ruger 10/22's?

[bankwalker]

anyone use ruger 10/22's for coyotes? if not will they work for shots 100yds and under?

im looking to get one and build a little range gun/varmint gun. but i wouldnt mind using it for coyotes IF it will get the job done.

also if you got a cool 10/22 post up some pics.

thanks

[WAcoyotehunter]

Pretty light for yotes, but people use the .17 hmr and kill them.  I haven't had much luck with the .17 or rimfire .22's.  You might try for a head shot.

[mossback91]

I have one. Never use dit on coyotes, but it kills other small vermin good and is fun at the range.

[bankwalker]

yeah i didnt really think they would work as well as say a 22-250...not at those ranges 100yds+ i really dont think i would even shoot one with it. but if im out shooting sage rats and one pops up i wouldnt mind taking a shot or two at it.

but i dont want to shoot it and not kill it...even if it is only a coyote.

[bankwalker]

i was never really a fan of 10/22's but a few of my buddies have them...and they are fun to shoot.

i put 50rounds through on half dollar size hole at 25yds with open sights. and it made me want one lol...that was the first time shooting open sights in about 3 years so i was stoked.

[russ]

my girlfriends got one, i like it a lot! definately a fun gun to shoot. ive never shot coyote with it but it takes a raccoon 1st shot. ive taken a lot of raccoons with it. for coyotes its a little small, unless you get a head shot. never know unless you try though right?

[Ray]

I got one. Something to plunk around with. Good piece for introducing kids or new people to shooting.

[50CalJim]

I've had a Ruger 10/22 for years & it's probably the most accurate gun I've owned. The funny thing is I harvested that pesky mole I've been trying to kill for the last month with it this morning.

[jackelope]

i have one. i've looked into upgrading it and also looked at turning it into a 17. probably gonna put a bull carbon fiber barrel on it and stock to go with it, and shoot it for fun at a cheap price with no recoil. saturday at the range there was a kid and his dad both shooting 22's at the 100 yard targets fairly accurately.
great for a "fun gun" but not great to kill yotes with.

[bankwalker]

yeah the guys i know that have them have then tricked out beyond belief. they are some fun guns to shoot. and they all shoot thiers at 100yds shooting dime sized groups all day and even out at 200yds.

i just want one for camping so i have something to do when not hunting...and something for the girls to shoot when im shooting the big toys

not to mentions it also gives a great break when at the range and you dont feel like putting 300 rounds through your handgun lol.

we shot 1000 rounds in 2 hours through my buddies the other night. it was a blast and you get a good little compitition going when ammo is that cheap.

[ICEMAN]

Holy cow, you guys shot a round every seven seconds for two hours? How hot did things get?

[bankwalker]

lmfao really hot...he had 3 30round mags and we were just blasting away lol i touched the barrel and it was so f'n hot.

we didnt stop till we were out of ammo  lol

it was great. he got a new barrel for it so he didnt care about the barrel that was on it. some guy told us that putting that many rounds through it that fast would mess it up...so my buddie had to see for hiself.

[GoldTip]

I've owned several 10/22's, and they have all been very accurate.  Have shot one coyote with one, much like you said, out shooting gophers and happened upon a coyote.  Killed him dead at about 30 yards with a lung shot, ran maybe 30 yards.  I've seen several lung shot deer with 22's at up to a hundred yards go less than 10 feet as well.  Out to a 100 yards, I'd use it on a coyote, but there are many better guns.  This coming weekend gonna try calling some yotes and will be packing my Marlin in 22mag for closer shots and my 25-06 if I have to reach out and touch something.  That 22mag I'll use for out to 150 yards, but it is quite a bit more gun than a standard 22lr.

[bankwalker]

I've owned several 10/22's, and they have all been very accurate.  Have shot one coyote with one, much like you said, out shooting gophers and happened upon a coyote.  Killed him dead at about 30 yards with a lung shot, ran maybe 30 yards.  I've seen several lung shot deer with 22's at up to a hundred yards go less than 10 feet as well.  Out to a 100 yards, I'd use it on a coyote, but there are many better guns.  This coming weekend gonna try calling some yotes and will be packing my Marlin in 22mag for closer shots and my 25-06 if I have to reach out and touch something.  That 22mag I'll use for out to 150 yards, but it is quite a bit more gun than a standard 22lr.

yeah i was checking out the 22mag rounds. is there anything mods to make 10/22's shoot the 22mag?

that would be sweet if there was...

[Skycruiser]

I don't think its fair to hunt coyotes with a .22 (or any rimfire) due to the high probability of wounding one. They're pretty tough critters and can get lost in a hurry. I doubt that you'd retrieve even a third of the ones you actually hit, and that's under the best conditions.

I think if you're going to hunt them, a centerfire or shotgun is minimum.

[bankwalker]

well yea thats why i dont plan on actually hunting them with a 22...

even though its a coyote i would still hate to wound one and not find it...

but if im out shooting rage rats and one happens to walk by within range...i wouldnt mind taking a shot at it. BUT idk if a 22 is really good to hunt them with. thats why i asked if anyone hunts them with one.

really a 22-250 bullet is not much bigger then a 22lr...thats why i was wondering...

