New squirrel gun...

[Tenntrapper]

Normally when season first opens and the trees are covered in leaves, I use a shotgun. Then deer season opens and I give up squirrel till January. At that time, I start using a 22/22 mag as I can see across the woods. I've got a CZ 457 22/22mag varmint that typically gets used...but it's kinda heavy (not really that bad). I've been wanting to do more squirrel hunting throughout the season...so I needed an "intermediate" season gun...
Something that is more of a plinker... lightweight, etc. I've had several 10/22s over the years, and personally prefer the marlin 60 for accuracy...but those aren't available right now.
So I get on buds and start looking at 22s.
Now don't get me wrong, I know 10/22s can be made to shoot...but replacing everything but the receiver isn't the way I am wanting to go. I wanted something nice... Almost ordered another CZ...maybe an American.
Then I stumbled across this... Wow, this is what I was looking for.
It is a Talo exclusive, Ruger 10/22 classic viii. Only 1000 made. Basic 10/22 with AA Fancy French walnut stock...complete with Schnabel forend. This is just my speed. It still hasn't shipped, but I'm hoping to have it by next week. I'm going to mount that Weaver classic rimfire on it...and slay some tree rats.
This is a stock photo, not the actual rifle. Hoping I get good figure like this one.

 

[RUGER]

Dang you.
I NEEEEEED one of those !!!!!!!!

 

[C1295]

Just make sure you watch it. I ordered a rifle from buds in Kentucky and it was supposed to ship to my FFL dealer and it never came. Then when I reached back out to them they said sorry it was sold.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Just make sure you watch it. I ordered a rifle from buds in Kentucky and it was supposed to ship to my FFL dealer and it never came. Then when I reached back out to them they said sorry it was sold.

I've ordered probably 20 guns through buds...never a problem. But I'll definitely keep an eye on it. Having it shipped to our local buds...so if it gets "lost", it's on them...either way.

 

[Wobblyshot1]

Very nice. Love the warmth of a beautiful wood stock.

 

[C1295]

I've ordered probably 20 guns through buds...never a problem. But I'll definitely keep an eye on it. Having it shipped to our local buds...so if it gets "lost", it's on them...either way.

probably just a fluke thing that happened but I have been weary since. Also, could have been that I had it shipped to a FFL not Buds themselves.

 

[Tenntrapper]

probably just a fluke thing that happened but I have been weary since. Also, could have been that I had it shipped to a FFL not Buds themselves.

Had something similar happen at bass pro. Ordered/bought a rifle from them. It came in and someone sold it before I could get down there to pick it up. And it was the last one at the distributor. They had to reorder direct from Remington (760 308 win). Took forever to finally get there...but it did.

 

[Crappieaddict]

Beautiful rifle

 

[Tenntrapper]

Just got tracking. If ups doesn't screw it up, should be able to pick it up tomorrow...

Oh yeah, @RUGER ...if you want one, somewhere I seen yesterday that there was 30 something left...out of 1000. This rifle was introduced in 2020, so you may have plenty of time...or you might not...


Edit...just realized tomorrow is Friday. Sevierville on Friday....

 

[Tenntrapper]

Picked up the rifle today. I believe it will work...

 

[Tenntrapper]

Pics in better light...with glass.

 

[Cannonball1]

Looks nice and will be a squirrel slayer. I'm glad you decided to keep that scope. You would have been mad at me for buying it when you received the 10/22.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Looks nice and will be a squirrel slayer. I'm glad you decided to keep that scope. You would have been mad at me for buying it when you received the 10/22.

I wouldn't have been mad a you. Maybe mad at myself...

 

[RUGER]

MAN that's sharp.

 

[ImThere]

Pretty wood! does the Talo make it more accurate? Is it a stick 10/22 wrapped in pretty wood or is Talo a barrel? Just trying to follow along! I'm out of the loop
Or maybe I need to use my Google-fu

 

[tpgarrett21]

I like CZs, Rugers, etc but finally tracked down a Glenfield 60 18+1 it doesn't seem like they're hard to find... just hard to find at a decent price. luckily, seems as though whoever had this one didn't use it much... also acquired a stevens "little scout" takedown with it. critters beware

 

[Tenntrapper]

Pretty wood! does the Talo make it more accurate? Is it a stick 10/22 wrapped in pretty wood or is Talo a barrel? Just trying to follow along! I'm out of the loop
Or maybe I need to use my Google-fu

Talo is a firearms distributor...I think. Kinda like Davidson. They occasionally have manufacturers build "limited editions" for them. To answer your question...it's a bone stock 10/22...with a fancy wood stock. I haven't shot it yet, but will update with a range report when I do. I imagine it will shoot like any other 10/22.
I like different, and I love the Schnabel forend like on a mod 70 featherweight. Just made sense to me.

