Lets see how if come out in a poll.
You can vote once on each catagory.
You can vote once on each catagory.
New 50 Year 10-22: Do you Like it or Hate it???
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CraigC
Hawkeye
Would be interesting to know why too. Do you hate it because it's not a proper anniversary model or because you just don't like it?
Is that actually THE gun . . . or just one of the several possibilities?
CraigC
Hawkeye
That's the Photoshop concept picture from the contest. Here's the one from SHOT.
OP
CraigC said:
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I certainly don't think it is represetative of a milestone 50 year aniversary model.
I think it is a plastic piece of crap that anyone could put together themselves if they prefer that type of thing.
I own more than my fair share of 10-22's and yes one of them is black with lots of plastic. I put it together mostly to teach anti firearms folks how easy it is to make your own "black scary gun". It really is amazing how gulible/unimformed some folks are about the topic of "black scary guns".
After seeing that photo of the real thing at the SHOT show, I would be pretty embarrassed if I was standing there in a Ruger shirt. :oops:
CraigC
Hawkeye
Really??? Ruger sporter barrels with a front sight and threaded muzzle are growing on trees? How about those integrated optic rail/receiver sight setups? I had to spend $900 to come up with a 10/22 like that and it's not even threaded. If you don't like the plastic stock, it's easily changed. This is an infinitely useful rifle, if you don't like it, don't buy it. If you think it's just a plastic piece of crap, you probably don't care for ANY current 10/22 variant.
Ruger has produced plenty of fancy walnut sporters over the last few years. Buy one of those if you want walnut.
Still baffles me that people are so opposed to polymer but think painted aluminum is wonderful. :roll:
Ruger has produced plenty of fancy walnut sporters over the last few years. Buy one of those if you want walnut.
Still baffles me that people are so opposed to polymer but think painted aluminum is wonderful. :roll:
I understand that plastic and aluminum will always be used for several reasons, not the least of which is cost. Aluminum was used on the original 10/22 for cost reasons, but is essentially "traditional" since it was the original configuration. Blue steel would have been nice, but cost more.
There's a large segment of today's market that likes the various plastic configurations and other "modern" or (gag) "tactical" stuff. In fact, I really like the thinking behind the adjustable/changeable stock bits shown here as used on the new .22 bolt-action . . . neat concept. Hope they are offered on the "standard" 10/22 as an optional model.
I'd still like to see a nicely-walnut-stocked version as an anniversary gun, but I'm not holding my breath.
:)
There's a large segment of today's market that likes the various plastic configurations and other "modern" or (gag) "tactical" stuff. In fact, I really like the thinking behind the adjustable/changeable stock bits shown here as used on the new .22 bolt-action . . . neat concept. Hope they are offered on the "standard" 10/22 as an optional model.
I'd still like to see a nicely-walnut-stocked version as an anniversary gun, but I'm not holding my breath.
:)
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CraigC said:
Craig
I was able to get pretty close for under $300 bucks. It took some time and effort to locate the parts and used guts. Not threaded but that could be arranged. Bayonet and red dot included. Let me know how many you want and I'll pick up the shipping for only $750 each. I could make them up next week and would use brand new unfired guts.
ArmedinAZ
Buckeye
You forgot ho-hum as a choice. Don't hate it or love it.
$960 is what I spent on a similar setup, albeit a little more aftermarket.
http://i50.tinypic.com/10e254j.jpg
Rifle w/tax 270
Kidd 1 stage 213
DSP stock 57
Que bolt work 35
NDS sights 110
PWS barrel 200
Leather sling 35
Kidd bolt buffer 5
Stock bedding 100
Sold OEM barrel/FCG -100
Kidd recoil assy 35
Total 960
http://i50.tinypic.com/10e254j.jpg
Rifle w/tax 270
Kidd 1 stage 213
DSP stock 57
Que bolt work 35
NDS sights 110
PWS barrel 200
Leather sling 35
Kidd bolt buffer 5
Stock bedding 100
Sold OEM barrel/FCG -100
Kidd recoil assy 35
Total 960
My comments on the other thread were not critical of this 10/22 model. My comments were my thoughts that this model did not satisfy what I would consider to be the qualities of an anniversary model. But what do I know?
