Another new gun! A 10/22 on 10/22! (2009)

MtflyerHK · October 23rd, 2009, 12:50 AM

Hello everyone - I bought something today that has been on the wish list for quite some time, and I thought - what better time to buy a Ruger 10/22 than on 10/22/09? It made sense to me!

It was a planned purchase and I was going to wait until this weekend or so - but it hit me today that 10/22 would be a fun time to buy one so there ya go! My Dad taught me to shoot and taught me gun safety with his ruger .22 when I was only 6 or 7 years old (that was about 22-23 years ago already) and I've always wanted one of my own. I have a mossberg .22 that I got used that had probably never been cleaned and its been a jam-o-matic so I would usually just steal my Dads 10/22 when I'd go on a gopher rampage or target shooting. Now that my dad (and his gun) are 700 some miles away I felt it was time to get my own.. I'll keep it mostly stock - could be tempted for a new trigger someday, maybe bed the stock or go for a laminate stock (like the wood/blued look though). I will put a Nikon 4x scope on it in the very near future. Anyhow 22lr is much cheaper than my centerfire rifle ammo or feeding my HK usp .40! Looking forward to having some fun with this one!

larefugee · October 23rd, 2009, 01:27 AM

Coincidentally, I just bought a 10/22 today too (my first rifle!) and I didn't even think about the date until you mentioned it. Congrats!

Ram Rod · October 23rd, 2009, 01:35 AM

Just got a new barrel for one of mine today!
Congratulations on you all's new 10/22s! I've been spending a little bit of time over at rimfirecentral this past week. I could get to spending a lot more time over there real easily! Great site, and plenty of tips and tricks to keep you and your Ruger 10/22 busy! We'll wait for pictures I guess.

paul45 · October 23rd, 2009, 12:56 PM

I didn't buy a 10/22 today but I shot my 30 + year old 10/22 today. It still shots great and puts a smile on my face.

MtflyerHK · October 24th, 2009, 03:37 AM

Ah dang.. I havn't even shot the thing and I've already ordered a metal barrel band and butt plate... thinking I'll do something with the trigger in the future too... Why didn't anyone warn me of the severity of this ruger 10/22 sickness??

dukalmighty · October 24th, 2009, 05:36 AM

I have 2,one is a USST commemorative edition1 and the other was a stock stainlessw/walnut stock,I bought a stainless bull barrel and a grn/tan laminated stock with a 3x9 scope,I haven't shot them in awhile,I have so many guns that even tho I shoot about 3 hours a week I usually don't get past my carry pistols,I need to set aside one day of just rimfire guns

Ram Rod · October 24th, 2009, 07:08 AM

Beings this thread has already gone long enough without pics, I figured I might as well post my newest creation. Got the Boyd's stock off EBay unfinished for a real good price...finished it myself (12 coats of Deft Clear semi-gloss), and the new ERShaw 18" helical fluted barrel. In the works........flanged pillar bedding.

gottabkiddin · October 24th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Cool lookin rifle Ram Rod, very sharp!

retsupt99 · October 24th, 2009, 09:50 AM

A fitting date for a fitting gun...a great little rifle for anyone.

mig7410 · October 24th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Have fun with your new riffle. I'm on my third one now.
Magnum Research model 1722.
What kind of aftermarket mags are you guys having the best luck with?
I have not had much luck with Butler Creek without jamming. the stock mags run fine.

October 23rd, 2009, 12:50 AM	#1
MtflyerHK Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 50	Another new gun! A 10/22 on 10/22! (2009) Hello everyone - I bought something today that has been on the wish list for quite some time, and I thought - what better time to buy a Ruger 10/22 than on 10/22/09? It made sense to me! It was a planned purchase and I was going to wait until this weekend or so - but it hit me today that 10/22 would be a fun time to buy one so there ya go! My Dad taught me to shoot and taught me gun safety with his ruger .22 when I was only 6 or 7 years old (that was about 22-23 years ago already) and I've always wanted one of my own. I have a mossberg .22 that I got used that had probably never been cleaned and its been a jam-o-matic so I would usually just steal my Dads 10/22 when I'd go on a gopher rampage or target shooting. Now that my dad (and his gun) are 700 some miles away I felt it was time to get my own.. I'll keep it mostly stock - could be tempted for a new trigger someday, maybe bed the stock or go for a laminate stock (like the wood/blued look though). I will put a Nikon 4x scope on it in the very near future. Anyhow 22lr is much cheaper than my centerfire rifle ammo or feeding my HK usp .40! Looking forward to having some fun with this one! Last edited by MtflyerHK; October 23rd, 2009 at 02:05 AM..

October 23rd, 2009, 01:35 AM	#3
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	Just got a new barrel for one of mine today! Congratulations on you all's new 10/22s! I've been spending a little bit of time over at rimfirecentral this past week. I could get to spending a lot more time over there real easily! Great site, and plenty of tips and tricks to keep you and your Ruger 10/22 busy! We'll wait for pictures I guess. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

October 23rd, 2009, 12:56 PM	#4
paul45 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SML, VA Posts: 393	I didn't buy a 10/22 today but I shot my 30 + year old 10/22 today. It still shots great and puts a smile on my face. __________________ "Being PARANOID is just plain smart thinking when they are really out to get you!"

October 24th, 2009, 05:36 AM	#6
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,383	I have 2,one is a USST commemorative edition1 and the other was a stock stainlessw/walnut stock,I bought a stainless bull barrel and a grn/tan laminated stock with a 3x9 scope,I haven't shot them in awhile,I have so many guns that even tho I shoot about 3 hours a week I usually don't get past my carry pistols,I need to set aside one day of just rimfire guns __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

October 24th, 2009, 07:08 AM	#7
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	Beings this thread has already gone long enough without pics, I figured I might as well post my newest creation. Got the Boyd's stock off EBay unfinished for a real good price...finished it myself (12 coats of Deft Clear semi-gloss), and the new ERShaw 18" helical fluted barrel. In the works........flanged pillar bedding. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

October 23rd, 2009, 01:27 AM	#2
larefugee Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 220	Coincidentally, I just bought a 10/22 today too (my first rifle!) and I didn't even think about the date until you mentioned it. Congrats!

October 24th, 2009, 03:37 AM	#5
MtflyerHK Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 50	Ah dang.. I havn't even shot the thing and I've already ordered a metal barrel band and butt plate... thinking I'll do something with the trigger in the future too... Why didn't anyone warn me of the severity of this ruger 10/22 sickness??

October 24th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#8
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,328	Cool lookin rifle Ram Rod, very sharp! __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

October 24th, 2009, 09:50 AM	#9
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,720	A fitting date for a fitting gun...a great little rifle for anyone. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 24th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#10
mig7410 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 42	Have fun with your new riffle. I'm on my third one now. Magnum Research model 1722. What kind of aftermarket mags are you guys having the best luck with? I have not had much luck with Butler Creek without jamming. the stock mags run fine. __________________ Sig P250 9mm Ed Brown 1911 Kobra 45ACP Ruger Mark III 22 Browning Silver 12ga Browning BAR 30-06

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