Ruger 10/22 Carbine.

[Skiwagon2]

This is the outdoor trader so do some trading. Trades negate the inflated prices. I have a BNIB 10/22 that I am willing to trade. In the words of another od trader "whatcha got?"

They're selling for what people are willing to pay, including at the LGS. It's simple supply and demand.

If you want to wait then wait. The OP is looking for one now though.

 

[Dallasdave]

Academy gets them in occasionally they sell em for 199.00