Author Topic: can anyone recommend a new .22 (Read 1596 times)

RON17T · « **on:** March 25, 2010, 03:27:18 PM »

Looking for a new .22 rifle for informal target shooting/hunting. I have a ruger 10/22 but it feels like I'm shooting a kids gun,it's just too small.Only interested in semi-auto. What's everyone got that they like and would recommend?

Swampman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2010, 03:38:18 PM »

Marlin 39A

torpedoman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:13:31 PM »

norinco jw15 and for the best full size rifle feeling as well as great shooting an old mossberg.

j.k280 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:31:08 PM »

my wife has a remmy 597 old style, great gun probably not much differ than yours, but shoots great

mine is a savage 6e old but it will compare to all the new ones john

Bigeasy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:40:54 PM »

Browning made a 22 semi-auto rifle called the 22 BAR (NOT to be confused with the 22 take-down rifle) Its a full size gun with the classic "hump back" style with great bluing and french walnut stock. I think they only made them in the 70's and 80's. Mine was accurate and reliable. The Weatherby 22 semi from the 70's and 80's is also nice. Both available if you look on Gunbroker.

A new production .22 RF semi? How about the new Colt M4 .22 rifle? S&W and SIG also make similar quality rimfire versions of popular military rifles.

Larry

jpred1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:41:13 PM »

Browning Buckmark. Kicks my ols S&W 22 autos butt.

jpred1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:42:24 PM »

OOPS, I have pistols on my mind tonite.

351 power · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:44:06 PM »

just got a Rem 5 couple weeks ago. nicest .22 i've ever had. they don't import them anymore i hear. they are a zastava product.

sachel.45 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:54:30 PM »

marlin model 60 for tube feed marlin 795 for magazine

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:00:02 AM »

Plus one on the marlin, Really depends on what you want to spend.

Gene R · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:42:55 AM »

Marlin makes some of the finest 22's for the money, and their bolt action tube fed 22 gives you the feel of a full size high power rifle until you pull the trigger.

drdougrx · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2010, 04:51:26 AM »

I like Ruger 77/22 bolt guns, they certainly are an adults gun and can be tweeked. I also read a review from Gunblast about the new Accusport 10/22 that comes in blue, matt stailess and polished...that's also an adults gun.

http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7722/models.html

http://www.gunblast.com/Acusport1022s.htm (BTW-I like the blued version!)

FourBee · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2010, 05:25:49 AM »

To fit the bill of a new semi auto .22 rifle that doesn't feel like a kids rifle............
That would probably be the $500, 5 3/4 pound , 40" long , 21" bbl, ~Remington Model 552 BDL DLX Speedmaster Autoloading Rifle.
Other than that, what you have is very popular.

p.s. Another full size .22 is Savage, who makes the 21 inch barrel Model 64G (wood stock) 64F (synthetic stock) 10 rd mag for $150 avg. I'm not recommending either of these rifle, just listing them for you.

351 power · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2010, 08:47:06 AM »

sorry, somehow missed the semi-auto thing. 10/22 is my favourite semi, but i would want the rifle model for better stock fit to me

dorothy daily · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:16:28 AM »

if you can handle the cost, a 63 winchester. really never has been any 22 semiauto made in this country that can hold a candle to one, as it came out of the box from new haven.i just ran onto one that i am trying to buy. the owner is proud of it,but new in box,that is unfired, i will be once i get it.

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:58:41 AM »

Put spacers on the stock and it wouldn't feel so small.

billy_56081 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2010, 10:18:24 AM »

Ruger 10-22 Target. Or better yet get a kit and conver yours.

KeepTryin · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2010, 11:49:53 AM »

I bought a Rem 597 because it felt like an "adult" gun, and it fit me well. I like mine a lot. I'm on the larger side. She's a bit finicky on ammo, I run CCI thru mine pretty much exclusively with zero issues. I'm sure there are others that work, haven't tried 'em yet... It's quite an accurate rifle.

BUT, doesn't Hogue or Ramline or somebody make a full-size stock for the 10/22? Cheaper than a new gun...

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2010, 12:03:00 PM »

Since it has to be a Semi Auto. that does not feel like a kids Gun.

Take your 10/22 and add a Hogue over sized stock,
Then remove the barrel and replace it with one of the many heavy barreled target ones.
They even make some light weight heavy barreled ones.
Now change the sights to either a scope or splurge and get some really high end target sights like the ones on an Anshultz target rifle.

So now same cool little auto. fill size stock, heavy rifle that feels like a larger bore gun will be accurate, and will be chaep to shoot while still taking the ruger mags.
After all the 10/22, the Remington 870, 1100, the Colt 1911, and the AR 15 are like lego sets for adults.
What it looks like on the box and add a few parts from other sets and Presto that Biplane is now a Jet.

FourBee · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:15:24 PM »

.... + 1 for mcwoodduck

For what RON17T is looking for mcwoodduck has the best idea.

RON17T · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:44:51 PM »

Thanks for the tips guys,I'll probably go poke around a few gunshops tomorrow.

drdougrx · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:23:08 PM »

Good! Keep us posted.

RON17T · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:51:11 PM »

Just got a High Standard Sport King .22 from a friend.Certainly not a high end gun but it's accurate and doesn't jam.Traded a scope and assorted junk I didn't use for it

Doc T · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:06:49 AM »

I'll vote for the 10/22 Target model or your own tricked out version. That's what I have. I am also looking at a Buckmark, rifle not pistol. T/C makes a very good semi-auto as well. I had one but I prefer to hunt with subsonic hollow points and the T/Cs, mine included, seem to like the high speed stuff. Mine was very accurate with Remingnton Goldens and had a good trigger right out of the box.

Doc T

ironfoot · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2010, 01:15:36 AM »

Quote from: billy_56081 on March 26, 2010, 10:18:24 AM

Ruger 10-22 Target. Or better yet get a kit and conver yours.

Using your 10/22 reciver to build a new heavy barrel target gun can be a fun, and expensive adventure. Guys on the rimfirecentral website get their custom 10/22 Rugers to shoot really tight groups. For a nice bolt gun check out the CZ 452 American.

anweis · « **Reply #25 on:** April 26, 2010, 03:19:42 AM »

Quote from: billy_56081 on March 26, 2010, 10:18:24 AM

Ruger 10-22 Target. Or better yet get a kit and conver yours.

Sure: $200 for rifle, $100-250 for stock, $150-250 for barrel, $200 for decent trigger group, $50-100 for rings and base, $100-300 for scope.
Low price: $800
High price: $1,300

But, replacing the stock on you 10/22 would make a big difference.

LHitchcox · « **Reply #26 on:** April 26, 2010, 05:36:20 AM »

Replace the factory stock with a full sized stock (wood or synthetic) and you will be amazed at the difference in the fit and feel. You may also build a target rifle by replacing the stock with a bull barrel stock and then adding a new barrel. The target barrels are really heavy though.

billy_56081 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 26, 2010, 07:57:22 AM »

Well on my 10-22 I already had the scope and mount. I paid about 100 bucks eaxch for the A&B barrel and a laminated stock. So I guess I ended up putting about 200 bucks into a 10i22 I already had. I must be a little better shopper than ya'll.