TruthTellers
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For some reason lately I started thinking again about a non-semi auto .22 rifle. Must have been because I pulled the Mossberg 702 out of the closet recently and remember that the bolt action uses the same mags.
I currently have a Marlin XT-22, but have been rather disappointed with it in terms of accuracy. No matter what I shoot in it, it's 2 inches at 50 yards while the Ruger Charger I have is about half inch at the same distance.
Needless to say, I think 2" @ 50y is abysmal for a bolt .22.
But, since I have the Charger and it uses the same mags as the Ruger Rimfire, I'm left wondering which I should get if I go with a bolt action. The Mossbergs are extremely cheap, but I've had good results with my 702, it actually outshoots the Marlin.
However, I've also thought about a Henry rifle in .22 because a lever action sounds fun, but it's probably the most expensive option and isn't as sleek with a scope put on it. Not sure I want to put a scope on these rifles just yet, but the Marlin has one on it as a bolt action .22 without a scope feels... wrong.
I currently have a Marlin XT-22, but have been rather disappointed with it in terms of accuracy. No matter what I shoot in it, it's 2 inches at 50 yards while the Ruger Charger I have is about half inch at the same distance.
Needless to say, I think 2" @ 50y is abysmal for a bolt .22.
But, since I have the Charger and it uses the same mags as the Ruger Rimfire, I'm left wondering which I should get if I go with a bolt action. The Mossbergs are extremely cheap, but I've had good results with my 702, it actually outshoots the Marlin.
However, I've also thought about a Henry rifle in .22 because a lever action sounds fun, but it's probably the most expensive option and isn't as sleek with a scope put on it. Not sure I want to put a scope on these rifles just yet, but the Marlin has one on it as a bolt action .22 without a scope feels... wrong.