaner these days. :-) 22lr ammo is nasty.

I sure like tube magazines...

by rob @, Thursday, March 27, 2014, 22:54 (3886 days ago) @ John K.

Short, Long and Long Rifle...well these days it more like CB's and Bulk LR.

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