What .22 carbine should I buy?

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FirearmLiLi

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Hey guys, if this is in he wrong section please move it. Here are the requirements-

Must a carbine

Not too expensive

Must be reliable

Must be accurate

Oh, and this is for target shooting. Plus, what scope should I buy? Is there any more modifications I should put on it?

Feel free to ask if you need more info
 
Customize a 10/22 to your liking. They are easy to work on, reliability is top notch and with a little time and money you can ring out some excellent accuracy. I suggest you go over to rimfirecentral forums and talk to the .22 experts on that forum.
 
Yea 10/22

You want a 10/22. However, read up on them. If you think you'll want to do a lot of customizing, bull barrel, laminated stock etc. See if you can get one already equipped that way from the factory. They do make em that way and you'll save a few buck in the process.

Live well, be safe
Prof Young
 
I'm partial to Marlins...like the 795 & 60...both inexpensive...and twice as precise as the average 1022.

I do prefer slightly older used models...you can often find them in pawn shops needing a good cleaning :)
Lots of people shoot 'em until full of crud, then sell 'em, instead of simply cleaning them properly...
never figured out why, but I've got quite a few these days...and they're all great shooters :)
 
+10-22...Ideally look for an older one. Picked up a like- new 30 year old model that had a genuine dark walnut stock that was a dead ringer for a new GI M1 Carbine--which appealed to me as an M1C owner. Recent year 10-22s I've seen are lacking in the wood department, appearing to be birch or such....but I haven't looked at them in awhile. The older ones also have the metal (aluminum) parts such as triggerguard and buttplate. The recent years' (decades'?) Plastic (polymer) parts might be practical (impact resistant, no finish to wear etc), just doesn't warm the cockles......
Ruger has finally come out with its own hi-cap mags. Have yet to try them, but can only be a good thing,
 
Marlin 795 for mag, Model 60 for tube

You can dress these up like a barbie if you want, maybe not to the degree of a 10/22, but there's plenty.

Meets all the criteria you listed and it's cheap!

I'm looking for another to dress up with a wooden stock.
 
Ruger 10/22. I've owned mine since 1965, and, with countless thousands of rounds through it, it still performs flawlessly, although the anodizing on the receiver is almost gone and the stock is a little beat up.

On the other hand, I have worked on too many Marlin/Glenfield 60s to recommend them. The feed blocks are Zamak and tend to wear out, at which point it seems you have to order both the feed block and a new bolt since they are constantly changing the design.
 
Carbine = barrel 20" or under and you do not state semi auto as being a requirement. With those 2 bits of info in mind I would go out and get yourself a bolt action of what ever flavor you like and can afford. Savage and CZ are favorites depending on your wallet. Should be able to find a carbine version and if not it's not very expensive to have the barrel chopped and crowned. Generally under $50. The worst factory bolt actions will generally shoot better than the best factory semi's. Bull barreled Savages start around $180.

Other than that if you are target shooting you are really only left with a modified 10/22, maybe a Remington 597. Even though I HATE em I have to admit the Marlin 60/795's are generally slightly more accurate in stock form but they aren't target grade or really even that close and there's not much you can do to improve them. They is what they is and have more issues down the road. Where as for about $400 and some TLC you can have a 10/22 that will outlast you and will shoot MOA groups at 50 yards which will hang with most Savage and CZ bolt guns.

LK
 
It's hard to beat a Ruger 22/45,,,

Click here please.

This rifle is probably the one with the most aftermarket accessories available to it,,,
You can add/change parts of this rifle in so many ways that it is indistinguishable from the original.

It uses 10 round rotary magazines,,,
But after market mags are available up to 50 round capacity,,,
And the variety of different stocks range from military tactical to ultra space-age looks.

But for basic plinking the original configuration of the 10-22 works just fine.

Personally I prefer the Marlin Model 60 over the Ruger,,,
I do believe that of the reasonable priced semi-auto rifles,,,
It's the most accurate straight out of the box.

The one complaint people have about it is that it has a tubular magazine,,,
Many people prefer a removable magazine so they can load spares,,,
in that case the Marlin 795 is their choice.

Consider a Remington 597,,,
Magazine fed and this configuration comes with a nice scope,,,
www.Budsgunshop.com sells the scoped rifle as a package and it's only $207.00

These are only a few but they represent a decent selection,,,
Try and get these in your hand and see how they feel,,,
The one that makes you smile when you hold it,,,
That's the best one for you to buy.

Happy shopping.

Aarond

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If you really want a carbine, then both the Marlin 795 and Ruger 10/22 will do you nicely, both are vary accurate and reliable, and as mentioned above the Ruger can be accessorized vary easily. The Marlin 795 is also a vary affordable, and can ussually be found on sale for around $129.00, sometimes even cheaper.
 
Marlin 795 on sale for $99, and then used the Marlin rebate to make it even less ($25 rebate in 2010 &2011).
Ramline stock from Numrich...$15
ATI SKS retrofit kit to make it a folder...$10
Razor sling $10
Shooter's Ridge Bipod on sale...$20
BSA scope on clearance...$12
See-thru Weaver Rings...$10
Marlin model 25MN rear target sight (adjustable) from Numrich...$8

fullsize


Pillar bedding it myself (had all gear already on hand)...free.

Added 2 Champion 25-rd mags...$40

Making 1022 & 597 owners eat my dust at the range with about $200 in this Marlin 795...PRICELESS!! :D
 
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