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One of the most successful 22 LR autoloaders of all time is the Ruger 10/22 Carbine with about 4 million having been produced since it was introduced in 1964. This model is offered in several variants, but the most popular is that with a carbine style hardwood stock and 18.5-inch barrel. It has suggested price of $250 but is heavily discounted to a retail price of around $160 to $170 in many stores. New for 2004 is the 40th Anniversary model which has a large nickel silver medallion embedded in the stock.
It is difficult to imagine a better choice than the Ruger 10/22 Carbine autoloader if an inexpensive rifle with that type of action is desired. Moreover, once you have a 10/22, it is capable of being modified almost without limit. Such upgrades are not merely cosmetic because match grade barrels are popular options. The new Ruger 10/22 Rifle (shown on the cover of this book) has a list price of $275 and normally sells at retail for around $200 or so. This handsome rifle has all the desirable qualities of the legendary 10/22 Carbine but has a 20-inch barrel and far better styling. Also in this category is the Henry lever-action, which should be given serious consideration. The experience of the author is that the Henry lever-action will give accuracy at least as good as most inexpensive autoloaders, and it is light, compact, attractive, and classic in styling (see Chapter 13). As a 22 for woods roaming that costs under $200, it is hard to beat one of the Ruger 10/22 versions, the Marlin 60, or the Henry lever-action. They can be used very successfully for plinking pine cones or potting squirrels.