the FIRST thing you check with a 10/22 that groups like that is the TWO HEX BOLTS that hold the barrel on- chances are they're loosend off to some degree- even with new out of the factory , i've seen that- some guys even go so far as to CARRY AN ALLEN WRENCH in their "field kit" just for that purpose
Beginner Semi .22?
- Thread starter Drachenblut
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HAd to reserve comment on 597 accuracy. Hadn't "tested" mine.
Back from first sighting-in trip and, gotta say...nice and, accurate! It came with 2 x25rd mags. Seems to feed from those with no issues at all. I did have 1 FTF with a fcatory mag. Using Federal Champion 525's and, CCI Blaser. Also found it would cycle the Remington sub-sonics but, didn't have many for testing...only 3 rds! I prefer the flush fit of the factory mags (I rest on top of my car) over the clunky high-cap mags. I do like the high-cap option as, I'm a 64 guy and, they are 10 only!
I'm not sure it's any worse than that Marlin 70 I had. Still on my toes for a Marlin though!
Back from first sighting-in trip and, gotta say...nice and, accurate! It came with 2 x25rd mags. Seems to feed from those with no issues at all. I did have 1 FTF with a fcatory mag. Using Federal Champion 525's and, CCI Blaser. Also found it would cycle the Remington sub-sonics but, didn't have many for testing...only 3 rds! I prefer the flush fit of the factory mags (I rest on top of my car) over the clunky high-cap mags. I do like the high-cap option as, I'm a 64 guy and, they are 10 only!
I'm not sure it's any worse than that Marlin 70 I had. Still on my toes for a Marlin though!
OOOPS, I missed the "semi" word.......
Browning for a semi would be my pick.
Surprised no one mentioned this.
Are the Winchester semi's any good?
There is a 490 out there I'm tempted on.
I heard that they had feeding problems or that on this model
it could be an issue.
Browning for a semi would be my pick.
Surprised no one mentioned this.
Are the Winchester semi's any good?
There is a 490 out there I'm tempted on.
I heard that they had feeding problems or that on this model
it could be an issue.
Got my 10/22 carbine in 1977. Did nothing to it but shoot it until last year. It shoots very well and it was my main .22LR for all those years. Last gopher season alone, it accounted for over 1000 gophers (that's probably 1500rds). As the season went along (and I was shooting out to 100yds on avg), I was starting to get some FTE problems and tearing it down noticed that the extractor was somewhat worn. Well, that would need replacing (gotta remember that I have probably shot at least 2000rds a year from this for about 30 years. Since I was going to have to replace an extractor, I decided to go all out and fix some of the things that had bugged me. When wearing gloves, it always seemed to me to be a little bothersome to remove the magazine (didn't really like the mag release) and the cocking handle seemed a little small, etc.
Anyway, having a few dollars kicking around finally, I decided to do an upgrade. I changed the trigger group. Same barrel, stock, etc, just installed a Volquartsen trigger group, extractor, and buffer. I can't say that I will change anything else, but this is still the tack driver it always was, and maybe a little better. I really like the new trigger but could have gotten along without it.
I also own a Win 64B (which LIKES being clean), a Cooey 750, a Stevens 300, and a Norinco JW-27, and a 597. My first grab out of the cabinet is always the 10/22. Just for the fun of it. I find the lg cap mags for the 597 too much trouble to load up, so I end up using the 10rd all the time and then that becomes a pain and interrupts the shooting.
- Location
- Quebec city
If you have the money, go CZ 512 or Browning. Then marlin's mod 60 then ruger's 10 22, TOZ, remington, savage and mossberg. Also have a look at Gevarm and there are used winchester's and others out there. Lot's of nice rimfires. Start with the one you like first and if you don't like it after awhile, sell it and get another one. there are no perfect rifle for everyone. Of course with CZ and browning you may keep them for awhile. Good luck. Keep us posted on your choice with pics of course.
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- Winnipeg,Man.
kamlooky.....I have a Winchester 490 and it eats all comers. The "fault" was apparently a slam fire problem and a factory recall was done. If the serial number has an "*" behind it, the so-called problem was fixed. Thousands thru mine, no problems and the gun has a real nice rifle feel to it.
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Marlin Model 60. The tube is easy to load with frozen fingers!
Maybe find a nice, used 10/22 for around that much. Almost any other semi .22 in that price range is bound to jam. It will FTE, FTF & FTL regularly. The Remington 597 & Lakefield-Mossberg Mark I are 2 of the most unreliable .22 I have ever had the misfortune to own. I sold them to people I didn't like for half what they cost me but that was 3X what they were worth.
Despite popular dislike for the Remington 597, me and my best friend both own one and have never, ever had a problem with them. They cost uder 200 bucks brand new and are reliable, accurate and all around enjoyable to shoot. Neither of our 597's are picky about ammo either. I also very much like the sights on them.
Maybe find a nice, used 10/22 for around that much. Almost any other semi .22 in that price range is bound to jam. It will FTE, FTF & FTL regularly.
What-Ever....
The Marlins are sub $200 and the most reliable .22 semi-auto I've ever tried. Bar none. This includes the 10/22.
The dual extractors on the marlin are vastly super in design and implementation to the 10/22 single extractor and fling out spend casings with authority. The feeding system is equally impressive and having the recoil spring in the centre of the bolt makes it more reliable too!
