Scotty Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Chime in on this one:Looking for a new reasonably priced rifle. My uses are general, i.e. plinking, target and some hunting. I'll probably add a scope to whichever I get. Narrowed it down to the Marlin 60, Marlin 795 (the 60 with a box magazine instead of the tube) and a Ruger 10/22.I had a Model 60 growing up and regret getting rid of it. The 10/22 has a good reputation but I must be the only guy on earth that has never shot one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have both, I prefer the Ruger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Is there any particular feature you prefer or is it just general quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry, but I've always thought of Marlin semi-autos as jam-a-matics. No contest there, get a 10/22, the older the better. Now Marlins' bolt guns are a whole 'nother story !Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Bob kinda hit on it, both my marlin 60's are pretty finicky about ammo. My Rugers will shoot anything I feed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thanks guys. Good information.How tough is it to disassemble and clean the 10/22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Piece of cake. Though a couple of the tricks are just that,,,tricky, till you've done it a couple times.Think there are several Utube vids showing how.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks. I'm convinced. I'll be picking up a Ruger this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Just a personal opinion, the older the better. While new are still rugged, reliable, and probably as accurate as older guns, I just can't get my head around plastic trigger groups, and painted receivers. Even the new "stainless" guns are just a painted on coating over moly steel bbls.As long as exterior of a used 10/22 is acceptable the internals and bbl just about can't be fubared.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I know what you mean. Handled the stainless steel/synthetic stock version and it reminded me of a toy. I'm sure it's functional though. Just not for me.I'm strongly looking at the model with the real walnut stock and blued barrel. $285 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I've got a few samples of both and I love the Marlin for the tube feed (can't loose the mag) and being more accurate out of the box. The Ruger is a little less picky with ammo and you can spend some serious $$ making it less reliable and a little more accurate. Both are excellent weapons. Everyone should own both and more! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I did pick up the Ruger yesterday. Nice gun. I don't plan on any customizing other than adding a sling.While the gun shop guy was packing up the Ruger I noticed a little Henry .22 lever action in the rack. Picked it up and couldn't resist buying it too. What a neat little rifle. I'm more exited about it than the Ruger. Everyone should own at least one lever gun.So much for my tax refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Excellent! Let us know how the Henry does. I've got 2 and they BOTH shoot far to the right. One is so bad that I put on a scope and could not get it zero'd. Its going back to Henry and once I get it back, I'll send the other one in (I scoped it and it shoots great) Let us know! Bill PS; Agree with the at least one. I've got a few in .22lr, a .357 and .44mag. Fun Fun Fun (and milk jugs go SPLAT.. About 75 of them yesterday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Bummer about the your Henrys Bill. I hope they make it right.I'll shoot mine this weekend if the weather is nice. I'll let you know.Pop cans full of water and .22 hollowpoints make a good combination too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Went out this am and exactly what I did. I've got 3 large laundry softener jugs that I use to fill the soda cans. Hit them right where it counts and they peel away. Almost as fun as hitting the milk jugs with the .357mag 125gn HP or 240gn .44mag rounds. Vaporize is the rule there.Good times! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewton3 Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I have one of each, and wouldn't really be able to pick a preference of one over the other. I like them both. The mdl 60 seems a bit more accurate out of the box; the 10/22 perhaps just a bit less finicky over ammo. Take your pick.Unfortunately, they are both eclipsed now by M&P 15-22; that thing is addictive like crack. I can't put it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Unfortunately, they are both eclipsed now by M&P 15-22; that thing is addictive like crack. I can't put it down! I have to agree. A .22lr AR-15 type of rifle is just too much fun! Sad that the same Fed 22lr bulk that we bought less that $9 for 550 rounds is close to/over $20 now... In less than 2 years! Still, while not as much of a value.. STILL a deal! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 dnewton3, you really got me thinking about getting a M@P 15-22 so it is your fault if I do . I may sell my 10/22 to get it .the 10/22 has been a nice rifle . I bought it when they cost $69.00 . I really like 22LR to shoot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Keep the 10/22. Get the M&P. Both are better. Never sell a 10/22 esp an older one. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Keep the 10/22. Get the M&P. Both are better. Never sell a 10/22 esp an older one. Bill I will need another safe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I know the feeling... Been searching the factories for one that will do the job but may have "issues" (like a dent). No luck yet. So the cheaper ones end up outside the safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewton3 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I agree; never sell a weapon unless you're starving, or trade for a "better" one!I kept my mdl 60 and 10/22, but I just don't shoot them much now.That M&P-15.22 is stupid crazy fun, acurate, and ultra simple to break down for cleaning. That is part of the reason I like it; the ease of take down. No tools! The ONLY thing I would have done over would be to get the non-threaded barrel; could have saved the money. I got the threaded one to install my suppressor on, but the action simply won't cycle with such weak ammo (sub-sonic). But that is also true of the 10/22; I had that barrel threaded and it won't cycle reliably with sub-sonic either. SteveS - if you want to blame me for your purchase, go right ahead; I can take it! And you'll be thanking me afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 dnewton3, Yes I am, I really never paid a whole lot of attention untill your post!!! I want one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewton3 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 There are several brands out there. Most of them are similar to an AR-15. Only the S&W M&P-15 .22 is EXACTLY the same as the traditional AR platform. That's the reason I like the S&W; all controls and functions are placed and operate exactly as any .223 AR weapon. Some of the other brands either don't have the safety operate the same, or don't have the bolt release the same, or some other contradiction. Not that these issues make them bad; far from it. Even the Colt brand (imported as I recall) is not a "true" AR style in function. Many of the other quality names cycle well and are made well. I just wanted my to be an exact functional duplicate of an AR for the training consistency; that is where the M&P from S&W excels above the others. I have a friend that shoots one of the new Kel Tec SU-22's; it's a very nice weapon; I've shot it several times and I'm impressed. Yet even he agrees though he should have spent the extra money and got the M&P.Since your daughter shoots, you might consider getting the new M&P; she likely will absolutely love it. Both my son and daughter really enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I looked at a S@W today. I am thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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