I'm looking for cheap (<$200) semi-auto rimfires with mags above 10 rounds. What kinds are there?
Cheap .22 Semi
- Thread starter BruderShweigen
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skeetgunner
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Burlington
A used Ruger 10/22 with aftermarket Butler Creek mags is probably your best bet. If a "fixed" mag is ok, you might consider a used, tube-fed Marlin or (well used) Remington SpeedMaster semi. Most of those will hold 15 long rifle, 17 longs or 21 shorts.
What about those Bingham things, heard they are dirt cheap.
+1 also for the 10/22. Maybe a little bit more now, but u can do all sorts of things to them and parts(if u ever do need) and accessories are readily available. Deadly right out of the box and a reliable feeder. Other semi's are plagued with feeding problems in the low cost models. As for Squires, there a reason they're so cheap....Spend a little more and get a 10/22. U wont be disappointed
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Wholesale sports has blued 10/22's for 250 bucks, that seems to be the cheapest of the brand new ones. Buy a 25 round hotlips mag for about 20-25 bucks and you're set.... you'll just need ammo, lots of lots of ammo. 
Johnny with a G
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- Location
- Toronto, ON
I've been looking for the same (cheap 22)for a couple of weeks. LeBaron has a Remington 597 for $161.00. Any thoughts on this.
The Remington 597 is a very nice .22lr
It's not as easy to strip compared to the 10/22, but it is far more accurate.
Because it has tighter tolerances as well, it will start giving you problems after about 700rnds through it (at least mine did... needed to clean it.)
But when it is clean and before that magical number it functions flawlessly, no FT Feed/Fire.
The other negative is a lack of any mags over 10rnds... but for the money the 597 can't be beat.
It's better looking than the 10/22 as well IMO
It's not as easy to strip compared to the 10/22, but it is far more accurate.
Because it has tighter tolerances as well, it will start giving you problems after about 700rnds through it (at least mine did... needed to clean it.)
But when it is clean and before that magical number it functions flawlessly, no FT Feed/Fire.
The other negative is a lack of any mags over 10rnds... but for the money the 597 can't be beat.
It's better looking than the 10/22 as well IMO
- Location
- Ontario, Kanada
i heard that the Marlin 795 is a reasonable .22 semi, there only $150 at wholesale and im thinking about getting one but i want to hear other people's opinions first.
i picked up a marlin 7000 and haven't been disapointed. whilst still living in alberta i reached out and touched some gophers at some good ranges(200+,i was actually shooting them on an marked range)i would not hesitate to get another one, or get the marlin 795 which is the 7000 on a skinny barrel. if you watch the sales you can pick up three mags (30 rnds)cheaper than the butler creek (25 rnds).
Rusty Shackleford
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Bradford, Ontario
Marlin Model 60. $180. 14 shot tube magazine. It's going to be my next .22.
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/selfLoading22wTubularMag/60.htm#
BTW, interesting screen name you have there BruderShweigen. Where does it come from?
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/selfLoading22wTubularMag/60.htm#
BTW, interesting screen name you have there BruderShweigen. Where does it come from?
If you want an accurate one without modification, Marlin 7000. The 10-22 have a lot of after market parts. For the 597, i had one couple years ago....first one and last one for me!!...feeding problems, poor accuracy(2'' @ 50yrd benched) and i've try all the ammo available here so...???
The 7000 is a great deal.... If you have optics to mount on it. Like most heavy barrels it has no iron sights so you have to factor in a scope or you won't be hitting much.
The upside of the 7000 is you get a target barrel, a stock with sling attachment studs, nickel plated mags, last shot bolt hold, and scope rings.
None of these are offered on the base 10/22 synthetic.
The major upside of the 10/22 is its rotary mag which fits nicely inside the stock, the upgradablility and availablility of aftermarket parts, and the huge amount of helpful information out there.
The 597 is probably the most debated rifle of the three.
Those who like it, like it a lot. All others seem to hate it.
I won't touch this one .
When I was in your shoes a while back I ended up with the 10/22. I am now looking at giving my dad a new .22 for Christmas and I am most likely going to give him the 7000. Having handled both I think it's more of a personal preference than anything. If you can, go to the store and get a feel for the guns. Ask a lot of questions there. Find out about their warranty and whether or not they can fix it in house or if they send it back to the manufacturer. Find out if they offer any package deals. You may end up finding something you really like.
The upside of the 7000 is you get a target barrel, a stock with sling attachment studs, nickel plated mags, last shot bolt hold, and scope rings.
None of these are offered on the base 10/22 synthetic.
The major upside of the 10/22 is its rotary mag which fits nicely inside the stock, the upgradablility and availablility of aftermarket parts, and the huge amount of helpful information out there.
The 597 is probably the most debated rifle of the three.
Those who like it, like it a lot. All others seem to hate it.
I won't touch this one .
When I was in your shoes a while back I ended up with the 10/22. I am now looking at giving my dad a new .22 for Christmas and I am most likely going to give him the 7000. Having handled both I think it's more of a personal preference than anything. If you can, go to the store and get a feel for the guns. Ask a lot of questions there. Find out about their warranty and whether or not they can fix it in house or if they send it back to the manufacturer. Find out if they offer any package deals. You may end up finding something you really like.
+ 1 for a 10/22
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hahaha.... another addict on his way!!!
checkout http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums they will help with your decision making
hahaha.... another addict on his way!!!
For the extra 100 bucks for the 10/22 you get a lot more gun IMHO. It's not that there's anything really wrong with the Marlin 60 or 795, as far as I know, though the Remington 597 is questionable, but the 10/22 is just that much better. Large capacity magazines, tons of aftermarket parts to either make it a lead chucker or a tack-driver or both, that's not to say it's bad stock, mine is and it's a blast.
