Thread: New 22LR shopping

Originally Posted by cambo

Been through the semi phase with my ARs and others....
Will look at the Tippman as an option though.
Used a mates TC and its OK. Very light but its a bit of spray and pray.
Ruger 10/22 just not up to the rigors of what I put my tools through.

I shot full time and Ruger 10/22’s were my go to. I would have put well north of 100,000 rounds through each of them. Used to put through 600-800 a night. Even had to get the firing pins built up form wear and replace the ejector clips. These were used off a 4x4 bike with a spotlight on top and would drop it in the front fish bin to open gates…which there were a lot.

I struggle to see how they wouldn’t stand up to the rigours of what you put your tools through. They have simple reliable mechanics and just need stripping and regular cleaning with solvent….no oil.

If it’s serious pest control work, it would be hard to go past one and plenty of aftermarket options to improve triggers, barrels ect.

Only limitation is you can get accurate one and not so accurate ones, it’s a bit of lottery.

Won’t find a better mag system

I am sorry to hi-jack this thread, but am very interested in buying a 22LR for myself as a first rifle. It's awesome to read everyone's feedback about the Ruger 10/22 vs Tippmann M4-22. A second-hand Tippman is ~4x the cost of the Ruger. Probably the Ruger has more accessible replacement parts too.

I'm hoping to read more about everyone's experience of shooting with both subsonics (for short range target shooting) and supersonics (for hunting small game), and maintenance of these rifles.