Back to this new model...I do like the peep site, and although a flash suppressor is unnecessary on a .22 rimfire, I do like it for protection of the muzzle.
WAYNO.
Back to this new model...I do like the peep site, and although a flash suppressor is unnecessary on a .22 rimfire, I do like it for protection of the muzzle.
WAYNO.
The adjustable stock is a good idea if you're buying it for a youngster who will grow.... otherwise, it's not necessary, and butt ugly. The flash hider is just plain stupid on a .22. Personally, I have no use for a rail.... if I'm going to put a scope on it, I'll use a normal base, and if I'm not going to scope it, I don't want that thing there.
It's all personal preference.... some guys are gonna love it, but they won't sell me one.
It's all personal preference.... some guys are gonna love it, but they won't sell me one.
With the only choices being what they are, I can't cast a vote. Live it or hate it…no in between? "Can't stand it" and would not even think of buying one" …kinda redundant isn't it? An honest poll should cover ALL the bases and not just allow options that lean to one side or the other. Pretty obvious it was done in this manner and without the option for anything in the middle.
I do NOT hate it but I do not think think it is what the 50th Ann model should have been. As an actual variation of the 10/22, I think it's a great addition to the model line. I do not see myself buying one but it's because it's nothing I have a desire for. The stock I DO like. Only aspect visually I do not it the muzzle. Hate flash suppressor and the whole threaded bbl thing… :roll:
So there's my vote…I can't vote 'cause the choices are incomplete. This model was presented and voted on - majority ruled and this is the outcome. if you like it, great, if not, well, it is what it is and continually griping will not change it and very likely won't change anyone else's opinion of it either. Some are still hung up on the alloy v polymer thing…time to move on folks, things change and the world keeps turning.
I do NOT hate it but I do not think think it is what the 50th Ann model should have been. As an actual variation of the 10/22, I think it's a great addition to the model line. I do not see myself buying one but it's because it's nothing I have a desire for. The stock I DO like. Only aspect visually I do not it the muzzle. Hate flash suppressor and the whole threaded bbl thing… :roll:
So there's my vote…I can't vote 'cause the choices are incomplete. This model was presented and voted on - majority ruled and this is the outcome. if you like it, great, if not, well, it is what it is and continually griping will not change it and very likely won't change anyone else's opinion of it either. Some are still hung up on the alloy v polymer thing…time to move on folks, things change and the world keeps turning.
jadek44
Single-Sixer
Sure as hell doesn't light my fire. Tacticool is for mall ninjas anyway. The industry is Not helping by making all this Black Rifle style CRAP ( ya I called it crap) . We are on an uphill slope as it is without adding weight to the wagons. I see NO real use for any of it, other than making someone feel macho.. Sure doesn't help us one bit.
I can understand your side jakek44. Kinda known I have zero affection for all the "tactical" fodder. Just a "look at how tough, cool and tactical I am" fad. IMO. Some like it though and so long as they're responsible, safe and not an idiot thinking it makes them something special or macho, all the power to 'em. Just not my thing. That said, I do not see this as "tacticool". Simply having a black synthetic stock doesn't mean it's something horrible or "tacticool". If so, I guess a LOT of bolt actions are included as well. All this is is a 10/22 with the stock design of the Ruger American bolt action rifle - hardly a "tacticool" firearm. To group anything with a black synthetic stock in with the rest as a "black rifle" just helps the other side. I could go for this stock separately - that I like. Certainly don't it being anything other than a synthetic rifle stock. Tough to be "tacticool" with such a sporter style.
rich e
Single-Sixer
I agree with "jadek44", this is not a good representative of a 50 yr. anniversary gun. I would of much rather seen a nice Walnut wood stocked model.jadek44 said:
CraigC
Hawkeye
Nothing about this rifle is "tacticool". Last I checked, most "tacticool" rifles don't have brushed stainless steel and aluminum barreled actions. There is no pistol grip, the only rail is for mounting optics. Believe it or not, some folks live in free states and might like to be able to buy an off the shelf .22 rifle to mount their suppressor on.jadek44 said:
So being from Massachusetts, I reckon you think the firearms industry should cater to the anti's and rather than educate them on the truth, we should just stop buying scary rifles??? That's plain stupid.
