Remington 597 Vs Ruger 10/22

[IanS 3]

Finally got my FAC after applying for it back in March and looking for my 1st semi-auto since its main use will be down the shooting club and for practical rifle but eventually I will get my long awaited FAC adjusted for hunting so will also be used for rabbits eventually as well.

 

Both the Remington and Ruger are very similar but which is better for a first gun?

[Chr15j 59]

I've heard many bad things about 10/22's needing fettling before you can get decent and consistent accuracy. Also semis are known to be less accurate than bolt actions.

 

Unless you really need a semi I would recommend a bolt action.

 

On that side of things the choice is greater with cz being a personal favourite!

 

Chris

Edited August 24, 2013 by Chr15j

[IanS 3]

Main use of the gun will be for practical rifle target shooting so has to be a semi with option of 30 Rd mag since only just got my FAC so cant use it for pest control yet until I change the licence and since it took them 6 months to issue it I'm not in a hurry to return it to them yet.

[Chr15j 59]

Variations are typically much less hassle.

 

A 10/22 will need playing with to improve accuracy and reliability

 

Don't know about the Remington tbh

 

If you want to take up vermin control I would put in for a variation for an extra rifle (bolt action) with mod in a couple if months or once you have a vermin permission