What 22 LR Semi Auto do you think is the best?

[GunnyUSMC]

Here we are with another poll. This one is on 22 Simi-Autos only. Which one do you think is the best?
You are more then welcome to tell us why you like the one you picked. And a pic would be nice too.
Now if your one of those guys that doesn't like 22 Simi-Autos, there is no need to let us know because, there's a good chance that we won't care.
I did leave a few spaces to add a few more. If your favorite is not listed, I may add it.

NOTE: There are variants of some of these rifles like the AR-7, Marlin Mod 60 and Nylon 66.
So if you like the Henry survival rifle, vote AR-7. If you like the Glenfield mod 60, vote for the Marlin.
Lets have fun now.

 

[Hokie_PhD]

Gunny,
"Best" for what?

For me, I think a 22LR upper similar to the 3 gun 223 upper I just put together would be best for practice when I want to use cheap ammo.
Likewise, an M&P the same size as my pistol would be "best" for me when I don't want to use center fire ammo.

I'm sure others will have different answers.

 

[maxxhavoc]

Overall, the 10-22 is a rifle that can be made into what you want it to be. I used mine as a woods gun, then later set it up to shoot golf balls at 100 yards, put the stock barrel on it and switched to tech sights to get my appleseed rifleman patch.

Growing up, I had a Nylon 66 that went into the woods at least once every week for almost 10 years. I was told you never needed to clean a 22, so it only saw a bore brush infrequently and want torn down for a cleaning until I was older and got the gun back. It was unstoppable and accurate, especially for a cheap plastic gun. But now they are expensive and it never was as accurate as my 10/22 stock barrel, and forget about comparing it to the match bull barrel which is in a box somewhere with a scope and stock.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Gunny,
"Best" for what?
I'm sure others will have different answers.

That will be up to you. But lets limit it to production guns.

 

[someguy2800]

I like 10-22's, they just work.

 

[LoonWulf]

None! Buy a real gun you panzies!!!
As best i picked the 10/22, just because you can make it do anything a .22lr (besides maybe the highest level of benchrest) could be called on to do.

Personally my favorite semi auto .22 is STILL the 597, hated tho it maybe.
That rifle fit and felt better than any other 22 ive shot.

 

[Sistema1927]

Oh boy, another of Gunny's polls for folks to criticize.

 

[fireman 9731]

If you are into modifications and accesories, you need a Rugger 10/22. If you want a good all around plinker, game-getter, and don't want to fuss with magazines, the Marlin Model 60 is a sure bet. My biggest complaint about 10/22s are the magazines, I much prefer a tube.

 

[Offfhand]

How did the Beautiful Winchester 63 get left out, and Thompson-Center's elegant R-55? Attached are photos of a R-55. Few autoloaders, Rimfire of Centerfire, match the R-55's graceful stock styling and sculpted receiver contours. .

 

[Doc7]

The most sold 22 of all time - Marlin model 60.

 

[Mauser lover]

At this point in history... the 10/22 is just dominant. Yes, other guns are better and prettier from the factory. But that's the fun! I think Ruger hit the sweet spot with cost/ease of maintenance/ease of manufacture/reliability/accuracy/etc.

 

[bassjam]

I went with a 10/22. In stock form it does everything well enough and doesn’t need much attention as far as cleaning. From that point can be turned into anything you want with enough time and money.

I do appreciate a Marlin 60, they’re a little more accurate than an out-of-the-box 10/22 but they need to be cleaned a little bit more often.

One day I’ll probably pick up a 552 Speedmaster or a 550 to try out. I get the impression they can be a little more finicky, but I love my Remington 5XX series bolt action guns so I should probably try out some of the semi-auto’s as well

 

[FL-NC]

I like my 10-22 the best to shoot, but my old brown nylon 66 beats it in cool factor.

 

[Wishoot]

10-22.

In the years I've had mine, I could probably count the number of times it choked on cheap ammo on one hand. Can't say the same for the Marlin M60 I had which would fail 50% of the time.

 

[DannyLandrum]

Yeah, that T/C R55 is pretty trick. I like the Marlin 60, the Browning Auto, and the SW M&P-22, too.

