Let's see the .22 rifles that make you smile

[Ranb]

I have a standing offer with my wife. When we're at a gun store, she can buy any gun she wants, price is no object. She took me up on it once and got the 2nd cheapest gun at Sportco in Fife WA. I added a large scope (she can't bother with a spotting scope), bipod, and silencer (she hates noise). It gets a few second glances at the range.

 

[Picher]

A few of my smile makers. I could easily post 4 or 5 more because .22s are just plain fun.


CZ 452 Trainer.
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Marlin 25N
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Western Field 45
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Savage Cub T
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Is it just me, or does it look to others that the rear scope mount of the 452 Trainer look like it's leaning backwards a little?

 

[If1HitU]

I have two Henry .22 lr & mag.

 

[Jeff olson]

View attachment 948108 The tightest 22 I've ever shot. No other rimfire in my collection comes close. Anschutz knows how to build a rifle.

 

[Phrog Driver]

My Ithaca model 49 single shot, first gun ever at age 12. And my little 10/22. Fun on a stick.

 

[Skylerbone]

Is it just me, or does it look to others that the rear scope mount of the 452 Trainer look like it's leaning backwards a little?

Reading this and looking myself gave me quite a start; enough so to dig through the safes. After scrutinizing it appears to have been a trick of the iPhone camera.

 

[Picher]

My Ithaca model 49 single shot, first gun ever at age 12. And my little 10/22. Fun on a stick. View attachment 948113

I had one of those Ithaca "western" single-shots when a young teen. Didn't have it long and traded it, maybe for the Mountie, which I had into adulthood.

 

[kimberkid]

This one maybe makes me smile the most ... please excuse the video, its one of the first I've ever made ... its a CMMG upper and full-auto kit and was having lots of issues early on and the video was for them.



This is kind of an old picture, the AK-22 is gone And the pink one started out as my daughters but a couple grand daughters have started on it since. Several have been added since this was taken, but I rarely ever sell a 22

 

[lionking]

All .22s make me smile, I may not "like" them all, but I just enjoy shooting them.

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what scope is the Marlin? Thinking getting a scope for Marlin 60 is why I ask

 

[Spats McGee]

I've got to add one to this thread, my latest .22LR. Another Ruger American Rimfire, but this time it's the Target model. Topped with an Athlon Neos 3-9x40 BDC 22 Rimfire scope, and playing host to a Dead Air Mask. This one is a whole lot of fun!

 

[LoonWulf]

what scope is the Marlin? Thinking getting a scope for Marlin 60 is why I ask

Old Bushnell.....Sportview I think. 1.5-5x32 shotgun scope. I put a Leupold VX-F 2-7x32 on there afterwards for a while, and any liked that combo a bit better.

 

[LoonWulf]

My current two.

The marlin again, after more upgrades.

 

[Riomouse911]

My newest .22 rifle is now my favorite .22 rifle... a stainless 10/22 International.



It’s not the most pinhole-group accurate .22 made, nor does it have a takedown feature for a backpacking or survival kit tool, but to me it’s the most eye-appealing semi auto .22 out there (Not too far ahead of the svelte Browning autos! ).

Stay safe.

 

[crestoncowboy]

I had one of those Ithaca "western" single-shots when a young teen.

I have the repeater. Model 72. Made in W. Germany Eventually became the Henry h001.
Second one up. Right above the Marlin


First gun I ever shot i think.

 

[bsparker]

Early Winchester model 67. Makes my 5yr old smile too.

 

[1976B.L.Johns.]

Early Winchester model 67

Cool!
I got mine fifty-three years ago this past Monday... Probably had the same smile as your son!

 

[JCooperfan1911]

This one maybe makes me smile the most ... please excuse the video, its one of the first I've ever made ... its a CMMG upper and full-auto kit and was having lots of issues early on and the video was for them.



This is kind of an old picture, the AK-22 is gone And the pink one started out as my daughters but a couple grand daughters have started on it since. Several have been added since this was taken, but I rarely ever sell a 22

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On the pink rifle at the top of the picture, the red dot sight placement is questionable considering this is a youth rifle. I youth’s small head would mean there wouldn’t be a cheek weld at all, perhaps not even a chin weld. Does your daughter struggle with this rifle?

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

Well, after going through this entire thread, so far, there's been a lot to "smile" about. My first .22 rifle came along when I was 10 years old in the form of a Winchester Model 67A:

It now sports a scope and helps me verify .22 Long Rifle velocities over my chronograph with its 27-inch barrel.
My CZ 455 FS is surprisingly accurate and a grand companion for sitting against a huge oak tree out back for a "squirrel, with gravy and dumplings" iron skillet dinner:

The Ruger 77/22 in .22 Long Rifle caliber has put a mess of cotton tails in the dutch oven during gun deer season, along with several brewskies after a long cold day in the deer woods:

The CZ 457 LUX and the Savage Mark II BV are still trying to decide what they like for a diet, but that's more fun to test than anybody should be allowed to have with their clothes still on:

 

[Picher]

My newest .22 rifle is now my favorite .22 rifle... a stainless 10/22 International.

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It’s not the most pinhole-group accurate .22 made, nor does it have a takedown feature for a backpacking or survival kit tool, but to me it’s the most eye-appealing semi auto .22 out there (Not too far ahead of the svelte Browning autos! ).

Stay safe.

Nice rifle!!!

Early Winchester model 67. Makes my 5yr old smile too.

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Those older .22s warm the heart and please the soul.

 

[jar]

My Savage 187M Gill Gun Click/Clack with it's considerably older & smaller relative:

 

[mavracer]

• Saw this ad for mini Mosin and had to smile

 

[Hanshi]

My longtime companion Marlin 39A.

Kimber of Oregon Custom Classic.

Remington 514.

 

[Offfhand]

Here's another .22 that usually gets a few smiles. It began life as a M-52 Winchester, but was somewhat upgraded by some creative metal work plus elegant stockwork by the late Dale Goens.

 

[Spats McGee]

Here's another .22 that usually gets a few smiles. It began life as a M-52 Winchester, but was somewhat upgraded by some creative metal work plus elegant stockwork by the late Dale Goens.

It's really no wonder she gets a few smiles. She's gorgeous.

 

[Jeff olson]

Here's another .22 that usually gets a few smiles. It began life as a M-52 Winchester, but was somewhat upgraded by some creative metal work plus elegant stockwork by the late Dale Goens.View attachment 949016 View attachment 949017 View attachment 949018 View attachment 949019

Beautiful