Ruger® 10/22® target lite

FloridaGuy · January 14, 2019, 08:32 PM

Picked up a Ruger 10/22 Target Lite yesterday. My only issue with it is that it has no sights. The rifle is only going to be used for plinking. The guy at the gun shop suggested that I put a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 DH BDC on it. What glass would everybody suggest to put on it?

jmr40 · January 14, 2019, 08:38 PM

On a hunting rifle meant to be carried a lot a small, lightweight 2-7X scope makes sense. On a target rifle I'd go with a bigger scope with more magnification. A 3-9X40 minimum. I shoot my 22's at 100-250 yards quite often and more magnification helps beyond 50 yards.

1stmar · January 14, 2019, 08:46 PM

Looks like its for target use. Bushnell rimfire 6x18 w bdc. $140 on amazon

Pahoo · January 14, 2019, 09:04 PM

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Looks like its for target use. Bushnell rimfire 6x18 w bdc. $140 on amazon

Yes, Target barrel and just looking for a neat scope of which is the real question of what to get. Also note that it has a threaded barrel and ready for a suppressor, compensator or hider. You do have good taste. ….

Be Safe !!!

FloridaGuy · January 14, 2019, 09:17 PM

Thanks Pahoo.

It is destined to be suppressed in the future.

Bfglowkey · January 14, 2019, 09:43 PM

The Athlon Talos scopes are decent RimFire options for a good price.

Mobuck · January 14, 2019, 09:52 PM

" The guy at the gun shop suggested that I put a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 DH BDC on it. What glass would everybody suggest to put on it?"

Good advice and a wise choice.

Pahoo · January 15, 2019, 11:48 AM

FloridaGuy
When and if you have time, could you check the trigger pull on this beauty. I'm seeing "Target rifle" all over the place but can't tell if it's an OEM or not. On the Ruger Website listing in the Distributor Exclusive, there are dozen's of variations, but have not taken the time to look for this one. Once you get it set up, you are really going to enjoy it. …..

Enjoy and;
Be Safe !!!

FloridaGuy · January 15, 2019, 08:40 PM

Pahoo, Trigger pull is right around 2.5 pounds very pleased with it.

Pahoo · January 17, 2019, 12:03 PM

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Pahoo, Trigger pull is right around 2.5 pounds very pleased with it.

I was kind of guessing or hoping that it might be in that range. That is good and will only get better with time. I'm happy for you and as I stated before, you have good taste. ……

Enjoy and;
Be Safe

lordmorgul · January 18, 2019, 11:51 AM

I have the Bushnell Rimfire 6-18 and it’s a great optic for the price.

Andrew - Lancaster, CA
NRA Life Member, Calguns.net contributor, CGF / SAF / CRPA / FPC / NAGR / NRA-ILA contributor, USCCA member

flashhole · January 18, 2019, 08:11 PM

Very nice.

I like the Weaver rimfire scope line. I have two and both are a good match to the gun.

Wife just got a Canadian Centennial 10/22. One of 2000 made. Debating if I should scope it.

Pahoo · January 19, 2019, 03:11 PM

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Wife just got a Canadian Centennial 10/22. One of 2000 made. Debating if I should scope it.

Not sure what you concerns might be as it really would not hurt anything And if you looking for improved performance with one, why not. These little beauties look good with or without. ……

I helped out an acquaintance that damaged the receiver screw hole on his. I'm not looking for you to do that. ……

Be Safe !!!

GarandTd · January 21, 2019, 05:13 PM

Ruger 10/22 target lite
What makes it lite? Is it the trigger? I would think the laminate stock would add a fair amount of weight.

Sorry if that's a dumb question.

Drm50 · January 21, 2019, 05:25 PM

I have a original 10/22 Sporter, bought new when first out. It has a K4x scope, Weaver
rings & bases. Rig is 50 some years old and will shoot into a Nickle at 40yds.

January 14, 2019, 08:38 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	On a hunting rifle meant to be carried a lot a small, lightweight 2-7X scope makes sense. On a target rifle I'd go with a bigger scope with more magnification. A 3-9X40 minimum. I shoot my 22's at 100-250 yards quite often and more magnification helps beyond 50 yards. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

January 14, 2019, 09:17 PM	#5
FloridaGuy Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 237	Thanks Pahoo. It is destined to be suppressed in the future. __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ Authorized Blackhound Optics Dealer www.blackhoundoptics.com/CWFT

January 15, 2019, 11:48 AM	#8
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Very nice FloridaGuy When and if you have time, could you check the trigger pull on this beauty. I'm seeing "Target rifle" all over the place but can't tell if it's an OEM or not. On the Ruger Website listing in the Distributor Exclusive, there are dozen's of variations, but have not taken the time to look for this one. Once you get it set up, you are really going to enjoy it. ….. Enjoy and; Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

January 15, 2019, 08:40 PM	#9
FloridaGuy Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 237	Pahoo, Trigger pull is right around 2.5 pounds very pleased with it. __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ Authorized Blackhound Optics Dealer www.blackhoundoptics.com/CWFT

January 18, 2019, 08:11 PM	#12
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	Very nice. I like the Weaver rimfire scope line. I have two and both are a good match to the gun. Wife just got a Canadian Centennial 10/22. One of 2000 made. Debating if I should scope it. __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?

January 14, 2019, 08:46 PM	#3
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Looks like its for target use. Bushnell rimfire 6x18 w bdc. $140 on amazon

January 14, 2019, 09:43 PM	#6
Bfglowkey Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2018 Posts: 302	The Athlon Talos scopes are decent RimFire options for a good price.

January 14, 2019, 09:52 PM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	" The guy at the gun shop suggested that I put a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 DH BDC on it. What glass would everybody suggest to put on it?" Good advice and a wise choice.

January 18, 2019, 11:51 AM	#11
lordmorgul Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2016 Posts: 206	I have the Bushnell Rimfire 6-18 and it’s a great optic for the price. Andrew - Lancaster, CA NRA Life Member, Calguns.net contributor, CGF / SAF / CRPA / FPC / NAGR / NRA-ILA contributor, USCCA member

January 21, 2019, 05:13 PM	#14
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	Ruger 10/22 target lite What makes it lite? Is it the trigger? I would think the laminate stock would add a fair amount of weight. Sorry if that's a dumb question. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

January 21, 2019, 05:25 PM	#15
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,378	I have a original 10/22 Sporter, bought new when first out. It has a K4x scope, Weaver rings & bases. Rig is 50 some years old and will shoot into a Nickle at 40yds.