Semi-auto 22LR options other than Ruger/GSG/Savage?

And if you start researching .22 semi-autos no longer in production, your options expand at least ten-fold.

Marlin made about a hundred different variants/models. Savage had the model 6 in at least a dozen variants as well. Winchester, Remington, Browning, Mossberg, etc. each had 5-10 models. Can a list of them all even be compiled? Without really trying I've owned 17 different makes/models of semis at one time or another.
 
Browning SA22 was the best semi auto I have owned. Accurate and never jammed. The tube mag is annoying and I wish it wasn't a takedown, that is why I got rid of it. Very expensive too. I had a Savage 64 heavy barrel that was very accurate and pretty reliable as well.
 
For the money, the Marlin 60/70/795 series can’t be beat. Mine have never had any FTF’s except when ammo related. So to avoid FTF’s I use only CCI Blazers or VELOCITORs. They seem to be the most reliable reasonably priced .22lr ammo.
 
I've had really good experiences with the Savage A22 (1 basic synthetic and 2 MDT precision chassis versions).
In fact, out of my semi-auto 22 lineup (Bergara BXR, Ruger 10/22, Savage A22) the A22 precision is easily the most accurate and the most reliable.

The only thing this doesn't have on your wish list is the last round bolt open.
 
Well I will throw my 2 cents in the ring. I've had a few over the years and here are my anecdotally based opinions:

Remington 597 - piece of garbage. Looked great with a green stock and a shorter, heavy barrel but it would not cycle worth a darn with any mag or ammo...even mini mags. Upgraded the extractor and polished the chamber but it didn't make any difference. Jam-o-matic. Almost had to give it away but I was glad to see it go.

Marlin 795 - Love the little thing. By far my favorite go-to NR plinker. I just got back from the range and ran about 400 rounds through it with some friends. Runs fairly well with the Pro Mag 25 rounders and bulk HV ammo as long as it's clean. Easy to strip and clean. More accurate than you are. Lightweight and good trigger but the major downfall is they are out of production. Best 180$ i ever spent. I wished I would have bought 2 or 3 of them when they were available. I would estimate I have 10k+ rounds through it with zero mechanical issues. Typically starts to jam a little bit after about 250 rounds and jams alot after 500 rounds. I have a TRS 25 red dot on mine and really like it. Would recommend if you can find one and you are ok with a more budget looking, plastic-ish feeling gun.

Savage A22 - Only have about 600 rounds through it but I really like it so far. Butler Creek 25 round mag is great but it took about 150 rounds before it would cycle reliably on bulk HV ammo. I hate the included 10 round rotary mag for range plinking. The build quality is more refined and sturdy as compared to the Marlin 795 (the Marlin is by no means a poorly built rifle) as it is less plasticy and more of a polished finish. Fantastic machining. Crazy accurate...arguably more so than my Marlin. Also using a TRS 25 red dot on top of an aftermarket pic rail bolted to the top of the receiver. The accu trigger is very nice. However I do have a few gripes: it is a bit heavy for a 22 and it is a bit of a pain to reinstall the plastic cap on top of the receiver during reassembly. My biggest gripe is that the stock fits me horribly as it is nearly impossible to get a good sight picture with the included sights. Now with a red dot on top of the pic rail it is the perfect height so if you are looking to use open sights, this might not be for you. Maybe it is just me at 6'2 240 but a smaller framed shooter might not have that issue. It would be a perfect candidate for a scope aswell.

Derya TM22 - I have not shot one but it is next on my list.
 
Pretty happy with my Thompson Center. It's like an improved 10/22 for less money and I find it easier to clean than a 10/22. Super light and the irons are easy to use if you do not want a scope on it.
 
I picked up one of the newer Savage 64 Precision rifles a few weeks ago, and I'm totally impressed with it. A little tacticoolish, but shoots fantastic. Comes with a 20 round magazine, but the 10 rounders work great too. Trigger is non adjustable but he one on my breaks at around 4-1/2 pounds. Zero malfunctions with about 500 rounds so far. I got it to see how the accuracy of a semi auto platform compares to a bolt gun, and topped it with a scope similar to what I have on my Ruger American Target, a Vortex Tactical 6-24x50. The two groups below were shot with the Ruger American on the right and the Savage Precision @50 yards using S&B Canadian Match. For under $400 at Cabelas it's an outstanding gun for the money, with a 20 round magazine to boot.

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Rod B said:
I'm wondering what was the distance to the target?
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On Post #49 he said 50 yds. Looks about 1" for the better group. That's about what I get with my synth-64 using a 4x Weaver El Paso, so for his first time out it's OK. Should get better. My B22-FV with a 6-24x50 runs in the 3-5s with 'OK' ammo.
 
I have had a Savage 64 for a month or so, and so far, it has exceeded my expectations. That being said, I am still and will remain a bolt action fan.

Mark
 
I always liked the Remington 552 speedmaster. They are a little expensive but are out there. Tube mag holds 17Lr ans are much easier to load then a box magazine. I had one for years and it always worked well and was accurate. I have a 572 pump action now. I also shoot a couple 10/22s which are more or less stock with a VQ target hammers. I have had a lot of semi autos over the years and prefer the Ruger myself. I can make it just about any way I want it.

You may also want to google CZ and Thompson Center’s offerings. A friend will never get rid of his CZ semi.
 
My go to gopher gun is my Marlin 795, the 25 round Promag mags have all worked very well and the rifle is a tack driver even with cheap ammo no trouble hitting gophers out past 100 yards.

Just working on my A22, came with a loose scope rail so had to tighten it up and now gotta go sight it in properly.

Never had great luck with accuracy on a 10/22 for gopher shooting.
 
OK, you mentioned Savage, but the 64. Well, I literally (last night) picked up a Savage A22. Semi-auto .22LR. Comes with a 10-round mag, but Butler Creek makes a 25-rounder that fits it (and doesn't have the same issues with 25 round capacity as the 10/22 Butler Creek mags have, thanks to the dumb Charger pistol coming out).

I ordered an optic for this thing but look forward to taking it out. Made in Canada, so there's another option.
 
I had a Cooey Model 64 for years and it was just fine. Never did take it apart to clean it, just sprayed a bunch of wd40 into the action and worked the bolt,and out came the brass shavings and powder residue that eventually gum things up. I know that isn't the right way to do it, but it was a cheap gun and I was lazy.
 
thegazelle - I hope you're not 'trigger-fussy' with that A22. I had one and did all sorts of stuff to the action, incle=uding replacing the trigger-spring with a Gunshack Varmint-spring. I got the pull down to ca 2# but still scratchy and an awful "Clunk" as the trigger returns and 're-sets'. Finally sold it off cheap !! Check out other comments on Savage shooters .com site, one fellow has spent almost twice the cost of the rifle on 'upgrades' - he finally went with a Jard trigger set.
OTOH, it was a reliable shooter even with Fed A-M and Fed Champion, and fairly accurate. I'm still with my 64s which are as accurate and reliable.
 
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