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I am looking for a .22 (sniper rifle). Now I know some people argue the point that a sniper does not use a .22 All I mean by sniper rifle is a rifle capable of shooting at a decent range. I have read other threads about .22 sniper rifles. These guns are very good, but I don't like the look of the stock. I am not a big fan of the plain stock on most .22's I would like a .22 (.223 is fine) that has a different stock than most other guns. Price is not important but I would like it to have good ammo capacity (10 is the min) and good range. I considered buying a gun and putting on a different stock but due to the fact that I'm only 13 I don't feel to comfortable modding the gun. (however I could get a gunsmith to do it, but I don't want to have to pay for the stock and assembly of it.)Any suggestions would be great. (By the way the gun would be for hunting small game)
 
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ruger 10/22 has endless options for accessories, are reliable, relatively high capacity, and are accurate. any brand-name .22 will be fine for your purposes. make sure to check your local laws before hunting with it.
 
Welcome aboard, and please don't be offended, but a lot of folks here and on other gun boards don't like to see the term "sniper rifle" used. If you're interested in super-accurate .22 target or hunting rifles, that's another story.

"Sniper rifles" are specific tools used by specific individuals, for a specific task. Forums like this are often visited by folks that are unfriendly to our sport, and terms like that can give them something to use against us.
 
Welcome to THR. To help you out we'll need some specifics on what your hunting for and what type of action rifle you want. I'll assume you want a regular 22 LR for small game. Do you want a semi-auto, lever action, bolt action? Have you tried any rifles and found that you liked or disliked them? This will help to narrow down the field.

BTW I would advise against using the term sniper rifle, it definitely has some negative connotations and doesn't sound like what your looking for.
 
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I usually had my folks buy the gun when I was too young. :)

SNL, welcome aboard. The 10-22 may be what your looking for - can you give us an idea of your budget?
 
I am looking for a .22 (sniper rifle). Now I know some people argue the point that a sniper does not use a .22 All I mean by sniper rifle is a rifle capable of shooting at a decent range. I have read other threads about .22 sniper rifles. These guns are very good, but I don't like the look of the stock. I am not a big fan of the plain stock on most .22's I would like a .22 (.223 is fine) that has a different stock than most other guns. Price is not important but I would like it to have good ammo capacity (10 is the min) and good range. I considered buying a gun and putting on a different stock but due to the fact that I'm only 13 I don't feel to comfortable modding the gun. (however I could get a gunsmith to do it, but I don't want to have to pay for the stock and assembly of it.)Any suggestions would be great. (By the way the gun would be for hunting small game)
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Welcome young man!! Congratulations on being interested in firearms. I don't want to preach, but keep in mind that owning or using a firearm is a huge responsibility. It can be a fun and rewarding experience though!!

A .22 rimfire(in my experience) is only accurate within 100yrds. I can do relatively well at 25-50yrds with my remington 597. I get about 1-2inch groups at that range. with a new barrel, hammer, and extractor, that would improve alot.

There is a HUGE difference in .22 rimfire and others like .223(ar15, mini-14etc). There are .22 magnums, .17hmr, and other options as well.

For hunting small game I'd go with a rimfire like the remington 597, ruger 10/22, marlin 60, or something of that nature. You can get a good stock .22 for less than $200 that'll do just fine for hunting small game.

Try to avoid the terms "sniper rifle", I know what you meant, but it ruffles feathers.

Good luck and happy/safe shooting!!
 
You will get more serious responses and less weird looks if you use the term "match rifle" or "tack driver" or something like that.

Sounds like you could easily customize a 10/22 or just buy one from Volquartsen.
 
I shot a Mini-14 Ranch Rifle with a run of the mill Tasco scope on it and it was exceptionally accurate even in the hands of a novice like myself. With a little better optics and a better shooter the Rifle can probably do some amazing things.
 
step 1.
Ask your parents if you may have a rifle as a present, tell them you are interested in learning to shoot.
(In this step you may find that dad or mom owns a rifle that they have not told you about)
step 2.
When you have these permissions, start researching .22 rifles, as this is the simplest and easiest thing to start with.
step 3.
Select a .22 that you like. For a new shooter, I like to recommend the savage mkII they sell at wal mart, because it is very accurate, and very inexpensive.
The quality is superbly simple. Mine has never jammed or failed to fire. It is bolt action.
step 4.
Have your parents buy said rifle for you, start learning the safety instructions in the manual, and only take the rifle out when you have memorized all the safety rules in the manual.
Step 5.
Take the rifle to a local range, either club or public range, fees vary.
Shoot, and learn the basics on iron sights. Later, when you are skilled in iron sights, move to a scope. likewise, reading the manual of the scope, and learning to use it before trial and error begins.
 
i no parents that would not be happy at all if they found their little ones on rifle forums. IM JUST SAYING.= do your parents no your hear and approve. then welcome aboard. PS as for mom and dad. the kids found the best of the best in the THR family
 
You're not old enough to buy a gun. I smell a troll.
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Why? I got my first gun at 13. Doesn't mean i was the name on the form though...
Just because he doesn't know the terms, doesn't make him a troll, but how many 13 year olds do???

