22mag, oh what to buy??
 

hey everyone, i'm looking at getting a new 22mag in bolt or semiauto. can anyone give any suggestions as to brand/model for both? looking for reliability and accuracy, using it for squirrles and general pinkling and want something a bit harder hitting then just a 22lr. any opinions welcome

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

Go get a Marlin

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I had one years ago. It was a Mossberg 640 K Chuckster. I sold it to my Father in Law and after he passed away, it got lost in the shuffle. I always missed that rifle and a couple weeks ago I was in a gun shop and there set one just like my old one. I grabbed it quick. I don't know what all is available any more in 22 Mag but I think Marlin and Savage make them as does Henery. Ruger might still make one as well. Good luck, they are a dandy rifle when you need just a bit more whack than a 22 LR.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I like the Marlins...Don't know anything about the Henry's...

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I have a Rem. 597M, and it's been a very good reliable semi auto that is quite accurate... I've had it several years now, and if needed i'd but another as i really like this one...

DM

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I have 2 Marlin 22 AMgs and a Marlin 17 HMR and love them all. The triggers are a little on the heavy side but they are all great shooters.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

What about a 22 hornet? I'm not sure how it compares to the 22 mag.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I was just down at the local gun shop here in PA and there are 2 identical Marlins in 22 WMR on the used rack. One with a scope and the other bare. Both are stainless with laminated stocks. Makes me wonder why? Didn't they shoot? Other issues? Who knows.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

The Ruger 10/22 magnum. The 10/22 is one of the toughest and most popular 22's out there and you won't be disappointed.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

You won't be disapointed????

Ruger took them off the market because they have so many problems... Even "they" are disapointed!

DM

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

The Savage Model 93G is a very nice bolt action. It comes in left hand too.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I have the Savage 93g also with a cheap simmons 3-9x32 scope on it. Whole thing cost maybe $130 new. Shoots like a dream. Dead nuts at 100 yards and a lot more ummph then a 22lr.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

The main problem that the 10-22 mag had was the extractor/s would be blown out in both rifles-single and double extractor models. This problem was easily corrected by drilling a small hole oin bolt vertically and pressing a small pin to control the travel of the extractor within specs and keep it from being blown out. In the double extractor models-it's wise to install the pin in both sides before firing to prevent the interior extractor from blowing out inside reciever and messing bolt/reciever up.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

thanks for all the replies guys!!!

first off, are you guys talking about the Ruger K77/22-RMP? I didn't see any 10/22 magnum on their site....

so i'm down to this little list then:


Bolt---Ruger K77/22-RMP---$732
Bolt---Savage Model 93FV-----$253
Bolt---Marlin Model 982VS------------$309
Bolt---Remington Model 5---$363
Semi---Remington 597 mag--$476

quite the price range, that ruger is really out there though, wow. is it really that much "better" ? i will probably go with the savage since it's gotten a few recommends here already and the price is good. not really sure i want to spend $400+ ona .22, and doesn't sound like one needs to for an accurate rifle

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I got a Marlin 925 for $199.99 new and still see them for that price. Its the same as my Marlin 882 (They changed the number to 982 last year its still the same gun. They just drilled and tapped the 982.) but the 882 has a little nicer stock on it.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

The M77 wasn't what I was talking about and I was mistaken and not aware it was removed from the market that is why you can't find it anywhere. The Savage is a great rifle and has excellent accuracy, as well as the marlin. The prices you quoted are a bit high for most. Walmart carries almost all of those and always beats the MSRP.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I have a savage Model 93 in a 17hmr, accurate, dependable and reasonably priced boltrimfire. It also comes equipped with the adjustable accutrigger, if of interest. I have a buddy who owns a 17HMR marlin, its trigger was horrible however after a trip to the gunsmith it as well shoots equal to my savage. I also haveseveral palswho own CZ 452's in 22WMR & 17hmr, fit/finish heads and tail above either the savage or marlin's.With the exceptionof one super tack driver CZ theyshoot no better then those costing less then 1/2. IME of these 3 for looks, feel and buildthe CZ, for out of the box the savage and for in between in the finish department the Marlin which may need some trigger work done to get the most of it's group potential.

RE: 22mag, oh what to buy??
 

I would say for a semi look at the remmy. and for bolt action look at savage and marlin