Where to find a Ruger 10/22 Target model?

[Dinosaur Jr]

I want to replace the 10/22 I purchased back in the 80s and foolishly sold during lean times.

I've been asking around and looking on-line without much success. I prefer to purchase locally but would consider a CA-friendly web vendor.

This is the model I'm looking for is: #10/22-T / Ruger 10/22 Target Autoloading Rifle

http://www.ruger.com/products/1022Target/models.html



For the well-intentioned, I'm already adequately aware that I could purchase custom parts and build my own custom target rifle or purchase a base model 10/22 and then replace most of the gun with upgrades.

Thanks in advance for any leads on where I can buy the factory target rifle!

[dyson]

have not seen one of those instore, but for $529 I believe you can covert a basic carbine into a hogue stock and a bull barrel.

[Tank 57]

My advise would be find a local shop that sells a lot of 10-22s.Ask them to hold one or notify you when they have one.I am currently waiting on a takedown model.

Most shops sell out on 10-22s as soon as they show up.

[Wook]

Go to your LGS and ask if they can order it for you, and an estimate on how long it would take to get it. When I went into Turner's, they said that they could order any current long gun, but they could not guaranty a time frame of when I would get it. They told me that the special versions of the 10/22, like the one you wanted, or the Ruger model 1230, the target tactical version that I wanted, were in extremely limited production, due to the high demand of the more standard versions of the 10/22s.

[Dinosaur Jr]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input.

[Dinosaur Jr]

Originally Posted by dyson

have not seen one of those instore, but for $529 I believe you can covert a basic carbine into a hogue stock and a bull barrel.

$529 is MSRP. Street price is more like $325 - $375.

[dyson]

Best I've seen in LGS for any 10/22 is like $50 to $60 below MSRP.

Also could try to convince this guy.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=792857

[Dinosaur Jr]

Originally Posted by Wook

Go to your LGS and ask if they can order it for you, and an estimate on how long it would take to get it. When I went into Turner's, they said that they could order any current long gun, but they could not guaranty a time frame of when I would get it. They told me that the special versions of the 10/22, like the one you wanted, or the Ruger model 1230, the target tactical version that I wanted, were in extremely limited production, due to the high demand of the more standard versions of the 10/22s.

I have a friend living through this process at Turners. He ordered a Cugir AK last November, paid in full and is still waiting. I was hoping to find one of these Rugers before end-of-year when long gun registration starts. I may have to compromise and go the more expensive route of building...

[Dinosaur Jr]

Originally Posted by dyson

Best I've seen in LGS for any 10/22 is like $50 to $60 below MSRP.

Also could try to convince this guy.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=792857

Dwon here in socal, Turners often sells the 10/22 Compact (the plain one) for $219 - MSRP = $329

[762shooter]

I will be listing my 10/22 vle soon:

[Dinosaur Jr]

Might be interested if the price is right...wasn't really looking for a "limited edition" though.

[Paseclipse]

I was also looking for a 10/22 target model and it took me over a year to find one in a gun shop. Even before all the craziness they were scarce and now they're almost impossible to find.

Fortunately I walked in High Desert Storm Sporting in Palmdale at the right time (last month) and they had a stainless model on the rack that I immediately snatched up. I'm not sure how often they have them in stock but the place might be worth a try.

[MyOdessa]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=792857

[Dinosaur Jr]

Originally Posted by MyOdessa

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=792857

Thanks for the link. Bakersfield is quite a drive for me and that's a bit pricey for a twice used rifle with a scope I don't want. I also previously underestimated the price range based on something I found at Bass Pro Shop that is called "Target" yet it was not the Target model after closer inspection. I may just end up building it after all.

[Dinosaur Jr]

Originally Posted by Paseclipse

I was also looking for a 10/22 target model and it took me over a year to find one in a gun shop. Even before all the craziness they were scarce and now they're almost impossible to find.

Fortunately I walked in High Desert Storm Sporting in Palmdale at the right time (last month) and they had a stainless model on the rack that I immediately snatched up. I'm not sure how often they have them in stock but the place might be worth a try.

Lucky dog....congrats! May I ask how much?

[samrob77]

IF you are lucky enough to get your hands on one you're going to love it. I searched for a long time and finally found one on here for $400 and couldn't be happier. (my ffl is still searching for one since I did the transfer) It is indeed a tack driver! I think the glossy swirl barrel looks much better than matte.

[Dinosaur Jr]

Originally Posted by samrob77

IF you are lucky enough to get your hands on one you're going to love it. I searched for a long time and finally found one on here for $400 and couldn't be happier. (my ffl is still searching for one since I did the transfer) It is indeed a tack driver! I think the glossy swirl barrel looks much better than matte.

Suhweet! I appreciate the porn. That looks like the Tactical version with the bipod?

I lost my patience today and just jailed a "vanilla" base model. I'm going to surrender and build my own target gun. It will be a fun (and expensive) experience. Green Mtn barrel and a bull barrel stock. Eventually a trigger group.

I'll still keep my eye out though...

[samrob77]

I added the bipod since it's pretty heavy, between 8-9 pounds. My buddy has a tactical and the barrel is shorter and it's matte. I was also going to build one but don't need to anymore after finding her.

[problemchild]

Originally Posted by samrob77

I added the bipod since it's pretty heavy, between 8-9 pounds. My buddy has a tactical and the barrel is shorter and it's matte. I was also going to build one but don't need to anymore after finding her.

Wow....... A 9lb 10-22. Still if its a one hole gun I guess its a small price to pay.

[problemchild]

New with hogue.........

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...=353757817#PIC

[samrob77]

Originally Posted by problemchild

Wow....... A 9lb 10-22. Still if its a one hole gun I guess its a small price to pay.

Yup a 20" bull barrel is pretty heavy.