Best Older (1975 and previous) Semi-Auto .22

Drachenblut said:
Very cool! Soooo who wants to sell a Mossberg 151M or Remington Speedmaster 552 to a young, avid collector/shooter intent on spreading the shooting sport and continuing it for life, by getting other young shooters involved? :)
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Trouble is, you need to go over to rimfire central forum and read the warning under the Mossberg section. If you buy one old Mossberg, you will become addicted and soon you will have a second and on and on it goes!:D
 
Second the Win 63. I 'only' have a Taurus copy of that rifle, and it's impressive. I can't imagine what the real thing is like. But I'd love to find out.

Mossberg 151s are great little rifles.
 
I adore my 64's

Grizzlypeg said:
Cooey model 64 with its detachable magazine. Not sure if the 64 refers to the year of design or not, but they have been around for a long time.
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I adore my 64's!!!! Basically same rifle under Cooey, Lakefield and, even still produced today by Savage! My first .22 and, still my personal fav.

Often "overlooked" Springfield 87A(6A) should be mentioned too...very accurate and, an added "cool" factor too. Distinctive sound, bolt doesn't close until trigger is released, "gills" and, seriously long barrel.

Marlin's and, Mossy's are undeniably fantastic, Reminton's Speedmaster and, Nylon too.

So many .22's and, so little time(and money)!
 
My nylon 66 is definately my no 1 older semi. It just seems to put a hole in things I point it at. Light and quick to load with no sore fingers. Wish you didnt have to remove the whole feed rod though. I have a stevens 85 thats really fun too. Full length barrel with a really long sight plain (I put a williams fp peep on the back), vents and the option of locking the bolt for single shot. Uses a lakefield style mag. Same bolt trigger action as the springfield 87a. Actually sold my browning because i didnt like how it felt. Cheek weld was almost painful lol and short or tight sleaves are a must. I might stop buying when i find 50 22s that i like.
 
Pew 1975 semi-auto .22s

Browning .22 for quality. Some mention was made previously in this thread about mounting the scope, but the genuine Browning mount was made for the barrel and not the receiver.

The Harrington and Richardson "Reising" Model .22 as a fun gun. Unique.

The Remington 66 for open sights and reliability.

The Remington 552 for versatility, as it can use short, long and long riflle ammunition.

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Well I have to Savage model 6's ones a D the others an A.

Simple to look at with nice sites.

Whats cool about it.

Nicked named the Click Clack gun.

Fire and hold the trigger the bolt will stay open.

Once you release the trigger the bolt will move forward.

Also has the option to be manually operated by locking the bolt forward then firing.

It will feed LR (semi) Long short and CB (single shot)

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The Mossberg 151 and Remington 552 are definitely classics. The 552 shoots S, L and LR but it never 'fit' me right, I was always trying to get my head lower to line things up.
 
hard to choose between my Mossy 53, mossy 151M , savage 64 , or the marlin 990L or Stevens 87 all as accurate as the shooter makes them but to choose just one, i would choose the Mossy 151m.
 
Another vote for the Rem. 552 speedmaster. Learned to shoot running rabbits with that gun back in the 60`s. 21 shorts in the mag and you were good to go. Damn, why did i sell that gun.
 
Win M63 x 4 got mine when I was 12, learned to shoot with that rifle, happiness was a couple of plastic boxes of Imperial 22 ammo from the Peavy Mart rattling around in my pocket while I gopher hunted.
 
Win model 74

I have a number of fine older pieces in the semi auto rimfire catagory. The best of the best is the Winchester model 74 in shorts only, fantastic accuracy for an early 1940's production. A real nice old Voere Austrian made, Rem Nylon 66 made in Canada in 1959.
Then the one I sold a BRNO model 581?, might not have the model number right but again great accuracy out of a semi auto. FS
 
Collecting 22 semi auto's has been my thing for several years now, I have bought and sold many over the years, mostly older European rifles but a few North American as well. My all time favorite is a 1961 Beretta "Sport", with my 1961 BRNO 581 following closing behind, my favorite go to field gun is a Mossberg 350k circa 1958-60. Here is a few pic's of some I have owned/still own, and in my opinion, are excellent choices for older semi's:

Gevarm model A3 open bolt and Tyrol 5522:

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KC model ? :

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Voere model 2115:

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Krico Model 260:

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Brno 581:

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Italian made Weatherby Mark XXII, Beretta Super Sport and Beretta Sport:

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Mossberg 350 K:

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1967 Canadian Centennial 10-22:

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Wow

I can't say I hate 10/22's because hate is a strong word, lets say I loath them enough to never own one :) ...........BUT
That is the most amazing looking Ruger I've ever seen!
I now can say I loath Ruger 10/22's .........all except yours! Beautiful rifle!
If you're ever in need of a left arm or testicle let me know, I'll take this rifle off of you in trade :D

1967 Canadian Centennial 10-22:

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Ross B. said:
Collecting 22 semi auto's has been my thing for several years now, I have bought and sold many over the years, mostly older European rifles but a few North American as well. My all time favorite is a 1961 Beretta "Sport", with my 1961 BRNO 581 following closing behind, my favorite go to field gun is a Mossberg 350k circa 1958-60. Here is a few pic's of some I have owned/still own, and in my opinion, are excellent choices for older semi's:

Italian made Weatherby Mark XXII, Beretta Super Sport and Beretta Sport:

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Ross if you ever decide to get rid of the Beretta Super Sport, it would find a nice home in my collection of shooters, very nice. I also have an original Ruger 10-22 deluxe, stocked rifle, it is the only reason I own a 10-22, as like others loath them, but if they stared to build them like this again, I would be a convert:pDale Z!
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X5 for Winchester model 63. I have my grandfather model 63 (made in the 50's) and love it. If I was wealthy, I would buy a fleet of them.
 
Gevarm E-1
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I do have to show my favorite: Marlin Mod 70
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That there ^^^^^^^^^is the reason I have been hunting for a Model 39A. I love my rimfires, but I`m starting to be partial to Marlin.
 
Brownings are great if you care for that style.
I took a beat up Cooey with the bunny on the wood
on part trade for some quad parts.
Poor thing was neglected to say the least.
Cleaned her up and put on a scope.
Darn thing was blessed.
My buddy borrowed it and voila, gone.
That thing spit out whatever it was fed.
 
1. Browning SA 22 1957 Production
2. Winchester 190 (crazy accurate)
3. Lakefield 64B - cheap, full size, removable mag
4. Remington Nylon 66 - nothing further needs be said of this classic
 
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