.22 rifle

[ynghntr]

so I have been thinking about getting a .22 for some time now and was wondering what is good for the money and what is just an all around good accurate gun.

[carpsniperg2]

welcome to the site! the ruger 10/22 is probably the most popular 22 around. very accurate little gun. they are around 190-230 you can find them on sale from time to time. they are the best bang for the buck in my mind.

[JimmyHoffa]

I have been using a Ruger 77/22 and it is pretty accurate. I finish shooting a target by shooting the staples to take it down.  Not sure of the price, I picked it up used.

[krout81]

I have a marlin 60 tube fed that is super accurate 21in barrel.  But you have to load them into the tube so either you put 1 bullet straight in the chamber or pull the tube out and load more than one.  If you only need 1 shot like for a grouse then good, but plinking is not as fun.   My Ruger 10/22 is pretty nice because its clip fed and of course I have the 50 round clips so plinking is a blast with it.  Ruger has all kinds of mods and they are everywhere I would get the ruger.  

[lokidog]

Marlin Micro Groove barrels -- All the Way!  I have a Model 60 and four or five older Marlins, 50's vintage, they are all tack drivers!  The 60's are hard to clean IMO but good guns.

[ynghntr]

I am thinking one of these three. what are your guys thoughts?
Marlin:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Marlin174-22-LR-Semiautomatic-Rimfire-Rifles/706407.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dmarlin%2B60&Ntt=marlin+60
Ruger:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Ruger-1022174-Semi-Automatic-Rimfire-Rifle/751949.uts
Remington:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Remington174-5978482-22-LR-Rimfire-Rifles/709958.uts

[DOUBLELUNG]

All good choices.  For peak accuracy, go with the bolt IMHO.  However, I have both the Rem. bolt and the 10-22.  I'll grab the 10-22 90% of the time, just more fun to shoot, and the accuracy diff is negligible.

[beagledog]

Go with the 10/22 they are like a 57 Chev they are a classic and lots of add ons for customization later on down the road if you want to really trick your gun out

[ynghntr]

anybody know anything about the cricketts?

[BlackRidge]

Yup, my 10/22 is the goto plinker,

You can get them for $200 nowadays for the base model, which are accurate, but with a few small inexpensive improvements (barrel/scope/...possibly trigger assy) they can be amazingly accurate. My dad just bought the walnut version 2 weeks ago and loves it

 

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..never heard of this 'crickett'...  

[spookgus]

My son loves his 10/22. Fun gun and accurate. I still prefer my model 61.

[jeepasaurusrex]

I have a Remington 552 Speedmaster that was built in 1957.

The Model 552 BDL Speedmaster is the only American-made 22 autoloader that handles 22 short, 22 long, and 22 long-rifle cartridges interchangeably. Like its pump-action counterpart, it features adjustable big-game sights, positive cross-bolt safety and grooved receiver for scope mounts.

I have a 3-9x40 scope on it and it will shoot very tight groups at 100yds and beyond. My dad bought it when I was about 6 from the neighbor for $50. My kids love shooting it.

[MHWASH]

anybody know anything about the cricketts?

 My son has one, he is nine and ready for something a bit biggger. I'm not sure how young of a hunter you are, but I bet you would get tired of the single shot real quick.

[BigGoonTuna]

CZ is the most accurate rifle you will find for the money.  sharp looking too.

[Wanttohuntmore]

I'll agree on the CZ!  But, for the price, you can't beat the savages or stevens.  I think the CZ's are around 300, you could get a stevens for about half that.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Ditto what Wanttohuntmore said.  CZ's are accurate and pretty, also pretty pricey.  Besides, who wants a .22 that you are afraid to scratch or take out in the rain?  IMHO, Savage makes the best out-of-the-box barrels there are, and the ones with the black composite stocks are real workhorses.  Not to mention very affordable.
PS,  My first 22 was a J.C. Higgins bolt action rifle, made by Marlin.  Still super accurate today (over 50 years later).

I don't think you'd be happy with a cricket.  It's a kiddie gun.  I'm assuming you are over 7 years old.

[ynghntr]

yeah I am sixteen, i am just lookin for somthing that is very affordable and accurate. it will probably be mainly used mainly for target and the occasional yote and coon.

[carpsniperg2]

you might check your local stores around black friday. they might have some killer deals going on a few guns. i looked at a few sporting goods stores that had some great prices on 22's

[JackOfAllTrades]

If I was to go buy my teenaged sons a 22 rifle as a plinker and absolutely fun gun to shoot and modify, I'd go to the pawn shops and find an older used Ruger 10-22. The new models have too many plastic parts.

-Steve

[ynghntr]

now i am starting to lean towards the remington, has anyone had any luck with them.

[Boss .300 winmag]

How about a .17hmr, bought my son one last year for christmas. Fun to shoot and really accurite, good for some larger varmits too.

[ynghntr]

I kinda wanna stay with a .22 just cause ammo is cheaper and they seem to be a little outta my pricerange.

[Phantom Gobbler]

I sold my Remington single shot .22 LR rifle (and a few other guns) when we first got married.  Wouldn't mind having it back!    

Now have a Ruger 10/22 and it is very reliable, accurate and handy to get in and out the truck wihile cruising the backroads for blues.

[rock]

check out walmart they had a marlin bolt action for $130 but that was here in the midwest

[hoosier85]

10/22 or the the 22 mag 10 /22. little more for the mag but i think its worth it. they dont make em any more but worth it if you find one.

[Wanttohuntmore]

The 10/22 is hard to beat for fun, accuracy, and reliability.  The savage bolt action I mentioned above is at Walmart for $127 and would probably be more accurate and would last you a lifetime.  I'm not sure what 10/22's are going for today, but I would suspect around $200?  I remember when they were less than $130.

[dscubame]

Ruger 10/22 without question.

[CAMPMEAT]

Get a 22 mag and not a 22 long rifle. You can do more with the 22 mag. Kill coyotes and bobcats out to a 100 yards easy. I have one and use it all the time. I have the 10-22 Ruger and never use it.

[high country]

I have the savage mark 2 tactical like this....http://www.wildlifehunters.com/savagemarkiitrreview.htm

the 10/22 and a few older rifles that are more collector then practical for what you are looking for. the 10/22 is a ton of fun and easy to burn ammo with. my mk2 has a turret on it and I have made repeatable coffee can sized hits to 300yds.......but tof is forever....lol. the 10/22 could do the same, but it would kill the handling of that rifle.

[trippledigitss]

Ruger 10/22 for sure - $175 walnut stock blue barrel at Dj's in Bothell - 195 stainless & composite. Bought one of each for my boys.

[trippledigitss]

Oh oops - I guess wenatchee is a bit far away from bothell. Guess the gas money would offset the price a bit!

[FC]

I got this one here http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/24150 that little thing is just stupid accurate, I used to shoot 12ga shells at 100 yards with it but last time out we were popping 410ga shells at about 125 yards as the 12ga shells I had nearly a 100% hit ratio on. I did change out the scope for a 3-9x40 and that was the real difference as before I just couldn't find those little 410 shells at that range with the 4x that came with the rifle. A bit more money for this gun but it's by far the most accurate 22 I've ever shot.

[dad98684]

i sure like my TC encore 22 lr heavy barrel. VERY accurate even with a cheep tasco scope. kind of spendy for a plinker, but to me it was worth it. i also have a marlin 60, real fun rifle. but if it comes down to putting grouse on the table, the TC is my choice. no tube, no clip.