"Tacticle" rim-fire

Cheap? There is non. The tactical part means overpriced in gun dealer language. The cheapest option right now I think is a Remington 597 VTR at $450-500. I hear that the Umarex Colt M4 has been released, but it is gonna retail between $600-700, and is restricted. The S&W M&P15-22 appaerently has to be physically reviewed by the CFC before making it available, and they will be more reasonable at between $500-600, but apparently still restricted. You can get a 10/22 for $300 on the EE and put a fab stock on it for $300 more, but you will need other parts and prolly a shorter heavy barrel to complete the look so $1000 dollars is more likely, but would be non restricted.
 
This is my Remmy 597

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I like it and it's hoot 2 shoot. Can't wait to take it to Thompson Mountain and run it threw the 22 course they have set-up.
 
nate18 said:
go all out just buy a good gun not a .22. they get boring fast. they just dont do enough damage. they are cheap though
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mrpenguin said:
At around 5c - 10c per round the 10/22 is much cheaper to shoot especially if you are just shooting at targets and having fun.
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A happy medium IMO would be an SKS. I have a sweet looking SKS on the go and for 16¢-20¢ per round and a decent SKS for $200 its a fun and cheap gun to shoot...
 
I was dissapointed with the accuracy of the 597 though. I have an old cooey 600 bolt that i can break pencils with at 25 yards, so I sold mine after a month. Complicated to take down, although not too hard there is a good chance of stripping some of the 10 plus screws/bolts. Just wasn't worth the non restricted registration i have the cooey for thiat. I am hoping we see the M&P 15-22's soon.
 
I don't think it's really possible to build a proper black 22 without spending some real cash. I put over $1100 into my Krinker, and compared to what others have posted here - I'd say mine is considerably cheaper. Do yourself a favor, save your cash for a couple months and get yourself something really sweet. You won't regret it.

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Satain where did you get that folding stock and barrel shroud for your Remmy VTR, and what did they cost? Thanks, they look kool.
 
A used 10-22 or Remmington 597 can be found in the $200 price range if you don't mind waiting for the right deal. The Archangel kit from Mysticplayer or Fabsports is around $230 without sights. So for around $500 total you could include a 25 round mag or a cheap set of optics.....buy used, and maybe you get both.

Yes I realize that they are polymer kits, but the two I built have no flex at all. They require no sanding, just a small washer shim to straighten things out. This is about the cheapest route you could go IMHO.
 
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