[MuleySniper]

My cousin has one thats pretty hooked up. I'll try to get some pics of it. Its just hard for me to want to get $500.00+ on a 10/22.
MS

[mossback91]

get A 25 round clip or bigger and just lelt loose on em.

[mossback91]

I think the biggest one availible is a 50 rd clip. I beleive they have 10rd 25rd 30 rd and 50 rd clips.

[bankwalker]

yea my buddies use 30rd clips in them most of the time. and just let loose on the targets.

i also agree on spending $500+ on a 22lr is a bit much. but man they are fun to shoot and really accurate when you take the time to build them right.

ill buy a 22-250 or 223 when and if i decide to hunt coyotes and animals of equal size.

[russ]

the 50rd clip is a blast to shoot but it gets annoying to reload

[jackelope]

get a hot lips speed loader.

[Antlershed]

I've thought about tricking out my 10/22 but then I can never justify the money. I guess I don't see the need for the bull barrel on a .22. I would much rather shoot my .17 even if it is more $$ to shoot.

[bankwalker]

I've thought about tricking out my 10/22 but then I can never justify the money. I guess I don't see the need for the bull barrel on a .22. I would much rather shoot my .17 even if it is more $$ to shoot.

yeah thats been the one reason that has stopped me from getting one in the past...cause if i get one i will have to trick it out.

[bowhuntin]

How many of you guys use the banana clips for your 10/22, I think they suck, I have one and it always jams. You can only really put like 15 rounds in them.

[GoldTip]

Bowhuntin, I've never really liked the banana clips either, just never had very good luck with them.  They seem to jam about every other loading it seems to me.

As far as being able to trick out a standard 22lr to shoot 22mag rounds, it's not possible, far as I know.  Totally different length of action.  There quite a bit more wallop to a 22mag than the 22lr.  But if given the chance, I'd shoot a coyote quite readily with a 22lr if he was under a 100yards.  Many people don't realize just how deadly a 22lr can be, it certainly would not be unethical to shoot a coyote with one, and I doubt the validity of the claim that you'd only find 1/3 of the ones you hit.  Unless of course your taking a Texas heart shot.

[bankwalker]

Bowhuntin, I've never really liked the banana clips either, just never had very good luck with them.  They seem to jam about every other loading it seems to me.

As far as being able to trick out a standard 22lr to shoot 22mag rounds, it's not possible, far as I know.  Totally different length of action.  There quite a bit more wallop to a 22mag than the 22lr.  But if given the chance, I'd shoot a coyote quite readily with a 22lr if he was under a 100yards.  Many people don't realize just how deadly a 22lr can be, it certainly would not be unethical to shoot a coyote with one, and I doubt the validity of the claim that you'd only find 1/3 of the ones you hit.  Unless of course your taking a Texas heart shot.

i see on rugers site they make 10/22magnum...is that the actual 22mag round?

[GoldTip]

Bankwalker, yes I do believe there is a 10/22mag that actually shoots the 22mag cartridge, and someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the 22mag is a slightly larger caliber than is the 22lr, to prevent the 22mag from being chambered in the 22lr.  Something like a 22lr is .221 and a 22mag is .222 or something like that.

[jackelope]

it is possible to do a 10/22 to .17 conversion, which would be neat, but you could also just buy a .17 for the same price as what it takes to convert one.

[actionshooter]

it is possible to do a 10/22 to .17 conversion, which would be neat, but you could also just buy a .17 for the same price as what it takes to convert one.

Ya you can I think you just need to buy another barrel, same mags.

[jackelope]

theres a weight that gets hung on the bolt handle in order to time  it properly. the 17 has a little more juice behind it than the 22...check it out here...
http://www.eabco.com/hornady17hm2.html
it's a must in order for it to be reliably safe.

[actionshooter]

hhmmm, haven't seen that, makes sense though. I do know a guy who just slapped a barrel on and hasn't had any problems that I know of.

[bankwalker]

jackalope...they sell that conversion at cabelas.

[dbllunger]

The 17 may be faster but the bullet is lighter.  I would think a barrel switch only would work just fine.  Kind of like a 40/357 Sig.

[jackelope]

The 17 may be faster but the bullet is lighter.  I would think a barrel switch only would work just fine.  Kind of like a 40/357 Sig.

alls i know is what i read...

: The 17 Hornady Mach 2 (HM2) is a 17 caliber version of the 22 LR rimfire cartridge. It shoots a heck of a lot faster and flatter, however (click Data at left). The blow-back semi-automatic Ruger 10/22 needs more bolt mass to time its fire, eject, and rechamber cycle to work right with this faster shooting 17 HM2 round... Merely installing a 17 HM2 barrel is not sufficient. Our 17 HM2 Heavy Bolt Handle Assembly adds the necessary mass... a simple, elegant solution.

[bankwalker]

those numbers are really good out of the .17

[high country]

the 22mag is a bit longer and larger dia case then the 22lr. if your bannana mags are jamming check the little pins on the front and rear of the mag, if they have any plastic burrs they will not seat right and they will jam....sometimes it is an easy fix.....not always.

