I need another .22 single-shot rifle,,,

[agtman]

Get yourself an old Remington 510. Single shot, automatic safety, pinpoint accurate. A more perfect rifle was never made.

Agree with Jackal. I've seen a lot of old Remington "Teeners" (510s & 514s, in particular) on tables at the last few gunshows.
Decently priced in the $100-to-$150 range. Not sure why they're popping up now, but they're out there, along with a few old single-shot Winchesters.
All the ones I saw were irons only.

I have my Dad's 510 Target Master that he got for his 12th birthday (now scoped), and a 514 that was fitted w/ a peep sight.
Both are super accurate, although the 514 has the better trigger.

From a ".22 family" picture:

 

[aarondhgraham]

Hello Skylerbone,,,

If you're wanting a fun off-hand shooter that also slows down the pace try the Henry lever.

I had to chuckle at your post,,,
Not because it is bad information or anything negative.

It's just that when I got back into shooting about seven years ago,,,
The Henry H001 was the first rifle I bought for myself,,,
It was a wonderful shooter that fed everything,,,
But I was going through ammo very fast.

The dang thing brought out my inner Lucas McCain,,,
I was yanking that lever as fast as I could,,,
It was just so danged much fun.

So after one summer I traded it in for the Henry Acu-Bolt,,,
It was very accurate and a fine performing rifle,,,
But my lack of self-discipline made it wasteful.

Aarond

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[aarondhgraham]

So I just came from The Evil Pawn Shop,,,

So I just came from The Evil Pawn Shop,,,
My evil friend had four candidates.

Savage MK-II bolt with a synthetic stock,,,
I don't know which variant this one is,,,
But it's in great shape for $179.00.

Marlin 25N bolt with a wood stock,,,
This is in very nice condition,,,
He is asking $189.00.

Marlin XT-22 bolt with a synthetic stock,,,
This one has no iron sights at all,,,
But has a Center-Point scope,,,
He is asking $179.00.

Last but not least a Winchester 67 bolt single-shot,,,
This rifle is definitely cosmetically challenged,,,
It would need a going over with steel wool,,,
And the walnut stock has some dents,,,
The bore is nice and shiny though,,,
He is asking $159.00.

What do you gentlemen think of these prices,,,
Are they good, reasonable, or too high?

I think I'll pass on the Marlin XT-22,,,
Mainly because I don't want another scoped rifle.

The Savage Mk-II and the Marlin 25N are both nice,,,
But I did originally start this looking for another single-shot.

So that old Winchester 67 is tempting the heck out of me,,,
It would take a lot of work to clean it up properly,,,
And I'm just not sure if I want a project gun.

Decisions,,, decisions,,, decisions.

Aarond

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[mavracer]

22 bolt guns are about impossible to get wrong, I like wood and love old guns with a little character so I'd prolly take the 67 home.
My lucky find when I was in the market was a Mossberg 44USd in nice shape for just under $200

 

[chicharrones]

. . . when I got back into shooting about seven years ago,,,
The Henry H001 was the first rifle I bought for myself,,,
It was a wonderful shooter that fed everything,,,
But I was going through ammo very fast.

So after one summer I traded it in for the Henry Acu-Bolt,,,
It was very accurate and a fine performing rifle,,,
But my lack of self-discipline made it wasteful.

But I did originally start this looking for another single-shot.

I hear you on the tube fed lever gun. Part of that can be the seemingly never ending supply of ammo in a tube magazine. Since a bolt gun can also be run fast, then stay away from tube magazine bolt guns.

However, I find that with detachable mag bolt guns I naturally take my time shooting. Especially the bolt guns with mags that hold only 5 rounds. So, if you see a nice bolt gun with a detachable 5 or 7 round mag I think it might be the perfect blend between a single shot and a 15+ round tube mag bolt gun. It's definitely more versatile than a single shot, IMO.

 

[Cee Zee]

I have a Stevens 15-B from the early 1950's and it is an absolute tack driver. But there is no way to mount a scope on it. That's alright with some people including me but some want the ability to scope a rifle even if they never intend to do it. You can find those model 15 rifles for very low prices sometimes. Sometimes they sell for $50 or even less.

