I Am Not Well...

I vote lever gun.

Ilk are too big to hunt with a .22.

What, no bolt gun option ?

Shot placement is the key to harvesting I'll with a .22.

J-Bar said:

Ilk are too big to hunt with a .22.

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Start with the one that puts the biggest smile on your face.

Bought 3 Taurus TX22 and 15K rounds of ammo 18 mos, ago. Still running strong.

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I did replace the recoil assemblies:

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Savage a22, cz, Marlin m60, cheap enough to buy 2, rifle and a pistol.

Outta the options a available: an accurate semi auto 22lr.
Mod 60, 10-22, any 10-22 clone, savage semi.

What I'd pick: a good bolt action target 22lr.

I voted "Semi auto pistol - specifically a Glock 44, and I have a least one each of those listed, plus a single-shot and a nice Kimber bolt.
I never was a real Glock fan before. I've had and shot a few different ones over the years - just never really warmed up to them. That was until I treated myself to a Glock 44 last year for plinking and close-range ground squirrel extermination.
It was love at the first box of ammo I ran through that little gun. It quickly replaced the Smith Model 63 I used to carry in my tackle box as my "kit gun," and as a matter of fact, I was wearing my little Glock 44 tucked behind my hip in a "flap" holster while I was out fishing with a couple of buddies just this morning. BTW, we didn't get "skunked" completely (we caught a few bluegill) but we came close.
At any rate, I liked the feel and reliability of my Glock 44 so much, within a few weeks after getting it, I went out and bought myself a Glock 19 Gen 5 (same size as a Glock 44), and that's my CCW now.
My Glock 44 loves Federal Premium "Hunter Match" ammo. It's very accurate with it, and it's like the Eveready bunny - it just "runs and runs."

I vote "Yes "

I have one or a few of each of those. My favorite is my Rem 597 22 Mag. However, the 22 Mag version is long out of production and the LR version is at least temporarily out of production. Either way that is my hunting gun and it is great for hunting but I would not consider it a "fun" gun. 10/22s are ubiquitous and fun.

I have a Marlin 60 that was a $125 pre-owned purchase a bit back. I really like that one too with its extra long barrel that they quit making some time in the '80s. Fun little open sight plinker.

My next favorite for accurate target shooting is a Ruger MK II Target. Very accurate with the 5" barrel and great adjustable sights. I really like my Smith 17-2 as well but it just doesn't have the same feel as the MK II. Still a great gun and worth getting. I would like to get a Browning Buckmark one day too.

As big of a lever gun fan as I am, I just haven't found the allure of the lever 22. My dad had an Ithaca 49 growing up but I couldn't shoot it well. If I were to get one today it would most likely be the Browning BL22. That short lever throw is pretty slick. You really cannot go wrong with a Henry. The price is right and they are reliable and accurate. They seem cheap feeling to me though. I guess I am a snob. I would use one in a heartbeat though for something that will work and get the job done.

All if you can afford them. Nothing wrong starting with a wheel gun. Ruger single six would be a nice addition.

A rifle is fun for reaching out a bit further. For close range plinking a handgun version is very fun. What ever among the choices, add a +1 for additional measures of fun.

I like wheel guns though the amount of cleaning with .22LR alone I've not pursued a revolver. Hmm....

I voted semi auto rifle. Rapid firing a 22 rifle is fun and a lot easier on the wallet than a centerfire caliber.

After my questionable attempt at humor, allow me a serious comment.

Don’t go cheap. There are a lot of inexpensive .22s. As with so many things in life, you pretty much get what you pay for. If you want to spray bullets and burn ammo as fast as possible, go cheap. If you want to shoot small groups get a high quality gun.

I like shooting small groups. I am old, shaky, with early cataracts in both eyes and arthritis in every joint, including my trigger finger.

Today I shot this group at 10 yards, two-handed, single action. I quit after 6 shots rather than spoil the group. It was very gratifying and worth the price I paid for this S&W Model 17. You may have other goals.

I voted for lever gun simply because they're so damn fun to shoot, and so also great therapy.

TarDevil said:

I do not own a .22 of any ilk.
I've had a few rifles in the past but I'm thinking I need a .22 or therapy.

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If you've already had a few .22 LR rifles, I'll assume it's time to try something different.

So, I say try a wheel gun. I love .22 wheel guns.

Nothing much more versatile than an easy to load, easy to unload double action revolver that has the option of being thumb cocked. No extra magazines to buy, like with an autoloader.

Now you just need to pick a size, like a 4" to 6" barrel model with adjustable sights.

I suggest you buy what appeals to you. It's about your taste in a gun be it a rifle or handgun. I have several 22 rifles and handguns in several flavors, all of them purchased based on my personal taste in a gun. The same holds true for trucks and motorcycles.

Ron

Get a Henry lever action first, then a 4⅝ ruger SSS with magnum cylinder.....or vice-versa.

Start where so many others before you started. Ruger 10/22.

Actually it doesn't really matter. Pick one you like and buy it.

Then buy another one.