But I have to say, I think it's the wrong *question* - generally not a fan of semi-auto .22s. Just my 2 cents. They're not for fighting, and thus semi auto not needed... and a single shot is much easier to pick up your empties with (as you extract them). And a single shot will feed anything where the semi-auto won't. Have no use for them. When I do want a repeater, I'd rather have a lever or pump - again, will feed most anything and easier to pocket your empties as they come out, when you want to (which for me is almost always). Plenty fast enough for any conceivable .22lr use.

 

[Schwing]

I have owned and shot a lot of semi auto .22s. This goes against my grain typically (not a big fan of tactical looking stuff anymore) but I recently picked up an M&P 10-22. It rapidly became my favorite .22. semi auto rifle. Prior to this, my favorite was an old Marlin m60 but, like Wishoot, mine had more trouble with cheap ammo.

The M&P 10-22 already has a few hundred rounds through it without a hiccup.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I'll take a nice Remington 550-I.

 

[gsbuickman]

Here we go again, another poll that I have to answer "none of the above" to. I'm not a fan of any of the newer production off the shelf 22's. My best shooters are my vintage 22's from the 1930's & 1940's, a Savage Buckhorn 66, a Stevens Savage 87A and a High Standard JC Higgins model 31. They'll out shoot any of the newer factory production 22 that I've seen at the range yet

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I have owned and shot a lot of semi auto .22s. This goes against my grain typically (not a big fan of tactical looking stuff anymore) but I recently picked up an M&P 10-22. It rapidly became my favorite .22. semi auto rifle. Prior to this, my favorite was an old Marlin m60 but, like Wishoot, mine had more trouble with cheap ammo.

The M&P 10-22 already has a few hundred rounds through it without a hiccup.

Would that be the M&P 22/15?

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Yeah, that T/C R55 is pretty trick. I like the Marlin 60, the Browning Auto, and the SW M&P-22, too.

But I have to say, I think it's the wrong *question* - generally not a fan of semi-auto .22s. Just my 2 cents. They're not for fighting, and thus semi auto not needed... and a single shot is much easier to pick up your empties with (as you extract them). And a single shot will feed anything where the semi-auto won't. Have no use for them. When I do want a repeater, I'd rather have a lever or pump - again, will feed most anything and easier to pocket your empties as they come out, when you want to (which for me is almost always). Plenty fast enough for any conceivable .22lr use.

Now you see, if the poll was about what single shot 22 or leaver action you thought was the best,the last part of your answer would be great, BUT, it’s about SIMI AUTOS.

 

[Kp321]

I voted for the 10-22 but I shoot my Smith M&P 15-22 more although it is not as accurate as the Ruger. I shoot the Smith in speed events where the quick reloading is a more important factor than moa accuracy.

 

[Condor]

Some years ago a close friend inherited a number of .22 rifles from his father. He very kindly gave a Glenfield model 60 to me. It was a very generous gift, and I think of his Dad each time i shoot it. It has been great for target practice and keeping the garden (somewhat) free of pests. It’s been sitting in the safe too long...time to get it out and practice (this may add acquiring a scope to my list...)

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Here we go again, another poll that I have to answer "none of the above" to. I'm not a fan of any of the newer production off the shelf 22's. My best shooters are my vintage 22's from the 1930's & 1940's, a Savage Buckhorn 66, a Stevens Savage 87A and a High Standard JC Higgins model 31. They'll out shoot any of the newer factory production 22 that I've seen at the range yet

I have a lot of 22 simi autos that are not on the list. Here are just some of them.

 

[Reloadron]

I went with the Browning. I also have a Remington 550 which I like the floating chamber feature of allowing shooting 22 S/L/LR. The Ruger 10/22 along with the Marlin Model 60 are likely the most popular but I do not see either taking down the Browning.

Ron

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I add

How did the Beautiful Winchester 63 get left out, and Thompson-Center's elegant R-55? Attached are photos of a R-55. Few autoloaders, Rimfire of Centerfire, match the R-55's graceful stock styling and sculpted receiver contours. View attachment 781561 View attachment 781562 View attachment 781563 .

I added the TC R-55 to the poll.