a good .22lr rifle?

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When it comes to lower priced 22's, for a bolt action i'd buy a Savage, if i was getting a semi auto, i'd get a Marlin 60.

To ME, a good 22 is one that will last me the rest of my life, and do it giveing me absolute top accuracy, and that's why i just bought myself a new Anschutz 22 rifle.

DM
 
My first and favorite is the Winchester md 61, it's replacement is the Ruger 10/22. That is one fun gun to shoot. With so many options available from target to 30rd clips, it is a blast.
 
See if you can find a Marlin Model 60 and you will NOT be disappointed. I kick myself for selling the one I had.
 
In the realm of semi-autos, Ruger and Marlin are interchangeable for function. I prefer the Ruger for its flush box magazine, as opposed to a tube mag, and it's superior balance. The marlin 795 solves the tube issue, but it doesn't solve the handling issue.

The Ruger also has higher end appointment options available in factory models, whereas the Marlin does not. A 10/22 Deluxe Sporter is hard to sneeze at, and still a very affordable rifle.

As far as bolt rifles go Savage is a solid contender in both accuracy and reliability, but there is just no way around the fact that it is an economy/budget gun. The CZs are still quite affordable, and are superior rifles in every way.
 
Savage out of those choices imo. While it's a great gun, I still think the 10/22 is better, but if you don't want a 10/22 the Savage is a good option.
 
I have a Marlin 60 that is absolutely boring as it is so accurate. Fun! I also have a Savage semi-auto and had a Mossberg 702. I really liked that rifle, but had a chance to trade it for an SKS, so I did. I would rather have traded the Savage, but it is is good rifle. No scopes on any of them.

Dave :)
 
OP didn't say it right out loud, but clearly he is most interested in
autoloader - w/ scope, all under <$200

several of the very good 22s mentioned above just really don't meet those criteria, so within those combined attributes...Marlin model 60
 
I'm still partial to my Model 66. Got it new in the very early 60's
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Yeah.. I'm partial to my Winchester 67. Thought most people aren't interested in a bolt action, that will handle ANY 22 ammo (long, short, LR, stingers etc).. with a long barrel... because its old, cheap and only a single shot.

Other than that, I've had a Winchester 94 Boy Scout Commemorative, and my Marlin 60SS.

Wish I still had the 94.

But I still say, go for the Marlin 60. SS is nicer, but they function the same.
 
I've never owned a Savage anything or a Remington .22 but, like a lotta people in this thread, I've got a Marlin 60 and I absolutely love it. I bought it used for $90, I had to replace a part but other than that, no complaints and I've put thousands of rounds through it so far.
 
Over the years I have been on the look out for a quality 22 that is light and easy to haul around the back country. Not having owned many of the rifles mentioned here I am speaking from my experience.
My least favorite 22 so far was the Marlin PPS (Papoose) which is the one that breaks down and fits into the stock. It could have been a bad production day or the design is not well executed either way there was no consistancy in shot placement and from day one I was not able to feed an entire magazine without malfunctions, bummer.
Next up for bid is my OLD tube fed bolt action 22 which is able to feed 22/long/short all in the same tube back to back without thinking twice but when the round count hits the big goose egg it takes a little more time to get back in action.
Now for my crown jewel... the ever popular 10/22 rifle. I went this route because of the after market available for it. Barrel, stock, scope, trigger kit and other tweeks have turned my "everymans rifle" into mine.
Bottom line, do you want to leave the thing in stock out of the box condition or do you want to pimp your piece? I like to have fun tuning so thats what I did. High cap mags are all over the market along with loaders, bi-pods, lights etc etc, the list is long.
Figure out what you want to do then there are some things to think about...
Semi auto vs manual action (bolt/pump/lever)
-Semi auto is faster to get back on target after merely putting in a fresh mag but will gum up faster needing more maintenance cleaning wise, manual actions will continue plugging away even when fouled (to a point) but still need cleaning just not as much.
Purchase price (you only buy quality once)
Speed of reload (mag vs tube feed)
Parts (price and availability)
Accesories (to pimp or not to pimp)
High capacity mags (mostly the relm of auto loaders but 22 goes fast, think about finding something that takes high caps for that reason or you will be loading more than shooting defeating the purpose of trigger time)
Accuracy (duh!)
 
Any 22lr is a good one. So much fun!
But seriously, any of those mentioned would do just fine.
I have an antique Marlin 25n, love it. Irecently bought two model 60s. I've owned a Savage, a mossberg, and a ruger 10/22. But seem to go back to Marlins.

BTW. For the CZ fans, I can't wait to get my hands on one (when finances allow).
 
I have a Ruger 10/22, a Savage MkII, and a Marlin/Glenfield 60. I love the Ruger and will never sell it, but that's because it's the first gun I ever fired, and it was my father's rifle. As far as accuracy is concerned, I can shoot much tighter groups with both the Savage and the Marlin.

The 10/22 is VERY popular, and it can be turned into an extremely accurate rifle, because there is a huge selection of aftermarket parts for it. All of my rifles are unmodified, though. Out of the box, there's nothing wrong with a plain 10/22. I just think you can spend less for a more accurate .22 rifle.

I'm planning on putting a CZ bolt action on layaway soon.
 
my dad always liked a 22 with an exposed hammer so he could see if i had it cocked or not. I never liked auto 22s with a tube mag just for lack of ease of unloading. I have a huge soft spot for old mossberg bolt actions. you can buy them for nothing, they are accurate as heck, and I've always thought they were classy looking. I have a 46M, love it dearly.
 
and another voet for the cz452, just recently picked up my 2nd 452 the Ultra-Lux w/28" barrel, this thing is a joy to shoot and crazy accurate right outa the box:)
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Tony,

I don't own one (mine is an OLD Nylon 66), but I've given several Marlin 60's as gifts. They are inexpensive, reliable, accurate, and being tube fed there is no magazine to lose.

Your mileage may vary.
 
Truth is, it's difficult to find a bad .22LR among today's manufacturers. Your best bet is to decide the platform of .22LR that you want, such as bolt-action, autoloader, lever-action or single-shot. Do you want carbon steel (blued) or stainless steel? Do you want a wood stock or synthetic? Do you like tube-feed or magazine feed for the ammunition? Then, set about to see which companies manufacture what. Drop by the local firearms store and begin testing them, by taking each one up to your shoulder. Take the one that has the most "natural" fit for you.

Geno
 
I've said it many times, and will say it again. The Marlin Model 60 is the most accurate out of the box .22 LR ever made IMO. I just post two groups I shot at 100 yards with my rifle using bulk ammo that proves it can be done. I think for the money you will be happy. You just have to find the ammo it likes. I also did a home trigger job that I found on rimfirecentral.

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just know this. You shouldn't sweat this decision. Whatever you get, it will likely just be the first of many. Personally, I can't remember a time in my post age of 30 life that I didn't own at least 10 .22s at any given time.
 
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