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Post by broper on Feb 14, 2014 18:32:28 GMT -7
You'll enjoy that 10/22, good guns. I just happen to know a guy that can do a trigger job on it for you. That makes them even better.
The .223 is a good round but not really needed for whistle pigs (read, over kill!). However you can catch them on sale cheaper than .17 HMR.
Bob
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Post by slowsuby on Feb 14, 2014 20:04:45 GMT -7
Overkill? Never heard of it! I plan on trying to hit a whistle pig with a 1oz slug this year. Now THAT is overkill.
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Post by 72camaro on Feb 15, 2014 7:06:17 GMT -7
I'm with you, shooting period is good. If I could afford shooting my .243 at the Whistles, I would for fun.
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Post by santoy3512 on Feb 15, 2014 10:22:36 GMT -7
10/22 ruger suck
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Post by slowsuby on Feb 15, 2014 18:24:22 GMT -7
Got mine today. Apparently Sportsmans holds ammo for people who buy guns so I bought another 525 brick. 1650 total rounds of .22
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Post by 72camaro on Feb 15, 2014 21:55:08 GMT -7
I'm not a fan because it just isn't my type of trigger, but my son-in-law is a dead on shot freehand with it. It works great for him. Same with my old .40cal Sigma from Smith & Wesson, hardly anyone I know shoots good with it but I was shooting shotgun shells 20 yards away last time I had it out and it has over a 10lb trigger, and I like a very light trigger. Some people fit some guns better than others and they way he shoots his 10/22, he has made me a believer. |
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Post by broper on Feb 16, 2014 6:26:23 GMT -7
There is so much after market "stuff" available for 10/22's. There several different and really good trigger groups you can get. But it's not to hard to improve on the factory trigger. They are a lot more accurate and much lighter pull to shoot with a trigger job. It's worth the time and effort to work the trigger over.
Bob
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Feb 16, 2014 8:25:36 GMT -7
Hey Bob,
I also know that guy that you mentioned, he can work a 10/22 trigger over and make them much better! For way less than buying a new trigger group!
Gary
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Post by broper on Feb 16, 2014 13:06:32 GMT -7
Yeah, I was just trying to let them know of different options. If it was I'd get a hold of him and have him do the trigger job.  Bob |
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Post by slowsuby on Feb 17, 2014 12:10:17 GMT -7
There is so much after market "stuff" available for 10/22's. There several different and really good trigger groups you can get. But it's not to hard to improve on the factory trigger. They are a lot more accurate and much lighter pull to shoot with a trigger job. It's worth the time and effort to work the trigger over. Bob Yeah. I really like the 10/22's mainly for the aftermarket support. There are more accurate .22lr's from the factory than a 10/22, but what drew me in is being able to turn it into so many different things and being able to find resources/parts on the internet. I've owned a 10/22 in the past and loved it. It was super reliable, cheap to shoot, and was a good way to get out shooting without dropping hundreds on ammo or being forced to limit shooting/or leave early. The last thing I want to do is be out in the field on a day where the whistle pigs are begging to be shot and not have ammo to shoot them with! |
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Post by broper on Feb 20, 2014 17:16:19 GMT -7
Bi-Mart has 10/22's for $194.97 right now.
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Post by slowsuby on Feb 22, 2014 16:13:01 GMT -7
Bi-Mart has 10/22's for $194.97 right now. Nice! I actually just bought one at sportsmans! Went out to sand hollow with the wife today and shot the 10/22. All the ammo I have worked good. The only failure to feed/fire happened with the Remington golden bullets. The CCI Blazers shoot amazing! They and the federal pack a good punch for a .22. Saw about 10 whistle pigs in the half hour we were there. I don't have a hunting license yet and it's still too early but they are out and about. Just need a scope and a 25 round mag. Loading that ten rounder is tedious! Lol. But the wife shot the mossberg and loved it. She liked the .22 as well and now wants a gun! So it's a good start! Lol. |
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Post by slowsuby on Feb 22, 2014 16:19:17 GMT -7
Also, we shot an old text book from college (yes, we pack out what we shoot. Big pet peeve of mine is seeing shooting areas thrashed). I didn't think the 10/22 would penetrate completely but it did! It's just a typical 3-4" textbook. The exit holes were insane! The hollow points blew the back of the book out big time! Can't wait to tag a whistle pig with it!
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Feb 22, 2014 20:07:30 GMT -7
slowsuby,
Just so you know, you have to have a hunting license to be out shooting any gun in Idaho, especially out in an area like Sandhollow. If a F&G officer or a County Officer had come along and checked you, you would have gotten a ticket for not having a license, because the area you were in is considered a hunting area, as well as a shooting area. You could have lost your guns right there. And loss of license for 3-5 years, and a hefty fine and court costs.
Please be safe and obtain your hunting license before you go shooting again. What I understand is, if you are shooting on an established Shooting Range, such as Blacks Creek, or Parma Rod & Gun, or Emmett Rod & Gun, you don't have to have a license, Because you are not hunting, just practicing your shooting.
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Post by broper on Feb 23, 2014 5:38:34 GMT -7
I have been checked by F & G and a Sheriff deputy while shooting whistle pigs so they are out there.
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