22 wmr semi-auto rifle

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OkieGentleman

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I would like a 22 WMR semi-auto rifle. Suggestions requested. I would like to be able to get a higher capacity clip for it other than the factory 7 or 8 round clip that is standard. Marlin 10/22 WMRs are no longer made nor supported by Marlin. I would buy one if one could be found that the seller did not want my pension for the rest of my life in it.

Any one out there have an opinion? :D

PS Thanks for any input.
 
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Volquartsen makes some of the best semi auto 22WMRs available. I believe their entire line-up is available in 22WMR actually. They are expensive but are great rifles as well. Some of their more basic models arent too outrageous. They also have a very nicely made aluminum 25 round mag available in addition to the flush fitting 9 rounder. Here's a link to VCs 22WMR rifles-
https://www.volquartsen.com/tags/8-volquartsen-rimfire-rifles,15-complete-firearms,19-22-wmr
 
We had good luck with the Rem 597. Never an issue and was accurate enough that any misses were our fault, not the guns. As for the high cap mag can't help you but.............

If you want to burn thru ammo use a .22lr and for anything serious use a centerfire. I've no love for the .22M anyway but a need for high cap magazines seem's like a waste of time. Why would you want such a thing?

LK
 
out of a pistol, the 22wmr is no different than a 22lr.

Out of a rifle, the energy is great, but the HP rounds often don't penetrate deep enough because they fragmentate within 5 inches or so.

The round is only good for small game. If you want a defense weapon against human beings, it's a poor choice.

further more and slightly off topic, I see the 22wmr completely replacing the pointless 22lr in the next 30 years.
 
people that buy 22lr buy them for:

-small game hunting
-self defense
-plinking


22wmr is more versatile than 22lr. Therefore, if more people become privy to 22wmr's capabilities compared to 22lr, then 22lr ends up disappearing from the mainstream just like 22 short and 22 long many decades ago.
 
Yes, more versatile. But much more expensive. A 223 is more versatile than the 22 Mag and the 30-06 more versatile than the 223. It all depends on what you want to use them for. Most people can't afford to plink with a 22 Mag when in most cases, a 22LR will do just fine.

Many said that about the 22 Mag after the 17HMR was introduced.

You left out a couple very important uses for 22LR; target shooting, and as an inexpensive learning tool for other rifles. I feel sure there are more.
 
Supply and demand of keeping the MILLIONS of .22lr's fed?! I don't think the world will ever get rid of the .22lr. Good luck, but I'll be shooting all of mine until I die!
 
I just purchased a Harrington & Richardson model 700 .22 mag on Gunbroker.com for $400.00. At the time there were 4 or 5 others for sale.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4818229#post4818229

I currently own an H&K model 300 .22 mag and previously owned a Ruger 10/22 mag. As far as I'm concerned, the H&K 300 sets the bar for .22 mags, it will be a long, long time before another .22 mag is made to equal the H&K 300. Simple blow back design, nice light trigger pull, easily shoots under 1" groups at 100 yds. No tools required to disassemble.

Wasn't impressed with the Ruger 10/22 mag and sold it.

I'm very impressed with the design, engineering and quality of the H&R 700 .22 mag. This gun is way over engineered, way better than the Ruger 10/22 mag. I had it shipped to my gunsmith. He had never seen or knew of H&R making a .22 mag semi-auto. So when it arrived we took it a part and gave it a good cleaning. We were both amazed. The barrel is threaded to the receiver. The gun has recoil rails and a single heavy recoil spring attached to the bolt, similar to those of the Winchester 100 and M-14 design. They ride on two 1/2" square studs brazed to the receiver. The lower portion of the studs are threaded 7/16" studs. The magazine housing is attached to these studs with two full size 5/8" nuts. The hammer is a round cylinder Approx. 1x2" weighing 2 to 3 onces. The trigger housing is a milled block 5/8 x 5/8 x 1.5" steel attached to the receiver on milled dovetailed groves. Sides of the trigger housing are 3/16" thick solid steel. Trigger pins are 1/8 x 5/8". Bolt buffer cylinder shape, nylon 3/4x3/4".

Upon studying this rifle we both smiled and said 5.7X28 conversion.

Oh, mine came with a 10 round magazine. I ordered a 5 round mag. Ten round mags are available for the H&R 700. H&K 15 round mags can be mofidied to work in the H&R 700 and vice a verse for the H&K.
 
I doubt the .22lr is going anywhere anytime soon or in the next 50yrs for that matter, unless the liberals in the government get their way. If you think the .22lr is pointless you obviously dont know much about the .22lr. Come stand in front of mine. :rolleyes:
 
Actually, the .22m is close to being pointless and only good for hunting critters approx. 15lbs to 30 lbs in areas where rimfires are mandated by law and where noise levels may be a concern. That's it's only bright spots. It's a half a$$ jack of all trades, master of none for there is nothing a .22lr isn't as good at for less money on the lower end and nothing a centerfire isn't better at when things get serious.

As for the .22m replacing the .22? Not in you wildest dreams.

LK
 
I see the 22wmr completely replacing the pointless 22lr in the next 30 years.
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Naw, no way that will happen. The .22 Magnum is a great cartridge, maybe my favorite even, but there's no way it will replace the .22lr. Price alone will keep the .22lr alive and well probably forever.

The 597 is supposed to be good for this cartridge. Personally I only shoot the .22Mag form lever action and bolt action. A .22Mag bolt action Marlin is my favorite rifle to shoot.
 
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