Interested in .22WMR rifles...

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Hey,

Im fairly new and this type of rifle looks pretty good to begin with. Though I have done a fair bit of shooting with the old Lee Enfield as well.

I will be getting my brothers custom built 300winmag in the future for long range needs... and am really interested in smaller calibre. Quality in a tight package.

I really like the look and feel of marlins, and they have a good rep.
I prefer the extra weight and stopping power of the .22WMR over the LR at medium range, but would love a rifle that fires both?

I am a fan of good quality. Something that works, that can be serviced, that I might even learn about the mechanics of firearms on.

Easily available barrels, triggers, clips, scope options etc are important.

Am I on the right track?

It helps that the .22WMR has nice pistol options as well, combining ammo use.
 
i should add, i like that the .22WMR is useful for larger game than just crows or squirrels... i'd like to be able to try taking a deer one day with a well placed shot, or boar if thats possible.
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It is not legal in Alberta to hunt big game with the 22WMR.
 
Glock4ever said:
Sako Quad can shoot both cals as long as you have both barrels...
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never heard of them but thats not surprising. Always been impressed with the Fins for other manufacturing quality and like the Dutch they have a very strong gun culture and history.

They make amazing stuff? Looks like bolt action only, would really like a semi.. not likely to have features like instantly changeable barrels in a semi i guess.
 
if i had to choose, i'd say quality in a 22WMR semi over barrel changes in a high end multi calibre would be my preference.

I really like my brothers remington for larger calibre rifle..

otherwise need to know the best models/makes to select from.. that sako is damn ###y... but im happy with something well made in america too :)
 
If you're looking for a hell of a good rifle chambered in .22WMR, grab yourself a Marlin 925M. They are very inexpensive $250 but they look and feel like they should cost a lot more. They feature micro-groove rifling and they are very accurate. I put a 3-9x40 scope on mine and it is a tack driver.
 
Mantis said:
If you're looking for a hell of a good rifle chambered in .22WMR, grab yourself a Marlin 925M. They are very inexpensive $250 but they look and feel like they should cost a lot more. They feature micro-groove rifling and they are very accurate. I put a 3-9x40 scope on mine and it is a tack driver.
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gorgeous rifle.. lots of good reviews too except for some issues around the ammo fitting so tight they wont eject... probably just a few.

Really am stuck on a semi-auto for the 22 though... found that to be an indispensable feature out hunting with my old boss, when needing to grab a few wild chickens for dinner.
 
ADHD Canuck
I agree with Mantis. The .22 WMR does not lend itself very well to firing from most semi-automatic actions unless the design incorporates special chamber work to facilitate adequate blow back operation. With practice you could fire the Marlin accurately as quickly as most people can fire a semi accurately and it would probably be significantly more accurate and reliable. I've shot the cartridge off and on most of my life and only shoot it from bolt actions for that reason. And I have never felt that I was behind the accurate rate of fire curve to any noticeable degree.
 
good point.
my issue with the bolt action was primarily losing my sightline, moving a bit too much while freestanding especially with a scope.
probably a skill level thing, and me being used to heavier bolt actions...

ill make sure to try out a few nice bolt actions in the shop as well... and ill remember the blowback issue.
the bolt action will have a much simpler mechanism and lend itself to learning far better I imagine, about the mechanics of the firearm... less problems.
 
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22WinMagnum/982VS.asp
Love that barrel, definitely the type im looking for...the 982VS is a beaut.

that 925 is lovely though
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22WinMagnum/925RM.asp

any real difference between? they appear to have the same barrel, same scope mounting options, same trigger system, same clip options, and a full pound difference between them.
Not a fan of the iron sights on the barrel of that 925RM as much as the clean barrel on the 982VS, but would like the VS to come blued.
Guess im really narrowing it down :)
 
I had a bolt action Savage that was very accurate in 22 mag however HB/BB was not fun for hunting.

I now have a marlin 983T 22 mag and it is excellent little hunting rig.

Bolt action, tube fed, cheap, accurate, I believe you can get synthetic or wood , blued or SS now. so lots of options for fit and finish.

I don't know how or where you hunt... so a mag fed might suit you better but on my own land filling the tube and off down the trail I go is awesome. Unloading... Emptying the tube to get in and out of a truck might be a pain.

Good luck with your search and purchase.
 
I agree on the Marlins. I don't think you can go wrong.

I have had both .22LR with box magazine and a tube fed .22WMR. Both were excellent. I prefer a box magazine myself.

I eventually sold both but I took some newbies out shooting ( to shoot off leftover ammo) before selling; they prefered the .22WMR marlin to the 10/22!

Cheers.
 
For the price of a Savage you get a lot... great trigger, accurate, good price.

You can spend as little or as much as you like really between $250-$500 depending on model but it will shoot as good as some much more expensive rifles.

A bargain rifle that doesn't give up the important things... if you ask me!
 
here's the way it looked

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and here is the way it shot...

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it was very good gun... for $300. I just found it too heavy for hunting so sold it and bought a marlin in 22MAG. That said I still have a Savage in 17HMR.
 
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