If You Could Own Only Three .22 Rimfire Rifles - What Would You Choose?

If I could keep only one these three pretty Anschutz .22's, it would be the one one bottom because it's a favorite for silhouette competitions. .

Remington 1922
Original Winchester 52 Sporting
Ruger 10/22 LVT

Winchester 52
Marlin 39
Marlin 60

BEAUTIFUL rifles Offhand !

I had a hard time picking 3
And I only own one of the three.

Well 2 are obvious to me ...

I just bought a 10/22 last week.
It's a "Bill Hicks Distributor Exclusive"
It has a Maple stock (looks bleached).
I hadn't seen anything like it & got a decent deal.
Not spectacular, but not over priced AFAIK.

Choice 2 would be a Marlin Model 60 or any of the variants they made.
Just like the 10/22, there are a number of items available on the after-market circuit to fit & make yours unique.
(That's why I bought the 10/22)

Hmmm ... #3 a Henry lever action.
originally had a winchester here, but I changed my mind.
I have 2 Henrys (45 Colt & 327 fed Mag) & would like a third one

I typically change something on almost every gun I buy.
And I had a good friend who asked me why?
I said I like making them unique to me.
Then they never get mistaken for anyone else's.
And it just fits me & my personality!

Offfhand said:

If I could keep only one these three pretty Anschutz .22's, it would be the one one bottom because it's a favorite for silhouette competitions. . View attachment 940383 View attachment 940384

Click to expand...

You have three of the prettiest Anschutz's, I believe I have seen. The wood on all three of them, is beautiful. If you don't mind me asking, are they older rifles and what models are they? The closest I have to an Anschutz is a one of the Weatherby Mkiii's, that came out a few years back, in 17 HMR. I wish I had got in in .22 Long Rifle now. I had back and neck surgery about a year ago and I can't shoot hard recoiling gun, anything, rifle or handgun, alot. I can shoot a round of two but I can't go out and shoot a box at one time. I have always had rumoured but didn't shoot them alot. I have fell in love with rimfires now because I can shoot them all I want to and not pay for it later. I just bought a Kimber of Oregon model 82. I ordered a set of Talley low Kimber rings and they came in the same day the rifle came in. I had a Loupold VX1 4x12 stuck back for something. It mounted up perfect in the low Talley rings, just enough room to get scope covers on. I plan to take it out this afternoon or tomorrow. It is a very nice setup. I plan to buy an Anschutz at somepoint. I may try to find an older one. The ones I am seeing are nothing like what you have. I am a sucker for pretty stocks. One like those are exactly what I would like to find. You are a Blessed Man to have three.

Only three? Darn, but I'll play anyway. Remington Mod.12, Remington 40X, and a highly modified 10/22. I have the model 12 already and also the 10/22 of which only the receiver is still Ruger. I doubt I'll ever acquire the 40X.

Old Stumpy said:

So, like it says, if you had to choose only three .22 rim-fire Rifles to own, what would they be and why?
I shoot for fun so I'm not worried about scopes and such. Minute of tin can accuracy is fine with me.

Click to expand...

Three .22 rimfires to own? That's three more than I have now! I guess 3 x Ruger 10/22 rifles? I have so little use for or need of three .22 rifles that I can't even think of three I want.

Mister Coffee said:

I asked my parents for one, but they got me a tennis racquet instead. After that, I figured they were idiots, and I stopped talking to them.

Click to expand...

1) Ruger 10/22 blued with a Walnut Mannlicher stock.
2) CZ 457 Training Rifle.
3) Marlin M-39A Mountie.

Mister Coffee said:

I was scrolling through this thread to see if anyone would mention the Nylon 66. When I was a kid, I asked my parents for one, but they got me a tennis racquet instead. After that, I figured they were idiots, and I stopped talking to them. Is the Nylon 66 in the running with some of the really exceptional .22s mentioned in this thread? I know it's a collectable for some folks.

I'm not an expert in anything, least of all rifles. This is a sincere question. Thanks.

Click to expand...

I won mine in the early '60s at a shooting booth at the county fair. For me, it is a fun gun that I use for plinking primarily, although it has been used on targets of opportunity. At one time, I used it when rabbit hunting as it was light and worked well in the weather and I was never worried about scuffing or other damage. I have no idea how many rounds that has gone through it but it still works well.

Today my .22 hunting is done with a Ruger 77/22 All Weather Boat Tail or a Ruger 77/22WRM All Weather Boat Tail. I also have six different models of Marlin 39s that get a pretty good workout. My wife loves the 39D but recently has been playing around with the Nylon 66 when plinking.

My three choices are pretty modest.
1. Savage B22 FVSR. I have one!
2. Ruger Stainless 10/22 Takedown. I have one!
3. Browning BL 22 Grade I. I had a Grade Two and it was too pretty to shoot. Sold it because I buy them to shoot and someone offered me more than I paid for it. A grade I is on the shortlist and the Micro Midas might do since I’m a small guy but I’d have to shoulder it to see how it fits first.

Top three .22 rimfire?..

10/22: lots of accessories and parts available. 12” barrel with a light suppressor
Pump Action: My Rossi is light and compact, eats anything. Great for kids.
CMR-30: Light, compact, .22wmr is adequate for kids or handicapped folks to use as home defense (if not ideal).

Easy! 10/22 birch, AR dedicated 22, and my Kimber of Oregon All America Match (Anschutz killer, eats em for breakfast )

Wow this is a tough one. My only 22lr rifle at the moment is my Anschutz 54 so that would have to be #1 on the list.

#2 probably a 10/22 takedown.

#3 Something tube fed that'd handle LR L and S shells. I like the idea of the gun holding them and not needing magazines that could get lost or damaged. Either a semi auto or pump. I haven't shot one of the Marlin 60s in 35+ years they don't really excite me much. I don't know about those Remington 552 and 752s but something like those would work if they're good. (They're pricey though and there doesn't seem to be much aftermarket wise for them.)

A Marlin 39 Golden Mountie. My Dad taught me to shoot with his.

A CZ 457 with .22 LR and .22 WMR barrels. Versatility is great .

And I’m really liking my stainless 10-22 International.

Stay safe.

I have three, and they're vintage. A Marlin 80DL bolt gun from my grandfather, a Marlin 39a (1941) from my dad, and a Remington Nylon 10C which was the first firearm I shot.