 

[Tenntrapper]

I like CZs, Rugers, etc but finally tracked down a Glenfield 60 18+1 it doesn't seem like they're hard to find... just hard to find at a decent price. luckily, seems as though whoever had this one didn't use it much... also acquired a stevens "little scout" takedown with it. critters beware

Nice score. I actually prefer the mod 60 over the 10/22...I think out of the box they are more accurate. At one time, I had 27 of them... Different variations, etc. Sold everyone of them for about 125.00 each. Hard for me to pay what they are asking for them now.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Ok, I said I would update after shooting the new rifle. I tried 2 different ammo's....tac22 and eley Tenex. Tenex shot better, but it's still a 10/22. Long squishy trigger. At 35 yards, best I could do with Tenex was about 3/4". Tac22 was 1.5"+. Oh, I did try some norma eco power... , It was 4"+ at 35.
On a positive note, I dragged out the ol M69 Trainer...with irons. Just about shot the best group with it...and I'm nearly blind.. Put 10 into about an inch with it.
Will try some standard plus in the 10/22 when I get time. It shoots good in the daughter's 10/22.

 

[EastTNHunter]

That one's a real beaut. I'm a sucker for a schnabel forend. It probably has a "pressure pad" hump as a contact point at the front of the barrel channel like my new LVT. I'm thinking about sanding mine down and free floating it. I get good groups out of several different types of ammo with it, save one flyer almost every time.

Oh yeah, I swapped out the trigger group with one that I did years ago. It's not a Kidd, but it's pretty nice still. You could always get a Ruger BXT (I think?) aftermarket drop-in trigger for it if yours is that bad

 

[Tenntrapper]

That one's a real beaut. I'm a sucker for a schnabel forend. It probably has a "pressure pad" hump as a contact point at the front of the barrel channel like my new LVT. I'm thinking about sanding mine down and free floating it. I get good groups out of several different types of ammo with it, save one flyer almost every time.

Oh yeah, I swapped out the trigger group with one that I did years ago. It's not a Kidd, but it's pretty nice still. You could always get a Ruger BXT (I think?) aftermarket drop-in trigger for it if yours is that bad

Thanks. That's the reason I bought it...the pretty wood and Schnabel forend. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be a tack driver. I was just looking for something to carry in the squirrel woods that wasn't just the run of the mill 22. I love the little rifle, and who knows...it might smooth out some as it gets more rounds through it. As for adding an aftermarket trigger group...I'll likely skip that.
Not looking to dump more money into it to get it to shoot. Adding much more...and I would be in the CZ ballpark, and I've got a CZ that would likely out shoot it even with the trigger upgrade.
Don't take any of this as bashing the 10/22...it wasn't meant that way. I knew going in what it was...and what to expect. But I'm sure it will still suit my needs.

 

[Lilbuckgetter]

The marlin 60 is more accurate outta the box. The drop in trigger box price vs doing urself for maybe 50$ on Marlins springs recoil springs ejector wire/springs. Ruger has one ejector and the magazine does the rest

 

[Lilbuckgetter]

gave 100$ and put 80$ tops in parts rebuilding. Took to original, stained, multiple coats of true gun oil. It's took a beating coon hunting

 

[Tenntrapper]

That one's a real beaut. I'm a sucker for a schnabel forend. It probably has a "pressure pad" hump as a contact point at the front of the barrel channel like my new LVT. I'm thinking about sanding mine down and free floating it. I get good groups out of several different types of ammo with it, save one flyer almost every time.

Oh yeah, I swapped out the trigger group with one that I did years ago. It's not a Kidd, but it's pretty nice still. You could always get a Ruger BXT (I think?) aftermarket drop-in trigger for it if yours is that bad

Well, I went against my initial plan...and went head first into the rabbit hole.
I've got a 16.5" GM SS fluted match barrel (factory contour)and a timney Calvin elite 2-stage trigger, with short mag release, on the way.
Hopefully it will make for a lightweight little shooter....and look good doing it!!

 

[EastTNHunter]

Well, I went against my initial plan...and went head first into the rabbit hole.
I've got a 16.5" GM SS fluted match barrel (factory contour)and a timney Calvin elite 2-stage trigger, with short mag release, on the way.
Hopefully it will make for a lightweight little shooter....and look good doing it!!

Sounds like it'll be a blast… pun intended

 

[redblood]

My first 10 squirrel limit came with a model 60. One piece stock, superlight, microgrooved barrel and a decent trigger- they are incredibly accurate rifles for a cheap price. I own several. The last is grey laminate stainless that is sharp!

 

[Tenntrapper]

My first 10 squirrel limit came with a model 60. One piece stock, superlight, microgrooved barrel and a decent trigger- they are incredibly accurate rifles for a cheap price. I own several. The last is grey laminate stainless that is sharp!

I agree. Out of the box, the model 60 is more accurate than the 10/22.
I didn't set out wanting to build one, but I never have, so what the heck...