I’ve been thinking about getting a 22LR plinker, and from the posts I’ve been reading I have pretty much settled on a Ruger 10/22 but I have a couple of questions.
I’ve been watching 22LR auctions on a couple of auction pages and I see S&W 15 22s and Colt Umarex 22s selling for about $450+. My LGS sells S&W 15 22s for $449. The Ruger 10/22 sells for a lot less money… A LOT less. Yet in any thread that asks what is the best 22LR plinker the S&W and the Colt is not even mentioned once. The people who know, { The people here } seem to be more or less in agreement that the best 22LR would be either a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin 60.
But then why the huge price difference? I can get a 10/22 for right around $200 dollars. This is a no frills rifle. Black synthetic stock, blue barrel un threaded, iron sights, and a scope mount adapter. For another $150 I can get an “ Archangel “ stock turning this simple rifle into something that looks like it would be at home on the battlefield. Adjustable stock, hand rail, and all.
Can it be that the buying public is so locked up in the concept of the AR platform that they stampede to the counter waving their cash to pay more for a lesser quality firearm? Well it’s possible. Obummer got elected twice so there are a whole lot of stupid Americans out there.
Or is there another reason. I work hard for my money. We all do. I want the best for the least. I want to spend $50 for a 100 yard Tack Hammer that will last 10,000,000 rounds and still be a 100 yard Tack Hammer. And… I also want it to look cool.
So, ( Here we go again. ) Is there a comparison that makes the AR platform 22s worth the extra money? Or is it all just furniture and fashion.
I’ve been watching 22LR auctions on a couple of auction pages and I see S&W 15 22s and Colt Umarex 22s selling for about $450+. My LGS sells S&W 15 22s for $449. The Ruger 10/22 sells for a lot less money… A LOT less. Yet in any thread that asks what is the best 22LR plinker the S&W and the Colt is not even mentioned once. The people who know, { The people here } seem to be more or less in agreement that the best 22LR would be either a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin 60.
But then why the huge price difference? I can get a 10/22 for right around $200 dollars. This is a no frills rifle. Black synthetic stock, blue barrel un threaded, iron sights, and a scope mount adapter. For another $150 I can get an “ Archangel “ stock turning this simple rifle into something that looks like it would be at home on the battlefield. Adjustable stock, hand rail, and all.
Can it be that the buying public is so locked up in the concept of the AR platform that they stampede to the counter waving their cash to pay more for a lesser quality firearm? Well it’s possible. Obummer got elected twice so there are a whole lot of stupid Americans out there.
Or is there another reason. I work hard for my money. We all do. I want the best for the least. I want to spend $50 for a 100 yard Tack Hammer that will last 10,000,000 rounds and still be a 100 yard Tack Hammer. And… I also want it to look cool.
So, ( Here we go again. ) Is there a comparison that makes the AR platform 22s worth the extra money? Or is it all just furniture and fashion.