I would 100% shoot a coyote with a 22lr just watch the range. most every trapper alive carries a 22lr for killing trapped critters.

I have a pretty decked out 10/22 it sports a bull barrel and a snazzy stock. in all honesty it is not much if any more accurate then it was when new......looks cool, but to do it over I would put a bdc scope on it for even money and leave the rifle stock. there is a lot of room to improve the trigger....I would spend that money.

when I hunt with my 10/22 I use only ruger 10rd mags. they are reliable as the sunrise and don't get hung up on stuff.

[LEN]

Haven't been on in a while, god where do I start on 10-22.
I have several cost $500 LOL how about $200 for a jard trigger $200 for the barrel $80 for the bolt squared and another $225 for the stock, got the action yet. Then ya gotta scope it.
17M2 conversion, did it for the wife,  she likes to go bang bang bang and no bolt. And yes you need the weighted bolt or you WILL get a out of battery case split that will take fingers off and blow the mag out.
Yes if you are a tool man you can make a 10-22 into a combo 22LR, 17M2, 22 mag and 17HMR worth it most likely not.
Yes their is a 10-22 mag but it is out of production and getting costly, like a used one for around $600.
As to the 1/2" at 100 yards with the 10-22 even a very tricked out one I call BS, close to MOA with the right run of ammo maybe.
Are they fun to shoot YUP but on Yotes MMMMMMMMmmm if it's the only thing and I would limit to under 50 yards and perfect shot with HVHP. JMO


IF you want to learn about 10-22's and how to Jazz them up look at Rimfire central and read to your eyes fall out.

LEN

[Bscman]

Yes, Ruger made a 10/22 MAGNUM.
That is past tense. It is no longer made. They are selling *used* online for $500-600. The later models have serious issues with the bolts cracking. That plus lack of sales caused it's demise. The early (single extractor) models are great.

Yes, you can convert a 10/22 to .17HM2 or the 10/22MAGNUM to .17HMR.
HOWEVER, it is not as simple as just swapping the barrel. These are blowback rifles, and the .17's have a lot more oomph (and pressure). If you don't stiffen the recoil springs or add weight to the bolt, you will take the action out of time and will experience case ruptures.
There are kits out there that include extra-heavy bolt handles to take care of said problem CCI is now labeling their 17HM2 with a warning that it is only to be fired out of rifles originally chambered for 17HM2.
There have been several instances of people getting injured for incorrectly re-chambering their 10/22s....do it right, or risk injury!

Than being said, I don't think 22lr is a good choice for Coyotes. With the right loads (velociters, interceptors, or other HYPER velocity solids) you *might* get away with it at close range--but your success rate will be minimal.

The HMR is a better choice for sure, but I still don't feel confident in it's abilities on coyote size game--keep it to head shots only, IMHO. I don't think I'd even attempt a 'yote with my HMR.

The 22mag seems to work okay for me....I wouldn't take my 22mag out specifically to hunt coyotes, but I wouldn't pass up a good shot within 75yds or so if the opportunity arose. The new 30gr +V's for the 22mag are very accurate, pretty flat shooting, and have about 50ftlbs more energy that the HMR. Along with the heavier bullet (30grs @ 2,200fps vs. the HMRs 20grs @ 2,375fps) and a larger wound channel, I think the 22mag is the smarter choice. I still try for head/neck shots.

Again, any time I walk out the door knowing full well I'm calling coyotes I have a centerfire in my hand...it works better, and I feel much better about it. Besides, .223 is as cheap to reload as quality HMR or WMR rounds are to purchase....so it just makes sense!

[catwithboost]

I just got a 10/22 nd looked at cabela's site and they make a 60 grain 22lr.

[Bscman]

I just got a 10/22 nd looked at cabela's site and they make a 60 grain 22lr.

Most 22lr's wont stabilize that bullet well. Most people complain of key-holing at longer distances--myself included. None of my 22lr's will shoot the 60grain SSS's worth a darn. Aren't worth the extra $$$ IMHO. You're better off with something like a velocitor or interceptor (HYPER velocity 40grain).

Also, FWIW, there are dozens of places to buy rimfire ammo cheaper than Cabelas. 

[Bofire]

I shot one coyote with a 22, it was a remington pump so not nearly as powerful as a 10/22!
dead in the chest at 50 yards. it kinda hopped and trotted off. I killed it about 6 months later (with a 223) and found the bullet, penetrated about 1/2 inch. now, before ya start in on me, I killed several deer as a child in a very poor farm area, 0ver 40 years ago.
I am not saying you cant kill a coyote with a 22. but you better have the best set up, best shot and animal position. and you are still gonna wound and lose 75-80 percent in my opinion. I would never even consider it, and would not hunt with someone doing it.
my 2 cents
Carl

[dbllunger]

Bofire...Why would a Pump 22 be less powerful then a 10/22?  They shoot the same cartridge.

[mossback91]

Bofire...Why would a Pump 22 be less powerful then a 10/22?  They shoot the same cartridge.

Because you cant pull the trigger and fill them with lead as fast as you can with a 10/22.