To the OP: It is a good thing to stay away from "sniper rifle" though, it gets you in trouble, espically at school.

So, a few questions;
What action type do you want, bolt or semi?
How much money do you have?
How tall are you? (to get a idea on what size rifle you need)
Do you want a scope?
What kind of stock DO you want, if a "standard" one is not good? There is everything from this:
http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/MTR_Stock.html
To this:
http://www.rbprecision.com/id72.htm


When i got my first .22lr, it was a savage MKII, i still have that gun. It is very accurate, still, and the new ones with the accutriggers are even nicer. 10 round mags are standard (no hi-cap ones that i have found) and it is only bolt action, but it is cheap, accurate, and very fun to shoot. The fact that it is cheap allows you to get a nicer scope for it.

I am not a big fan of the ruger 10/22, unless you have enough money to mod it to the point that it is decent.
 
Welcome to the forum, read a lot and ask lots of questions and you'll learn a lot here.

Definitely start with a .22 of some sort, whether bolt action or semi-auto. I'd recommend a bolt action for a beginner. It will probably be more accurate, and it's more friendly to a beginning shooter.

Do you have an experienced adult you can go to the range with? Having help from someone who knows what they're doing is a huge advantage when you're starting out. Anyone can pick up a rifle and blast away, but learning to shoot accurately takes some special technique.

By the way, another great site if you're interested in .22's is http://www.rimfirecentral.com.
 
The Ruger 10/22 is certainly popular. But it is not known as an intrinsically accurate rifle that you might see being used in competitive matches without substantial modification. Some of us geeky types like to tinker and have the extra time and cash to play with such guns.

If you are a new shooter, and if you want to learn to shoot accurately and to the best of your potential with a "single purchase" and to acquire a high quality firearm that you will be satisfied with for many years to come, then I would suggest you save your money and look at a CZ bolt action 22LR model, probably the CZ 452 American. You will likely never out grow this one, and there are very few who are such good marksmen that they would be limited by the potential accuracy of this rifle.

http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=1

BTW, the CZ 452 also comes in 17 HMR caliber, and that is something I have been considering myself.
 
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Savage MKII (non accu trigger) at Wally World for $117-- would be a great starter rifle-- .22 bolt action- -5 or 10 round mags-- and easy to put a scope on it after you get the fundamentals down. I bought one a few months ago not because I needed one, but becasue the value was great.

My first .22 was a Marlin 60 in 7th grade-- I still have it and it is my go to squirrel rifle-- I turn 36 this wee BTW...

I would recommend a bolt action or single shot to start with-- if you haven't been raised with guns-- me, I started on a Daisy RR, then got a breakopen
.410, then a Rossi 20 gauge--- My dad trusted me enough to get me the Marlin 60 for Christmas (plus I got to use his Browning for squirrel hunting with his supervision).

Take a hunter safety class and find a mentor to take you shooting-- if your parents can't take you a good Uncle works great--

Be safe and learn from the ground up-- and avoid terms like .22 sniper rifle...:)

here is my Savage MKII BTW...

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May I recommend a Mossberg 320b? It is a single shot, bolt action .22lr target rifle. It was designed as a training rifle for scout troops. It has micrometer target sights, a 24" barrel, a very nice trigger for a budget rifle, and you should be able to find one for under $200.

Of the .22lr rifles I own, it is by far my favorite. With an M1907 sling properly used, I am able to hit soda cans from the seated position at 100 meters.

On the other hand, according to for what you've specifically asked, check out the Savage MKII BTV. It comes standard with a 5 round magazine, but 10 round magazines can be had from Walmart for $10. It comes with a bipod stud, and shooting from a bipod you should be able to reliably hit 20ga hulls at 100 meters.
 
probably the CZ 452 American.
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A very good choice indeed. I think a .22lr in a bolt action (or even single shot) would be a good rifle, it helps teach accurate shooting and is generally more accurate out-of-box. Put a good scope on it and you'll be good to go. Bushnell fixed power is good for the money, and was my first real scope (still have it and it still out shoots me :D). As far as the Savage MKII it is also a fine rifle especially for the price, however I have always found them to be a pain to load.
 
Nice MkII, now just add some camo (or any color) paint to it and you'll have a cost effective "tactical trainier", I painted my .177 pellet rifle:)
 
I have a Marlin 880SQ --- a bolt action .22rf and I have hit destructive birds with it at 200 yards with match grade Win. T22 ammo.
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It is the bottom rifle in photo ---- the rifle only cost around $225 and has a heavy target barrel ----the cost of a GOOD scope is almost twice the price of the rifle ------ I use a Sheperd scope --- they are GREAT !!!!
Scope link;
http://shepherdscopes.com/

BTW ----- I was 11 years old when my Mom bought me my first .22 rifle.
 
Well , how the [H3!!] old do you gotta be to ask a QUESTION here ????
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Come on gunny edit it b4 the parents come here and proclaim that "there will be no gun in my house". The kid will be devastated.
 
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