Which .22 semi?

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I've been so involved with large calibre guns over the years that I've almost forgotten the simple and inexpensive joy of plinking with a .22, so it's time to get one. But which one? Any suggestions? I'm not a huge fan of 10/22s.

Thanks Nutz :)
 
Cost no object: Winchester Model 63

Budget: Marlin Model 60 or 795, depending on what magazine type you prefer.
 
This one looks wicked :p I love my Savage Mark II BTV(bolt action), I wouldn't hesitate to buy this one for a semi.

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I`m partial to the 10-22 but i`ve had mine since the early 70`s. Feeds every thing except once when i screwed up and grabbed a box of longs instead of long rifle. My brother found out they don`t eject shot rounds either.
 
Another vote for the Marlin semis here. If you like accurate and reliable out of the box semi-autos that is.

The 60 if you like tube mags and the 795 for box mags. If you can find a 70, that is a sweet shooting li'l mag -fed semi. I had to sell my 70 a couple months ago to make space in the safe, but I don't feel so bad because 2 60's still live in it.
 
Paul Armco has a nice older Annie semi with removable magazine that is top quality for your price range, go check it out, you will not find a finer semi at this price!

I am with you about the 10-22! the old steel ones are fine, but the new ones are pure junk!

cheers dale Z!
 
If you get the Ruger 10/22 look at all various models available as some are likely to be much more to your liking than others. Go if you can to a large gun shop that has a selection of the variations available. If you buy one or a Marlin 795 or 795SS consider getting TechSights for the rifle - another of the Appleseed recommendations.
 
Paul_M said:
I've been so involved with large calibre guns over the years that I've almost forgotten the simple and inexpensive joy of plinking with a .22, so it's time to get one. But which one? Any suggestions? I'm not a huge fan of 10/22s.

Thanks Nutz :)
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Check on the EE
Often , there's been Cooey semi's up for sale.
LB for LB or $ to $ , a nice used Cooey is still the best bang for the buck.
 
Marlins are the best in my opinion. Super accurate, super reliable, takes any ammo, super easy to clean, light trigger pull, and they have all the amenities you would want (sling swivel studs for one). Oh - and super cheap too!

The 10/22 is more expensive. Some people have had good luck with them but in my experience they're less accurate than a shotgun, jam-o-matic, and super picky with ammo. On the newer ones, the trigger pull is set to something like 7lbs! YMMV. You CAN dress this one up like a babie doll and spend twice its worth on accessories though, if that's your thing.

Because of the affore mentioned barbie doll thing, you DO hear alot about the 10/22. Contrary to what the Ruger lovers will tell you, it's NOT the most popular .22.

Ruger 10/22 (all models) - 7 million sold.
Marlin Model 60 - 12 million sold.
Marlin 795 - 5 million sold.

The 10/22 number is all models together. The Model 60 and 795 are virtually identical except for the magazine but we count them seperately here since the Model 60 doesn't need any help. Yes, the model 60 was released 5 years before the 10/22. That doesn't make up a difference of 5 million units. Hell, the 795 is set to outpace the 10/22 in about 5 years or so.
 
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