Ruger 10/22 vs. 77/22

[TMan]

I'm still thinking that I'll probably purchase a .22LR rifle before the end of the year. I'm heavily leaning towards Ruger just because of my experiences with their handguns.

Someone mentioned on another thread that they had a 10/22 target version that has the bull barrel. I'm wondering if the target version has a better trigger? I was shooting the range officer's 10/22 non-target version yesterday. It was equiped with a red-dot scope, and I was knocking down metal plates.

My thoughts about the 10/22 is that since it is a semi-automatic, it would probably be sensitive to the ammo shot.

I looked on their web-site and saw that Ruger also has a bolt action that they call the 77/22. I didn't see a "target" version of it though.

Since rifles take up a lot of storage space, I don't want a lot of them, therefore, I need to be careful in my choice. Anyone shot both the 77/22 and 10/22? Which do you like better? Anythoughts in general?

Accuracy is more important to me than price.

["DoubleAction"]

TMan; My Ruger 10/22 Target's trigger is not really great, so I opted for the Volquartsen Trigger Guard assembly which is much better. I shoot mostly the CCI Mini Mag 22 LR, which works just fine for it's price. If you do some work on the Ruger trigger, it will be better; I just like the Volquartsen assemblies better. I also recommend a bolt stop buffer.

[5ontarget]

I have not shot the 77/22, but traditionally bolt actions are considered to be more accurate.

[psustang89]

My first new rifle was a 77/22 I got for my 16th birthday, 10 years ago. It does not have a bull barrel or anything like that. I've shot 22's with a lot of guys and they are all amazed by the Ruger. Last month I took it to the range and was able to cover a 5 shot group with a nickel, with 3 shots touching at 50 yards. That's the best I've ever done with it. I was using cheap remington ammo. A friend of mine has a Savage and has had work done to the trigger and he still shoots much better with my Ruger (he wasn't pleased!). I've never shot a 10/22 so I can't really give a comparrison between the 2, sorry. In PA we can't hunt with semi's, so I tend to buy bolts.

[TMan]

Thanks for your input guys. I've ordered the 77/22-R

Anything I need for this besides a scope and a long cleaning rod?

[psustang89]

Bore guide? My universal didn't work with it, so I had to buy the 77/22 bore guide.

["DoubleAction"]

TMan; You will need a scope mount. You will be satisfied with one that has the rings as part of the mount, rather than the rail with separate rings. I call the combination rail and rings "One piece Scope Mounts".

[TMan]

Hmmm, should have waited for a reply before ordering...

I ordered a BSA S39X32WR and it says it comes with rings. Hope these fit the Ruger. The BSA catalogue has it listed as a .22 Rifle Scope.

I was looking at scopes in the store; rather I was looking at price tags on scopes in the store. I had to go outside for air - I was afraid I might pass out and come to with the guy behind the counter trying to give me mouth-to-mouth. Scary thought... probably would have thought I had died and was in hell.

The BSA seemed reaasonably priced and I liked the BSA red dot scope that I previously bought. I don't think I need to spend over a thousand dollars to put holes in a paper target. I'd rather spend the money on a Kimber!!!

[5ontarget]

I don't have a very expensive scope for one .22 I have with a scope. It seems to work well. The shots missed shots are my fault, not the scope or the gun, I can usually feel when I pull or jerk the gun and/or trigger.

Other things to consider, depending on your shooting style/preference... a sling, and/or bi-pod. Of course, these can always be added later.

Oh yeah, you'll also want some ammo ;D

["DoubleAction"]

TMan; Because of their price, the Rugers are good base guns for build ups. Whether you do everything at once or over time, you can easily invest a grand in one Ruger rifle. I know one guy who paid over $400, for a stock to make his 10/22 look good but his trigger is still plain factory, and he has an el cheapo scope. Everyone out shoots him.

[TMan]

admin said:

...and he has an el cheapo scope. Everyone out shoots him.

Okay, I'm feeling sick, and this time it isn't because of the cold. I ordered the BSA Model = S39X32WR from OpticsPlanet for $60. Is this an "el cheapo"?

I didn't think I needed an expensive scope just for shooting paper targets at the range. I'm not going to go hunting with it. Honestly, I really don't need the 396 horsepower engine in my car for going to the grocery store either.

[5ontarget]

I think you'll do fine with the scope. In my opinion that is somewhere inbetween the el cheapo, and the expensive models. I consider $30 the cheap range for .22 scopes.
Once you get it sighted in, I bet your scope will serve you well.

Besides, If you shoot poorly, you now have an excuse...err reason.

[MLB]

I bought a $30 red dot scope on ebay to play with. I got what I paid for as expected, but it is an interesting toy. I've never mounted it though.