Green and black laminate

[LDB]

OK, so what is it about the 10/22 with the green and black laminate stock that makes it worth $100+ more than the basic wood stock 10/22? :?:

 

[9x19]

Eyes of the beholder... it's not worth anymore to me... unless I'm selling of course.

 

[captainjack]

I'm looking for a 10-22 for one of my grandsons for christmas and they seem to be in limited supply. I looked at the green laminate and passed on it because it is really bright green . At Bud's the green is $49 more than the plain stock. I really want something special for my grandson but in my opinion the green ugly.

 

[Jeepnik]

What amazes me is that Ruger, and many other manufacturers, sell you a cheaper plywood stock for more money. The only reason for making plywood stocks is to save money. However, enough people have bought into the "hype" about them that the manufacturers can get away selling what was originally an stock making method that was a "war time expedient".

 

[BlkHawk73]

The basic wooden stocked carbines have thousands upon thousands...make that a million produced. The green/black is a special run non-cataloged model for a distributor in much smaller numbers. To some that makes it worth more - less common so more value. To others, there's no difference. Personal preferences play a big part fr the later types. Is it worth $100 more? Personal choice.

 

[TiteGroups]

Peoples willingness to pay for it .

 

[Montelores]

The nice young lady at our LGS informed me that the green/black laminate "Zombie" model 10/22 sold rather quickly here.

$279.00 was the price, I think.

Monty

P.S. She said that they still have a pink laminate model and that a real man wouldn't be self-conscious about the color.

 

[Ladobe]

What amazes me is that Ruger, and many other manufacturers, sell you a cheaper plywood stock for more money. The only reason for making plywood stocks is to save money. However, enough people have bought into the "hype" about them that the manufacturers can get away selling what was originally an stock making method that was a "war time expedient".

I, like most long range shooters whether target or hunter, would disagree that laminated stocks are just "hype". In the context of making sales profit on an otherwise production model firearm i can agree with though. :wink:

 

[mohavesam]

What amazes me is that Ruger, and many other manufacturers, sell you a cheaper plywood stock for more money. The only reason for making plywood stocks is to save money. However, enough people have bought into the "hype" about them that the manufacturers can get away selling what was originally an stock making method that was a "war time expedient".

One must understand the concept of stronger wooden stocks. Laminated wood is straighter, more stable under extreme temperature and humidity conditions, and is generally a superior product than a timber stock. The strength of the laminates allows complex machining we see from some stockmakers (Boyds for one) that is simply NOT possible with a timber stock. Again superior to board wood.

The only thing it AIN'T is cheaper to produce.

A few years back, a couple of companies came up with new dyes that are much more UV-stable and more compatible with the glues and pressure-compressed woods used in lamination. The stock makers embraced the products and never looked back. Results: we American consumers now have a plethora of stronger, more attractive wooed stock choices for every type of firearm and yes, furniture too.

Stay informed. Understand manufacturing technology when you see it. Drink your coffee while it's hot.

 

[Fox Mike]

I'm looking for a 10-22 for one of my grandsons for christmas and they seem to be in limited supply. I looked at the green laminate and passed on it because it is really bright green . At Bud's the green is $49 more than the plain stock. I really want something special for my grandson but in my opinion the green ugly.

If it is his first rifle it will be SPECIAL. Get the wooden stock model from Wal Mart.

 

[betterlate111]

How many of us got the SPECIAL rifle as a hand me down from our fathers?
It was well used then. It is used now. I will never get rid of it.
I've seen the green/black in person and I think it's beautiful but too expensive.

 

[BrittB]

I may be getting another 10/22 for my wife and she likes the pink laminate stock so that's what she wants to buy, her choice! I may end up building a 10/22 with all the bells and whistles one of these days and I will get a laminate stock for it as well, my choice. That's what it's all about!

 

[eveled]

I have a laminate stock on one of my rifles and my only complaint is the weight, it is heavy! For a smaller child the weight of a sinthetic stock may make it easier to shoot. Ed

 

[heymatthew]

I think the green and black is pretty cool actually. Slap a matte black Simmons 3-9 scope on there or something and let him go to town. There won't be a tin can in 3 counties that will be safe from him and his "Zombie Hunter." He'll love the green, I'm sure.

Also, the laminate stocks, as has already been said, are more expensive to make and if you were to buy a 10/22 standard model and then add a laminate stock to it, you'd pay $100 for it. That's where the extra price comes in.

Get the Green and Black if you can and if you think he'll love it. As a kid, I would have thought it was neat.

 

[eveled]

If I wanted to buy a lifetime gun for a son or daughter I would go with a stainless 10/22. They can always change the stock to make it different but it will still be the rifle Dad bought me. The stainless parts will last forever. Ed