best semi 22LR
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So many choices. Ok let's talk accuracy. Which out of the before mentioned will give me the one ragged hole groups at 50 cold barrel every time stock like I am used to with my mark II bv. Or are the semi just not going to beat a bolt. The tube mags are out as I would like a clip.
Out of all the 22 semi rifles I've owned I would recommend Remington 552, or ruger 10/22, Ive also owned 4 different versions of the coey model 64, mod64b, sears robuck, winchester64 and they all sucked, failure to feed, failure to fire, jam jam jam. I also had 2 squires bringham I believe a model 20 and the one that looks like an m16 they were better than the 64's but didn't like getting dirty and were a pain to clean. This is only my experience with the mentioned rifles. If you were my brother or best friend I'd tell you to get a ruger 10/22 fix the trigger, replace the extractor with volqurtson one, and drill a hole in the back of the receiver for a cleaning rod.So far thats the best 22 semi I have found.
Not to stir the pot too much 
, but what you're looking for in an inexpensive semi usually involves a decent firing pin and a solid extractor........accuracy is nice (and often easy to come by, with many of the manufacturers referenced here), but reliability is king...
, but what you're looking for in an inexpensive semi usually involves a decent firing pin and a solid extractor........accuracy is nice (and often easy to come by, with many of the manufacturers referenced here), but reliability is king...
kickInTheNuts:
I'd like my cooey 64 except for the fact it's had feeding problems right from day one when I bought it new about 35 years ago. Bought a second magazine, still a no go. Seems like an accurate gun though.
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At least we identified a common factor - the operator. Have only had a couple and the only feeding issue was traced to a mag, polished up a bit and no issues (is a thread somewhere on CGN with details). They do like to be kept clean, fortunately are really simple to strip. Would not rank them as most accurate but no worse than the 10/22.
I like my CZ 452 Lux but if were limited to one .22 it be the T/C Benchmark. Have to like a gun that makes you look good, so very nice to shoot.
Sillymike, earlier today I bought the stainless steel laminated version. Have an earlier Belgian made one that I was going to sell if I upgraded to the stainless laminate but how can you sell one of those? Strip down to firing pin by hand / not tools. Reliable, light, just keep an elastic handy
Ross B., what model Cooeys are those?
First time with the T/C at 20 or 25 meters (cant remember), coin is a dime, 10 rounds at sighter, 5 rounds at others.
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From what I've handled, a reworked 10/22 is nice. But I'm not big on semi autos. I'd stay away from the Savage 64. Accurate as hell, but that's about it. Constant failure to feed problems that just make it not worth while.
Another bonus to the 10/22 are the high capacity mags. That and the Remington 597 are the only semi's I know of that have them.
Another bonus to the 10/22 are the high capacity mags. That and the Remington 597 are the only semi's I know of that have them.
IMHO, reliability in a semi is worth more than accuracy...though why sacrifice either?
That said, I'd trust my AR-7 to go "bang" each time when loaded with Minimags, over a non-broken-in 10/22, anytime.
you know Gristle111 I have been shooting for years and I have one ruger 10-22 and I also have an Iverjohnson pump 22 . it is nice when the semiauto works well as in when the mags don;t screw up . if I myself buy another 22 I;ll sell off something and pickup a marlin lever no mags to mess with and it will last forever . take care
