Tube fed .22 rifles?

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I'm thinking about getting a tube fed .22 and wondering what my options are? I would likely need one that is readily able to take a scope as my eyes are not so sharp anymore.

I think it is the older Marlin model 60 that is very popular in this category? Do they still make these anymore?

What other tube fed options for .22 rifle?

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I am a big fan of the Marlin 39 series. Own three myself, including the now rare carbine Mountie.

It's a full size lever action, extremely accurate and top-cabin quality. Pricey for a .22 but well worth it in every detail.

Nayth
 
I've got two Henry lever guns, one standard rifle, the other a 16 inch large loop carbine. Love both of them, and they've fed everything I've given them so far.
 
There's many tube fed options. Semi-auto? Bolt action? Lever action? Most are able to be scoped. It's pretty much what type of action you prefer and how much you want to spend.
 
You absolutely cannot go wrong with a Marlin 39. If you have a hankering for such a jewel, get an older model. Here is my Mountie - and do visit this thread, and get hooked. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=261635

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Pete
 
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jframe said:
I've got two Henry lever guns, one standard rifle, the other a 16 inch large loop carbine. Love both of them, and they've fed everything I've given them so far.
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+1 on the Henry. Very dependable & the bride love shootin' it.
 
Only caution with tube fed rifle is you have to be a bit more safety conscious. Clearing the rifle involves more than merely removing the magazine and pulling back the bolt.
 
Sorry, should have been more specific on the action.

I'm looking for either a semi-auto or lever action.
 
Remington 552

Wayne,
If you don't spending a little more you might check out the Remington 552. Extremely reliable, shoots shorts, longs & long rifles. Walnut stock with cut checkering.

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So many good choices...you can't go wrong with a tube fed .22.

Depends on the money you want to spend, and how much you want to spend too...

If you can afford it, a Marlin 39, a Winchester 62 (if it is in good shape) or a Winchester 9422 or Browning BL-22 are the tops of the line in my book. A Taurus or Rossi will work in the place of a Winchester pump .22, but I recommend having it recrowned if needed but you will definitely need a set of Marbles or Lyman sights for it- the factory ones are too coarse for accurate plinking. Many people love the little Henry rifles, and they shoot great- but I just personally can't get over the pot metal receiver and it being a copy of the Ithaca. You may want to take look at them.

Secondly, I'd recommend any of the bolt action tube fed guns- Remington 341 or any in this series, Marlin tube fed bolt action, or even one of the good shooting Mossberg bolt rifles if you by chance find one.

Lastly, the semi auto category- the sometimes maligned Marlin 60 is a great gun if you keep it clean, I own one that shoots without a hiccup. Or you can grab a J.M. Browning design in the Browning Auto-22 or perhaps a Winchester 63. Both tube fed, but from the stock.

That's as much as I can throw out in one thing. Of all of the guns mentioned above, I like my Remington 341P (peep sight) and the 9422.
They always go to the range. ;)
 
Yes they still make the Marlin 60. I fired a new one just last week and was very impressed with the way it handled, I got to shoot a spanky new 10/22 at the same time and for me the Marlin was the better of the two rifles.
 
Remington 552 Speedmaster. :) I have worn out 2 Marlin model 60's. Seems like when they work they are awsome, but when they start acting up you can't (or at least I can't) get them to function properly. (Jamming). I have only owned one speedmaster and for me it has been flawless with 22 LR. not so great with shorts functions ok but not so accurite.
 
Hi:
I always liked the Remington Model 550 semi-auto. This Model accepts .22 Shorts, Longs, or Long Rifles cartridges inter-changable. Also grooved for a scope.
This Model might not be a current Factory Model. You could locate a nice used one at a Gun Shop or one of the Auction Sites.
Jimmy
 
I am also a fan of the Remington 552. My dad had one when I was growing up there is no telling how many squirrels and rabbits I killed with it.

My favorite, though, is the Browning BL-22. Bought one with my first paycheck from a summer job in high school back in '79 and still have it. Works flawlessly with all flavors of shorts or long rifles. I always knew it was accurate, but I put a 4X scope on it about 10 years ago and it really shows out now. The short throw lever, about 45 degrees, means you can produce follow up shots much quicker than with most other .22 lever guns because your thumb never leaves the stock when you lever it. Great feature.

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oldfella said:
You absolutely cannot go wrong with a Marlin 39. If you have a hankering for such a jewel, get an older model.
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I have never really thought about a Marlin .22 but a friend of mine, who is selling off some of his guns, has an almost mint 1952 production Marlin 39A. He's not 100% sure he wants to part with it, but I need to see him next time I visit my parents to buy some other guns and I have a feeling he'll let it go. Should be a fun little plinker!
 
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