Help In Choosing A .22lr Rifle

[tripledipper]

This request is from someone who knows zero about rifles except the M-1 Garand and M-1 Carbine from basic training when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. If you had $250 to spend would you choose a Ruger 10/22, a Henry H-001 or something else?

 

[AKA-plinkster]

tough choice, When i was in the market for a .22lr for my son, I ended up with a Marlin Model 60, it's a fun gun to shoot and it's been fairly reliable, the few jams I've had with it have been due to cheap ammo I use. In retrospect I would probably go with the Ruger though, there's lost of add-ons and extras that would make it more interesting in the long run (A buddy of mine found a site that makes stocks for the Ruger so it looks like some of the Sci-Fi movie rifles)

 

[zercool]

I'm a very strong proponent of the Savage MkII bolt guns. Amazing value and accuracy. Or if you want a semi-auto, check out the Marlin 795, which runs $100-120 most places and is a very nice little gun.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

$250.....Ruger 10/22 without a doubt.
But check the auctions-they're some neat pumps, and remingtons and lever guns around that you might latch on to for less than the $250. Heck, I've got a browning take down 22 that is cosmetically challenged (a few rust dimples where the hurricane caught it) but otherwise in perfect functioning shape that I would sell you for $250. I think I even have a scope mount for it.( don't know about the screws though)

 

[sar4937]

I would look around for an older Ruger 10/22 built back when the bluing and wood was better. I've seen several deluxe models in that price range at gunshows. If you had more to spend, I would say a Marlin 39A would be good.

 

[pawncop]

I would support the Ruger 10-22. I have a Ithica Lightning X-15 that is great but overall the Ruger is fine rifle.

 

[84CJ]

***10/22***

 

[jframe]

Gotta cast a vote for the Henry. I'm not looking for exacting accuracy, and the little lever Henry's are great fun to shoot. I like them so much that Mrs. jframe shoots the H001 and I've got an H001L carbine with a sixteen inch barrel and large loop lever. I just love the feel of them, and not only are they assembled in America, every component of the rifle is SOURCED from this country. To top it off, I haven't had to use them, but I've heard their customer service is second to none, which I can't say that I've always heard about Ruger. As a plus, I know for a fact that Henry's company President answers emails personally, as he has answered a couple for me.

 

[AKA-plinkster]

Jframe wins!

 

[sar4937]

Now if you can just find a Henry for $250. Ruger's have been around so long that there is a much better supply of them to pick from.

 

[pred]

Henry will make you happy!
I have a golden boy I bought used.
Keyholed at 50 years, Sent to henry on a monday and by friday had it back with a new barrel no charge.
I also called and asked about the trigger, I told them that my big loop carbine had a real nice trigger, And wondered if they could send me a manual on how to take it apart so I could do a trigger job on it.
Well they sent me a manual as well as a polished trigger and hammer for free.
Go figure, The best customer service I have ever seen.
Peter

 

[ladder13]

Henry's are made in NJ, go figure.

 

[shaggist]

There are 3 Henry .22s up for auction on Gunbroker right now, with 18 hours left, and all are under $275.

 

[reerc]

I don't know about the Henry, but given the replies here, it must be good.

I've had a 10/22 for over 25 years, and it still looks and runs as good now as it did then.

 

[DGNY]

If you like the semi-auto mechanism, the 10-22 is probably the way to go. I have had good luck with the tube-fed Marlin Model 60 as well. Try a local gun store and look for something that pleases the eye, too.

Wonderful quest, picking a .22. You may not stop at just one!

Regards,

Dyson

 

[Superflywimpy]

Ruger 10/22 is a proven design that will last a long time

Although I don't own one,All my cousins have owned them since the early 70's and they still use them today, I have a hand me down Remington speedmaster that goes back to 56 when My uncle bought it at a Firestone shop. Very long for a 22 but accurate as hell. And It cycles fast everytime with no jams.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I too would vote for the Ruger 10/22. I'd also suggest an "older" one, with real bluing, nice walnut wood and no plastic trigger guard.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I like a Ruger 77/22 Don't know what they cost now. Don

 

[jag312]

I had a Bicentennial Ruger 10/22 that I eventually gave to my son. Since 1976 we have had 100% reliability and 0% trouble.

 

[Smithhound]

Ruger 10/22. What is the sense in having any rifle if it isn't as accurate as it can be? Just an inexpensive noise maker. I love LA's, but have owned several Ruger's throughout the years, I think there are 4 in the safe now. Put a good scope on it and knock dimes off a backstop at 25 - 50 yards with good ammo, minute of squirrelhead with most. The only gun I've ever had stolen was a 10/22 Deluxe my Dad bought me when I was 14, I got deadly accurate with it.
I kill to have that one back. In fact I'd kill the SOB that stole it.
RD