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January 19, 2013, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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Ruger 10-22 are older ones better than new ones ?
I recently dug out my 10-22 made&bought in 1980...
I see many new ones all tricked out........ Thoughts ? |
January 19, 2013, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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There is no difference in the reliablity. Ruger has upgraded the cheap cast aluminum trigger group and trigger guard with a much stronger plastic part. I have noted that the newer rifles made in the last 5 years or so are far more accurate than older guns. The last few I've fired were right with my CZ as far as accuracy is concerned. All together we have 6 in my family, the older guns are good or 1.5"-2" groups at 50 yards. I am having no trouble keeping 5 shots well under 1" and much closer to 1/2" with the 2 newer ones I have.
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January 19, 2013, 09:55 PM | #3 |
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I bought one around 04 or 05. I was not impressed.
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January 20, 2013, 07:53 AM | #4 | |
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I absolutely loath the plastic trigger group/guard that came on my all-weather 10/22. I've had toy guns that had better. |
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January 20, 2013, 09:13 AM | #5 | ||
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http://brimstonegunsmithing.squaresp...stic-vs-metal/ You can make either one work if you know what you're doing. However, the aluminum housings are much less precise than the plastic housings. That's why the Kidd drop-in trigger group (one of the most popular trigger groups you'll see at major rimfire competitions) specifies that you use a plastic housing. The aluminum one is not sized or machined accurately enough. Quote:
Any of the major 10/22 builders like Clark or Power Custom will be glad to sell you all of the take-off stock Ruger aluminum housings you desire for about $30 each. They're the first thing replaced on a nice custom gun. http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/RugerOEMtrigger.html |
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January 20, 2013, 09:24 AM | #6 | |
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http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/RugerOEMtrigger.html
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January 20, 2013, 03:57 PM | #7 |
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Both of mine, one bought in 1989 and one bought in 2010 are plenty accurate for me, especially with CCI select or green tag. Either one will shoot around 1.5-2'' at 100yrds off my rest. The squirrel's and mountain dew cans dont stand a chance.
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January 20, 2013, 08:18 PM | #8 |
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I bought a stainless 10/22 in the mid '90's...it is still a piece of crap.
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