Author Topic: looking for a auto (Read 1861 times)

jamaldog87 · « **on:** June 23, 2006, 11:58:37 AM »

i am looking for a auto .22 for what every and 100-200$ and what kind of guns do you use? i saw a J.C. 36 for 76$ or a Model 60 Marlin or a Henry U.S. Survival rifle.

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2006, 01:30:45 PM »

I believe I told you about the J.C. Higgins mod.36 or where to get info on it. As far as I'm concerned, if you want a .22RF auto, you can't do better than to get a Ruger 10/22. There's a good reason they are continuing to be the most common, and out sell everything else in that price range. They work and don't jam.

Jim

rangerruck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2006, 08:00:10 PM »

used pawn shop mod 60's for under 100 bucks. the action will allready be worked in for you. they will be more acc than any 22 under 250 bucks. tube fed will hold 14 to 17 in the tube~ better than buying extra mags. find one with either the leaf, squirrel, bunny , or yote on the stock!

22rimfan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2006, 06:31:36 PM »

How about a Nylon 66? Should be right at around $150, probably cheaper. These guns go forever and hardly need cleaning. Just a suggestion. Hope this helps.
Aaron

rangerruck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2006, 10:39:09 PM »

used pawn shop marlin mod 60. i say no to the ruger, you will never get one for under 150 dollars. I also severly test any rifle i get. I have a brand new ruger, with a modified trigger group. i tested about 40 brands of ammo in it today. about 6 brands would fire with say , two or less fail to feed , fail to eject, etc. it hated all other rounds. I have never encountered this problem with a mod 60. Also i dare say that my mod 60 is one of the most acc rifles i have ever shot. here is mine at 100 yds.

the thing to notice here , is that every one of these groups is under an inch at 100 yds. Look how many dif brands did this, and
this is just some of the pics of some of the brands that could do it. I doubt a ruger would do more than 2 brands this well at 100.

Keith L · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2006, 12:25:38 AM »

I have the opposite opinion of Rangerruck. The Model 60 I owned was what gave autoloaders a bad name. It jammed with any brand of ammo, and constantly had to be cleaned if I wanted it to shoot at all.

I have two Ruger 10-22s that are good and reliable. Both are good shooters, accurate, and easy to live with. And I see them all the time for under $150. The last one I bought was in a three gun trade, and when I sold off one of the other guns I got the 10-22 for free. The only down side to them is that so many aftermarket parts are available that it is possible to spend a bunch making them over to the way you really want them.

buckweet · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2006, 12:35:07 PM »

10-22 or marlin model 60.. both are very good,

weet

Phoneman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2006, 10:32:39 AM »

lets not count out the old mossbergs. I have a 151mb and a 146b. I haven't found a brand they don't like. You can literally drive tacks with them.

30-30man · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:24:31 PM »

What ever you do don't buy the Remington 597. It only likes the expensive CCI stuff. The bulk ammo will make it jam. Read the reviews all over the net. The Marlin 60 and Ruger are about the best you can buy for not jamming. I had a cheap savage that was very good. I don't know the model number but it would shoot anything without jamming.

backstrap · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:40:52 AM »

what ever u do dont buy a survival rifle i had 1 and it didnt like but 1 kind of ammo i am a right handed shooter and the iron sights set way of to the right side of the gun makeing it hard to shoot might be ok for a left handed shooter and u cant put scopes on these guns, i have the ruger 10/22 that ruger made just for walmart it has a 22" staneless barrel and it shot great right out of the box i wouldnt trade mine for any thing i think u would like a ruger thats just my 2 cents

22rimfan · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:51:18 PM »

30-30 man,
Before you discount the 597, check this site http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67177 if you're having other problems try here http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68079 The 597 is a good rifle and with growing aftermarket barrels, extractors, etc... it should rival the 10-22. My dad has a 597 and it shoots pretty good for a stock rifle.

jamaldog87,
If you are still looking for a rifle, the Nylon 66 is still one of the best, but you cannot go wrong with a Marlin 60 either. I have both and don't know which one I shoot the most! Hope this helps.
Aaron

moontroll · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2006, 06:19:28 AM »

I'v tried and owned many of the guns mentioned,and none will compete with the Marlin 7000 straight out of the box!Go look at it and concider it.Put a good scope on it ,find the ammo she likes(most makes)and you'll fall in love.

jamaldog87 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2006, 10:15:31 AM »

well i have my H&R 852 and i found i could work the bolt really fast so it's like haveing a auto. I also i saw a marlin Model 60SB at walmart for 99.99$

Simple Man · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2006, 12:43:30 PM »

