Inexpensive .22 rifle

[sarduy]

Savage mark II

 

[redneck]

The old rifles are fun to hunt for, but if you want an inexpensive gun to shoot right now, my experience is you are better of buying something brand new. There are lots of new budget minded guns that shoot better than you would expect. The old antique stuff is made better, but my experience is that finding them cheap and in good working order is a rare occurrence.

 

[TacticalSpeed]

Can't beat a 10/22

 

[earplug]

The price of ammunition has me questioning the wisdom of shooting inexpensive rifles that don't contribute to accuracy or pride of ownership.

 

[chicharrones]

The price of ammunition has me questioning the wisdom of shooting inexpensive rifles that don't contribute to accuracy or pride of ownership.

I figure a cheap yet accurate rimfire rifle is still worth using to burn up some ammo. Otherwise, we shift the subject to affordable airguns.

 

[Skylerbone]

The price of ammunition has me questioning the wisdom of shooting inexpensive rifles that don't contribute to accuracy or pride of ownership.

Nobody I know chases the last .1” for under 4-figures and I don’t take pride in anything I own, but I do appreciate them for what even a cheap rifle can do both on paper or in the woods. No disrespect meant, but I acknowledge a rifle’s ability which isn’t necessarily commensurate with its price tag.



$53 total, Savage including cost of a new magazine, plus some elbow grease and Oxpho Blue.


$150 total, Mossberg with Japanese Tasco, Warne rings, and scope mount.


$309 total, Marlin, Nikon scope, and TPS rings. Both rings and scope cost more individually than did the rifle brand new.

 

[DDDWho]

Santa brought this in 1949, I was 9 years ago. It’s a Rem 514 single shot. Hunted squirrels and holed up rabbits with it as a small lad. I “discovered” it in my Mother’s closet when I got out of the service in the mid 60s, took it home and later taught my Son to shoot with it. I had it professionally bead blasted and re-blued a few years ago, refinished the stock myself with Tru-oil. The rifle was originally bought for $15. The walnut turned out to be absolutely gorgeous. It hits where it’s aimed.

 

[Oldschool shooter]

The old rifles are fun to hunt for, but if you want an inexpensive gun to shoot right now, my experience is you are better of buying something brand new. There are lots of new budget minded guns that shoot better than you would expect. The old antique stuff is made better, but my experience is that finding them cheap and in good working order is a rare occurrence.

Not even antique, but an LGS here in meteo detroit has a decent Marlin Model 25, asking $325.

 

[borrowedtime69]

I Recommend a savage.

 

[LiveLife]

in 1949, I was 9 years ... Rem 514 single shot ...

taught my Son to shoot with it .. The rifle was originally bought for $15 ... It hits where it’s aimed.

Heart warming story of a rifle that spanned generations.

Thank you for your story.

Inexpensive .22 rifle ... for plinking and squirrel hunting. Don't want anything super new fangled. Like wood stocks. Like just about any action in fact would prefer a one shot that's super accurate

Another vote for Savage Mark II

 

[chicharrones]

Not even antique, but an LGS here in meteo detroit has a decent Marlin Model 25, asking $325.

I don’t doubt it. My recently acquired 25N had an asking price of $295 before I got it on a Black Friday price drop.

 

[Axis II]

Savage Mark II. Love both of mine and with the right ammo I can touch holes at 50yards.

 

[Milt1]

I want to mention the Marlin XT-22 again. My specific model is the XT-22RZ and it's very accurate. I just ordered a trigger spring for it today from M*CARBO in hopes of reducing the trigger pull from one and a half pounds to one pound or less.

 

[someguy2800]

My pick would be a tube mag stainless marlin XT-22, but they have been near impossible to find since marlin changed ownership.

 

[Reloadron]

Like just about any action in fact would prefer a one shot that's super accurate over a semi auto that's not.

I have a hard time passing any of the older Remington, Marlin, Savage and Winchester guns at a gun show. I would be looking for a gently used, well cared for rifle like a Remington 510, 511 or 512 or similar by other manufacturers. Most can be had in the $200 to $300 range or less.

Just My Take
Ron

 

[Appalachiannative]

Santa brought this in 1949, I was 9 years ago. It’s a Rem 514 single shot. Hunted squirrels and holed up rabbits with it as a small lad. I “discovered” it in my Mother’s closet when I got out of the service in the mid 60s, took it home and later taught my Son to shoot with it. I had it professionally bead blasted and re-blued a few years ago, refinished the stock myself with Tru-oil. The rifle was originally bought for $15. The walnut turned out to be absolutely gorgeous. It hits where it’s aimed.View attachment 1042018

That was the rifle I looked at that was on such bad shape. I don't think any body cleaned the thing EVER

 

[borrowedtime69]

That Marlin XT-22 with the regular mag looks just like their Marlin 880 SQ that I had in the 1990's. I LOVED that rifle! I could take prairie dogs out at 120 to 130 yards with it! It had a match chamber, later ones had a semi-match chamber. If I find another I might buy it!

 

[MedWheeler]

Oldschool shooter writes:

Not even antique, but an LGS here in meteo detroit has a decent Marlin Model 25, asking $325.

I got quite a few deals during the 2013-2014-ish .22LR ammo shortage on guns in the caliber. One of them was a 1985-vintage Model 25, in very good shape, for $140 at a LGS.

 

[Boomholzer]

The Savage Minimalist has gained some favor from me for a backyard at-ready. The mag feeding isn't optimal but it works. I prefer the bolt for the variety of ammo and flexibility.

 

[Skylerbone]

Oldschool shooter writes:



I got quite a few deals during the 2013-2014-ish .22LR ammo shortage on guns in the caliber. One of them was a 1985-vintage Model 25, in very good shape, for $140 at a LGS.

Mine was $84 and change brand new in ‘93. Was a bargain then and still is at twice the price.

 

[tmd16556]

Marlin 25 N is going for that much. I love mine. I’ve had it since I was 15 or so. It’s unexciting (synthetic stock) but accurate and has been then end of a number of squirrels and at least one crow.

 

[BOISE BADWOLF]

Rossi 22. It's awesome and less then $150. Don't let the price fool you, they are impressive little 22's. I added a Mossberg 702 plinkster 25 round mag and a 3×9 scope. Comes with pretty dang nice fiber optic sights, but I wanted a scope. Can't beat it for the $.

 

[CowboyTim]

Bought my daughter a Savage Mk IIg last fall. Nice little bolt gun with decent irons and an accutrigger, think I paid about $220 new.

 

[wombat13]

View attachment 1041968 Savage mark II

I like that stock.

 

[rust collector]

That's the Troy Landry (Swamp People) signature model. Mine makes an excellent suppressor host. These are an excellent gun for the money.