But if I wanted a new single shot I'd definitely get a Savage. I'd get the MkI FVT because of the peep sights and the mount for the peep sights. I'd change the stock though. Savage synthetic stocks aren't great. If you got the peep sight model and put the wood stock on it you'd have a great rifle. It's not hard to find wood stocks for those rifles for a decent price. I've thought about buying one of those rifles myself. But I already have a Savage/Stevens single shot. The new ones will take a scope though along with the peep sights if you get the right model.

 

[theotherwaldo]

I'm in the process of getting a Polish Wz-48 single-shot .22 Mosin Nagant trainer. Fun, cool and accurate

 

[flashhole]

I was in a similar situation a few years back with a female shooter. She needed a light weight single-shot and I picked up a Stevens Favorite (Model 30). I comes with iron sights but there are no pre-drilled scope mounts. I outfitted it with a tang mount peep sight. This gun has a full length of pull for an adult, only weighs 4.5 pounds, and is amazingly accurate. Chuck Hawks did a review of the gun at the link below.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/stevens_favorite.htm

Two years ago I picked up a CZ 455 for my teenage daughter that she shoots in the 4-H matches. She kicked butt. A great 22 bolt gun with a 5-round magazine but they don't give them away.

 

[The_Next_Generation]

This:

Or he could pay for the ammo and that would make him slow down

In my neck of the woods, the real way to get the shooter to slow down would be to have her/him replace the ammo they shoot, since as of late that can be far worse than just having to pay for it

 

[MtnCreek]

So I just came from The Evil Pawn Shop,,,
..............
Decisions,,, decisions,,, decisions.

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All seem on the high side to me. My 25n was a Christmas gift, but I remember drooling over it for months in the Sear Wish Book. $149 new in or around 1988. I bought a 25mn a few years back from a pawn shop for less than $100; the stock had someone's name scratched into it, but was an easy fix, just refinished the stock.

I would not pay anything near $160 for a Win 67 in the condition you describe.

This pawn shop guy's your friend?

 

[aarondhgraham]

Hello MtnCreek,,,

This pawn shop guy's your friend?

Actually, he is,,,
Those are the prices on the tags.

I'll ask him for his "best price" should I decide to get one,,,
It's not that I expect a big discount from him,,,
He always gives me one unasked for.

I'm seriously considering that Savage Mk-II,,,
MSRP for the least expensive MK-II is around $242.00,,,
$179 for a super clean used model doesn't seem all that bad a price,,,
Mainly because at the very least that's out the door with the sales tax covered.

I went in again and gave that Winnie 67 a good going over,,,
After a real close inspection I'm going to pass on it,,,
It's a project gun and I have plenty of projects.

My OCD tells me that I need another single-shot,,,
My practical self says a Henry single-shot and a Savage repeater,,,
Can live in the same case and go to the range together in complete harmony.

I'll use the Henry because I truly enjoy it's basic simplicity,,,
I'll let my range partner us the other, whatever it is,,,
I need to hold the Savage and Marlin 25N again,,,
Or maybe I'll wait a while for more options.

I do tend to get an idea,,,
Then it bugs me until I fulfill it,,,
But I'm learning patience in my old age.

Aarond

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[jmorris]

Get yourself an old Remington 510. Single shot, automatic safety, pinpoint accurate. A more perfect rifle was never made.

And they are sheap my last one was $35 at an estate sale.

 

[BCRider]

Speaking of options for single shot rifles that are not bolt action I'd happily go along with the idea of the Stevens Favourite mentioned above.

Another great option, but they'll cost more, is a BSA Martini rifle. The post war match style models tend to sell for a princely sum. But if you can find one of the more basic Model 12 or Model 13 pre-war models in good shape you will NOT be disappointed. Superb shooters with great target peep sight setups.

Hardly budget minded options. But I can guarantee you that either will make you smile like a school kid with ice cream cones in both hands at the same time..... And for my own part I'm fast becoming a fan of the idea that at my age I'd better get those "nice things" while I can so I can enjoy them for a few years.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Furncliff and BCRider made good sense,,,

Furncliff said: ...get a CZ and a single-shot adapter.

BCRider said: ...for my own part I'm fast becoming a fan of the idea that at my age I'd better get those "nice things" while I can so I can enjoy them for a few years.

