I have had trouble with my 10/22 accuracy with subsonic and any target loads slower loads. But get great performance with fast stingers and comparible loads.

kimber make a beautifly 22 i would think about it. Uncle matt the 10/ 22 is by no means over rated a basic model can take out gophers at 100 easy. some models are over priced but that gun will last you a life time, and if you get bored with the stocker you can always upgrade parts.

my vote is for the 10/22. i have and old mosburg that will shoot 1.5 inchs at 100 yards i have an older remington pump with the octogon barrel that shoots well under and inch at 50 yards. i have a marlin bolt that won't shoot for shi%. i have a ruger 96 and i like it a lot. i had a chance to shoot and use a 10/22 for about 2 weeks and put around 500 rounds threw it. wow what fun!

however if i could start all over and only own 1 22 for everything i think i would buy a sako, cooper, kimber or a Anschutz. i would rate these 4 as top of the line 22's that will last forever. or you could buy 410/22's instead of one of the others and they would do about the same thing

I have a Ruger 77/22 and I love it. It shoots all ammo very well. The 10/22 is a good gun for the money and it is not junk or over rated. There are countless accessories too.

Bruno -made in czech. In my opinion the best .22 for your
money.

the .17 is a great cartridge, at least on paper. Question is, at 50 yards or less will it do any more than a good 22 LR or WMR cartridge? Also, you can safely chamber lesser .22 cartridges in a bolt action chambered for the LR (such as short, BB cap, etc). Fat chance you'll do that with a .17. Plus the .17 has a nasty sounding crack to it that alerts anybody within a half mile that something just got shot.

I grew up shooting a Remington Speedmaster and a Browning BL-22. They are both sweet-shooting, accurate guns. I've had my Browning 24 years, shot it last weekend. Still love it. I've killed squirrel-size game at >50 yards with both guns.
They are the best .22's that I know of. I highly recommend both.
Good luck.
David

I've got a Ruger 10/22 that knocks the gophers dead at 75 yd. VERY accurate ...not a toy. I woudn't consider another 22 cal.Very good guns!!!!! 50, thats right 50, shot group at 40 yd.1" beat that!!!

I would go with the newest 17 cal.

That is 17HM2 - Unlike the 17MMR witch is to strong for Rabbits and Squirrels.

I will get me one as soon as I can aford it
Click on 17HM2 to see it.

17HM2

Sorry guys I have to disagree.The Ruger 10/22 is the best bang for your buck.The Ruger 77/22's are nice but abit pricey.I have a Remington Model 572 pump and it's been a great little rifle over the years.

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