Trying to decide between a bolt or semi for my first 22 rifle. I'm leaning bolt because of not being as finicky about ammo and being easier to clean, but a semi would be quite a bit cheaper and leave me money for ammo. I'm looking at a Savage 64 ($150) for a semi and a Savage Mark II ($210) for bolt. I really want a Ruger American Rimfire in 22lr but $210 is about the peak of my budget (selling stuff on eBay to raise the money).
Main reason I'm looking at the above guns is they "feel" more like a full sized gun compared to the Marlin 795 I held.
Could also put all the money into shotshells and 9mm, but I really want a 22 and its alot easier to buy ammo here and there than it is to convince the wife we "need" another gun.
Main reason I'm looking at the above guns is they "feel" more like a full sized gun compared to the Marlin 795 I held.
Could also put all the money into shotshells and 9mm, but I really want a 22 and its alot easier to buy ammo here and there than it is to convince the wife we "need" another gun.
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