ModernRifle
Bearcat
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After years of wanting one, I finally sprung. Picked up a Stainless Steel, Sythetic Stock, TakeDown.
I performed the auto-bolt-release and can't be happier with it.
I performed the auto-bolt-release and can't be happier with it.
ArmedinAZ
Buckeye
CraigC said:
The flash suppressor thing is pretty tacticool. They could have gone with a knurled cap. :wink:
Otherwise it's a decent utilitarian 10/22.
BlkHawk73 said:
Well said, I have no problem with this rifle being produced by Ruger and will probably pick one up at some point, I do not consider it a proper 50th anniversary rifle...period...no changing my mind on that...nice rifle, bad decision to make it the rifle that represents 50 yrs of 10/22 production....
mohavesam
Hawkeye
bleh. Parts-bin put-together. And zero effort on the part of Ruger's design teams.
Marlin had a better 50th anniversary model, if not just because they respected their design by using American walnut.
(maybe Heresy here, but if not for the model 60 there may never have been a 10/22).
Marlin had a better 50th anniversary model, if not just because they respected their design by using American walnut.
(maybe Heresy here, but if not for the model 60 there may never have been a 10/22).
Keep all the hardware and plastic junk it's a 22 rifle for heavens sake not a Navy Seals mission ready deployment weapon, just give me a nice wood stock and some good iron sights and be done with it. :roll:
No matter how much crap they pile on that thing it aint goin' to make it shoot no better. :lol:
No matter how much crap they pile on that thing it aint goin' to make it shoot no better. :lol:
CraigC
Hawkeye
Another point to be made is that Ruger's 10/22 stocks have always had a low comb for iron sight use. I typically despise synthetic stocks but at least on this one, you can change the comb height to get a proper cheek weld.
I don't know what some people would do if they didn't have something to complain about. Personally, I'm just glad to see Ruger offer the 10/22 with proper iron sights AND a rail if you want to mount a red dot. I reckon some folks just can't get over not getting what they wanted and see that we actually have something good here.
I don't get this. It's a 10/22 with good peep sights, the best sights Ruger has ever put on the 10/22 and it has a synthetic sporter stock. We didn't hear this much whining when the SR-22 came out.6gun said:
Yeah, all new stock, all new sights, very much a parts bin put together. :roll:mohavesam said:
A knurled cap wouldn't protect the crown. Easily swapped out if it offends so much.ArmedinAZ said:
I don't know what some people would do if they didn't have something to complain about. Personally, I'm just glad to see Ruger offer the 10/22 with proper iron sights AND a rail if you want to mount a red dot. I reckon some folks just can't get over not getting what they wanted and see that we actually have something good here.
And what in the world do you need a rail and a red dot sight on a 22 for? so you can be a mall ninja pretending your little 22 is a big powerful assault gun cause their to cheap to buy a AR :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Like I said wood stock and iron sights.
Like I said wood stock and iron sights.
CraigC
Hawkeye
The mall ninja crap does nothing but make you look like a fool. Some folks like iron sights, some folks like scopes, some folks like red dot sights and some folks like a combination of optics and irons. Some folks just like the option. Personally, I do a lot of predator control at night so a red dot is the only thing that works well. I also like to have good iron sights and up until now, the 10/22 has had about the worst irons a rifle can have. None of which has anything to do with the utter nonsense you just posted.
Some people are just too willfully ignorant to help.
Some people are just too willfully ignorant to help.
You come on here and put down the opinions of 3 of us all in one post.... me, Mohavesam and Armedinaz and then you acuse "me" of the one being "snide"? maybe you need to back up and read what you posted to these people before you start being a kettle calling the pan black. :lol:
farmall1456
Bearcat
All I can say that while this is not what I would like to see as a 10/22 celebrating 50 years. I think it interesting and appealing to many younger shooters. I am an instructor for 4-H shooting sports program. This is rifle has all the things that can help reach the youth who want to learn to shoot. As one of the instructors I have over 20 different rifles to use. The rifles most picked by the students are the 10/22s.
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