whats a good 22lr rifle
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If you want a semi-auto, I have to throw my hat in the ring for the Marlin Model 60. It is accurate, reliable, and cheap. Mine has decimated my workplace's squirrel population. Some don't like the tube feed, but I've never found it to be an issue.
If you want a bolt-action, and you don't mind spending the extra cash, I would go with the CZ. They are beautiful rifles and the ones I have shot have been fantastic.
If you want a bolt-action, and you don't mind spending the extra cash, I would go with the CZ. They are beautiful rifles and the ones I have shot have been fantastic.
Just because no one has mentioned them, I'll toss out another suggestion - Remington Model 552 Speedmaster. They are not cheap (run about twice the price of a Ruger 10/22), but are beautiful and reliable semi-auto rimfires.
My father has one made in the mid-90s that is stupidly accurate for a stock gun.
I know Remington quality has dropped off in the last few years - not sure if this affects the 552 or not.
My father has one made in the mid-90s that is stupidly accurate for a stock gun.
I know Remington quality has dropped off in the last few years - not sure if this affects the 552 or not.
tahunua001
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I've shot a number of 22s over the years, many of which I never even learned the make and models but my top 2 contenders are a marlin 60 and a ruger 10/22.
the 10/22 looks like an AR15 and has faster reloads, better reliability and lighter weight on it's side. (EDIT) mine has an AR15 conversion, not all 10/22s look like ARs)
the marlin model 60 had compactness and accuracy on its side. you had to clean it very often, use specific ammo types and carry a can of remoil with you but it was literally a tack driver. at 50-60 yards me and a buddy of mine used to shoot empty 22 casings off of the wood pile.
cant even come close to that with the 10/22 but it still holds minute of squirrel accuracy without issue.
the 10/22 looks like an AR15 and has faster reloads, better reliability and lighter weight on it's side. (EDIT) mine has an AR15 conversion, not all 10/22s look like ARs)
the marlin model 60 had compactness and accuracy on its side. you had to clean it very often, use specific ammo types and carry a can of remoil with you but it was literally a tack driver. at 50-60 yards me and a buddy of mine used to shoot empty 22 casings off of the wood pile.
cant even come close to that with the 10/22 but it still holds minute of squirrel accuracy without issue.
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tahunua001
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no no no, you dont understand....MY...10/22 looks like an AR15...becasue I went and decided to spend lots of euros to get the arch angel conversion for it.
I guess that is a strong point for the 10-22, if you like to play dress-up with your rifles, there are no better options.
You can make it look like just about anything, from a M1 carbine, to your AR, to a Tommy Gun, to a MG 42.
Even a water-cooled crank fired option:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFkGUC7Bo5U
Whatever blows your skirt up I guess.
You can make it look like just about anything, from a M1 carbine, to your AR, to a Tommy Gun, to a MG 42.
Even a water-cooled crank fired option:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFkGUC7Bo5U
Whatever blows your skirt up I guess.
i am torn between these ;
CZ-USA 452FS Mannlicher 22 LR
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=265810114
or
RUGER 10/22 MANNLICHER INTERNATIONAL 22LR
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt\em.aspx?Item=265810114
or
MARLIN GLENFIELD/SCOPE Model 60
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=264941406
and then there is this beauty
Walther match rifle - .22lr
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=265117885
CZ-USA 452FS Mannlicher 22 LR
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=265810114
or
RUGER 10/22 MANNLICHER INTERNATIONAL 22LR
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt\em.aspx?Item=265810114
or
MARLIN GLENFIELD/SCOPE Model 60
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=264941406
and then there is this beauty
Walther match rifle - .22lr
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=265117885
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tahunua001
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dont forget SKS and M14.
the ruger definitely has the aftermarket options.
Ruger 10/22 offers the most options by far. I have a Browning Buck Mark 22 with the standard barrel. It works well and is very accurate. With 22's you can't go to bad.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=265940704
Here's my next 22...
CZ 452 with 16" threaded barrel.
Here's my next 22...
CZ 452 with 16" threaded barrel.
black mamba
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My vote goes to the Browning BL-22. Accurate, light weight, and will feed anything from top LRs down to the almost silent CB caps for urban pest control. Perfect with a compact 2-7x scope.
What is your budget?
I didn't think I would be very good or be very into rimfire shooting, so I started with a Marlin 795 for $150ish.
I put a $90 Nikon Rimfire 4x32 on it and Harris bipod (BRM).
It shoots this at 50 meters:
3 shot group
50 shot "group"
Now I am shooting (going to shoot) a Savage 93R17TR in 17 HMR. I'd look into that before getting into 22LR.
To answer your question directly:
If price wasn't an issue, I'd take the Savage Mark II series first, CZs second, and Marlins last.
Not that the CZ and Marlins don't shoot well, but the Savages have the best trigger (if you get the accutrigger).
Hope that helps.
I didn't think I would be very good or be very into rimfire shooting, so I started with a Marlin 795 for $150ish.
I put a $90 Nikon Rimfire 4x32 on it and Harris bipod (BRM).
It shoots this at 50 meters:
3 shot group
50 shot "group"
Now I am shooting (going to shoot) a Savage 93R17TR in 17 HMR. I'd look into that before getting into 22LR.
To answer your question directly:
If price wasn't an issue, I'd take the Savage Mark II series first, CZs second, and Marlins last.
Not that the CZ and Marlins don't shoot well, but the Savages have the best trigger (if you get the accutrigger).
Hope that helps.
If you want a match rifle, the Walther seems like a good buy at that price. Unfortunately, there may be several other bidders, now that you've posted it here.
The CZ is a good rifle and so are many Ruger 10-22s, but I have a problem with Mannlicher stocks, due to accuracy problems with some models. They're great-looking, but sporter stocks are easier to get shooting accurately, IMHO.
Another vote for the Rem 552. As semi-autos go, they're a class act!
This thread is great, as are another few like it that I've been going over.
Semi vs. Bolt vs. Lever
Wood vs. Synthetic
Magazine vs. Tube
Standard vs. Heavy Barrel
Used vs. New
Scope mounting options
etc...
The last gunshow I went to, guys wanted $130 for well-used Marlin 60's that we're gonna take a couple days worth of work to get going. I just don't understand how a 5-owner 40yr old mass-produced .22 still commands that much money... and nobody willing to budge on Sunday afternoon from their prices.
I'm gonna end up buying new as soon as places start having them back in stock after the holidays. And Gunbroker isn't any help for new ones, they're no cheaper than any other place online. Even if you get a decent price on a used one, you're still out another $20 for your FFl... and $20 for a $130 gun gets you up to the same price you're gonna pay in a local store.
I'm thinking the cheapest heavy-barrel Savage MKII I can find will be a winner.
Semi vs. Bolt vs. Lever
Wood vs. Synthetic
Magazine vs. Tube
Standard vs. Heavy Barrel
Used vs. New
Scope mounting options
etc...
The last gunshow I went to, guys wanted $130 for well-used Marlin 60's that we're gonna take a couple days worth of work to get going. I just don't understand how a 5-owner 40yr old mass-produced .22 still commands that much money... and nobody willing to budge on Sunday afternoon from their prices.
I'm gonna end up buying new as soon as places start having them back in stock after the holidays. And Gunbroker isn't any help for new ones, they're no cheaper than any other place online. Even if you get a decent price on a used one, you're still out another $20 for your FFl... and $20 for a $130 gun gets you up to the same price you're gonna pay in a local store.
I'm thinking the cheapest heavy-barrel Savage MKII I can find will be a winner.