Ok here is my two cents. If you are dead set on having an auto then lay your money down on a Ruger 10-22. I have owned a mod 60 (2 actually) and they do shoot good but I think they are boring rifles. I mean the mod 60 shoots OK (nothing to write home about of course) but it's ugly and there are hardly any after market parts to sweeten them up. The Remington 597 is a good shooting rifle too, it will most likely jam a little but that is easily fixable. There are some after market accessories for the 597 but not much and it is still boring to me. I think the Ruger 10-22 is a little jewel - there are so many after market parts for these rifles that you will never get bored with it. The Ruger is not the most accurate rifle out of the box though - It takes a little money to get them to shoot right. After you sink some money into the Ruger you will find it will really shoot. I don't know how you are with your guns but I love tinkering with mine. I find that I get the most enjoyment out of my firearms if I am able to customize them to my liking. You know, trigger jobs on some, new stocks or barrels for others. You want to learn the ins and outs of the 10-22 then start building one to your liking. This will not only teach you about the rifle but will also become a fun little hobby. The 10-22 is one of the funnest 22 rifles a person can own. You can pick up the 10-22 for around $125 used if you are patient and keep your eyes open. If you want a new one then watch for the sales and pick one up on sale for $159.
Now with that said - if you like precise shooting then save your money and throw it down on a CZ 452 bolt action and you will have one of the finest rimfires for under $1000. You can pick up the CZ 452 trainer for about $200 and there isn't a rifle mentioned in this whole thread that will keep up with it.
Of course you are only getting my humble opinion so make sure you do your own research with the information that we all have shared with you. Good luck!

CZman

jamaldog87 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2006, 09:03:55 AM »

i just like guns that do there job. the 852 shoots well and i can hit what i shoot at. I have fired a 10/22 and to me it's all right but i like haveing a tubular magazine because i always know it's there and i can not drop it some were . also these days people are always try to pimp there ride or gun and to me if the gun always fires, hits were you want it to, and works in the rain or snow it's a good gun.

bsbowles · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2006, 12:36:27 PM »

The Marlin Model 60 or the Savage 64 is just fine if you just want to plink and hunt the occasional squirrel. If you like to tinker or think you may want to start adding aftermarket parts and dress it up go with the Ruger 10/22 or the Remington 597.

BTW: I was at Wal Mart today and they had a couple of Marlin Model 60's in stainless with a scope for around $165.00

30-30man · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2006, 06:25:45 AM »

I tried all the fixes for the 597 when I owned it, from rimfirecentral. The biggest problem is it jams with the cheap stuff. That is what most of us like to shoot... I bought it new and after two trips to a repair center, I got tired of it. My temper was already short with Remington after buying the Viper and having nothing but trouble. I sent it(597) to the oldest repair center in the Southeast. He is about 200 miles away. He has been in business with Remington for over 65 years. This is the Gunrack in Aiken, SC. He must be 90 years-old and he will not carry the 597 anymore. He said that his memory is solid and he can remember when the 30-06 was a new round but he never saw a 597 that worked as well as a Marlin. He says the 597s are just plain junk and that he asked Remington to revamp their design before they mass marketed it. He said the problems are from the magazines and the way they feed and extract from the bolt. He said the crappy design just can't be fixed unless it is machined differently. They refused, so he refused to carry the 597 and offers a store credit if someone wants one repaired now. I took his store credit and bought a Marlin 60. I have never looked back. He could care less if I bought anything from him or not so I respected his opinion.

halvey · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2006, 03:22:03 AM »

I don't think you can go wrong with a 10/22. If price is a concern, then a Marlin 60 would do the trick. I'd get the one that speaks to you.

I have a 597 I got real cheap off a friend. While it seems ok - I haven't messed with it much - it has the heaviest trigger I've ever had on any gun. But that could just be the one I got??

MSP Ret · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2006, 11:15:04 AM »

I have them both, a Ruger 10/22 and a couple of used but very nice Model 60's I bought from a co-worker for $15 apiece. He wanted to get them out of the house. My Model 60's are more accurate and more reliable then my 10/22....<><....

Doc T · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2006, 11:15:59 AM »

I vote for the 10/22 and the Nylon 66. I would also mention the Remington 552 Speedmaster.

banen · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2007, 04:11:18 PM »

10/22 I have seen them on sale for $139 at Gander Mountain and Bass Pro. Mine shoots well, never jams and works with any ammo I feed it.

K.K · « **Reply #21 on:** January 05, 2007, 10:24:41 AM »

I'd definitely go with the 10/22. No disrespect to the other posters, but the 10/22 is a great shooter out of the box, very reliable and accurate, and plenty of aftermarket gear to add on later if you choose to do so. The magazine on the 10/22 is one of the best designs in rimfire history in terms of utter reliabliity. Just my 2 cents, though

Charles/NM · « **Reply #22 on:** January 05, 2007, 04:36:28 PM »

I have a friend who has a Nylon 66. It's accurate enough and relatively jam free but I think it's too light to hold on target well. Before he bought his TOZ 78 he would borrow one of my model 60 rifles to shoot silhouette matches with. If I'm shooting silouette with a scope I use a model 60 but I think it's more fun to use my Savage model 6A with it's Remington 700 iron sights. I won the last Hunter Rifle match I shot with it. I shoot smallbore class A silhouette with the model 60 and do quite well. Many 1 places.