Those comments, a long forgotten memory, and a phone call have solved the immediate problem.

I own a CZ-452 military Trainer,,,
So I just ordered a single-shot adaptor for it,,,
My guest de jour can use my Henry Acu-Bolt single-shot.

Why do I own this very fine rifle,,,
If I'm just going to use it for long range targets.

I remembered that I bought my brother a single-shot 22 for his birthday,,,
That was way back in the late 70's so I didn't remember what it was,,,
I just remember that in 1968-69 it cost me well over $40.00,,,
It was supposed to be a top-notch rifle for the day.

Anyways I called him to ask what the make and model rifle it was,,,
Turns out it is a Winchester of some unremembered model,,,
He's a liberal musician now and doesn't ever shoot it,,,
He offered it to me and I'll get it in a week or two.

So that problem got solved with very little cash-outlay,,,
I absolutely love it when the moon and stars align themselves.

Aarond

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[BCRider]

Well, I'm happy and disappointed for you all at the same time.

Happy that you solved your dilemma and that a fine rifle you have already will see the light of day more often. And happy if I was able to poke you along in the right direction.

But disappointed that I couldn't prod you into buying a new toy.... We'll have to work on that some more.....

I know that the Winchester Model 69 was a great rifle by all that folks write about it. I wonder if they made a single shot version of that?

Be sure to follow this up and best to supply pictures of the "family rifle" once you have it. No pictures and the natives might just feel the need to tar&feather you....

 

[Skylerbone]

One part settled, the original dilemma, that's nice and all but I agree with BC, you need more iron! Seriously, doctors will tell you that!

I've had my 452 about a year now and I'm hooked as well but my 25N, less than half your quoted price new (in '92) really is my go-to for a woods rimfire. The balance isn't as nice as the CZ, trigger is a tad heavier and its looks leave a bit to be desired but it is a great shooter and I would be reluctant to pass on another if it came my way at a fair price. As to the current asking price, it probably is ballpark for this day and age and worth considering if it languished too long in the evil pawn shop and if you've got coin to spare.

Congrats on the upcoming reunion, thank goodness for liberals!

 

[Unlicensed Dremel]

Marlin 915 Y. Add a Pachmayr slip-on recoil pad to add to the LOP. Can't beat it. No mag or "single shot adapter" to lose. Just an honest to goodness single shot turnbolt of high quality.

 

[chicharrones]

I own a CZ-452 military Trainer,,,
So I just ordered a single-shot adaptor for it,,,

I remembered that I bought my brother a single-shot 22 for his birthday,,,
I just remember that in 1968-69 it cost me well over $40.00,,,
It was supposed to be a top-notch rifle for the day.

Turns out it is a Winchester of some unremembered model,,,
He offered it to me and I'll get it in a week or two.

Perfect! Now you can save your gun money for something else entirely. Like ammo?

 

[Cee Zee]

Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo. A quarter to anyone who knows the reference. Make that a .22 cartridge. Those are about a quarter each now I believe.

 

[viking499]

Freewheelin' Franklin.

 

[Gordon]

A realistic price for a Winchester 67a or a Remington 510 is about $200 in real good shape if you are lucky. To me they are top of the American heap of starter type single shots, that last many lifetimes if cared for.

 

[Cee Zee]

Freewheelin' Franklin.

You win the bullet. I guess a shotgun blast might have been more appropriate now that I think of it. Wow I'm old. I ran across my old F.B. comics when I was moving last fall. We were really hard up for entertainment is all I can say. Best left in the box I found it in.

 

[aarondhgraham]

So riddle me this,,,

I was just on Buds website browsing through rifles.

The 10-shot Savage MK-IIG is $187.00
The single-shot Savage Mk-IG is $203.00

Why is the single-shot more expensive than the repeater?

Aarond

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[BCRider]

You're right. Even on the Savage web site the single is $22 more.

Makes a bloke want to simply buy the repeater and single load when he wants.

Truth be told though the single shot receiver by all rights SHOULD be a little stiffer and more stable since it doesn't have the big cutaway. For some folks that might be worth the cost.

 

[Skylerbone]

Just economy of scales, far fewer single-shot rifles manufactured but still requiring separate assembly, labeling, etc. I don't mind single loading rifles but no one accuses me of being overly normal.