Ruger 10/22 Price?

Originally Posted by OhShoot

I agree that Ruger did it for profit reasons, but the profit wasn't in the relative cost of metal vs. polymer, but more in the fact that the polymer is less labor intensive as can be made with more precision and no hands on finishing.

- OS

Yes. I understand how that works. Also, Glocks suck.

Originally Posted by USMCJG

... Also, Glocks suck.

Yeah, but I love my polymer XDs!

- OS

Originally Posted by OhShoot

Well, polymer is pretty well proven at this point, what with around 28 years worth of Glock lead technology experience with it.

I agree that Ruger did it for profit reasons, but the profit wasn't in the relative cost of metal vs. polymer, but more in the fact that the polymer is less labor intensive as can be made with more precision and no hands on finishing.

- OS

Here is the real scoop...as quoted

Ruger made the change because aluminum was wearing out moulds relatively quickly & making it harder to put out consistent specs.

Aluminum is mildly abrasive in pours, and in a four-cavity gang mould it was wearing individual cavities unevenly. That would get to the point where one or more cavities would begin to produce parts that were unacceptable, and then (since those moulds are not cheap) Ruger had to mark those individual cavities & not fill them until the other cavities reached a point where the entire mould could be disposed of. Running on a mix of moulds with one or more unusable cavities was an inefficient way to do business.

Like them or not, specs are more uniform in all critical areas & they are stronger.

Ever consider a Marlin 795? I got one for my son from Dick's back when they were $99. It takes 10 round magazines ($19.99 @ Gander Mountian) but the stock sights suck. I bought some tech sights for it and even he can shoot <2" groups @ 25 yards standing w/ GI sling.

It comes with a blued finish. I parkerized the barrel and painted the reciever on this one b/c after we shot it in the rain the barrel rusted where it got scratched. (I'm not a fan of blued firearms)
The AR has a Tactical Solutions .22lr dedicated upper w/ a 1:16 twist 16" barrel.

Originally Posted by USMCJG

Also, Glocks suck.

Actually mine blows...holes in things.

Originally Posted by OhShoot

Yeah, but I love my polymer XDs!

- OS

off subject, if one wanted to put a scope on a 10/22, what would be an inexpensive yet accurate one?

Originally Posted by ftncityfatboy

off subject, if one wanted to put a scope on a 10/22, what would be an inexpensive yet accurate one?

I'm using one of these: Bushnell - .22 Rimfire 3-9 x 32mm, Matte [762239]

with Weaver See-Thru mounts.

Scope around $50, mounts about $15. That's if you buy locally.

http://www.crosman.com/optics/rifles...ture/CP394AORG center point, under 100$ walmart includes rings, scope has reset features, mildot, batteries , and glows in 5 settings two colors (red & green) for the price you cant beat it, i have one on mine here is a sorry pic from camera phone,

Originally Posted by Garufa

I'm using one of these: Bushnell - .22 Rimfire 3-9 x 32mm, Matte [762239]

with Weaver See-Thru mounts.

Scope around $50, mounts about $15. That's if you buy locally.

I don't know much about scopes, but it does seem as the $40-50 range provides a lot of options for rimfires.

I've got a 10/22 with Simmons .22 Mag 4x32, about $40-45 with rings included, very clear, easy to see through etc. But now that I've sweetened up trigger a little I think I'd like a 3-9x also, just to be more precise. That's part of the hook of shooting rimfires, I've learned.

Just to prove I'm not a snob, though, I've got a BSA 3-7x 20mm that was less than $20 bucks, tipoff rings included, and so far it's been ok, too on a cheapo Plinkster, just is a little more critical on getting the right eye relief distance.

- OS

Originally Posted by Garufa

I'm using one of these: Bushnell - .22 Rimfire 3-9 x 32mm, Matte [762239]

with Weaver See-Thru mounts.

Scope around $50, mounts about $15. That's if you buy locally.

found one on amazon.com delivered $38 rings included - black