.22 Semi Auto

PJ

I'm lookin for a good .22 semi auto.Tell me your stories of your .22 semi auto and if it has been good to you. Thanks

PJ

I am thinking about buying a new .22 semi auto to use strictly for target shooting, I am getting thoroughly confused by all the choices out there--Ruger, Marlin, Savage, Remington and Browning. About all I have figured out so far is the Browning in more than I want to spend. Between tube feed or magazine, composition or wood stock, heavy or regular barrel, I am not getting close to a decision. Any comments or help would be greatly appreciated.
Pete

"Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live."

PJ

My grandfather had a .22 semi-auto rifle that had a 7 shot clip that slipped into the front of the trigger gaurd and the bolt was on the left side of the gun. It was a winchester or remington. I am trying to find out which and the model. It was mfg. between 1950 and 1978. If I can find one in good shape I would consider a purchase. Thanks

Nighthawk

PJ its all a matter of oppinion,but I would start out with the Ruger 10/22 there very reliable,great shootersand the hold their value.If you decide to go with something else you can sell the Ruger faifly easy.And last of all the 10/22 has alot of goodies to dress it up.



Good Luck.

Rugster

bama55

PJ,

Personally, I like the Ruger. For strictly target
shooting, go ahead and get the factory heavy barrel. Stock choice
is up to your preference. Unless you just want to buy a used
10/22, add a heavy barrel, new stock, etc., to say you did it
yourself. By the time you do all that, you will have close to the price of a new one in a used gun, unless you find some real deals on the gun and parts.


Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.

jokor3

FOR ENJOYABLE AND ACCURATE INEXPENSIVE SHOOTING.....NONE COMPARE TO THE SIMPLICITY OF THE MARLIN 60. FANCIER, YES, MORE MODERN, YES, MORE OPTIONS,YES....BUT PURE INEXPENSIVE FUN, NO.

joe c knight

punchie

If you are talking about target shooting check out http://www.odcmp.com/ it will take a while to de-gunk but for the price they can't be beat.

AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

Rembrandt

"Target.22" means different things to different shooters....many of the rifles mentioned will perform well, but I wouldn't put them in the "Target Rifle" catagory. Since maximum range for most .22 rimfire competitions won't exceed 100 yards, as in smallbore Silhouette, performance of any .22 can be greatly improved by grading ammo with a rim thickness gauge or using quality match grade ammo,(ie: Eley Tennex). Good .22 ammo alone will make an incredibly accurate shooter out of most average guns.

Accuracy costs money, a good "Target .22" is no exception....true performance .22 target rifles would be Anschutz, Kimber, Winchester 52's, Cooper, Dakota's, Rem 40X, or heavy barrel custom Rugers.....they won't be cheap, but these rifles take the shooter to the next level of accuracy.

bullelk

PJ,
My personal preference would be the Ruger 10/22. It's a well made rifle, has an excellent warranty, you can do a lot with it with aftermarket accessories, it holds its value, and is easy to sell if you want to.
One other reason is, I prefer a detachable magazine over a tubular one. Quicker reloading time in the field with an extra magazine.

Most of them are good, just a matter of preference and service.

"If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"

hobbist

Nothing can beat Ruger 10/22 in popularity and reliability in. I had three of them over the years and do not remember any problem with it. You always can add hundreds accessories to this rifle. It is pleasure to shoot and it very accurate. Get used one, unless it was abused you will save money and spend it on scope or other stuff.

gravedigger

The Marlin 795 & 7000 (heavy barrel version) are nice guns as well. Though not near as popular as 10/22's or Model 60's they are a nice gun for very little money. I'm no expert shot, but I get very tight groups with Remington Cyclone ammo. But as mentioned before, this one as well has virtully no accesories available for it.

-Marcus

****You'll find I'm full of surprises.-Luke Skywalker (The Empire Strikes Back)****

Edited by - gravedigger on 06/30/2002 22:10:14

brisco

PJ,
I know that you asked about semi's, but check out this line of bolt .22's:

http://www.czusa.com/_p/pdt.php?id=37

A friend has one, it is fantastic! You can get it for about half the msrp, and they make a youth modle perfect for any kid.

Brisco

gundummy

It really depends on you budget. An inexpensive but very reliable and accurate rifle around $120 would get you a Marlin 60.
A Ruger 10/22 is a fine choice with endless performance parts available with a starting price under $200 new. You'll quickly double or triple that cost with a new barrel, stock, etc. upgrade. If you are going that route, try getting a good used one for about $120 oe less because all you'll end up using is the receiver. GD

Pearyw

I was in the same situation as you on selecting a new accurate and reliable .22 semi-auto. I bought the new Thompson-Center Classic. I don't know of another US made, accurate .22 made of steel and walnut. I put a World Class Tasco 3 to 12, 40mm adjustable objective scope on it. With Remington-Eley ammo it will do 5 shot 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards. It was the same price as the target 10/22.