Savage vs Ruger

mitch009 · 12-12-2007, 01:16 AM

I cant decide whether to get the savage Mark II g bolt action or the Ruger 10/22 standard carbine semi-auto. This is for plinking. I'm stuck in the middle on which one to get and have heard great things about both.

Midas · 12-12-2007, 01:22 AM

Flip a coin, both are outstanding plinkers

neophyte · 12-12-2007, 05:41 AM

Mitch: Ruger 10/22 has an extreme following at RimFireCentral. From what I gleaned; Many Many after market parts are available. Shoots good to start with, but many available upgrades.
Savage shooters really like theirs.
Which will give you a better day? Which will give you better service?
Both company's have outstanding service records.
Based on upgrades available.

I'm glad I don't have the problem of deciding

Follow up with your decision.

nathangdad · 12-12-2007, 08:41 AM

A semi-auto teaches you see where you hit and walk toward the target. A bolt or single shot teaches you to think then pull the trigger. This is the most valuable training for hunting or survival.

andrew cochran · 12-12-2007, 11:53 AM

I agree totally with nathangdad. Bolts and single shots will teach you patience, and not how to blow the target away. You'll slowly learn to hit your target with the first shot. Go with the Mark II bolt action.

two-70 · 12-12-2007, 12:55 PM

the mkII's are very accurate guns, however more can be done with a 10/22

webs · 12-12-2007, 05:57 PM

Savage Arms has a reputation of being one of the most accurate out of the box .22 rimfires on the market.I too tend to lean toward Bolt Rifles as has been said for the same reasons.The first shot at least in hunting situations is the most important one.I also believe Bolt guns have the edge in accuracy but if you are just wanting to plink, the Ruger 10-22 is a great gun and would serve you well.Tough choice,ain't it?

rocketmonty · 12-12-2007, 06:06 PM

buy both and then ,

madcratebuilder · 12-13-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew cochran

I agree totally with nathangdad. Bolts and single shots will teach you patience, and not how to blow the target away. You'll slowly learn to hit your target with the first shot. Go with the Mark II bolt action.

How does the action of the rifle affect the shooters ability to hit the target?

andrew cochran · 12-13-2007, 11:33 AM

It dosn't affect the shooters ability to hit the target. Instead it will help him be a "one shot kill" With a semi-auto you can just blast away at the target/rabbit. Instead of concentrating on the most important shot.

oldjarhead · 12-13-2007, 09:52 PM

Both (either) will serve your purpose well. You can learn the basics of proper shooting techniques using with either. The bolt action will will provide a slight increase in accuracy due to the utilization of total gas energy; where the semi will loose a minute bit of gas energy as the bolt recoils back.
Bottom line is whether you want to become proficient and use your ammo sparingly or do you want to play John Wayne and just blow holes.

risk_3715 · 12-14-2007, 03:49 AM

Sounds like a tuff decision. I can tell you what I like... when I think about rifles I can't imagine them without a bolt. To me, half the magic of shooting involves the selection of your round and feeding it into the gun by sliding the bolt open and forward again to lock it into place. The romantic in me leans towards the bolts. It also expresses absolute control over your shooting. On a semi auto, the machine does all the work. I'd rather have complete power of a bolt.

12-12-2007, 01:16 AM	#1
mitch009 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: WA Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0)	Savage vs Ruger I cant decide whether to get the savage Mark II g bolt action or the Ruger 10/22 standard carbine semi-auto. This is for plinking. I'm stuck in the middle on which one to get and have heard great things about both.

12-12-2007, 01:22 AM	#2
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,709 Trader Rating: (0)	Flip a coin, both are outstanding plinkers __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

12-12-2007, 05:41 AM	#3
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,225 Trader Rating: (0)	10/22 Mitch: Ruger 10/22 has an extreme following at RimFireCentral. From what I gleaned; Many Many after market parts are available. Shoots good to start with, but many available upgrades. Savage shooters really like theirs. Which will give you a better day? Which will give you better service? Both company's have outstanding service records. Based on upgrades available. I'm glad I don't have the problem of deciding Follow up with your decision. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

12-12-2007, 08:41 AM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0)	Bolt action A semi-auto teaches you see where you hit and walk toward the target. A bolt or single shot teaches you to think then pull the trigger. This is the most valuable training for hunting or survival.

12-12-2007, 12:55 PM	#6
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0)	the mkII's are very accurate guns, however more can be done with a 10/22 __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-12-2007, 11:53 AM	#5
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,915 Trader Rating: (1)	I agree totally with nathangdad. Bolts and single shots will teach you patience, and not how to blow the target away. You'll slowly learn to hit your target with the first shot. Go with the Mark II bolt action.

12-12-2007, 05:57 PM	#7
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0)	Savage Arms has a reputation of being one of the most accurate out of the box .22 rimfires on the market.I too tend to lean toward Bolt Rifles as has been said for the same reasons.The first shot at least in hunting situations is the most important one.I also believe Bolt guns have the edge in accuracy but if you are just wanting to plink, the Ruger 10-22 is a great gun and would serve you well.Tough choice,ain't it?

12-12-2007, 06:06 PM	#8
rocketmonty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: florida Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0)	buy both and then ,

12-13-2007, 11:33 AM	#10
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,915 Trader Rating: (1)	It dosn't affect the shooters ability to hit the target. Instead it will help him be a "one shot kill" With a semi-auto you can just blast away at the target/rabbit. Instead of concentrating on the most important shot.

12-13-2007, 09:52 PM	#11
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (0)	Both (either) will serve your purpose well. You can learn the basics of proper shooting techniques using with either. The bolt action will will provide a slight increase in accuracy due to the utilization of total gas energy; where the semi will loose a minute bit of gas energy as the bolt recoils back. Bottom line is whether you want to become proficient and use your ammo sparingly or do you want to play John Wayne and just blow holes.

12-14-2007, 03:49 AM	#12
risk_3715 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds like a tuff decision. I can tell you what I like... when I think about rifles I can't imagine them without a bolt. To me, half the magic of shooting involves the selection of your round and feeding it into the gun by sliding the bolt open and forward again to lock it into place. The romantic in me leans towards the bolts. It also expresses absolute control over your shooting. On a semi auto, the machine does all the work. I'd rather have complete power of a bolt.