Browning Buckmaster v. Ruger MII
I am considering one of the above .22 pistols for general plinking and target shooting. I have read bad reports about the Buckmaster's quality and negative reports about how difficult it is to breakdown and clean the Ruger. Are these valid, and, if so, does anyone have another suggestion for a low cost, 22 caliber pistol?
Thanks,
dchristian
Thanks,
dchristian
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I owned one of each I found the Browning to fall way short of the Ruger.Not just because Im a Ruger man but the MKII is one of the best built solid good shooting guns Ive ever seen.I dont mean it in a bad way Im sure there are some that feel as strongly toward the Browning as I do the Ruger Im just sharing my experience with you.I sold my Browning and lost about $125.00 on it.
Hope this helps
Best!!
Rugster
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I put 200 rounds through my 5.5" Bull Barrel MK II last night. I have owned this one since 1985 and it continues to be one of my favorite guns. After 20,000 plus rounds it is remains quite accurate and reliable. I was shooting pop cans at 50 meters with it last night getting warmed up for some squirrel hunting.
I have owned a couple of Brownings in the past and they are also fine firearms. I just like the Rugers better. JMHO...
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I don't know much about the Browning but I have had a Ruger MKII Stainless Target 22 LR for some time and would not think of ever replacing it with anything else. It is extremely accurate and is my favorite hunting companion and has taken may bushy tail tree rats. My son and daughter both say that it's not any fun to shoot because you hardly ever miss. Disassembly and reassembly can be tricky at first but is very simple if you just read the directions. They make kits to make this allot more simple but at this posting I can't remember where I found it on the net.
Edited by - Zwickeyman on 08/20/2002 15:09:330 -
I have a friend who owns a Browning and I have an MKII. Had very good luck with both. I seem to remember seeing the MKII ez to breakdown kits in the ads section (the last few pages) in either Handguns or G&A. 0 -
I have had fair experience with both.I prefer to shoot the Browning not because its better I just prefer the way the Browning fits my hand.Both are excellent shooters and I see a difference in accuracy as negligable.I can say both are excellent target pistols but the Ruger doesnt seem as tempermental.Feel them both you might be like me and prefer the feel of the Browning,if it feels better you going to shoot it better.And when I say accuracy is negligable but I shoot the Browning better tat it with me shooting the Browning and a friend shooting the Ruger,our groups are impossible to pick the better.I like the Browning though.
Eric S. Williams
Edited by - E.Williams on 08/20/2002 15:33:440 -
Rugers are one of the finest you'll ever use. I'm so glad that I managed to pick one up again after a long absence. The ability to customize them is extraordinary
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The Ruger is only difficult to reassemble the first few times.Go to the website www.ontargetguns.com they have a good section on field stripping and reassembly of the MKII.IMHO I prefer the Ruger,it digests any ammo I've ever put in it. Ace
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HEY D, I'VE HAD BOTH AND PERSONALLY NOT PUTTING DOWN THE RUGER CAUSE I LOVE RUGER, BUT THE BROWNING IS TO ME MORE BALANCED AND THEY SHOOT REALLY GOOD.. TAKE A LOOK AT THE BULLSEYE MODEL.. 0 -
I have shot a Browning as well as 2 Rugers (a MKII & a 22/45). I plan to buy a Browning soon. But I also plan to buy a Ruger down the line as well. I like the feel of the the Browning more. The Ruger is a royal pain to take apart, but you get better with practice. The MKII has a heel latch magazine release as opposed to a button on the side and I really don't care for that. The 22/45, while the least cosmetically appealing, shoots REALLY well. I can put all 10 in the X-ring at 25 yds. and that's damn good for me.
-Marcus
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FWIW, you can just use Gun Scrubber to clean out the Ruger. You can always a local shop do an annual clean and lube if the gun gets too grubby.
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dchristian: it only takes about 15 seconds to take a Ruger apart after you've done it a time or two!!!!!!!! right now I have 5 of them 1 standard , 2-- 5 1/2" , 1-- 7 1/2" government and then the 10 incher with aimpoint ... the only problem I have ever had with any of them is if they get really dirty, and I mean bad, then once in a while one will jam but give it a good cleaning and you 're good to go for several hundred more rounds, buy the ruger you won't be sorry 0
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