plinking rifle

[Colinb913]

I have a Marlin 795, and I just got it sighted in today.. I had about nickel size groups at 25 yards, and about 1in to 1.5in groups at 50 yards I'd say the wind was clipping along around 15-20 mph. I could knock out shot shells all day with it, and not miss one.

The 795 accessories are slim. But it is accurate as **** out of the box. Trust me, I am having a ball with mine. As for customization, 10/22 can't be beat.. Depends if you want accuracy OOTB or not. That's about all that separates the two. Accuracy won it out for me.

 

[__Doc_]

wow
noone mentioned Marlin60, the best 22lr plinker ever built
everyone knows tube mag is best mag

>buy 10/22 just to remove all ruger parts and replace with Volquartsen parts

IT MAKES ALL THE SENSE!!!!!

I shoot my Marlin60 daily along with my M&P15-22 and they are both outstanding. They could shoot the nuts off a fly

 

[Rollerman]

Nothings wrong with a 10/22's accuracy out of the box, accuracy is probably more in the hands of the shooter than a mass produced rimfire rifle of any manufacture....atleast for me.

The point I was trying to make with my initial post....you can't beat a 10/22 for upgrading, weather it's to improve accuracy, looks, specific function mods or just because it's fun & you can.

 

[doubleshock]

10-4 on 10/22. Check out the Appleseed Project website for lots of 10/22 ideas and shooting fun

 

[.45kohnACP]

I doubt you will sway for the 10/22 because of the bang for buck factor, but I love my S&W mp15-22. If you are wanting to add parts the AR platform is limitless.

 

[actaeon277]

If only the 10/22 had a magazine similar to the s&w m&p 15-22.
The button on the s&w mag makes it so easy to load.
But I love the 10/22 more.

 

[nucone]

For plinking and target overall, the 10/22 is hard to beat and with it having been in production for nearly 60 years is pretty good evidence. I have two (one of the them the 10/22 target) and have yet to upgrade either one. The older one I purchased in 1973. I find the 10/22 Target is as accurate if not more so than my Savage bolt action target. The only improvement that I would like to see on the 10/22 is a hold open bolt after the last round.

 

[Jpfledderer]

It all depends on how big your checkbook is. 10-22's are sweet to start out with.

 

[ddavidson]

Well it sounds like going the route of the 10/22 will be best since it will be an on going project.

When you make your purchase, post how you decided which to get. I'm in the market for one or two and didn't realize that each version are fairly different guns.

 

[philbert001]

You won't regret a 10/22, and you'll never get bored with it! I've given several friends the 10/22 bug who have shot mine!

 

[TR1032]

My vote goes to the 10/22. I bought one with the intent of customizing it, but I like it so much the way it is I changed my mind. Now I'm thinking of getting a used one to customize. You can never have too many .22's anyway, right?

 

[actaeon277]

My vote goes to the 10/22. I bought one with the intent of customizing it, but I like it so much the way it is I changed my mind. Now I'm thinking of getting a used one to customize. You can never have too many .22's anyway, right?

I agree.

 

[Robjps]

Am i the only one that hates 10/22 iron sights? I need atleast 2 more more notches for elevation.

 

[actaeon277]

Am i the only one that hates 10/22 iron sights? I need atleast 2 more more notches for elevation.

How far are you shooting? I haven't adjusted the sights past 100 yds, and they're ok.

 

[Enkrypter]

I know the thread owner said he wanted a .22 for cheap ammo, but what about .17HMR. WAY MORE power and accuracy and not much more cost.

 

[Harry2110]

The average 10/22 doesn't NEED improving in order to reach desirable accuracy... And, of course, desirable accuracy is subjective anyhow.

BUT, the point of the 10/22 suggestions are that you CAN upgrade as time and finances allow. There are plenty of people who buy a $200 10/22 and then spend another $1000+ on them just because they want to. Not many of those are accuracy mods. If all you want to do is to wring accuracy out of your rifle, ~$200 for a barrel (less, if you get lucky), ~$60 for internal / trigger mods, ~$150 good scope.

Let's say, then, for that same ~$450, you buy a CZ rifle that doesn't need any "upgrades" other than to dial down the trigger weight. That may or may not cost extra money.

Scope cost would be the same.

Plus: Modifications/upgrades to bolt action rifles are somewhat limited as compared to what you can do to a 10/22. Heck, you don't even have to buy an actual 10/22...you can build one wholly aftermarket.

-J-

+1

I have/sellling a cz452 that with bulk ammo that is more accurate than a modified 10/22 but it is too long for me to carry to the range now. 10/22 are good if you dont want to cycle a bolt otherwise go cz

 

[nucone]

I know the thread owner said he wanted a .22 for cheap ammo, but what about .17HMR. WAY MORE power and accuracy and not much more cost.

I agree with your accuracy statement but I have both and there is a significant difference in ammo cost. About 3.5 cents per round for .22lr vs. about 26 cents for .17HMR.

 

[thegeez]

I think the 10/22 would be best for your needs-you want to tinker with it by adding acc. and the sky is the limit on these.Good rifle and you can make it whatever you want.

 

[Robjps]

How far are you shooting? I haven't adjusted the sights past 100 yds, and they're ok.

50 yards it shoots a foot high fully adjusted. For everyone that's shot it. I forget about it every week on the first mag then i remember to adjust and its dead on.

 

[Bollorollo]

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