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Posted: 8/17/2008 2:28:45 PM EDT

Whats the difference between a 22 rifle and a 10/22 rifle

Posted: 8/17/2008 2:34:58 PM EDT

[#1]

then the 10 doesn't really have anything to do with it but model

Posted: 8/17/2008 2:35:34 PM EDT

[#2]

A 10/22 is just a (very popular) semi-auto .22 rifle made by Ruger.

Posted: 8/17/2008 2:43:12 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
then the 10 doesn't really have anything to do with it but model

Yeah, "10" is just part of the model number (it may refer to the 10 round mag or something, not sure).

They're great little rifles. More companies make after-market parts and accessories for them than any other .22 ever made. They're extremely "customizable".

I bought my first one in 1968 (trying to beat the GCA of '68 - I had it sent to my house in ... Chicago

Posted: 8/19/2008 1:26:09 PM EDT

[#4]

A 10/22 is only 10-22% complete. After you spend 4-5 times the intial cost of the rifle on after market upgrades you'll have a complete rifle.

Posted: 8/19/2008 1:38:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
A 10/22 is only 10-22% complete. After you spend 4-5 times the intial cost of the rifle on after market upgrades you'll have a complete rifle.

So true.

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