.22 LR advice

Codydawg · 03-26-2003, 11:31 AM

I am looking to buy a .22 LR and haven' t decided what to buy. I would like some opinions. I like the idea of a lever, but will not consider any that doesnt have a safety--too dangerous. I usually use an auto when hunting with my shotgun, but accuracy is my most important feature in the .22 I will be buying. So I am thinking about about a bolt. Problem is, which one? I am not opposed to a auto either, but I do want top notch accuracy. I am not willing to spend over $400 and would prefer to be around that $200 mark for the gun. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

JD IN ALBERTA · 03-26-2003, 11:42 AM

I have a winchester 9422 and it' s a great gun. I don' t think you' ll find a lever action with a " trigger safety" . A lever action' s safety is the hammer( 1/2 cocked), mine has that one, that but not a typical trigger safety I think you are referring to. I have used many .22' s and found this and the Ruger 10/22 to be tops in their class. Good luck!

NE Hunter · 03-26-2003, 12:44 PM

Another vote for the Ruger 10/22

mauser06 · 03-26-2003, 01:11 PM

for the money i hve a marlin 25n i think..i know its 25...but at 50ft i can cover my groups with a dime easy with a junk 4x tasco and no work done to the gun...trigger is very stiff...i think you can find one fore 100-125...trigger job and your good to go...or a 10/22 but i dont think they are very accurate out of the box....good luck

clearanceman · 03-26-2003, 01:55 PM

Ruger 10/22

frizzellr · 03-26-2003, 05:59 PM

The best advice I can give you regarding 22 LR rifles is stay away from the Remingtin 597. I repeat, stay away from the 597. Other than that the world is your oyster. Marlin makes some good shooting rifles in semi and bolt, Henry makes a nice little lever gun, Savage makes some good bolts and they make semi' s but I haven' t fooled with one yet. Probably your best bet is to pick up a Ruger 10/22. Yes they are accurate out of the box, but they are known for having a stiff trigger. That can be solved in about 15 minutes with a drop in kit. There is so much stuff out there for a 10/22 that it isn' t even funny. I just finished building a target rifle on a 10/22 action.

Vapodog · 03-26-2003, 07:28 PM

I have a Marlin M-60 self loading.....it fills the bill nicely

ARBowHntr · 03-26-2003, 09:44 PM

I have a Ruger 10/22T. The " T" stands for target. It has a hammer forged spiral heavy barrel. It is the most accurate gun that I own. Mine likes the Remington Bucket O' Bullets (lol). Seriously I shot the expensive Eley stuff and the " Bucket O' Bullets shoots the best. Stainless Lminate like mine looks good. I am not sure what they go for retail now. I bought mine when I worked at a gun shop for $279. Im sure they are $350 or more but you dont have to do anything to them. Here is the link to the webpage:

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=1136&return=Y

Swampdog · 03-27-2003, 07:46 AM

You might want to look into the ANSCHUTZ 1451 .It is a bolt ,comes with a 5 shot clip.You can get the 10 round .I bought one last year and the accuracy is superb.All for around $400.00 ( the cheap Anschutz....LOL)

Ruger-Redhawk · 03-27-2003, 04:16 PM

For the price range you mentioned the Ruger 10-22 would be your best bet.There are so many Ruger 10-22 accessories you could build just about any rifle that fits your needs.I' m with Frizzellr stay way from the Remington 597.Years ago when I worked part time at a gun shop I saw allot of the Marlin " Glenfield" M-60 come in with jamming and feeding problems.This was mainly due to not being cleaned.If you check these different 22' s out I think you' ll find the Ruger 10-22 is the one to choose.
Ruger Redhawk