.22 decision

[CatSnipah]

Funny that you mention the Model 67. We took one to the range last night. A friend's dad left it to her - I think it was built in the 1960's. It IS fun to shoot with that bolt action. Slow going though, as you say.

I have a 1938 67-22 that m grandfather left me. One round at a time. No magazine.

It's about the memories with this one.

 

[Mule Packer]

When limited to the choices you've listed, and for what you want, I'd go with the Ruger 10/22. Mine is not "tactical," but I've installed a Volquartsen trigger (I know, I know...that's kinda like putting lipstick on a pig) and now it handles like a dream. It's still relatively "plain Jane," but that's pretty much what I want. I don't think I'd get many second looks if I had to carry it downtown if society "went to heck in a hand basket," so to speak.

 

[Old TexMex]

This probably isn't what you're talking about, but....
Winchester 1906. Not that expensive, accurate (if you take a look at the bore before buying) they don't break and there's not one bit of plastic in them.
That 10-22 is is a great little rifle though. Pretty durable etc.

 

[finesse_r]

Either a Ruger 10/22 or a Pre-2009 Marlin lever actionA39.

 

[chief38]

None of the above choices I'm afraid.

I like these:

CZ 453 American Bolt Action = Most accurate .22 I've owned!

Vintage Marlin M39A Lever Action = Fun rifle!!

YMMV

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

A lot of fine rifles, but few that I would consider with the OP's intention of hacking down the barrel to 16'' and threading for a can, particularly grandpa's old rifle. I'd think twice before turning something nostalgic into a disgrace.

 

[hangnoose]

YOU LEFT OUT A LOT

First I think you need to decide on the platform, and how much $ you are willing to spend. I noticed you left out levers, single shots, and pumps. There are some mighty fine guns in there. Do you want accuracy, reliability, speed, tactikewl? Of the guns listed I picked the 1022. I'd pick an OLD pump gallery gun, a Winchester 9422, Anschutz target, or Ruger 7722 all weather in a heartbeat first though, however they will cost more.

 

[walkin jack]

I've had 2 of the 10/22s since 1973. Very accurate and no end to the mods you can do on this fine little carbne. If you can't have fun with this then it's your own fault.

Here's the current one

 

[Alpo]

I have seriously considered buying a modern .22 caliber rifle for quite some time. I looked at the current Remington semi-auto for awhile, and then started to focus on the Ruger 10-22, which I never really warmed up to but now they're making them "tactical" and I'm really starting to like them. Mossberg is making a tactical .22 semi-auto, too, but they're making it look like an AR - if I want to play with an AR I have one of those; I don't need a .22 for that.

But here's the catch - just like I'm a revolver guy first, I'm a bolt gun guy first, too, despite the fact that the M-14/M1A is my favorite gun of all time. And Ruger makes its bolt action "American" in a slick .22 caliber version with a 10-22 type of magazine - oooooo be still my heart. But, BUT!

The American is a longer rifle than the 10-22, but I'm thinking no matter which of these various guns I buy i will get a suppressor for it - that's really the motivation. If i do that I'll get the barrel threaded so if I think it's too long it can be cut down at that point in time.

Here's where y'all come in - I need opinions and votes!!!
Comments solicited.

Thanks.

***GRJ***

They make it in a "compact". 18" barrel, 35 3/4 inches OAL. Shorter than a 10/22.

Ruger American Rimfire? Compact Bolt-Action Rifle Models

 

[Old TexMex]

Alpo: Now that's cool. I hear Christmas bells

 

[the ringo kid]

None of the above. Browning/Winchester 1885 Low Wall single shot. It does whatever I need a .22RF to do.

The only reason I picked the Ruger is because someone used to sell kits for these that you could use to dress-up these to look like MG 34 WWII German light machine gun. Other than that, I like the one you mentioned and will add these two:

Calico M 100 Carbine which came w/ 2 100 rd tube magazines.
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt299/outlawscooterposse/xd stuff/DSCF0591.jpg

I bought one around 20 years ago because it looked like a Star Wars laser rifle which I added a bipod to.

And of course:

Didnt know they made these in 22 till I saw one at the gun show yesterday:

 

[mkk41]

A co-worker bought one of the Mossberg AR-22s or whatever it's called and has had nothing but problems with it. Sent it back 2 times. Trying to sell it but can't get near what he's asking. Most of the LGS say that's common and a few won't order or take them in trade.

OTOH , the racks at most LGS are overflowing with nice .22 rifles. From single shots to 'tactical'.

But ya can never go wrong with a good ol' Ruger 10-22. Like Mr.Potatohead , ya can make it any way you want.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Hands down, the Ruger 10/22, if for no other reason, its versatility. Also, you can get parts and aftermarket accessories almost anywhere. You want a target gun? You got it. You want a collector's work of art? You got it. You want a "tactical" .22? You got it. Here are just two examples.

John

 

[Beemerguy53]

Can I vote "other"?

This has all the tacticals:
Mossberg & Sons | 41026

Seriously though, I've been looking at a Winchester M67. Bolt action single shot. With the lack of abundantly available 22LR, I figure a brick of 500 should last 6 months!

Sorry, but that Mossberg is about the ugliest-looking .22 I've ever seen...

It looks like it woke up in the morning and couldn't decide whether it wanted to be a Winchester 94/22 or an AR-15...

 

[Beemerguy53]

Yoda, out of the choices you've listed in your poll, I would get the 10/22...it's the perfect all-purpose .22.

But if you're open to other suggestions, and you like bolt-action rifles, I would suggest a Ruger 77/22...I've had one for almost 20 years, and love it.

The 77/22 is accurate, reliable, uses Ruger's rotary magazine, and with its plain barrel, you can easily thread it for a suppressor.

 

[mr.jbk79]

I would stay away from the mossberg ar-style 22s. A friend bought one earlier this year for his nephew, and probably won't even give it to him. We wanted to get it sighted and see how it functioned. It was more like see how many malfunctions we could have, and this was with 3 kinds of ammo(fed automatch, cci tactical, fed hp 550s). Also almost had windage fully adjusted over just to get near center of target. Hopefully these issues aren't the norm, but this thing just looked and felt kind of cheap imo.

 

[snake803]

Get a CZ 452 or 455. You will be amazed at the accuracy.

Charlie

+1...Some of the CZ's can even be had with the groovie thingees on the end of the barrel... I need to add... Most subsonic ammo will not cycle a semi auto .22 rifle..
JIM................

 

[DGT]

Count me in the CZ camp too. Cheap rugged and extremely accurate.

 

[LTC]

While I have owned a 10-22 since about 1972, it's not my favorite .22. For tack driving I like to use my scoped Ruger 77-22. For open sights my choice is my 1922 Springfield trainer.

The 77-22 and especially the 1922 Springfield are in another price bracket though.

Tactically, I like my S&W 1522, but the base price is still out of the 10-22's base price.

LTC

 

[dcxplant]

Weatherby Mk XXII is next for me.

I did buy a Talo version of the 10/22 with a Mannlicher stock with basket weave checker pattern.

Shoots extremely well at 25 yards, much better than it has any right to!