r/canadaguns • u/Subject_Big4437 • 15d ago
Buy recommendations 22 Plinker
Good day all, just received my pal right at the 28 day mark for valid which I’m happy about. My question is looking for a 22 for range target for my15 year son and myself.
Thoughts are derya TM-22 metal or a Ruger 22 custom like the Archangel
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u/GlizzyGuru 15d ago
Imo I wouldn't go for the arch angel stock. Have heard mixed reviews. If you really want an ar style 22 I would just buy the tm22. If you want real good reliability and accuracy I'd mod out a 22 with a scope more geared towards hunting/accuracy.
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u/Additional_Fold_1350 14d ago
Exactly this. I love my TM22, it scratched that itch.
But I think Ill buy a 10/22 here eventually as well, just for the ability to upgrade and mod everything. I have already been upgrading my new Savage Axis in 308. Added a rail and picatiny bipod, and added some weight to the stock to tame recoil a bit. Epoxy and lead shot method. I may eventually put it in a custom stock, but im in no rush to do so as its a hunting gun that will be used and abused anyway.
Now the next rifle I buy will be the Ruger American 2 Ive been eyeballing. Out the box it is set up how I want. I'm getting it in 7PRC, it will be my sheep hunting rifle, and long distance Elk. That one I will be keeping as light as possible as I will be putting on alot of miles in the high county.
But Definitely buying a 10/22 as another plinker. I dont need it honestly as I have 3 22LR, the TM22, a Scorpio bolt, and an old savage single shot. But I am going to buy one just because they are nice guns and reliable, despite the others being pretty dang reliable too.
My TM22, I may get 1-2 misfeed or jam per 1000 now as I have it dialed in and shot probaly 5-6K through it this year. Once broken in they get alot better than straight out the box, but even then I only had a few jams/misfeed the first couple times out. First time was the worst, but wasnt too bad honestly. It was mostly due to using cheap federal lead round nose. Mine eats anything but those cheap lead, the Copper plated hollow point by federal work fine. But she really loves CCI minimags or Stingers
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u/TheBulletBuddy 15d ago
10/22 all day, get used to how it works, tinker with that one using some of the wicked guides available online. Can always turn it into whatever you want down the road since it has a ridiculous amount of aftermarket options for any type of part you could think of.
Tm22 is fun and looks cool, but can be a total pain to get running reliably since its made very cheaply and QC is sub par. Wouldn't be fun as an introduction to the hobby.
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u/Massive_Expression_2 15d ago
TM22 is decent, but if you get one that's finicky, it can take the fun out of the experience that you're looking for with your son. I have a TM22 and mine went thru a spell during break in where it was not feeding properly. Frustrating. Maybe consider a 10/22 in a traditional wood stock as your first plinker. After shooting that for a while, think about what you like and dislike about it. Maybe a TM22 will be your next purchase. Unsolicited advice: Get a bolt action first. Buy Canadian - make it a Savage B22 or Mark II. Get a semi auto next.
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u/Remote_Mistake6291 15d ago
10/22's are more customizable than the TM22, but the TM22 already comes with many of the upgrades you would want. TM22 has factory access to 25 round mags that the 10/22 doesn't. You can upgrade a 10/22 to take 25 round Tuff22 mags however they are 50% more expensive than TM22 25 round mags. There is a new. 22 on its way from O'dell that sounds very interesting. Proprietary 25 round mags but also able to use 10/22 mags. It sounds like it might be similar to the Tuff22 system. I have three TM22's and six 10/22's and both are nice fun guns. If you go TM22 make sure to get the all metal version.
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u/Spydude84 15d ago
I have both, and I barely touch my 10/22 anymore; I vastly prefer the TM22. The ergonomics are way better on it.
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u/ElectronicPrize9514 14d ago
Out of Box Value the Tm-22 is better. You have the turk hating people on here that just can't admit that but it's true.
If you want to mod it out and spend another $1000 the 10/22 will be better. However then you're comparing 500 vs 1500. Not a fair comparison.
With that said, legality in mind. I think the 10/22 will be one of the last guns to be taken from us. So I would pick the 10/22 solely based on that.
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u/Iokua_CDN 15d ago
I'm personally waiting for the Canuck c22.
Takes ruger mags or proprietary mags. Doesn't look as silly as the tm22 mags. Priced about the same as tm22 and hopefully sells a 12 inch barrel model with a full rail!
Before that? I would have gone tm22 for tactical and 10/22 for a classic look. It just costs too much to tactical up a Ruger 10/22 in my opinion.
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u/TheSkrillanator 15d ago
Buddy had a TM22 Feather, traded it in for the 10/22 Takedown Carbon Fibre.
0 regrets. Should say all you need to know.
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u/gassy_guy308 14d ago
I got myself a scorpio em322x it is a bolt action, NR, compact, and more than accurate enough for most needs. Cost my 300 flat
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u/SexySubordinate 13d ago
Get a Savage MkII. Much safer for learning and hella accurate for the price.
After that look at a semi like a 10/22 or TM22.
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u/TheGoldShipper 15d ago
Get a Ruger 10/22 and then you can modify it into anything you want together, a fun project