Need a plinker (.22) and a hunting rifle.. what should i get?
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You are talking two different languages. First, you wanted a rapid firing 22 auto, now you want accuracy. Make up your mind.
If accuracy is important, which it would be to me, get a bolt action rifle with a detachable magazine. If you have time, look at guns shows, as well as the old time shops that sell a lot of used equipment, and look for something like a model 69 (or 69A) Winchester, some older, accurate Remington, a good Mossberg, or a whole host of other, more accurate, and maybe pricier, rifles out there.
Same applies to a hunting rifle. Why are you hung up on an auto loader? There is no reason an auto loader is needed for hunting. Get a rifle with an action of your choice, that you have to operate to bring the next cartridge to battery, learn to shoot it well, and you are fully, and adequately, equipped.
If accuracy is important, which it would be to me, get a bolt action rifle with a detachable magazine. If you have time, look at guns shows, as well as the old time shops that sell a lot of used equipment, and look for something like a model 69 (or 69A) Winchester, some older, accurate Remington, a good Mossberg, or a whole host of other, more accurate, and maybe pricier, rifles out there.
Same applies to a hunting rifle. Why are you hung up on an auto loader? There is no reason an auto loader is needed for hunting. Get a rifle with an action of your choice, that you have to operate to bring the next cartridge to battery, learn to shoot it well, and you are fully, and adequately, equipped.
You can have both.The 10/22 target versions offer rapid fire and decent accuracy.For a little more money,you can buy a bolt on barrel and stock that turn a stock 10/22 into a 1/2" gun at 50 yards with the right ammunition.I bought a stock 10/22 and a barrel/stock kit,both on sale for about $450,and it easily shoots 1/2" five shot groups at 50 yards with Remington target loads.The barrel and stock kit is easily installed without the need for a gunsmith.
I had a 1022 and just got tired of tinkering it to make it just a "little" better. Sold it and bought a CZ452 and it is a sweet ride. Dont own any semis any more as accuracy and reliability are my choices. If you are going to hunt with a rifle it should be accurate and reliable either of which you might get with a semi but not both. As well, maintenance is way simpler as there are few moving parts and those come apart easily which makes maintenance a buzz. Levers, pumps, and bolt actions are all I own now. Have a look in the EE in the next couple of months and you will see lots of good used deals. At least if you buy it used you can sell it for pretty much what you paid if you dont like it. Works for me.
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- Dah Soo,ON
If you only want a double-two for bird and rabbit hunting and shooting pop cans and clays with then I'd suggest the cheapest repeater you can find. My Winchester was free and has shot thousands of rounds and only jammed a handfull of times...just my two cents.
As for a big game rifle, go to a gun store line up anything .270-.338 and close your eyes and point, they all shoot good! Savages are crazy accurate for the modest price, as are Remington SPS'. Brownings are veeery purdy and Rugers CRF is just plain classy. For an Auto-loader though if I were to shell the cash for a new one to bring into battle...it'd be a BAR Long/Short Trac. I've shot a few and there plain old cool, comfy, light and accurate.
As for a big game rifle, go to a gun store line up anything .270-.338 and close your eyes and point, they all shoot good! Savages are crazy accurate for the modest price, as are Remington SPS'. Brownings are veeery purdy and Rugers CRF is just plain classy. For an Auto-loader though if I were to shell the cash for a new one to bring into battle...it'd be a BAR Long/Short Trac. I've shot a few and there plain old cool, comfy, light and accurate.
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- Winnipeg,Man.
How about some of the older semi autos...like the Cooey 64s..mossberg 152-352 series..how about the stock tubed 151 Mossberg semis....Great little guns and very accurate. Bolts are more fun...I shoot a 50+ year old lakefield bolt .22 out to 100 yards with confidence. My 151M Mossberg DOM 1946....the same.
As for a Moose gun...short range up to 100 yards...30-30 Winchester will do but how about a Browning 270...Parker Hale 30-06.... both in bolt.
As for a Moose gun...short range up to 100 yards...30-30 Winchester will do but how about a Browning 270...Parker Hale 30-06.... both in bolt.
