Need help deciding on a .22 rifle **Picture added and decision made**

[bird]

Was thinking of getting a .22 rifle and was leaning more towards a semi auto. Which .22 rifle and which model would you prefer to own?

Marlin
Remington
Savage
Winchester
Ruger
Other

[Hognutz]

It's hard to beat the 10-22 Ruger. Good price, extremely dependable, lots of add-ons available. I own two of them and have never had a problem.

If I was to get a bolt action, I would lean towards Savage. They have come a long way..Best trigger on the market.

If I went lever action, it would be the Marlin 39A. I own one of these, also.. Great gun..

Just a few thoughts.. Mike

[jellyhead48]

Look into a 17 HMR!   i have a remington 22lr semi auto and a savage 17 HMR and the 22 never leaves the house.  A little more pricey to shoot but the extra power is great.

[bird]

Look into a 17 HMR!   i have a remington 22lr semi auto and a savage 17 HMR and the 22 never leaves the house.  A little more pricey to shoot but the extra power is great.

I already have a Savage 17HMR and am very happy with it.  I also have a Ruger 22/45 and am very happy with it also.  I am looking for opinions on a .22 rifle perferably a semi automatic.

Thank You

bird

[Grunt-N-Gobble]

I have a Marlin semi-auto and have had it since i was a teenager.  Can't even begin to tell you how many shots have been through it.  It's accurate enough with the cheap ammo and does better with higher quality shells.

Cleaning the action is easy enough and the breakdown is simple.  As with all semi autos, it does get dirty and can cause some problems, but when its clean, she runs great.

If you want a fun plinking gun, this one fits the bill.

[jblackburn]

I have had a marlin model 60 for years.  It is a good shooting gun and I have taken a bunch of rabbits and squirrels with it. The Ruger 10-22 is hard to beat, too.

My next 22 is going to be a Henry lever action!  They are sweet handling, accurate guns!

[Dinger]

My vote goes to the Ruger 10-22 and the Marlin 39A.   

[hoyt]

I've had several over the yrs. and like the Marlin Model 60 the best. Although it does have a terrible trigger. I called in a killed quiet a few gobblers way back when it was legal in Ga. I'd shoot them in the wing butt and never had one flop more than 5ft. I like them because they hold about 14 or 15 long rifle cartridges and shoot good enough to hit a squirrel in the head up in the trees.

[remmy1187]

Totally agree with Hognutz on the 10-22.  All kinds of accessories and upgrades you can do to these rifles.

[Mailman]

I have a marlin model 60. Have had it since I was 19. Bought it cheap new for $55.00. Very Good gun for the money. Have had no problems with it. I'll bet I've put over 1000 rounds through it.

[stone road turkey calls]

Marlin lever action, and leave it the way it comes

[LAWRENCE BOY]

Check out CZ
they have some nice bolt action
.22's

[archery1]

SAVAGE OR REMMY
WHAT EVER FITS IN YOUR HANDS GOOD
AND THE PRICE TAG AGREES WITH UR WALLET

[catdaddy]

A while back I was in the market for a real tack driver 22. I was speaking with the Savage rep at a gun show and after telling him what I wanted, he leaned over and whispered in my ear " Go check out the Marlin 880 SQ"  I was a bit taken aback that I would get this advise from a Savage rep but I followed his advance and eventually bought one. He was right---it is a squirrel killing machine.

[Tail Feathers]

The 10-22 is renowned for it's quality and has tons of accessories but it's so tiny and has such a short stock I'm not sure I'd buy one.

I have a 35 year old Winchester 190 that is the most accurate .22 I've ever handled.