4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 I wanna shoot some shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Whatsa gun?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Bought the 10/22 this morning. Probably paid a few bucks more than necessary by going to dick's but less than I was seeing online. So far the only think I don't like about it is that the key to the bolt lock is "made in china."Cool on getting a 10/22. We should do a range trip soon. That way you can try out some different brands of ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Whatsa gun??Its something that turns everyone that touches one into a murder!!! They are evil!! Cool on getting a 10/22. We should do a range trip soon. That way you can try out some different brands of ammo.It will eat whatever you put into! That's another glorious selling point!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 No a northern range trip. You cowtown folks enjoy shooting in your backyards.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Is it going to wear out the spring if I keep the bolt locked open the way the manual instructs me to?just doesn't seem like a great idea for long-term storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 It will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 A good site for info:http://www.rimfirecentral.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Also try not to dry fire any rimfire gun will damage the firing pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 No a northern range trip. You cowtown folks enjoy shooting in your backyards..Yep. Free is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Whatsa gun??http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU0XCVey_U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 So chevy you gonna start having the shoots in your back yard next spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 No a northern range trip. You cowtown folks enjoy shooting in your backyards..In two weds ill be the newest member or coshocton gun club. Indoor range open 24/7 365 days a year to members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yeah still indoors though. Kawi you live in the city also lol. No shooting for your back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Also try not to dry fire any rimfire gun will damage the firing pin.From Rugers 10/22 manual the gun is safe to dry fire, another advantage of the Ruger design.With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, push the safety to the “off”position and pull the trigger to decock it. The rifle can be “dry fired” forpractice as long as it is empty and pointed in a safe direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 In two weds ill be the newest member or coshocton gun club. Indoor range open 24/7 365 days a year to members Jarvis is getting our stuff set up so we can do the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Also try not to dry fire any rimfire gun will damage the firing pin.I have always heard that, but in researching it on the ruger 10/22 in particular, there seems to be an even split claiming that it's either harmless, or damaging.The manual actually suggests dry-firing with an empty magazine to learn good habits as far as safe handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yeah still indoors though. Kawi you live in the city also lol. No shooting for your back yard.You haven't seen my other back yard lolJarvis is getting our stuff set up so we can do the sameAt the gun club or his place? Building an indoor range would be cool. I thought about trying 22 pistols in my basement lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 are there particular brands of ammo to avoid? I'm on ableammo.com browsing stuff...Until I find something I like, I was planning on not buying 500+ at a time. Is it even worth buying online, or should I just get whatever's on the shelves at Walmart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Also try not to dry fire any rimfire gun will damage the firing pin.I have always heard that, but in researching it on the ruger 10/22 in particular, there seems to be an even split claiming that it's either harmless, or damaging.The manual actually suggests dry-firing with an empty magazine to learn good habits as far as safe handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 does it really matter what ammo I use? any reason i should buy from Dick's or Walmart rather than online? Should I NOT buy boxes of 550 before seeing how the gun likes smaller quantities of a given round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Ruger has a firing pin blocking device that keeps the pin from slamming into the breech when being dry fired. Since .22 are rim fire the firing pin hits the rim of the case and not a central located primer. If you dont have a round in the chamber, the pin can actually strike the breach face causing problems. But as said, Ruger has a firing pin block in place when there is no round in the chamber to prevent damage. Edited January 17, 2011 by flounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 does it really matter what ammo I use? any reason i should buy from Dick's or Walmart rather than online? Should I NOT buy boxes of 550 before seeing how the gun likes smaller quantities of a given round?Buy bulk and shoot the snot out of it. Youre not shooting comps with it and its not a comp gun so dont worry. Just remember that the jacketed/plated bullets will feed better and longer as the straight lead bullets will dirty up the feed ramp a bit quicker. Either way, nothing you feed it will hurt it so go enjoy. When it gets dirty, clean it then shoot the snot out of it and dirty it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I shoot whatever outta mine. That's the glory of the ruger it will cycle about anything. I just get mine from walfart in the 550 case and never had any issues. I also have some subsonic rounds im yet to shoot but from what I understand it might not be enough umph to eject he case so you have to operate it like a bolt action lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 sweet. next Q: will the $17 walmart case fit a scope, or do i have to get the $30 model for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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