I think this is on-topic here......I went to one of the local gunshops today to invest in some IMR-4227 for the 25-20. That much money for that little powder rises to the level of investment, far exceeding what I would call a "purchase". While so engaged, I noticed what looked like a Ruger 10-22 with a tapered aspect to its fore-end. I asked the proprietor if that was a deluxe model 10-22, and he advised that it was one of the new series 10-22's.
The barrel is a bit longer--looked like 20" instead of the old 18.5". It lacks a barrel band, which is a step in the right direction. Best of all--it has Patridge pattern sights--square front post and no bead, square Lyman notch in the rear sight.
Now, my plans for such a rifle centered on getting a used 10-22 for low bucks and going the route of aftermarket stock, barrel, and maybe trigger group, and scoping it. The new Ruger was priced at $229, a $20 bump from the $209 the guy wanted for the old pattern NIB 10-22's.
Has anyone had trigger time with one of these new Rugers? I'd be interested in the impressions of real people as opposed to those of gunwriters whoring for the gunmakers.
TIA!