15 or 25 rounds?

[bobbob]

I am looking at a Ruger 10/22 with the 25 round clip for around $300 new. I also saw
a Marlin Model 60 used autoloader for $125. Money is kind of an issue, but so is
capacity. Opinions?

 

[Kuato]

If you can't hit whatever you're shooting at with 15 rounds, then 10 more won't help.

If money's an issue maybe a gun purchase isn't the best choice right now.

That said, either gun will serve you well, I'm not aware of any issues with either.

 

[Chris B.]

None of these rifles take clips, they take magazines. There is a difference.
The Ruger is the better firearm and it is very reliable. The BX25 mags are awesome! Guns are never a bad thing to spend money on so go for it especially with the assault on gun rights these days....get em' while you can.

 

[Falken]

+1 Ruger 10/22.

I have a stainless synthetic and a stainless walnut version.

The syn stock is a bit cheap feeling.

I ended up getting a butler creek folding stock a long time a go and it is beautiful.

 

[BISCUT]

Ruger 10-22 is an excellent 22cal rifle with lots and lots of secondary market parts and additions you can make to it.

Ruger gets my vote on this one.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Originally Posted By: BISCUT
Ruger 10-22 is an excellent 22cal rifle with lots and lots of secondary market parts and additions you can make to it.

Ruger gets my vote on this one.


+1. The 10/22 was my first rifle. The good ol days of buying bricks of 22lr and loading those dark plastic banana mags.

 

[phenix78_99]

The Marlin is a nice rifle, and you would be fine with either firearm, but I vote for the 10/22. My father has an older tubular magazine fed Marlin 60, I have a 10/22, both of which I have shot more rodents with than I can shake a stick at, and my preference is for the 10/22. I may catch some flack for this, but I would give a slight edge in accuracy to the Marlin out of the box, but the 10/22 has limitless aftermarket mods you can make once you get bitten by the bug. That being said, a nice bull barrel, some good glass, and a trigger job on the 10/22 will shoot better than most people are capable of shooting.

 

[danthaman1980]

10/22 all day long and twice on Sunday. It is well worth the extra $$$.

Nothing wrong with the Marlin, but comparing a Marlin 60 with a 10/22 is like comparing a hamburger with a ribeye steak.

 

[Stewart Fan]

I have both. Personally,I prefer my Model 60.

 

[supton]

I vote for the 10/22. Lots of aftermarket support, and it is apt to retain that value upon resale (if that is a consideration). I have a carbine (short stock), and a couple of the 25rnd mags. Fun gun. I think I might still prefer my long barrel bolt more, but, the 10/22 is still a fun gun. [Thought about a Takedown for a trunk gun, haven't gotten that far just yet.]

Not sure why capacity in a 22 is of a large consideration. Sure, I'd prefer 100+ round mags, but I sure don't like pressing each of those little buggers home into the magazine...

 

[Mr_Incredible]

I have a Marlin .22 from years ago. It sucks.

Get the Ruger.

In regards to ammo, more=better and more>less, in any respect.

 

[BISCUT]

Was my first rifle as well....my original one is 25years old.

 

[hatt]

If you just want a .22 to go out and shoot sometimes get the Marlin.

 

[dave munson]

A couple years ago when I had this question I went with a Sig 522. A fun reliable 22.

 

[HM12460]

Hate to sound like a broken record, but the Ruger is by far the better choice between the 2.

 

[hatt]

If you're going to be spending $300 you can put a little more with it and find a good used Marlin 39a. That rifle is going to be of much much higher quality than the 10/22 or 60. I don't think there's much difference in the quality between a 60 and 10/22.

 

[msmoke00]

OP should look at the Marlin 795. I've got one and love it. I think it'd combine the capacity (can get 25 round mags) and price. I bought mine for $150 and $25 for the higher capacity magazine. It's a very light rifle, it's so much easier to carry than the 10/22 or the 60. I've shot both the 10/22 and my 795 and couldn't tell the difference in accuracy at 100 yds.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: hatt
If you're going to be spending $300 you can put a little more with it and find a good used Marlin 39a. That rifle is going to be of much much higher quality than the 10/22 or 60. I don't think there's much difference in the quality between a 60 and 10/22.


A few dollars? First *IF* you can find one prepare to pay almost twice! (around here clean 39A's are a easy $500+)

Even the Henry's are close to $300.

The Marlin 60 is a little more accurate out of the box than a 10/22 I've found. Had/have a few of each so I'm familiar.

EITHER is an excellent weapon. So is the 39A and the henry's.

IMO you can go wrong with any of them!

Bill

 

[hatt]

I looked before I posted. Good looking 39 for $400. Sure they aren't everyday but they come up pretty often. It's easily worth 100 more than a run of the mill 10/22.

Link

 

[Bill in Utah]

Same here.

Mountie 39a.

Another ad.

Very nice one close to mint from 1979. Will take $1000.

These guys will get their prices. The one you listed I'd be all over it right away. Why? Because you can make a easy $150+ on it.

I've looked at 39A for years. They are not cheap or built in any numbers anymore.

Take care, Bill

PS: The run of the mill 10/22s are around $250 when in stock(way less at Walmart BTW). Sadly a year ago they were under $200.. (and how many would you like? )