I find the Ruger 77/22 to be very good shooter. It always goes to the range with me. I would not put the 10/22 and 77/22 in the same category. If you want to shoot off a bench then I like the 77/22 but, for just all around plinking it is hard to beat the 10/22. I think $250 over the price of a 10/22 is high. But, I am not sure what you mean my heavily customized. I think if you are looking for a used 77/22 you could do better. I pick mine up at a pawn shop for $200 and it was in excellent shape with a nice scope. Just my way of thinking
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Swamprat
[This message has been edited by Swamprat (edited August 02, 1999).]