gulogulo1970
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For me it is a Marlin Model 60SN.
If you could only have one semiautomatic 22lr
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I only own one semi-auto, a 10-22 Deluxe with several mods, including a Shilen bull-barrel that shoots lights-out! I've done several mods for better accuracy and it shoots under 1/2" groups at 50 yards all-day. I've accurized several for friends, and have been thinking of doing another for myself, but don't really need one. I bought a 25 round magazine for it, but the grandkids go through ammo like it was water, so it's been shelved.
The only other semi-auto that interests me is the Weatherby, but I'll probably never get one.
The only other semi-auto that interests me is the Weatherby, but I'll probably never get one.
OK I will.
cowboy77845
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I have always liked the model 63 Winchester. It brings back memories of the days of carnival shooting booths. I could never make the last shot.
tark
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BINGO!!! You beat me to it, Dave. everything you said +1
MachIVshooter
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My nostalgic side says Remington 24/241, but practical me would probably opt for one of the upgraded Remington 597 models, basically for all the reasons people choose 10/22, but it's better, because it's not a Ruger.
Yes, I have an axe to grind with that company. Several, actually.
Yes, I have an axe to grind with that company. Several, actually.
GunnyUSMC
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Fresh out of grinding stones.
Gordon
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Semis it would be the Belgian Browning SA which is TD and in a fitted case. On mine the scope stays with the barrel so it remains sighted in, it has a sweet 3.5 pound trigger and is just so pretty and damn accurate- around an inch at 50 yards on bags with it's favorite RWS subsonic Hollowpoints .
My old Remington 550 with it's K3 Weaver has been a stallwart servant for many years and I went thru it with new Numrich parts about 10 years ago and it hums along with about any amo other than CB . I love hispeed short hollwpoints in it, I think it actually shoots those better than anything and the noise is indeed low , for being supersonic.
I left my Nylon 66 in a barn for almost 30 years loaded , it eventually got a little freckled from the minimal maintence I gave it but always worked when needed and seems acurate enough for any barnyard work.
A couple years ago I broke down and got a Ruger 10-22 TD with Kryptic camo stock and a 16" threaded barrel and I got the Ruger up grade trigger and an upgrade bolt that I polished along with all moving parts and scoped it with a Burris Full field 2-7 also in Kryptic camo mounted on it. I brought it to Oregon and left it at my sons house after playing with it for the summer and the next year found in the spare barrel sleeve in it's carry bag my son had a longish slender thread on registered suppressor for it and claimed it as his own !
Oh well !
My old Remington 550 with it's K3 Weaver has been a stallwart servant for many years and I went thru it with new Numrich parts about 10 years ago and it hums along with about any amo other than CB . I love hispeed short hollwpoints in it, I think it actually shoots those better than anything and the noise is indeed low , for being supersonic.
I left my Nylon 66 in a barn for almost 30 years loaded , it eventually got a little freckled from the minimal maintence I gave it but always worked when needed and seems acurate enough for any barnyard work.
A couple years ago I broke down and got a Ruger 10-22 TD with Kryptic camo stock and a 16" threaded barrel and I got the Ruger up grade trigger and an upgrade bolt that I polished along with all moving parts and scoped it with a Burris Full field 2-7 also in Kryptic camo mounted on it. I brought it to Oregon and left it at my sons house after playing with it for the summer and the next year found in the spare barrel sleeve in it's carry bag my son had a longish slender thread on registered suppressor for it and claimed it as his own !
Oh well !
CraigC
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the "blued" 10/22 hasn't been anodized since 1968.
The carbines have birch stocks to keep costs down. Walnut is still offered on the deluxe sporter and many distributor specials and some of us actually see the polymer trigger housing as an upgrade. Because unlike blued steel, worn aluminum looks really crappy.
If I was going to choose a 10/22 as my one and only, I'd probably either drop my LTR into a walnut stock or build another off one of the Circassian/French walnut stock distributor exclusives. Install a Shilen medium contour or sporter barrel and upgrade the trigger.
bhk
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Yep, well aware of when the anodozing stopped (mine beat the deadline) and the timing of the many changes the 10/22 has gone through over the years. Nothing really wrong with the newer ones (I have one too), but I guess I am old school (and just plain old) and prefer mine with the anodized receiver, walnut carbine stock, and no plastic parts. And for the most part, I really prefer all blued steel and walnut for most of my guns. Kind of why I like my Winchester 63 even more than my Ruger, which really isn't very old school considering all the aluminum it contains.
