Most accurate 22 semi-auto

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I've got it in mind to get a .22 semi auto, worst case scenario my son will shoot it when he gets big enough.

Leaning away from the ever popular 10/22, had one in the past and the accuracy just didn't do it for me.

Budget is $250, maybe more. Let me know whats good, what's not. Accuracy is paramount.

Thanks
 
Marlin model 60, 795, or 70pss papoose. Hands down the most accurate and reliable budget semi auto rimfires.

I shot this with my model 60 with iron sights

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And this with my papoose, a takedown version of the 795 with a 4x scope

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I know tube mags arent for everyone, but for ~$300 I think this 60ss is a ###y value packed .22

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But so is the papoose for~ $250

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I have a number of .22s

My favorite is the VTR 597 Rem, as it gives me a great training tool for IPSC 3 gun and has reliable accuracy.

I have a 597 Rem which for 100yrds and under is quite good, but the groups open at 75y and beyond much more than a single shot repeater.

The most accurate .22 I have is a savage Mark II FV, which features accu-trigger and bull barrel. It runs about $300, I have put on a higher priced optic (5x25 x40). I use it for shooting competitions and have won a few around my area. It can out shoot me, it is not uncommon to shoot one hole jagged groups at 50y (roughly the size of my pinky nail). It is impressive at 75y, and what I would consider good at 100y. It doesn't keep up with an anshutz but it will hold it's own.

Using 333, black box Winchester or dyno whitebox ammo, average groups:
25y 50y 75y 100y
597 Rem single hole jagged hole .75" 2" - 3.5"
VTR 597 " " " " .5" 1.75" - 2.5"
Sav MIIFV " " single hole clovers, .3" 1.5" - 2"

I currently use 3x9 optic on 597, a fixed 4x bushnell tactical AR optic for the VTR, and a Mark III NC star Mil dot 5x25. The above were shot at FRSA's range, using bench and bags or bipod.

I hope this helps. My recommendation for an accurate inexpensive .22 would be the markII BTVS, TR, or TRR-SR. If you are wanting a semi, go with the REM VTR 597, its heavy barrel and reliable action makes it ideal, the AR platform is modular that can be tweaked to your exact liking.

Cheers,

Jake
 
I'm hoping the new DAR 22 with the new threaded receiver and barrel is the most accurate semi auto I ever fire. It certainly has all the makings of a tack driver. But a finished rifle will cost you more than $250, which a semi custom rifle of that quality should.
 
Onagoth, your question has been answered. There is not a huge selection of accurate semi 22's. If you want to step up your budget look no further than the Thompson center r-55 it is much more accurate than most bolt 22's. It is more accurate then many $1000 bolt 22's and you can find them for around 500. If you want one pm me and I can direct you to a new one.
 
DEZ said:
Tompson center makes a nice Semi with a heavy barrel but is more money the 10/22 target is somthing to look at as well but also more money .
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Jwirecom109 said:
10/22 heavy barrel puts the bullets ontop of each other at 50 yards.
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DEZ said:
Browning Buckmark Target rifle
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cdn_guide71 said:
My recommendation for an accurate inexpensive .22 would be the markII BTVS, TR, or TRR-SR. If you are wanting a semi, go with the REM VTR 597, its heavy barrel and reliable action makes it ideal, the AR platform is modular that can be tweaked to your exact liking.

Cheers,

Jake
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Guys... did none of you read the Op's original specs?

Onagoth said:
I've got it in mind to get a .22 semi auto, worst case scenario my son will shoot it when he gets big enough.

Leaning away from the ever popular 10/22, had one in the past and the accuracy just didn't do it for me.

Budget is $250, maybe more. Let me know whats good, what's not. Accuracy is paramount.

Thanks
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While there may be many opinions, the fact is when accuracy is paramount, and the budget is under $300, Marlin semi-auto's are the only guns worth consideration. Thats why they were the gun of choice for the appleseed project this year. They also have a lot of great features like last shot bolt hold open, auto bolt release etc... features you dont even get on the more expensive guns. But hey, im bias... Now if he said he was looking for the most accurate .22lr of any action type under $500, I'd be recommending a savage bolt action.
 
mikeystew said:
Guys... did none of you read the Op's original specs?



While there may be many opinions, the fact is when accuracy is paramount, and the budget is under $300, Marlin semi-auto's are the only guns worth consideration. Thats why they were the gun of choice for the appleseed project this year. They also have a lot of great features like last shot bolt hold open, auto bolt release etc... features you dont even get on the more expensive guns. But hey, im bias... Now if he said he was looking for the most accurate .22lr of any action type under $500, I'd be recommending a savage bolt action.
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Thank you for noticing....

thanks for the recommendations guys, but the rifle has to be semi-auto. Not interested in a bolt gun.

I've got a couple choices to mull over :)
 
Yes I read the OP specs but he also said Accuracy was very important and to find a Semi 22 with Target accuracy under $300.00 is hard to do I was just trying to entice him to spend a bit more to get what he really wants.I believe Lakefeild Makes a heavy barrel thumbhole target semi for a reasonable price But I have No Idea on the reliability of them
 
on the other hand , look at the track record of the nylon 66- if you can find one with a half way decent barrel- personlly, i don't think you're going to get anything half-way decent accuracy wise for 250-300- i believe you need to increase your budget about 100 bucks and start from there
 
Go over your budget and get a Thompson Center R55. If you can find one.

I have one, and a buddy of mine also has one. They both shoot ragged one hole groups at 50m with CCI standard. 1 moa at 100 with CCI standard. We set up the little 22LR metal targets at 100m and hit it those little triangles with ease. Shotgun husks at 100 no problem if there is no wind or very little and it's consistent.

Yes it's $500 if you can still find one. But... steel receiver, threaded on barrel, last shot hold open. It's everything the 10/22 should have been. Up your budget. Buy it right and buy it once.

If I could only have one semi auto 22LR that would be my choice. This from a guy who does like his Ruger 10/22 target rifles.

Semi auto 22LR rifles I own and compare to each other.

1 Ruger Target stainless K10/22T, 1 Ruger tactical target build with Hogue stock, Dlask barrel, 1. Remington VTR 597, 1. Thompson Center R55.

There are cheaper out there. But you only live once. Wait a little longer and up your budget. It's better to do without now and then buy it once. It'll be cheaper in the long run.
 
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