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Ruger 10/22 license question

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  • 03-07-2017 11:22pm
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    Famoso
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭


    I'm interested in applying for a license and buying a rifle. I've read the Ruger 10/22 is one of the best on the market. Is it possible for me to buy one if I have been granted a standard license and are not a member of a shooting club?


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    Cass
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    A Ruger 10/22 would require an unrestricted license.

    You don't need to be a member of a range to apply for one, but you will need membership to a gun club or have your own private land permissions. By your own i mean lands that are not tied to a gun club.

    For clarification sake a gun club and range are two separate entities.
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    Cass
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    With regard "best in the market". The Ruger is a semi auto rifle and very popular here for the type of firearm it is.

    However it is not as accurate as other, bolt action, rifles and in the same price cateogry the CZ has it beaten. Of course depending on your budget there are better options than the CZ such as Anschutz. However, and this is coming from someone that has owned both at the same time, i'd have hated to lived on the difference between the two. My CZ with the right ammo would give the Anschutz a run for it's money most days.

    The Anschutz are a fantastic rifle though. The accuracy is a given, but the finish of the rifle is simply superior.

    Are you set on a semi auto?
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    Grizzly 45
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    The Ruger 10/22 is indeed one of the best rifles on the market..
    Per volume sold and reliability its the AK of the .22 world.

    However is it the most accurate out of the box ... As Cass said there are much better.However,Ruger 10/22s are "Barbie rifles" [You can dress them up for any occasion or scenario].There is a huge aftermarket accessory industry for this gun so you can virtually personalise it to your specs no trouble.

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    cavan shooter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,070 ✭✭✭cavan shooter


    Grizzly 45 wrote:
    The Ruger 10/22 is indeed one of the best rifles on the market.. Per volume sold and reliability its the AK of the .22 world.

    Great quote.


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    Gorgeousgeorge
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    Id start with a cz452 in .22lr. Cheap second hand and very acurate. Iv just traded up to a 10/22 because i want to barbie it up as the lads said


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    Luckysasha
    Registered Users Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭Luckysasha


    Famoso wrote: »
    I'm interested in applying for a license and buying a rifle. I've read the Ruger 10/22 is one of the best on the market. Is it possible for me to buy one if I have been granted a standard license and are not a member of a shooting club?

    With respect the point your missing here is that you will have to buy the rifle BEFORE you apply for your license. Your license is unique to your firearm so it's not a case of get a license and then buy what gun you want.


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    ezra_
    Registered Users Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭ezra_


    Grizzly 45 wrote: »
    Per volume sold and reliability its the AK of the .22 world.

    I wouldn't use that line when applying for the gun!


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    Grizzly 45
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    A figure of speech and a comparison isnt a good reason anyway.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



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    Chiparus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭Chiparus


    Gorgeousgeorge wrote: »
    Id start with a cz452 in .22lr. Cheap second hand and very acurate. Iv just traded up to a 10/22 because i want to barbie it up as the lads said

    I did the exact same,
    The Ruger is great and after a few upgrades is now moe accurate than the cz.


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