Am looking for an affordable fun .22 rifle. Which .22 rifle should I get? Semiautomatics only.?

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.22 rifles with banana clip attachments would be great also. Going to use it for target practice.

Answer 1

I have a number of .22s and have owned many more. I normally shoot target with larger calibres, but for teaching beginners and just for plain cheap fun I always bring a couple of .22s along.

While the Ruger 10/22 is OK straight out the box, it's not the greatest either in operation, accuracy or ease of disassembly for cleaning. The really great thing about the Ruger is the number of aftermarket parts you can find to make it a real tackdriver. A numer of modifications overcome all its shortcomings, but you will wind up spending $200 or more on a $175 carbine.

If you really have to have a 25 or 30 round magazine, the 10/22 is the way to go. Be advised that these mags are not easy to load up, so what seems like a time saver may not actually be. No .22 rifle uses "clips"....you are using that term incorrectly, it's a "magazine". The two are not the same despite Hollywood's incessant misuse of the words.

Contrary to a previous post, the US law that limited magazines to 10 rounds on rifles expired several years ago thankfully. That's only for handguns now.

For sheer accuracy, you'll want a bolt action. But they just aren't as fun as a semi for rapid fire, are they?

My best .22 semi rifle ever? The Marlin Model 60, without a doubt. I've had maybe 20 different .22s, many more expensive, but the Marlin is a champ. I would recommend one to anyone looking for a good .22 that's affordable. Since the 1950s Marlin has sold millions of this model, making it one of the most owned .22 rifles in history.

I've never bought one new either. Of the four M60s I currently own, all came used from either a gun show or a pawn shop with prices ranging from $50 to $125 for a perfect 1970s model with a good scope, sling and case.

NOTE: The 1960s and 1970s models of the 60 held 18 rounds of .22 LR. I'll bet you $100 I can load and shoot 50 rounds in my Marlin with the tube magazine faster than you can load a shoot 50 with the Ruger!

The used market for 10/22 is hot. They are hard to find used and the prices are usually near retail, if you can find one without serious mods, in which case the prices are outrageous.

Check out www.rimfirecentral.com. Join the forums and read all the posts for different manufacturers, etc. This site is all about .22s and the folks that love them. It's also a great place to get all kinds of advice on rifles, mods, ammo, etc. Don't be afraid to post noob questions, they're good people and won't be too hard on you!

Go to www.sportsmansguide.com and type 10/22 into the search box. These guys are usually much cheaper than Cabela's and have more gun stuff.



Write to me for any more advice...audnorge

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OK, this question is asked quite often, and at a price point of less than $400, there are group of rifles which are all acceptable for your purposes and legal in your state. 1) Ruger 10/22 - Generally the most expensive. A solid design that is highly customizable. However, the carbine stock is small. This may be a good thing for you, as typically women are smaller than men and it might fit you better. For me, the carbine stock feels cramped. 10 round magazine is flush fit - which is nice if you are shooting off a bag. There is also a take down version which is kind of neat - you can take it apart into two halves, it has a little case, and allows for more convenient packing out into the woods. 2) Remington 597 - The direct competitor to the 10/22. Also a flush fit 10 round magazine. Something closer to a standard size stock. In most tests I've seen, and my own testing of a 10/22 and a 597 side by side, the 597 is somewhat more accurate. With most decent ammo, in my testing it is the difference between covering a 5 shot group at 25 yards with a quarter (10/22) vs. a nickel (597). That may or may not matter to you at all. About the same price. 3) Mossberg 702 Plinkster - The first of the single stacks. A nice rifle. good fit and finish. Has what's called a Schnabel style stock which has a longer forearm and a bit of a swell at the end. It looks nice and is comfortable for off hand shooting. A 10 round magazine will stick out of the bottom of the action. That may or may not matter to you. Magazines are relatively cheap and plentiful. Typically $50 to $75 less than either the Remington or the Ruger. 4) Marlin 795/Marlin Papoose - This is also a single stack, and my pick. The 795 is arguably the most accurate of the rifles in this second group, and I personally have a Papoose, which is a take down version of a 795. Very accurate, cheap magazines. 5) Savage Model 64 - may be the lowest price gun in the group, a solid performer, no frills, accurate and a decent trigger. It's not going to win beauty contests as it is a bit plain and uses sheet steel in places where it can to keep the cost down, but it is well made, it is finished well for it's materials and most importantly, it shoots well and is reliable. Also a single stack. As I said all of these are well established, and have been out there for decades. I've shot all of them a fair bit over time and I have a Marlin Papoose myself. Look at them on line and pick the one that appeals to you. Thinkingblade

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Am looking for an affordable fun .22 rifle. Which .22 rifle should I get? Semiautomatics only.?
.22 rifles with banana clip attachments would be great also. Going to use it for target practice.

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Ruger 10/22.

Marlins are great guns but there's no addon magazine made for it and having to stop and reload every couple of minutes is like taking time outs during sex.

There is no highcap ban on magazines anymore as one fellow suggested. Neither rifle nor pistol. So if you buy the Ruger, get a couple of decent mags for it.

Contrary to what the other other fellow mentioned, a 7mm does NOT kick like a .22. I believe he's referring to one of the .17 rounds. A 7mm is a very fine family of high powdered rifle rounds.

Answer 7

Personally I own 3 of them and I think it depends on the shooter. However if ur just using it for target practice i would stick with a semiautomatic, but if ur shooting small game I think the bolt actions are always fun. A gun that is even funner than the common .22 is a rare gun called a 7mm, it kicks just like a .22 but you can buy ballistic tips for it.

Answer 8

I have a remington model 597 and it is one of the best shooting 22's I have ever had I really love the way the shape of the stock allows you to bring the rifle quickly into the firing position. Another great choice would be the ruger 10/22 it is very reliable and they now sell 50 round clips for them. As for price most rugers will run you around 250 dollars where the remington can be purchased for around 140.

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The Ruger 10/22 carbine is a good little .22. Its accurate, dependable and there a several legal clips for sale.

Answer 10

I have a ruger 10/22. I love the gun except the banana clip I got sometimes jams. The clip that came with it never does.