Suggestions for a .22
 

I was thinking about getting a new .22 (rimifire). I was wondering what you guys thoughts are on a good one and what type scope you think would be good. I want to use it for some small game hunting (rabbits / squirrels) and plinking. I know the 10-22 has alot of different modifications and up grades available. I also though about the S & W M&P 15-22. Any input is always appreciated.
MIKE

Buy a Ruger 10-22,you'll never regret it!

I have a Marlin mdl 60 in stainless and am not disappointed one bit. It is every bit as accurate as any other off the shelf 22 out there.

Browning TBolt, leupold scope

I've a savage MKII. It shoots very accurately...the trigger is a cinch to adjust. They're inexpensive, and work well. I'll say that I had feeding problems with mine, but it was from over-oiling the bolt and installing the bolt improperly. Easy fixes :D

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Have you seen the prices on a Browning T-Bolt lately? That's if you can find one.
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You can't beat a Ruger 10/22. For the money you won't get anything better.I would stay away from the Remington 597. Some like the Glenfield /Marlin M60.When I worked for a gunshop years ago that had a range. I saw several M60's with jamming problems.I had one until someone wanted more then I did. It jammed once in awhile. No if it was me looking I wouldn't look any further then the Ruger 10/22.

get a Henry ,,,,,,.holds shorts and longs...nice rifle and quality made..

I love my Ruger 10-22 Sporter with Nikon 4x32 ProStaff scope on it although many squirrels and rabbits will disagree.

Its worth 5 bills. Kimber makes some nice ones too. BLR is a sweet ride also... Even CZ has a few dogs in the race.

10/22's are fun, you can tinker all you want with them. Although you wont regret owning a better rifle.

Vabyrd

I just looked on gunsamerica and Browning must be making the T-Bolt again. I didn't know that until I saw one in 17HMR. I have one of the originals before they were discontinued.They were getting real pricey.Mines a T-II which has checkering. NIB unfired.

the ruger if you want a no nonsense get the job done kind of rifle you can turn into anything you ever dreamed but if you want a classy tack driver get a kimber they sure are pretty and have an accuracy guarantee( i believe but dont quote me on that)

Ruger 10/22. It's accurate, has a good stock...
Ours has been in the family for twenty years, not a nick or scratch on it. Still looks new! I suggest an aftermarket clip, though, if you're plinking with it. Spray 'n pray semi auto?

Not necessarily a good sign :D :D

I have a beef with the 10-22. I took in a used one some years ago. the first thing I do when I take in a used gun is clean it up. 'Owner disassembly,' according to the owner's manual, doesn't even get the bolt out. My opinion is the gun can't be properly cleaned if the bolt isn't coming out, especially with some of the dirty burning .22 ammo out there. And this one was filthy.

Well, I figured out how to get the bolt out, and got it all cleaned up real good. Problem is, it's one of those deals that takes three hands and a few extra fingers on top of that to get it back together.

Dunno your cleaning preferences, but you might want to take this into consideration.

I've got both the marlin 60 and ruger 10/22 and out of the box the marlin beat the 10/22 but the 10/22 can be customized and made into a sweet little tack shooter

Probably not a more user friendly gun to work on for the "shade tree " gunsmith on the planet than the 10/22. Its a tinkerers gun for sure.
There are a whole lot of 'better made' guns than a 10/22 but for the money they work.

I have a 10/22 and a Savage MKII BV.I like the BV more but the Ruger is a nice little gun to.The Ruger 77/22 is excellent but costs a good deal more.Others I'd look at are any of the CZ 452 models.

I have a Ruger 10-22 with a Tapco stock, Reflex sight, and Butler Creek 25-round mags and have way too much fun with it.

Look around and find the older Marlin Model 60 with the 2" longer barrel. I found one locally here for $100 in stainless. They look good and will shoot circles around a 10/22 out of the box.

I bought my son a 10/22 and it is a good gun, but if you are just looking for something to shoot as is the Marlin M60 is hard to beat.

And I would 10 times rather load the 15 round tube magazine than the 10 round magazine that comes with the Ruger.

Henry lever with no scope, who needs a scope 50-75 yards? More fun with open sights.