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James K · March 19, 1999, 03:38 PM

The Ruger 10/22 is a fine little rifle but it has drawbacks for a gun to be used in teaching a beginner, when the word is SAFETY! A bolt action which can be easily loaded single shot allows the instructor to dole out one round at a time until the beginner learns to operate the rifle safely. Handing some folks a semi-auto with a loaded magazine is potential trouble, and the Ruger cannot be easily loaded without the magazine. A friend once tried to teach his girl friend to shoot, using a .22 HS target pistol (1 lb pull). She fired one shot, then turned to him, pistol pointed right at his head, and asked "What do I do to make it shoot again?" Nuff sed.

March 19, 1999, 03:38 PM	#16
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The Ruger 10/22 is a fine little rifle but it has drawbacks for a gun to be used in teaching a beginner, when the word is SAFETY! A bolt action which can be easily loaded single shot allows the instructor to dole out one round at a time until the beginner learns to operate the rifle safely. Handing some folks a semi-auto with a loaded magazine is potential trouble, and the Ruger cannot be easily loaded without the magazine. A friend once tried to teach his girl friend to shoot, using a .22 HS target pistol (1 lb pull). She fired one shot, then turned to him, pistol pointed right at his head, and asked "What do I do to make it shoot again?" Nuff sed.