jrtMA Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 I want to get some opinions on the best 22 rifles on the market for $500 or under? No top quality competition level models will be considered, but that's not to say that it wouldn't be fun to just hear about a few on this level as well...there's a budget on this one. Savage, Ruger, or something else? Also, what would your choice be for a scope?
edgecrusher Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 Actively looking for a Savage Tr, will to with a 3-9x
planeflyer21 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 I'm not an expert but I have owned a buttload of .22 rifles. Right now we have a Savage/Stevens 64F, their MKII FSS, a Ruger 10/22 in a Tapco T6 stock with a Timney trigger group, a Marlin 795 with the DIP trigger and floorplate/trigger guard and wooden stock, their model 39M lever, a Remington 572 pump, a Springfield/Stevens bolt-action, and a Rossi Youth Combo 410/.22 single shot. Of all those, I can't pick a favorite but can exclude the Rossi and 64F as choices for "top dog". Most are well under $500, and the 39 and 572 can be found for under that...if you shop. The 10/22 has its own sickness with accessories, much like ARs...there are literally thousands of aftermarket items for them. If you want something that shoots well, with a satisfying "Hey! I hit it!" accuracy with most any type of .22LR ammo, the MKII and 795 are hard to beat right out of the box! 10/22 is also but as soon as you get it, you'll be shopping accessories. Jon
Tripledeuce Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 Personally, I don't really think that there is a "good" 22 sporter out there, anymore. The Marlin 2000 was a good gun, also the "old" Remington 541 delux. or the older Winchester, don't rember the model. I'v been pondering this myself, latley. Respectfully Terry
Robocop1051 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 My favorite .22 is my 77/22. I love that little guy. Always wanted a Browning Buckmark but never jumped on it. Believe the words of caution on the 10/22. Not only are they addicting, but they will justify larger expenses for your AR's. Soon you'll be saying, "If I can spend $100 on a .22 part, I can definitely afford $500 on an AR15 part."
jrtMA Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Posted May 16, 2013 I have a Ruger MKIII Competition handgun so I'm partial to the Rugers. I haven't owned a 22 rifle since I was a kid so it would be nice to get one sooner rather than later. I was watching one of those Top Shot shows awhile back and caught a glimpse of a Volquart$en...very nice but definately way above the $500 mark and the wait list is well over a year last time I checked.
98Z5V Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Bolt - Savage FV-SR, in a Boyd's Tacticool stock, and DIP bottom metal setup: Semi - Ruger 10/22, any flavor. There's nothing that you can't do to these things... I'll provide gunsmithing tips, when necessary. <thumbsup> For a scope, I highly, highly, highly, highly, highly recommend the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 22, 3-9x40, with BDC150 reticle. There is none finer for a .22 rifle. Edited May 16, 2013 by 98Z5V
planeflyer21 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 What?! I thought you were going back to get that TS pink 10/22 also? Robo...those 77/22s are WELL over $500 around here. Forgot about the Buckmarks! AND you can share magazines with your Buckmark pistols! Jon
texas30cal Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 I like my 10-22 but my absolute favorite is my Winchester 1890, then win. 62a, then the henry golden boy, the ruger is in 4th spot.
sketch Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 98Z5V pm me I'm Having trouble with my 10/22 thanks sketch.
Robocop1051 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 I've been looking at those PWS "Summit" 10/22's too
98Z5V Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 98Z5V pm me I'm Having trouble with my 10/22 thanks sketch. Brother, just shoot me a PM with the issues you're having... I'll help, but making house calls is something else, man. <laughs>
imschur Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 Savage and CZ in this price range for bolt actions. Every shooter should own a 10/22
jrtMA Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Posted May 16, 2013 You guys will keep me busy for awhile with all this info. Lots of reading to do to check out all these great toys. My wife's first time shooting a gun last year ended with her crying because she was scared...lol. I need to get her into something small. A 22 would be great. Of course I'll probably hog it and have to get two.
Matt.Cross Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 Kimber. My next 22 rifle will be a Kimber. They are just a sweet SWEET rifle.
unforgiven Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 If you can only have one a 10-22 is the ticket. <thumbsup>
Tripledeuce Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 I haden't thought of the Kimber, as around here, they go VERY dear! Had a marlin 2000 with the original McMillen stock, didn't shoot it much, to heavy. Sold it to one of our 4-h junior shooters. Had a 77/22, somehow I just could not "warm" to it. Have a 10-22 all original in the safe, 200th year model. Hasn't been out of the safe in almost 20 years. Been thinking of a 10-22 with a carbon fibor bbl, but keep thinking back to shooting rabbits at 200 yards with my old Win 75. Now, THAT was fun!!! Ever try to find one of the "old" Winchesters or remington bolt guns, recently??? Scarcer than hens teeth, unless you spend rediculous. Respectfully Terry
Microgunner Posted May 16, 2013 Report Posted May 16, 2013 Try a CMMG .22lr upper for you AR-15. imschur turned me onto the CMMG Sierra and altough far from my most accuirate .22lr rifle (I own a lot of .22lr rifles) it's certainly one of the most fun. And everytime I pull the trigger I get to use that expensive AR-15 lower.
shepp Posted May 17, 2013 Report Posted May 17, 2013 Try a CMMG .22lr upper for you AR-15. imschur turned me onto the CMMG Sierra and altough far from my most accuirate .22lr rifle (I own a lot of .22lr rifles) it's certainly one of the most fun. And everytime I pull the trigger I get to use that expensive AR-15 lower. That's my next perchance I think
Robocop1051 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Posted May 17, 2013 I'm still kicking myself for not buying when Armalite had their .22lr uppers on sale last year. I think they were $400 per upper.
Tripledeuce Posted May 17, 2013 Report Posted May 17, 2013 Sorry, Microgunner. As Towsand Whelan once said," Only ACCURATE rifles are interesting.LOL!! Terry
imschur Posted May 17, 2013 Report Posted May 17, 2013 Armalite will have the uppers again. I discussed it with them a few weeks ago. I have the original CMMG Sierra and it has been flawless. Everyone who tries it loves it and wants one.
jrtMA Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Posted May 17, 2013 I'm torn between the Savage TR, Savage FV-SR, and a Ruger 10/22 Tactical with Hogue stock. All are very nice. The Savage FV-SR with a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire scope puts me in well under $500 from a buddy that owns a gun store. Although the rimfire uppers are nice, I'd like a dedicated rifle right now. I'll have to give it a bit more thought. Thanks to all that gave some imput. Keep it coming if you have any other recommendations.
imschur Posted May 17, 2013 Report Posted May 17, 2013 Heres my 10/22's for inspiration. The red one has a threaded muzzle
Tripledeuce Posted May 17, 2013 Report Posted May 17, 2013 Imschur, what kind of 100 yard groups are you getting? Respectully Terry
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