Smallest light weight NR .22lr for a pack rifle?

Going to fire this thread up again, if it came down to a Norinco JW15-A or a Steven's 300F both in 22lr, which would you pick and why? Or would one hold off for a Steven's 305F in 22wmr and then have some extra punch, just in case
 
If you're set on getting one of the above.....buy the one that you can find.
Personally, if I had to lug around a backup in my backpack all day I'd consider the Chiappa Badger take down Xtreme(<3ibs). IIRC they are both avail in either 22lr or 22mag
 
gobigorgohome said:
Going to fire this thread up again, if it came down to a Norinco JW15-A or a Steven's 300F both in 22lr, which would you pick and why? Or would one hold off for a Steven's 305F in 22wmr and then have some extra punch, just in case
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I would take the JW15-A for the simple fact that so many magazines, scope bases etcetera are readily available since it's essentially a Brno/CZ platfrom
 
Following the criteria of your question, and availability, I would suggest the little badger, AR7, Keltec SU22, or a turkish 12 ga folder with a variety of caliber adaptors. My 12 gauge has excellent adjustable rear sights and a leaf front sight just like any rifle would have.
 
Canuck44 said:
Try to find a Marlin Papoose. I finally found one for $850. The gun is extreme accurate and well made. Google it for more info.

Take Care
Bob
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$850!? Holy #### that's expensive. Nice guns, not made currently, I get it, but jeez...

Looking at the Marlin website it looks like they are calling the papoose a 795 now, maybe they'll get production up and running on them again at some point.
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/rimfire/
 
Suther said:
$850!? Holy #### that's expensive. Nice guns, not made currently, I get it, but jeez...

Looking at the Marlin website it looks like they are calling the papoose a 795 now, maybe they'll get production up and running on them again at some point.
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/rimfire/
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Marlin is now owned by Ruger. The Papoose aka 795 has the m0del 30 trigger group in it and that version of Marlin had an excellent reputation for reliability and accuracy. I mounted a red dot on mine and is shot like a laser. It looks like it is in production again but maybe not.

Take Care

Bob
 
Not the lightest weight, but could be made lighter with some creative speed holes in the stock. Just a 10/22 and a charger bbl in a shortened stock. Made it for my daughter but I supposed it could slide into the side of a backpack? Alternatively, a 10/22 TD with a short bb as per TEG's build, unfortunately I can't find pics of it, but I believe it was a Magpull TD stock with a 10" Dlask bbl.


Mine. Obviously you'd leave off the bipod and slap a BX10 mag in there, and probably save some ounces with iron sights:
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Tempted to put it in a Samson stock, but it would lose the handy NR status.
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Canuck44 said:
Marlin is now owned by Ruger. The Papoose aka 795 has the m0del 30 trigger group in it and that version of Marlin had an excellent reputation for reliability and accuracy. I mounted a red dot on mine and is shot like a laser. It looks like it is in production again but maybe not.

Take Care

Bob
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Oh I know they're owned by Ruger now. I was just pointing out that they now have the Papoose (now called a 795) on their website, which is more than I can say about the old 795 that wasn't a takedown. The fact the old 795 isn't there, and the papoose is now called a 795 makes me think they might start making them again, so if others are interested in one of these rifles the used market might not be the only option at some point in the future. I'd buy one for the right price, but $850 is too much for me, can get the 1lb pack rifle for that kind of coin...
 
Suther said:
Oh I know they're owned by Ruger now. I was just pointing out that they now have the Papoose (now called a 795) on their website, which is more than I can say about the old 795 that wasn't a takedown. The fact the old 795 isn't there, and the papoose is now called a 795 makes me think they might start making them again, so if others are interested in one of these rifles the used market might not be the only option at some point in the future. I'd buy one for the right price, but $850 is too much for me, can get the 1lb pack rifle for that kind of coin...
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when an AR7 is sold all over for about $450 new, I know my choice
these both used to be around 300, realistic for what the are
 
I've got an Armalite AR-7 (Costa Mesa mfg ca 1961 per sn) that is fairly accurate, altho I would not want to "Need to assemble" in a Hurry. I need to 'adjust' (file) the sights a tiny bit since at 25 yds it hits about 1" Low and1.5" Right - OK if I hold properly. I found that the 'on-line' instructions (Instructables .com) advised 'crossing' the Hammer-spring 'legs', but it's simpler and cycles better (for me) NOT crossed. (I found 1966-Amer-Rifleman magazine article showed 'Correct' assy- Step #22) (Pic below shows "INcorrect assy) And the 60+ year-old plastic 'ear' on the right side of the stock was broken (Revealed by seller & low priced), so I drilled a couple holes for steel pins that are epoxied in. Still holding (X). The "New" Henry version should be a bit better, after 60+ years.
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Tinybear said:
What about the classic take down rifle. A browning SA22.

Beautiful rifle. Not sure on weight but it’s lighter than my Magpul backpacker for sure. That being said I am not going be throwing this rifle in a pack mines an heirloom manufactured in Belgium in 1960. But these can still be had today and the newer models manufactured in Japan are a bit better for mounting optics if that’s what you’re looking for. Not the cheapest option for sure but in all honesty Probly the pretties highest quality option.
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Very nice, I'm a big fan of the SA-22. Started out with a JW-20 at $125,- from Canadaammo at the time. I have an original now too but that's more of a "sundays" rifle.

I made 10 round plastic tubes that hold .22 lr rounds to "fast feed the beast". Just put it into the loading port in the buttstock and fill err' up...
 
Handled a rough ryder carbine at Cabelas a few weeks ago. Felt like a really handy little revolving carbine. Besides looking ridiculous and being expensive for what it is, it would probably make a great little pack rifle
 
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