Having said that, I fully realize that aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, and cheaper wood can often make modern firearms lighter, more economical, more accurate, and more efficient. I own some, including a newer all-weather 10/22. Love old Smith and Wesson revolvers, but carry a Shield. Obviously, I have a long-running conflict between old school beauty/workmanship and modern practicality. Old school generally, but not always, wins in this household. Each to his own, I guess.
BTW, I really like your "one-and-only" 10/22 concept.
CraigC
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It's anodized.
I guess I really don't see the 10/22 as a "classic". Your Winchester 63 or one of the Browning repros are more of what I consider classics. A lever like the Marlin 39 or Winchester 94/22, or a nice pump, like the all steel Winchesters and Remingtons. Actually, I could probably do very well for the rest of my days with a nice model 63 or an old pump and a good boltgun.
I guess I really don't see the 10/22 as a "classic". Your Winchester 63 or one of the Browning repros are more of what I consider classics. A lever like the Marlin 39 or Winchester 94/22, or a nice pump, like the all steel Winchesters and Remingtons. Actually, I could probably do very well for the rest of my days with a nice model 63 or an old pump and a good boltgun.
C.R.
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My vote is for the 10-22 . I have one semi auto .22 and it is a Ruger 10-22 . way back when I bought a Marlen/Glenfeild .22 semi auto that was ok as far as accuracy but I spent more time clearing jams than I did shooting it. When some one swiped it I really didn't care except for the cash I was out. My uncle had one of the Remington nylon .22's and that thing was a jam-o-matic too.
GunnyUSMC
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I too, love the 10/22 carbine in a carbine Walnut stock. And I have that covered X2.
But I also have my, What if I could only have one simi auto rifle covered.
But I also have my, What if I could only have one simi auto rifle covered.
TN Outlaw
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Wow, this is hard!
Of course 10/22 would be up there, love my 550-1. I have a 597 thats a tank and shoots great. Always liked the 552's pretty well but my favorite shooter, toter gun, and looker is my CZ 512.
Not anywhere near the aftermarket support of the 10/22 nor is it a classic like the 550-1 but its hard to beat for where the rubber meets the road, actual use ability. Handles, points, and carries great and shoots very well outa the box. Walnut and blued and very well built. Decently priced too.
Of course 10/22 would be up there, love my 550-1. I have a 597 thats a tank and shoots great. Always liked the 552's pretty well but my favorite shooter, toter gun, and looker is my CZ 512.
Not anywhere near the aftermarket support of the 10/22 nor is it a classic like the 550-1 but its hard to beat for where the rubber meets the road, actual use ability. Handles, points, and carries great and shoots very well outa the box. Walnut and blued and very well built. Decently priced too.
Driftertank
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I only have one semiauto .22, a 10/22 International (the old full-length Mannlicher-style stocked version).
I got it as a teenager, it's been a dependable trooper for years. Only problem is, in recent years I've started shooting guns with nice triggers a lot more, and as a result I've realized that the standard trigger, while not awful, is nothing special. Been pondering dropping a BX trigger in it for a while now.
Can still shoot out a 1" bullseye at 50yds all day, though, and pop sage rats out to 150 or so. Good enough for me.
I got it as a teenager, it's been a dependable trooper for years. Only problem is, in recent years I've started shooting guns with nice triggers a lot more, and as a result I've realized that the standard trigger, while not awful, is nothing special. Been pondering dropping a BX trigger in it for a while now.
Can still shoot out a 1" bullseye at 50yds all day, though, and pop sage rats out to 150 or so. Good enough for me.
That BX enhanced trigger is great, I have it on my 10/22 based rifle.
docbrown
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Since I already have it, I'd say Winchester 190. If I were going to shop for one, it would be a 10-22.
Panzerschwein
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A Sturm Ruger & Company's 10/22.
If it's good enough to protect the nation of Israel, it's good enough for me:
Sorry but I don't see any Marlin 60s doing that job, or very many other semi .22s either. Also the dang Marlin 60's trigger unit will MELT if you spray it with brake cleaner... don't ask me how I know this!!
If it's good enough to protect the nation of Israel, it's good enough for me:
Sorry but I don't see any Marlin 60s doing that job, or very many other semi .22s either. Also the dang Marlin 60's trigger unit will MELT if you spray it with brake cleaner... don't ask me how I know this!!
GunnyUSMC
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entropy
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Since were into short 10/22's with cans......
Legionnaire
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I only have one semi-automatic .22LR rifle. 10/22. I think the only parts that are still Ruger are the receiver and bolt.
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