Need a recommendation for a .22

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This summer, I am getting my PAL, and am looking at getting a .22.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a low-cost .22? I am not planning on long-range shooting, just some plinking and (hopefully) getting some rabbits.

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
I've been more than happy with my Ruger 10/22 for casual plinking, and gopher / rabbit hunting over the years. It is probably the rifle that has provided me with the most fun over my shooting years.
 
I have a Marlin 795. There is nothing wrong with it. It is quite a bit cheaper than a Ruger 10/22, even if you didn't replace every single part of a 10/22 with some kind of aftermarket improvement or tacticool accessory, which seems to be the point for a lot of 10/22 owners. If you want a 10/22, for whatever reason, spend your money and enjoy it. I'm just saying, for the purpose you described, you can get a satisfactory gun for less.
 
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My first rifle was a Remington 572 pump. I still have it. NOt the cheapest out there, but I highly recommend it. High-capacity tubular magazine will handle and .22 ammo lengths that you want to feed it. It's a beautifuly looker (IMO) and functions flawlessly after thousands and thousands of rounds over the past 20 years.
-DW
 
I bought a Henry lever action 22 today. Holds 16 rounds of 22lr, weighs only 5.5lbs. 18 1\2" barrel, 30" overall length. Love it. First .22 i've ever owned. Wanted a lever action. This gun is only for plinking. Does the trick. 17hmr is too expensive for plinking, just use that on groundhogs now.
 
It all depends on what you are into:

1 tactical looking or classic laminate wood
2 do you want high accuracy
3 semi or bolt (repeater)
4 price

For a tactical or classic look, with high accuracy in a bolt action at a low cost go with a Savage Mark II in a target barrel, mid 200s - I have one and can compete with the guys with far more expensive rigs

No matter what anyone says, bull barrels shoot tighter groups than regular barrels.

Having said that if you are into a semi the Ruger 1022s can be modified to look quite tactical, though Rem 597 have more accuracy out of the box with regular barrel. I'm sure some company will be coming out with stocks and accessories to trick out a 597 in the not to distant future.

I've fired my friend's 1022 with bull barrel and it was impressive but comparible to the savage. Note he had to modify the trigger to compete with the savage's out of the box accuracy and the price was nearly double that of a Rem 597 reg barrel or savage.

Hope this sheds some light for you,

J
 
dreamwaters said:
My first rifle was a Remington 572 pump. I still have it. NOt the cheapest out there, but I highly recommend it. High-capacity tubular magazine will handle and .22 ammo lengths that you want to feed it. It's a beautifuly looker (IMO) and functions flawlessly after thousands and thousands of rounds over the past 20 years.
-DW
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Great gun but as said not cheap. Not as light as some others either. The best thing about these are they feel like a real rifle and they even cycle little cb caps which are super quiete. Generally accurate too.
 
I've seen Cooey .22s with the tubular magazine go for about $65-70 on the EE, which would be great if it's a local sale (saves $20-25) on shipping. I know of at least one gun store where they claimed to have all sort of single shot and some repeating Cooeys in the back for $50-60, otherwise using them as parts guns. A decent one of the single shot or tube fed rifles would provide good "bang for the buck.....hours of plinking fun and just fine for groundhogs/rabbits.

Otherwise, I'd say get the Savage or older Lakefield Mark 2s. Great bolt repeaters and grooved for scope mounting.

Frank
 
I now think the baseline model from every manufacturer has been recommended :p

I am starting to get the impression that I can feel fairly safe with just about any of the entry-level .22s, although I will stick with the recommendations here.
 
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