22 Rifle for Son!
 

My son is a good shot with his Beretta 12 Gauge, but he really wants a 22 Rifle for Christmas. I am looking for some suggestions! I may even want to put a scope on it as well. Any tips would be helpful.

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I have a Ruger 10/22 I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. At 50 yards it's pretty much dead on. Pretty darn accurate. I've never tried it on paper at 100 yards to see how it would do. I originally bought the 10/22 and just bought the Carabine model instead of the anniversary edition I was looking at at the time which had a longer stainless steel barrel and a stainless trigger. My plans were to change the barrel and put a bull barrel on this one. However, it shoots soo great I haven't found a need to change barrels. I'm not found of how short the barrel is but that would be great for kids and it works great just makes the gun look short. There is a ton of aftermarket support for it as well.

IMO one of the better .22's on the market today. I've got a Simmons Deerfield 3x9x32mm scope on it which isn't the best scope out there I'm sure but it works just fine for everything I do. I've had mine for about 4 years probably. I got the 10/22 and the scope new at the same time.

The only problem I've had is the first magazine it came with didn't seem to want to feed the bullets right. I called Ruger about it and they sent me a new one and it works great. It jams everyonce in a while with my Butler Creek magazine that holds 25 but I think it's the magazine as it's not the best fitting magazine. The stock one seems a lot better but only holds 10 rounds. It's jammed before but I don't think it has all that much with the factory magazine. Overall it does pretty well and is very accurate. I really like it.

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I really like the Savage bolt action 22's, but if you are going to get a semi auto I would go with the Ruger 10/22 also.

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bolt? or auto?

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Browning t-bolt. Nice rifle. Get him something that will last a lifetime.

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10/22 for a semi auto
Marlin or Savage for Bolt

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I bought a Marlin 60 to teach my kids to shoot rifles. I got one like this that came with a 4x20 scope for about $200 at Walmart.
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/SelfLoading/60SB.asp
I took my nephew to the range (with his mother's permission) last Saturday.

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I say go for the 10/22. If your son is like most boys he will probably want to trick it out and the 10/22 is perfect for that.

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Without knowing what you want it for, how old your son is or what your budget is it's a little hard to make a suggestion since there are literally a million .22's out there........:D

If you want something hunting oriented and higher end that he will cherish for life here is what I put together for myself:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3124129&mpage=1&key=&#312412 9

RE: 22 Rifle for Son!
 

ever gave the 17 hmr a thought. I have a 22 and a 17 I use my 17 more they are both nice rifles.

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Hands down the Ruger 10/22 is the best rifle out there for the money and to use as a starter gun.
1. Reliability... They shoot and shoot and shoot..........etc.

2. Price. although they may be a few dollars more than a marlin 60 or mossberg plinkster. It is not a significant amount... yet the quality is!

3. weight. alot of beginners have trouble holding and steadying a rifle due to the length and it being a little barrel heavy. This is not an issue with the Ruger. It is light, short and compact, all the necessary ingredients for a great day of shooting for a beginner.

4. versatility. These guns have so many aftermarket parts and options.. you could never get tired of tinkering with it. So it will transition with your son as time goes by.

These are just my thoughts, there are plenty of nice .22's out there.. ultimately, it will be whatever your son feels the most comfortable with... God Bless Boxerkidd

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I would also recommend a Ruger 10/22 or the bolt sction version, the 77/22. They even make a short stock version fo the 10/22. I have had several of them and now have two custom built ones. All are real good shooters and your best price ususally is Dick's Sporting Goods, or a good used one. The latest version have a plastic trigger assembly, don't know how they are. :D

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I have a Savage .22 Bolt that is absolutely my favorite .22 I've had yet. It's really accurate out to 100 yards, never had any problems with it either.

Tobe

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the 17 hmr is pretty sweet.

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I have a Marlin (Glenfield) Model 60 that is a good little gun. There seems to be a "Chevy vs. Ford" following between Marlin and Ruger. My Marlin is ammo sensitive; CCI Mini-Mags is the only thing that shoots reliably. Other Marlins feed everything/anything just fine. Mine is an older (1960s-70s) gun so maybe the newer ones feed better.

The Ruger does have a much better aftermarket following for pretty much everything (stocks, mags, triggers, barrels, etc.). The Marlin is pretty much as it comes out of the box (unless you are willing to do some home gunsmithing).

Check out this forum board; nothing but rimfire guys:

http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php

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Another vote for the ruger 10/22. You can't beat it! I have no idea how much i have shot mine. It was bought when I was born, I'm about to turn 19. Ive been shooting it since I was four and I remember days when 500 rounds through it was not ucommon. the amazing thing is that i can still bust a squirrels head at 50 yards with it. I have lately been having some jamming trouble with it...but like I said I have shot literally several hundred thousand rounds through this gun. Ive had to replace the mag. three times. I clean it ALL the time and take good care of it. I love that little gun. I need to replace the stock on it now. it has hand marks worn into it. My dad, two uncles and my sister all have one as well. Easy decision for me.
-Jake

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check out a marlin

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I don't care what you buy for your son, just the fact that you are willing to spend time with him is what counts! I am in Law Enforcement and I deal with so many kids that their parents never spend quality time with them, so anytime I hear of someone taking time for their kids, it does my heart good. My son is 18 and right now that is one of the few things we have in common and I take every opportunity to take him to the range, notonly to instruct him, but to build on our relationship. Of course this also goes for daughters, wives and other family members that may enjoy shooting. Regrets are like harsh words that come out of our mouths, there is nothing we can do to make them go away. So spend as much time with your kids as you can.

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How old is he??? i got a cricket when i was younger the steped up to a h&r 410/22

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I have a glenfield Marlin bolt that I got for my 11th birthday that always puts them in there. I am a big bolt fan, the 10-22 is the only auto to buy if you go that route.

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Savage Mark 2 or the Ruger 10/22 would be the best