.22lr recommendations

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i feel like getting a rifle in .22lr. what are some really nice pieces out there? i don't know what i'm going to do with it, but i feel like getting one.
 
I just bought a Marlin 1897 Cowboy 22 nd find it quiet pleaseent to handle and shoot. It is not a target grade rifle but will be fine for plinking and hunting. I intend to knock some squirrels out to tree tops in the near future. That long octagon barrel, straight grip stock and straight lever really appeals to the traditional person in me.:p
 
If I were looking for a good accurate .22 rifle these days, I'd go to the next local gun show and look for an old Remington bolt action 500 series rifle. They're hard to beat for accuracy, value, and workmanship. You can't find that kind of quality these days without spending big bucks.
You should be able to find a good one for $125 to $175. I have four old Remingtons and each one shoots just as accurately as some of the high priced rifles.
Just my opinion.
 
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Ruger 10/22's are way fun semi-autos that can be tinkered with as much as you want.

A bolt action Remington or other fine rifle will be more accurate than a semi auto.

The last .22 I bought was a Henry Golden Boy. It's just magnificent. It's beautiful and accurate. Not to be scoped, but the buckhorn sights work real good.

http://henryrepeatingarms.com/images/goldenboy.jpg

Regards.
 
Consider the T/C Classic . . .

Recently added a T/C Classic to the .22 LR collection and it's a nice piece of work. Very accurate and seems to be reliable. Only gripe I have is the limited magazine capacity; and an extra magazine solves that problem.

I like the solid hook-up between the barrel and receiver and the walnut stock. All steel, no aluminum makes this a solid rifle. Worth considering . . . IMHO. :)
 
If your looking for the ultimate 22, there is a company in Richardson Texas called Sportables, and they have a website -- www.sportables.com--- You just pick the components you want and they assemble your rifle-they are all based on Ruger 10/22s. I know this sounds unbelievable, but my rifle has put 3 shots into 1/2" at 100 yards. If the light is right, I can actually see the round fly downrange and plunk itself into the same hole over and over. The components arent cheap, but they are worth it.
 
the marlin 25n is the most accurate rimfire i've ever seen. Mine will hit 5 for 5 a 12 oz soda can at 200 yards, as long as i can judge the wind properly. in no wind it is increadable.
 
If you can afford it, I'd look for a used Kimber .22, back from their Oregon days. They made beautiful, stunningly accurate bolt action rifles. The Remington 500 series bolt guns will be almost as accurate for less than half the price. For an auto, I feel it's hard to argue against a Ruger 10/22. They shoot groups out of all proportion to their price. I'm also kinda partial to old pumps myself - any Winchester or Remington pump made before 1965 will be accurate, reliable, and have a little more of something sadly lacking in today's world - character:) . I know, I'm old before my years.
vanfunk
 
There's a bunch. The biggest problem you'll have is selecting just one.
I'm really partial to the older Winchester Model 52's. Mine's a Target Model made in 1936 in 90%+ condition. The accuracy of the Model 52 rifle legendary. I would put one with a good bore up against anything currently manufactured. A decent Model 52 is going to run $500 or more. If you've got a lot of money, look for one of the Model 52 Sporters.
In new bolts there's the Sako FinnFire, very nice but pricey.
Lever actions, The Marlin suggested is a great rifle, but there's the little Browning BL-22 as well.
In semiauto, Ruger's 10/22 is the standard, and again there's the Browning that is a great little rifle. (If your a purist look for the Belgian)
If you want a great inexpensive .22 bolt action the Dan Wesson Coyote Classic is top notch. Mine was delivered about 1 month ago. The fit and finish are superb. It shoots well too. I got one from the first production lot, neat having a rifle with such a low serial number.
I could go on but others will be along to offer up other ideas as well.
Enjoy your search.
Take Care
 
There are some other fine shooting 22's...

Ruger 77/22, 10 round mags! Low priced

Sako Finn Fire, as accurate as an Anschutz, moderate price

Any Anschutz product, the most accurate, 90% Olympic winner. Moderate and high priced.
 
A second vote for the Anschutz if you want the most accurate gun available. The Sako and the CZ 452's are great as well. My CZ 452 Varmint will shoot right with my Anschutz.
 
i was checking out sportables.com and i think putting together a custom 10/22 from scratch might be a fun project. where can i get a 10/22 receiver? i saw one on sportables.com, but it was over $200.
 
You can just use a regular receiver, you dont really have to have a custom one (I dont). I think they can sell you one that is cheaper than the Force Productions model. I would recommend the Volquartsen trigger, and SS Titan barrel. Those are the ones I have, and I chose a Bell and Carlson thumbhole composite stock. They dont have scopes in stock, at least they didnt before. I bought a Bushnell Elite 3200 50mm objective 6x15 scope w/ leupold mounts, and it works great. The guys at Sportables are really helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Good luck with your purchase.
 
This sounds like a plinking/target gun that may eventually get used for a little hunting. That about right?

I have a couple of .22's: a 10/22 that's got a stainless barrel and synthetic stock (semi-auto, 10-shot mag, about $175 give or take) and a Romanian training rifle (7-shot mag, bolt action, about $60). Both are fantastic for what I use them for, which is plinking/target shooting (the Romanian is sort of on hold for my boys), and I wouldn't be uncomfortable at all toting either to the woods to pop squirrels and rabbits all day long.

I guess the things that you ought to think about are: What do you want to do with it, and how much do you want to spend on the rifle?
 
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