Ruger 1022 or Maverick Model 88 for first gun!

Maverick88_Ruger1022 · July 29, 2012, 02:57 AM

Hello this is my first post on this forum.

My name is Nick and I am looking to invest in my first rifle.

I have never shot a firearm before. And don't really have the facilities locally to test either tool. Other than holding them...

I would like advice deciding on a first gun.

My decision has come down to the 1022 and the model 88

Pro's and cons of both?

I like the inexpensiveness of 22lr ammo.

But should i sleep better with a shotgun?

25rd mags on Ruger 1022

VS 8 rounds of 00 buck in maverick model 88?

This would be primarily for home defense. at a distance of 10 feet.

The 22 would be nice because i could go plinking in the country.

Thank you for any help!

Maverick88_Ruger1022 · July 29, 2012, 03:21 AM

Model 88

http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...91&tx=87&ty=31

Ruger 1022
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...87&tx=85&ty=68

Nine the Ranger · July 29, 2012, 04:03 AM

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Get the Maverick.

Or both.

jonnyc · July 29, 2012, 08:15 AM

Two totally different firearms, for two totally different purposes.
If home defense at +-10 feet is your goal, the Maverick or a good pistol is what you want.
If you want to plink and learn how to shoot, get the 10/22.
You really should get both and cover both bases.
Now to pistols...........

Jo6pak · July 29, 2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

This would be primarily for home defense. at a distance of 10 feet

This makes me vote for the shotgun

**Spats McGee** · July 29, 2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick88_Ruger1022

. . . .This would be primarily for home defense. at a distance of 10 feet. . . .

For defense, I'd definitely go with the shotgun.

Maverick88_Ruger1022 · July 30, 2012, 02:38 AM

Thank you for all of the responses!

Why would a shotgun be better than 25 rds of semi auto with no pumping?

Also what would the spread be for buckshot and for bird shot at 10 feet?

I would imagine almost nothing.

How well would bird shot work at that distance?

I would like maximum spread across the hall way...

kozak6 · July 30, 2012, 05:35 AM

In .22 lr, a CCI Velocitor fires a 40 grain bullet at 1435 fps.

A .22 lr CCI Mini Mag fires a 40 grain bullet at 1235 fps.

A typical 2 3/4" load of #4 buckshot, generally recommended as the minimum 12 gauge load for self defense, fires twenty-seven .24 caliber 20.7 grain pellets at a velocity of 1325 fps.

A typical 2 3/4" load of #1 buckshot, often recommended for self defense, fires sixteen .30 caliber 40.5 grain pellets at about 1250 fps.

A typical 2 3/4" load load of 00 buckshot, likely the most common choice for self defense, delivers nine .33 caliber 53.8 grain pellets also at a velocity of 1325 fps.

A typical 2 3/4" 1 oz shotgun slug is about .729 caliber or a bit less, weighs 437.5 grains, and moves along at about 1680 fps.

Shot spread varies greatly depending on individual shotgun, choke, and load. However, a spread of one inch per yard is a good starting estimate. Inside of a house, the pattern is likely to be smaller than your hand.

Birdshot is generally considered unsuitable for self defense since it tends to create shallow wounds.

July 29, 2012, 04:03 AM	#3
Nine the Ranger Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 248	... Get the Maverick. Or both. __________________ 'A Vote is like a Rifle; It's usefulness depends upon the character of the User.'-Theodore Roosevelt

July 29, 2012, 02:57 AM	#1
Maverick88_Ruger1022 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Posts: 7	Ruger 1022 or Maverick Model 88 for first gun! Hello this is my first post on this forum. My name is Nick and I am looking to invest in my first rifle. I have never shot a firearm before. And don't really have the facilities locally to test either tool. Other than holding them... I would like advice deciding on a first gun. My decision has come down to the 1022 and the model 88 Pro's and cons of both? I like the inexpensiveness of 22lr ammo. But should i sleep better with a shotgun? 25rd mags on Ruger 1022 VS 8 rounds of 00 buck in maverick model 88? This would be primarily for home defense. at a distance of 10 feet. The 22 would be nice because i could go plinking in the country. Thank you for any help!

July 29, 2012, 03:21 AM	#2
Maverick88_Ruger1022 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Posts: 7	Model 88 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...91&tx=87&ty=31 Ruger 1022 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...87&tx=85&ty=68

July 29, 2012, 08:15 AM	#4
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	Two totally different firearms, for two totally different purposes. If home defense at +-10 feet is your goal, the Maverick or a good pistol is what you want. If you want to plink and learn how to shoot, get the 10/22. You really should get both and cover both bases. Now to pistols...........

July 30, 2012, 02:38 AM	#7
Maverick88_Ruger1022 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Posts: 7	Thank you for all of the responses! Why would a shotgun be better than 25 rds of semi auto with no pumping? Also what would the spread be for buckshot and for bird shot at 10 feet? I would imagine almost nothing. How well would bird shot work at that distance? I would like maximum spread across the hall way...

July 30, 2012, 05:35 AM	#8
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	In .22 lr, a CCI Velocitor fires a 40 grain bullet at 1435 fps. A .22 lr CCI Mini Mag fires a 40 grain bullet at 1235 fps. A typical 2 3/4" load of #4 buckshot, generally recommended as the minimum 12 gauge load for self defense, fires twenty-seven .24 caliber 20.7 grain pellets at a velocity of 1325 fps. A typical 2 3/4" load of #1 buckshot, often recommended for self defense, fires sixteen .30 caliber 40.5 grain pellets at about 1250 fps. A typical 2 3/4" load load of 00 buckshot, likely the most common choice for self defense, delivers nine .33 caliber 53.8 grain pellets also at a velocity of 1325 fps. A typical 2 3/4" 1 oz shotgun slug is about .729 caliber or a bit less, weighs 437.5 grains, and moves along at about 1680 fps. Shot spread varies greatly depending on individual shotgun, choke, and load. However, a spread of one inch per yard is a good starting estimate. Inside of a house, the pattern is likely to be smaller than your hand. Birdshot is generally considered unsuitable for self defense since it tends to create shallow wounds.