Thinking about getting into the sport

Thats the thing, I read that the 1022 isn't as accurate as the marlin 795 right out of the box. even though you can do after market mods. The only mod im doing to it is a new trigger guard.
 
Guns are durable goods that can pass from generation to generation.

Always try to buy for the future. I don't know anyone who owns a stock Ruger 10-22, not that you cannot enjoy a stock 10-22.

You may not want to customize it now, but you likely will in the future with any aftermarket feature you can imagine to fit any budget.

The only thing original on my Ruger 10-22 is the receiver and the magazines.

The Marlin MAY be slightly more accurate than a stock Ruger 10-22 but try a find an aftermarket stock or match barrel for it.

22LR rifles are often the most utilized gun in the the safe because the ammo is cheap and most people can't afford to shoot thousands and thousands of rounds of centerfire ammo. If you enjoy shooting, you may be instructing your kids how to shoot with this gun in the coming years.
 
The Marlin MAY be slightly more accurate than a stock Ruger 10-22 but try a find an aftermarket stock or match barrel for it.
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http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-Rimfire-Target-Hunter-Marlin-s/196.htm

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-Ross-Rimfire-VT-Marlin-s/187.htm

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Replacement-Stocks-for-Marlin-s/186.htm

Took 45 seconds to find these three. I still say the 10/22 is overpriced, and the only real advantage it offers is a plethora of accessories, which can be a selling point, but is not important to everyone. The most important consideration for me was cost, and a rifle that costs easily $100 more at its cheapest and then has to be upgraded to achieve better accuracy just doesn't make sense to someone on a budget.
 
First rifle I shot was my grandfather's Nylon 66. Then my first rifle I purchased was a Ruger 10/22. I put 1000s of rounds between the two of them, the .22 is without a doubt the absolute best way to learn to shoot a rifle, hands down, no argument. If anyone tries to tell you different don't listen to them.

The Nylon 66 had iron sights and I put a cheap scope ($50) on the Ruger. Problem with the scope is every time I pulled the rifle out I had to re-sight it in. :)

Mike
 
Have you thought about a Henry?

Since I bought the Frontier, my 10/22 barely sees the light of day.

I'd sell that 10/22 if I ever come across a buyer. I love my Ruger revolvers, but I never could grow fond of my 10/22.

Maybe if I sank $500 into it I would be satisfied:rolleyes:
 
Ruger 10-22

You can't beat this gun. My son bought a Savage bolt action and it is a real tack driver. My old 10-22 can't compete with it. He still borrows my 10-22 as it is so fun to shoot.
 
Savage Mk II in .22LR. Bolt action will slow you down and make you focus on getting your mechanics down. Plus, it's stupid accurate. Mine does good things with CCI Mini-Mags.
 
As others have said a .22 is a great first gun to learn the basics and have fun with. If you have a bigger ammo budget though you might want to consider other stuff. You can get ANY long gun. Shotguns, AR-15s, AKs, "sniper rifles," the sky's the limit. You could get a Mosin Nagant for $100 and go to town. .22s are always fun but if that's all you have I would imagine that it would get pretty boring after a while. You would have to pay $10+ to shoot $10 or less worth of ammo, that would suck. Granted a Mosin Nagant might be a bit much at first if you've only ever shot air soft guns, but you'd be surprised how fast you would get comfortable with it. It would suck to get a .22 and a week later want a more powerful rifle. Just something to consider ...

Mosin Nagant: http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F3MOSIN9130
 
Scharfschuetzer gave you some great advise. I too teach with the Boy Scouts, a 22 single shot has so many good things going for it, there is a reason why people buy them year in and year out. Practice with a 22 will not only improve your skill, but help foster a better love for our sport. I wish you nothing but good luck.
 
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