Favorite .22 LR rifle?
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BK
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Yet another 10.22 vote coming.
Then again, my pop's marlin lever could be the sweetest ever.
Then again, my pop's marlin lever could be the sweetest ever.
Hollywood Marine
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model 52's both sporter and target, and I also like the little Browning autoloader
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if I could afford one "luxury rifle" it might just be the Winchester Model 52. It's barrel has more steel to it than anything built in Detroit since the 70's. What a fantastic instrument!
My favorite .22 rifle is the Remington 34. It is a bolt action sporter with a tubular magazine. I have more expensive and more accurate rifles, but my first rifle, and still my favorite, was a model 34 that was given to me by my father for Christmas about 40 years after his father gave it to him for Christmas.
Besides, I really like a tubular magazine, both for function and for appearance. Although the model 34 was originally sold (for $12.95) as a boy's' rifle, it is big enough and heavy enough to be surprisingly accurate. I like the looks, how it handles, and especially the total absence of any plastic. It even has a metal butt plate. A better trigger would be nice, and maybe better sights, but otherwise I would not change a thing.
Besides, I really like a tubular magazine, both for function and for appearance. Although the model 34 was originally sold (for $12.95) as a boy's' rifle, it is big enough and heavy enough to be surprisingly accurate. I like the looks, how it handles, and especially the total absence of any plastic. It even has a metal butt plate. A better trigger would be nice, and maybe better sights, but otherwise I would not change a thing.
OrangePwrx9
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I've got several, but most don't see much use. The favorite is a TC Contender carbine with the 21" match barrel. Always puts 'em where I want 'em. In charge of backyard wildlife management.
Other favorites are a TC Classic and a Rem. 597 when it isn't acting up. Love the feel of the Remington. I've got a Ruger 77/22 that I've never warmed up to.
Also have a Marlin 39M that looks mint and shoots straight but jams easily. Needs a trip back to the factory, I suspect.
A Marlin 60 will probably be next if I buy another.
Bob
Other favorites are a TC Classic and a Rem. 597 when it isn't acting up. Love the feel of the Remington. I've got a Ruger 77/22 that I've never warmed up to.
Also have a Marlin 39M that looks mint and shoots straight but jams easily. Needs a trip back to the factory, I suspect.
A Marlin 60 will probably be next if I buy another.
Bob
krs
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I guess my favorite is this one:
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A Winchester 69A, because it was the first gun I ever shot. My dad bought it new and cut it down to fit me (I was 11). I've restocked it and still have it.
A Kengs 522 because it is hard to believe that a rifle so inexpensive could be so accurate.
A BSA Martini International, because it is so well made.
A Winchester reproduction 52 Sporter, just because it's really nice. I just wish it were the real thing.
A Winchester 52C, because it is the real thing.
A Kengs 522 because it is hard to believe that a rifle so inexpensive could be so accurate.
A BSA Martini International, because it is so well made.
A Winchester reproduction 52 Sporter, just because it's really nice. I just wish it were the real thing.
A Winchester 52C, because it is the real thing.
PhrankKastle
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Stevens favorite, first rifle I ever shot. My grandfather got it when he was a lad in the 1920's.
Of course when my grandfather offered it to me in my 20's I was in the stupid if it ain't an auto it ain't worth having phase and missed out on a great family heirloom.
Of course when my grandfather offered it to me in my 20's I was in the stupid if it ain't an auto it ain't worth having phase and missed out on a great family heirloom.
bigione
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Mine is an older Rem Nylon 66. Many K rounds and still super accurate. Many prairie dogs could attest to it, if they can speak from the hereafter.
MCgunner
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I have a 10/22, fun plinker. But, my go to .22 after all these years is still a 47 year old Remington M512X bolt gun I got new for my 9th birthday. It's 1.5 moa accurate with bulk Federal on a windless day at 100 yards. It's finish is a little beat up, but still shoots.
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krs
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This one's pretty good too...
