Buying first rifle, 22lr, list for consideration
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I vote for the Marlin 39 or 39A. They are really well crafted--fit and finish--and they carry like a dream. Mine is a close companion.
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I agree that a bolt action should be your first .22 rifle.
I've been really happy with my Ruger 77/22, but it's kind of expensive for a .22. It was a gift, so I didn't really have a say, but if I were buying one for myself I'd go with the CZ.
I've been really happy with my Ruger 77/22, but it's kind of expensive for a .22. It was a gift, so I didn't really have a say, but if I were buying one for myself I'd go with the CZ.
If you're looking for a lever, do NOT get the Henry. Get the Marlin or even the Browning.
If you're looking for any auto, be prepared to spend a lot of money "prettying up" if you get the 10/22.
If you're looking for a bolt, get the 452 Lux and don't look back.
If you're looking for any auto, be prepared to spend a lot of money "prettying up" if you get the 10/22.
If you're looking for a bolt, get the 452 Lux and don't look back.
If it's the year of manufacture you want, I don't have a way to find it for that rifle using the serial number. However, Remington stamped "date codes" on a lot of barrels.
You might find a two- or three-letter code on the left side of the barrel, just in front of the receiver. These codes indicated the month and year of manufacture. If the barrel is original (likely), then you can use this site (for years 1921 to 1972), or this thread at rimfirecentral (for years 1930 to 2002).
There is some duplication: Remington used letters A through L (leaving out the letter I) for the years 1932 to 1942, then used A through L again (leaving out the letter I again) for 1954 to 1964. They also used A through L for 1980 to 1991, but with letter I for 1988. (I realize that the early years of these date-code series are irrelevant for the 572, but now you've got the links
)It might give you a guesstimate.
{Edited when I saw that I'd forgotten to type "on the left side of the bbl."}
Thanks Happy Bob!
From that info it looks like it is a May 1975 gun, no too shabby.
I also not have the Marlin in hand, pretty nice, not near as "toyish" as I had expected, maybe it is the wooden stock that adds the heft.
Real test tomorrow, going with an experienced shooter to a local indoor range for some 25 yard action.
From that info it looks like it is a May 1975 gun, no too shabby.
I also not have the Marlin in hand, pretty nice, not near as "toyish" as I had expected, maybe it is the wooden stock that adds the heft.
Real test tomorrow, going with an experienced shooter to a local indoor range for some 25 yard action.
Alright, went and fired the Remington.
As expected extremely short throw (Only other gun is a Mossberg 500)
But a very accurate little gun (Duh 22lr with like 20+ inch barrel)
Remington Pro's
Manual Action, to help me learn setup and sighting.
Something different than most folks at the range (Good Thing IMHO)
Gun is already 29 years old and works great, something I can pass down.
Great possiblity of an uptrade, someone that had one as a kid see's it at the range and trades me a much better/expensive gun they are not all that attached to...
Remington Cons:
At $150 it is a good price, but not a steal as I had hoped.
Tube magazine, does not funtion as I expected, kinda strange.
22lr, and a rifle, possibly gets boring, then how boring can it be compared to a 12ga shotgun.
Comments?
To see what else we shot at the range check my blog, http://cinomed.blogspot.com
As expected extremely short throw (Only other gun is a Mossberg 500)
But a very accurate little gun (Duh 22lr with like 20+ inch barrel)
Remington Pro's
Manual Action, to help me learn setup and sighting.
Something different than most folks at the range (Good Thing IMHO)
Gun is already 29 years old and works great, something I can pass down.
Great possiblity of an uptrade, someone that had one as a kid see's it at the range and trades me a much better/expensive gun they are not all that attached to...
Remington Cons:
At $150 it is a good price, but not a steal as I had hoped.
Tube magazine, does not funtion as I expected, kinda strange.
22lr, and a rifle, possibly gets boring, then how boring can it be compared to a 12ga shotgun.
Comments?
To see what else we shot at the range check my blog, http://cinomed.blogspot.com
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My dad has an old Remington .22 pump, I think it was called a Fieldmaster, not sure as I haven't seen it in years, but he's had it for close to 50 years and the thing is still going strong. He doesn't shoot the snot out of it, but it's seen some good use.
If you like it, I'd go for it, but I can't comment on the price.
I have a 10/22 and frankly the Remington just has a much more mature feel to it. IIRC, the stock fits a full size adult much better than the 10/22 as well.
If you like it, I'd go for it, but I can't comment on the price.
I have a 10/22 and frankly the Remington just has a much more mature feel to it. IIRC, the stock fits a full size adult much better than the 10/22 as well.
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