22 Mag
 

I thinking of getting a 22 mag. They look so Fun to plink with, or even small game. And pest control !!!! Whats the cheapest I can buy a semi-auto 22 mag ?

RE: 22 Mag
 

Rifle or Handgun? More information needed.............Ruger Redhawk

RE: 22 Mag
 

Ditka ,if you want a cheap 22 mag ,look at the NEF,Firearms it a single shot break-open action, with a High-density polymer stock.22' barrel, The semi-auto going cost a lot more,
If your going to do more plinking than small game hunting, with this gun a 22 longrifle would be cheaper to shoot,
In my area 22mag are around 12$ for 100,while, 100 22longrifle go around 3$ plus there more of a selection of 22lr.

RE: 22 Mag
 

Singleshot is right,22mags are quite a bit more expensive to shoot. I had mine out today and the ammo was $6.49 per 50 round box, I use a Marlin 25MN shot 2in 100 yard groups today and it was a bit windy.

RE: 22 Mag
 

I own a Rem. 22 Mag 597. What a tack drivin machine. I bought it because it felt best in my hands. It has a 14" pull and thats the largest I've seen in the 22 caliber, from the factory. It went for $329, only because it was the Heavy Barrel model. Standard 597's were $250.

RE: 22 Mag
 

The Remington 597 is junk. If you ever tear it apart and look at the trigger mechanism you will want to throw the whole thing out the window.

RE: 22 Mag
 

Rem 597 is not junk, you dont know what your talking about. Ive had one for about 3 years now, and not one problem. Ive probaly used 2,000 rounds. Never Jammed, miss fired, no nothing ! Its a nice gun.

How much are Rem 597 22 mag ?

RE: 22 Mag
 

If they are so good why is it that most gunsmiths won't touch them and several reputable gunshops I know refuse to sell them? I had one. The trigger was crap, the workmanship was shotty and the thing jammed all the time. Don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about.

Edited by - frizzellr on 02/16/2002 19:23:24

RE: 22 Mag
 

I haven't heard anything really good about the Remington 597. If you got a good one count yourself as Lucky.If you want a good 22 Mag that's if you can find one.The HK 300 but they are bring a premium price.They are no longer imported so used is about the option. Ruger Redhawk

RE: 22 Mag
 

I love mine never had any problems with it

RE: 22 Mag
 

I was going to buy one a while back, but my gunsmith talked me out of it. I have also heard mostly bad things about it from other people. If you are happy with yours that's all that counts. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

RE: 22 Mag
 

Ditka,

Ive had a marlin 25mn for about 2 years now and i love it. Got for about $160 at wal-mart and its pretty accurate, especially for the notoriously inaccurate 22mag.(seem fine to me)The only thing is, shells cost $7 for a box of 50, and you can get a box of 100 22lr for about $3. I bought a ruger 10/22 because it got too expensive to shoot the mag.

RE: 22 Mag
 

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I'm with you on this one. Sold my 597 because it wasn't worth my time shooting it.

Ditka: If you are looking for a handgun, check out the Ruger single-six. It shoots .22 with one cylinder and you can get another cylinder that will shoot .22 magnum.

RE: 22 Mag
 

Screw the semi autos....go with a Winchester 9422 in 22Win Mag....you'll love it. Very fun and accurate to shot/hunt with.

It's my #1 bobcat shoot'n iron!

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RE: 22 Mag
 

ruger makes a 10/22 magnum. they seem to be hard to find though. they also make a 96/22 mag lever. and i must agree that the 597 is junk. i would go with a ruger on a 22. they seem to do that very well! marlin next. but if you want cheap you better stick with 22 lr.

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