Picked up my first gun yesterday

[Dlachance]

Ruger 10/22, went ahead and got a skunky $100 scope, 32 round mag and the 50. Going to be ordering a nicer scope and mag online later, thought I'd post up a pic. Can't wait to take it out. Also picked up a couple cheap winchester value packs (333) to start out.

Asking for suggestions on a nice scope, and which rounds are most useful for target practice. Thanks!

[Wicked98Snake]

Looks fun!

[forbes]

Xyz
and i have a nice wood stock if you want to pick it up

[motoman]

How much do you want to spend on a scope? A Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9x40 or Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 should suit you just fine without having to shell out a lot of cash.
And is it me, or does that scope look like it's on backwards?

[Dlachance]

Xyz
and i have a nice wood stock if you want to pick it up

Well I had the choice of a synthtic or wood and decided for the wood, no need, but thanks.

How much do you want to spend on a scope? A Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9x40 or Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 should suit you just fine without having to shell out a lot of cash.
And is it me, or does that scope look like it's on backwards?

Yes, it is on backwards...lol maybe around $200 for a scope. I'll look into both of those now.

[aggie97]

A Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9x40 or Bushnell

I'll second this suggestion. We just put two of these on two new .22 rifles and love them. Nikon also has a $30 rebate on them right now. Got them for $149 each but you can find them for $139 on line. after rebate they will will be about the same as your skunky one.

If you can, find the Prostaff with the BDC retical on it. They kick ass for quick shots at different distances. This scope on my CZ 455 is VERY nice.

[Sleeper]

Just get some ammo and go shooting. A out of the box .22 needs nothing more than a cheap 3x9, iron sights and as much ammo as you can buy.

They are accurate, but not super accurate. So dont get your hopes up at a 100 yards imho in stock form.

Hell i run both of mine iron sights and have a blast with them. One rides in the truck from nov 15 until the end of jan. The other i take with me with im out farting around in the woods.

[Trick Pony]

Though I'm not usually a fan of BSA, the Sweet 22 scopes work well for the price.

[motoman]

Though I'm not usually a fan of BSA, the Sweet 22 scopes work well for the price.

Man I wouldn't recommend that. He's going to spend more time trying to zero it than he will shooting the gun. I put one on my 10/22 when I first bought it and the damn thing wouldn't hold a zero going from one place to another. Mine as well not waste the money.

[bigmuskie]

I use a Mueller scope and DNZ mount on my Savage .17, no complaints here.

[Dlachance]

Wentnout to Shoot Smart with my step-dad, the iron sights on this thing are dead on. No problem at all grouping real tight, my first time shooting. He brought along his old .22, the .357 and the sig .45 I never shot the sig before, and damn, that thing is serious! Definitely a nice place to go shoot. 2 lanes and like 10 target for $38.xx Satisfied with their service too! The scope on the .22, piece of shit.

[petyweestraw]

Stay away from Winchester crap. Remi gold dot or cci

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[Mach1Run]

Just shoot the SOB as is or better yet learn to shoot it with irons if it's your first gun. I have a 10/22 I bought my son when he was 6 and we shoot it with just about any ammo I can find and a Daisy Powerline 3-9x scope and cheap ass walmart rings. It gets a bout a minute of turtle head at 50 yards which is more than good enough to have fun.

I have had the best luck with CCI Blazer, American Eagle, Remington Hornet, and Federal bulk boxes. The worst was Thunderbolt and the Remington bulk.

YMMV

[slowyellow]

Nice pool! And I second the nikon scope. Enjoy, that's a great little gun and they are super cheap to shoot!

[motoman]

Pics of the Bronco in the background?