Thread: .22 or .223 suitable for tall bugger

So, in recent times it's become apparent that I need either a .22 or a .223 for pest control and knocking over goats (.223). I have a Rossi .22 10/SA which has the dimensions (for my tall lanky frame) of a childs toy, which makes it less than ideal to use, it needs the butt extending to improve LoP and that'll probably bugger up the eye relief so I'll possibly need to re-scope or remount the existing scope so I'm thinking reserving that for possums.....soooo my question is what .22 or .223 will be a closer fit out the box, anyone with any recommendations? For reference I'm 6'2" with arms like an Orangutan

the howa mini will suit you they are long stocks Im 6.2 aswell but like a shorter stock so went the ranch rifle way instead maybe an inch shorter not as smooth action though .

Bruno #2 .22lr are built for full size. Fitting a big recoil pad helps too.

Have a look at @Tentman and his post about the bergara stoke. They come with a adjustable LOP with spacers in the butt. Available in a range of calibres including 223.

i have a choate dragunov stock on my 10/22. fits us long armed guys well

My Marlin 25N & 795 both have similar LOP to my Tikka T3's

I think the latest model Ruger American stock have the ability to be adjusted with inserts, they are hard to beat in the "cheap and cheerfull" category.

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

Have a look at @Tentman and his post about the bergara stoke. They come with a adjustable LOP with spacers in the butt. Available in a range of calibres including 223.

The Stoke has a youth dimensioned stock that will all its spacers just makes it to adult size . . .

Sorry @Tentman I misread the question! My bad

.223 for sure way better allrounder and run a good pill and can use it on everything in nz

https://www.guncity.com/22ruger-10-2...r-sight-394214

similar to what i own, very long in stock

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

Have a look at @Tentman and his post about the bergara stoke. They come with a adjustable LOP with spacers in the butt. Available in a range of calibres including 223.

Good reading but I've got hands like shovels, so probably not a go-er BUT, I'll find a shop with one and try it for size

Originally Posted by gonetropo

https://www.guncity.com/22ruger-10-2...r-sight-394214

similar to what i own, very long in stock

How was you're one for line of sight? That one looks like I'd need a comb raiser on it by the time I've scoped it?

Originally Posted by Tentman

I think the latest model Ruger American stock have the ability to be adjusted with inserts, they are hard to beat in the "cheap and cheerfull" category.

The Gen 2 looks like a nice rifle for the money and reviews laud it's accuracy.....cheap is good as I've yet to add a SA shotty and an over and under 12ga to the safe...still Christmas is not so far away and I'm sure if I drop enough of them, wifey will get the hint