I just purchased the compact model at the pawn shop at Hwy 53/400 near Dawsonville. He had a few in stock but I liked the compact and it had fiber optic sights. I think it was $219 new (listed for about $285). Wallyworld in Cumming had the standard one for about $179. Get them while you can as the evil 10/22 has a removable magazine putting it on the 2007 ban list.
Compact? I didn't know they came in a compact. I'm looking to put use the receiver with a tactical solutions barrel and thumbhole stock...and later add a suppressor.
If you go to the ruger site and drill down to the 10/22 page the first one on the list is the 10/22 CRR with these specs: Caliber: .22 LR Barrel Length: 16 1/8" Stock: Hardwood Rear Sight: Adjustable Fiber-Optic Suggested Retail Price: $ 285.00
I bought a Remington 597 instead. My wife still has not decided whether she will "allow" my boy to shoot it on June 16.
Walmart sells them a little cheaper than most places, but I do believe their 10/22 is a price point version. That shouldn't really be an issue if you plan to build it out as all you will want then is the receiver/action anyway.