Best Semi-Automatic .22 LR?

I own one, that's right one, semi-auto .22LR rifle.

It's a 10/22. The reason I selected it over the vast array of offerings is relibility, durability, ease of finding spare parts, and good value for what it cost. As far ias I'm concerned there is no better .22LR semi-auto rifle out there for general purpose use.

Biker
 
I've owned my 10/22 since 1965 (s/n 16xx), and it has had well over 100,000 rounds through it. The anodizing is worn thin on the receiver, but other than having to tighten the barrel retaining screws every few years, it has been a champ. Interestingly enough, in four years it will be 50 years old.:eek:
 
well, crap....

now you guys have me thinking I've got to build me a 10-22. I've resisted for a long time, but I might just have to do it.
I've always been a fan of autoloading .22's, simply because you don't reload em, why mess with the brass? Let it fly...
But, the only .22 rifle I have is a bolt action tubular Remington. That just might have to change in the near future...... after the June wedding, of course. :rolleyes:
 
Just understand that building a 10/22 is basically taking a perfectly serviceable 180 dollar rifle and turning in to a 700 dollar one for pretty much giggles. Yes you can go cheaper but out gets a bit addictive.
 
The $200.00 and change you spend on a plain Jane Ruger 10/22 will be well worth it. If I could have only one rifle, the 10/22 would be it. It is the best feeling long gun I have ever shouldered fwiw and imho.
 
The Ruger V-Block system isn't a problem. To make a more rigid connection, I use High-Strength Locktite to make a solid joint. Barrels can be removed easily, if necessary, with a heat gun. It's all good!

JP
 
The best semi-auto .22 rifle I own is a Winchester #190. I have 2 Marlin #60, a Savage #64, a Remington #66, and a Ruger 10-22. All are fine rifles, but the Winchester is the most accurate and has never jamed reguardless of ammo.
 
My vote would be for either a Remington 552 Speedmaster, or a Remington Nylon 66. Have both and love them. I don't have a Ruger 10/22...but you can't go wrong with it either.

Good luck.
 
I bought a marlin 795.
Its known to be more accurate out of the box, and its way cheaper than a 10/22. The only thing is it might take you a little while to learn what your rifle likes. Mine had all sorts of problems(FTF's,FTE's) until I cleaned it fully, didn't oil it at all, and found the ammo it likes. So I went from having atleast 1-2 FTE's every mag, to 0 problems in 500+ rounds.
 
My favorite is the Mossberg 702 plinkster, tremendous accuracy, good price, Got mine for about $120. if you like the AR platform Mossberg has a .22 Tactical. which is basically the 702 parts in a AR frame
 
For customization, the 10/22 is undoubtedly the best choice. But you state

I'm looking for a no bells-and-whistles .22 LR semi-automatic that fires the best, cleans easy, and most importantly, will last a lifetime.
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Out of the box, the Glenfield / Marlin Model 60s are nice option. Like any .22 (semis in particular), they are ammo sensitive. Mine likes CCI Blazer bulk pack, but chokes on Federal or Winchester bulk packs.

All in all, a very nice little rifle for $65 at a Pawn Shop.
 
The Remington 552 Speedmaster is one fine .22 rimfire. It's full sized, well made, reliable, accurate and will cycle .22short, long or long rifle ammo.
I own dozens of rimfire rifles and the 552 is a keeper.
 
The only semi-auto 22s I have are 10/22s (x2) and neither have any mods done at all. Can't speak of other makers, but both my 10/22s have no trouble feeding, and maybe once ever couple hundred rounds I'll get a stovepipe FTE. I can live with that.

BTW, I only use the factory 10 rounders.
 
Because of occasional imperfections with rimfire ammo, basic rules of Azlan the shooting goatlion and what have you, a semi auto .22lr that never has a hiccup in a lifetime of use is pretty unlikely. That being said my favorite is the 10/22. I could be biased because I got a 10/22 as my first but I do still use them and absolutely love them today. They will last you a lifetime if you take care of them.
 
I bought a marlin 795.
Its known to be more accurate out of the box, and its way cheaper than a 10/22.
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So did I. Compared it to my out of the box 10/22 and the 795 really is a more accurate rifle; could just be my 2 examples.
I swear the thing would almost shoot like a CZ bolt if it had 6 lbs. shaved off it's trigger (my trigger broke at 7.5 lb out of the box:eek:)

I guess the 795 is ammo picky...Ive heard lots of issues but mine has run great on a diet of Federal automatch. I did have a bad mag from Midway; they replaced for free.
 
Thompson Center Classic!!!!!!!

Take the money you spend on a 10/22 and then the money you spend customizing it and buy the T/C semi auto.

I purchased mine used on GB for the same money a new 10/22 cost and after about 2000 rounds it hasn't had a single ftf or fte. The best part is, it looks and feels like my centerfire rifles and will shoot dime size groups at 100 yds even with my poor skills. It also locks the bolt back when a mag is empty like a rifle should.

Accuracy wise I loved my 10/22 from the bench but I couldn't shoot that carbine size rifle offhand for anything. But, to each his own.
 
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