Took my first rifle out shooting this weekend

[Kruel J]

I recall you owning one. Once or maybe twice?

I think I've owned 4 of the darned things. Like I said, gateway drug.....

 

[Alexx1401]

Very happy for you @BrandonOR! Everyone must have a Ruger 10/22, it is one of those classic American guns.

If you end up buying extended mags (Butler Creek or Ruger) do yourself a favor and get the Butler Creek loader. You dump ammo in there and turn the wheel to feed it into the magazines. Saves A LOT of time.

Yes forgot to mention those. They take a little getting used to how it works but damn they are nice for loading 25 round mags. I forget to toss mine in my bag one trip out and was kicking myself the whole time I was trying to load those mags LOL

 

[OldBroad44]

Excellent choice for a first gun, Brandon. Thanks for sharing your excitement with us. Brings back memories. Opening a long-shaped Christmas present from my Dad when I was 12. A single shot Mossburg .22.
Carol

 

[kmk1012]

@BrandonOR , I've been going to the indoor range several times per week lately. It's a 22lr only range but has heat and is well ventilated. You are welcome to come along and shoot paper targets to figure out your sights. It free to bring a visitor and is only a couple miles off of Cordon RD. My daughter has been training there and so I typically take a few other 22's for something to do.

 

[RicInOR]

That rifle is like Legos. What can't you do with it?

Enjoy.

If you are wanting competition - the Steel is your game. Stock 10/22's are competitive.

If you are looking to improve skills, Project Appleseed is the place you want to connect ( a supporting vendor /group here on NWFA)



ps. Thank you for packing out more than you packed in. That garbage is what will get shooters ban'd from the woods.

 

[bbbass]

Hi BrandonOR!! If going to buy another Ruger .22, consider getting a Ruger American Rimfire bolt action... uses the same mags and is a "little" more accurate. I like to shoot .22lr Steel Silhouette and those guys are always kicking my butt.

Consider a bull barrel and/or a 1" tubed scope someday. Great for shooting squeaks and for target/LDsteel!!!

Hoping you rx brick after brick of ammo for Christmas!!!

 

[Wombat of Doom]

I got one as my first firearm purchase, of course, I was a kid in California, so I had to wait 14 days for it, and 12 days before I picked it up, picked up an SKS same day.


I like the nikon P rimfire 4-12 myself for scope.
I like Kidd and volquartsen triggers. Mine prefers Geco ammo, though CCI standard is good too. Mine won't feed federal and never has. Pick up a can for it to totally take the fun over the top.

 

[bbbass]

I like the nikon P rimfire 4-12 myself for scope.
I like Kidd and volquartsen triggers. Mine prefers Geco ammo, though CCI standard is good too. Mine won't feed federal and never has. Pick up a can for it to totally take the fun over the top.

Hmmm, I looked for the Nikon P rimfire and all I could find was either a 2-7 or a 6-18... the 2-7 said discontinued by maker.

Yup a trigger upgrade is a great thing. I installed one and never looked back!

Weird that your 10-22 won't feed a common make of ammo... one would have thought that a .22lr should feed everything!! Oh well, lots of other ammo out there eh.

 

[Wombat of Doom]

Hmmm, I looked for the Nikon P rimfire and all I could find was either a 2-7 or a 6-18... the 2-7 said discontinued by maker.

Yup a trigger upgrade is a great thing. I installed one and never looked back!

Weird that your 10-22 won't feed a common make of ammo... one would have thought that a .22lr should feed everything!! Oh well, lots of other ammo out there eh.

While I would love a 6x18, mine is marked 4x12 on my 10/22. I have one arriving tomorrow for a 17hmr. Nikon ProStaff Rimfire II 4-12x40 Matte BDC Riflescope 16330, Color: Black, Tube Diameter: 1 in, 17% Off — Free 2 Day Shipping w/ code 2DAYAIR

where are these 6x18s available?

 

[BrandonOR]

@BrandonOR , I've been going to the indoor range several times per week lately. It's a 22lr only range but has heat and is well ventilated. You are welcome to come along and shoot paper targets to figure out your sights. It free to bring a visitor and is only a couple miles off of Cordon RD. My daughter has been training there and so I typically take a few other 22's for something to do.

I will definitely take you up on that sometime.

 

[kmk1012]

I will definitely take you up on that sometime.

Definitely do, I've got some other Ruger 10/22's and pistols you can try out as well. Now, if only my AR 22lr conversion kit would get delivered....

 

[turq]

Consider a red dot(looks like a red laser dot) There was one; a Holosun HS403a for $100 just sold in Optics Classifieds here.
That red dot would make you're 22lr a FUN gun better.
That price isn't much for the return... Consider a red dot some are less than $100 new.

 

[ma96782]

My friend also has a recently acquired (1st week of Nov.) Ruger 10/22. It started out as a plain jane wood stocked std SS bbl model. He already had a good scope for it. So, we took it out for a spin and next thing you know.....

He's got the bug.

New purchases include:
More Magazines, 10 rds and 25 rds (Ruger BX-25)
Green Mountain 20" SS bull bbl (which I sold him)
New Buffer
Ruger BX trigger group (purchased two)
Hogue Overmould Stock

I think that he might be considering another one soon. You know, since he has that extra trigger group.

Anyway, enjoy your rifle.

Aloha, Mark

 

[ma96782]

BTW, we went shooting today.

I think his next purchase will be a Champion magazine loader. You know, to help with loading up those BX-25 magazines.

Aloha, Mark

PS.....in case you've never seen one.

Ruger 10/22 Magazine Loader by Champion Shooting Gear

I have no financial interest in this product.

 

[MEP1000]

Welcome to the club

 

[leadcounsel]

Congrats OP

 

[Wombat of Doom]

I like scopes over red dots myself. I burn thousands of rounds with mine. I find that being able to hit at 100 yards, silently, small targets to be a blast.

 

[Mr Smith]

Lightnin' Grip Loader

my recommendation. There are a lot of speed loaders out there for .22lr, but not so many that are capable of loading more than 1 type of magazine.

the mcfaden loader uses different adapters for different guns. so same speed loader can load my 15-22, 10-22, and P22 by just swapping magazine adapters and clicking the magazine on to the loader.

Other than that have fun!

Oh a .22 cal bore snake comes in handy as well. Can use them for your 22 pistols, rifles, and .223/5.56x45 rifles/pistols as well!

makes cleaning the bore pretty painless and is very effective.

 

[bbbass]

While I would love a 6x18, mine is marked 4x12 on my 10/22. I have one arriving tomorrow for a 17hmr. Nikon ProStaff Rimfire II 4-12x40 Matte BDC Riflescope 16330, Color: Black, Tube Diameter: 1 in, 17% Off — Free 2 Day Shipping w/ code 2DAYAIR

where are these 6x18s available?

Although I searched for a Nikon-P Rimfire and found several sources, I note that the model you quote is a ProStaff Rimfire II... not sure what is the diff.

Can't find it now.

 

[BrandonOR]

Lightnin' Grip Loader

my recommendation. There are a lot of speed loaders out there for .22lr, but not so many that are capable of loading more than 1 type of magazine.

the mcfaden loader uses different adapters for different guns. so same speed loader can load my 15-22, 10-22, and P22 by just swapping magazine adapters and clicking the magazine on to the loader.

Other than that have fun!

Oh a .22 cal bore snake comes in handy as well. Can use them for your 22 pistols, rifles, and .223/5.56x45 rifles/pistols as well!

makes cleaning the bore pretty painless and is very effective.

Thanks, cleaning questions were coming soon. I have a hoppes kit and have been looking into boresnakes too