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krs
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I'm still working with the old Schuetzen rifle - it's getting downright scary accurate, or I am with it. The pictureView attachment 99839
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View attachment 99841 is bad but that's a 30 inch very heavy full octagon barrel so the rifle is up around 13 pounds.
This 10/22 is one I put together back when the first heavy replacement barrels came out. My first attempt at stock carving, and I never really liked my work all that much but the rifle shoots every shot into the same hole.
My wife and I have been having a lot of fun rediscovering all the .22's around here. We shot up over 300 rounds between us today. I brought out my two Model 39's to try after not firing either one for over ten years. Both still awesome, both built in the early 1950's.
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View attachment 99841 is bad but that's a 30 inch very heavy full octagon barrel so the rifle is up around 13 pounds.
This 10/22 is one I put together back when the first heavy replacement barrels came out. My first attempt at stock carving, and I never really liked my work all that much but the rifle shoots every shot into the same hole.
My wife and I have been having a lot of fun rediscovering all the .22's around here. We shot up over 300 rounds between us today. I brought out my two Model 39's to try after not firing either one for over ten years. Both still awesome, both built in the early 1950's.
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Col. Plink
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had a Remmy Nylon 77 (mag-fed, also called a Mohawk 10c), what a great rifle. Still the only gun ever given to me; pawned by a 'friend' while in his care. I may look for one to console myself someday, Cabella's had the tube version for aboout $250 a few months ago...
woodsoup
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Mine is my 1947 Remmy 550-1.
My vote would have to go to the Nylon 66. I bought one about 44 years ago and it still works great. I got it from a distant relative who was hard up for cash. Gave him $30 for it. It was pratically new, still had the round 66 sticker on the stock. They were selling for $65-$75 new at the time. It has never failed, and I used to fire it as fast as possible just to see if I could make it misfeed. Never happened. I've seen many at gun shows for $250-$300 and they looked like garbage compared to mine. Mine will never be sold for any price. I know Marlin and 10/22 have excellent records and I'm sure I would be happy with either one. But, you have to have owned a 66 to truly appreciate it.
higene
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Higene....you have to tell us
about this rifle. You are simply teasing a Favorite style lover like me. I want to know more. That does not appear to be an original Favorite, although I do not know much, and it does not appear to be one of the 1970s models or the 30G. So, I am willing to beg. Let us know what you have there and the history. I love the engraving on the frame.
about this rifle. You are simply teasing a Favorite style lover like me. I want to know more. That does not appear to be an original Favorite, although I do not know much, and it does not appear to be one of the 1970s models or the 30G. So, I am willing to beg. Let us know what you have there and the history. I love the engraving on the frame.
Isaac's Grandpa
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Mine would be my dad's Remington 41 followed by the Winchester .06 he found in an old grainery he was tearing down.
fishinfoo
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marlin 60.
higene
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Favorite Favorite
The gun is 30G take down model with an octagon barrel. It is a Savage made by Lakewood Arms in Canada. I sent the barrel to Florida where Rogar stripped off all of the foolish warnings and lawyer stuff and replaced it with "22 LR". The barrel was crowned and done to a "Python" blue.
Dale Woody of Packwood Washington (see Gun Fancy on the web) did the engraving. I had a Marbel's aperture sight mounted on it. They are adjustable for windage and elevation. It is drilled and tapped for a scope and I have been considering a Malcomb period scope or a small weaver 2 or 4X, but I dont think so.
I put a hi vis sight on it which some people disagree with but I love. It is very accurate.
The gun is 30G take down model with an octagon barrel. It is a Savage made by Lakewood Arms in Canada. I sent the barrel to Florida where Rogar stripped off all of the foolish warnings and lawyer stuff and replaced it with "22 LR". The barrel was crowned and done to a "Python" blue.
Dale Woody of Packwood Washington (see Gun Fancy on the web) did the engraving. I had a Marbel's aperture sight mounted on it. They are adjustable for windage and elevation. It is drilled and tapped for a scope and I have been considering a Malcomb period scope or a small weaver 2 or 4X, but I dont think so.
I put a hi vis sight on it which some people disagree with but I love. It is very accurate.
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