hkcavalier
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I put a few bux into this 10/22. Money well spent.
Semi Auto .22 Rifles
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max503
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I bought a Marlin Model 60 about a year ago, and while it runs ok now (just ok), I have been less than impressed with it. It's taken a lot of fiddling to get it to work right.
I know it is a "plastic gun" but I sure do like those Remington 66s!
I have two one i bought in mid 70s and one that was my Dad's about 1980.
Steve W
I have two one i bought in mid 70s and one that was my Dad's about 1980.
Steve W
Hairtrigger
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My favs are the Browning BAR-22 and Weatherby XXII
Ole Joe Clark
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I have the basic cheapest model 10/22, (218.00 OTD) that I have mounted a Bushnell 3 x 9 x 40 on. With 4 10 round magazines I can waste ammo by the pound.
It is surprisingly accurate, or it would be if I would quit fooling with it. I floated the barrel, removed the band, and installed spacers inside the stock at the receiver to eliminate lots of side to side movement. I also replaced the trigger group with the Ruger direct replacement.
I still need to seal the stock where I floated the barrel and try some serious shooting with it. After almost 75 trips around the sun, I get the shakes when I shoot. It still does not shoot as accurately as my old Marlin model 80 DL bolt action that I have had for at least 50 years.
Here are a few photos, one with it's older brother, the 44 magnum.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
It is surprisingly accurate, or it would be if I would quit fooling with it. I floated the barrel, removed the band, and installed spacers inside the stock at the receiver to eliminate lots of side to side movement. I also replaced the trigger group with the Ruger direct replacement.
I still need to seal the stock where I floated the barrel and try some serious shooting with it. After almost 75 trips around the sun, I get the shakes when I shoot. It still does not shoot as accurately as my old Marlin model 80 DL bolt action that I have had for at least 50 years.
Here are a few photos, one with it's older brother, the 44 magnum.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
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I have a high standard sport king special it was my first firearm. Since 1971.
Still have it, don't need another.
Can't remember ever having any type of jam.
Regards
Still have it, don't need another.
Can't remember ever having any type of jam.
Regards
gman51
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I have a 70's Marlin model 60 that shoots anything I feed it and is very accurate. A friend bought a new Model 60 three years ago and it is a jam-a-matic piece of junk no matter what ammo fed into it.
I think if I was to buy a new 22lr today it would be the Ruger 10-22.
I think if I was to buy a new 22lr today it would be the Ruger 10-22.
Thanks for all the pics. Had one long ago and forgot how light and handy the 10/22 is with that 18 1/2 inch barrel. Wanted something for woods varmint hunting so when Ruger came out with American Compact in 22 magnum I jumped on it. Great accuracy with CCI 40 grain stuff.
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For a cheap, knock round 22 semi rifle, it really is hard to beat the 10-22. With that said, i sold my 10-22 a few years back after getting a 15-22 in 2011. I shoot that 15-22 so much, the 10-22 was collecting dust. I think I'd feel confident stating my 15-22 would do just about anything I want out of a 22 rifle, including small game hunting.
Engieman
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Browning SA 22. Another John Browning masterpiece. Accurate, top quality, take down (2 piece), lightweight, not fussy about any ammo, bottom ejection, and butt stock tube feed resulting in absolute reliability. I speak from experience....been shooting mine for 54 years. Another month and will be 55 years! May be a bit more expensive, but is money well spent. You won't regret it. Now being produced in Japan verse Belgium, but all of the Japanese Browning's (Miroku) are of equal quality and finish. Just don't command the collectible prices.
DeathGrip
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I have the basic cheapest model 10/22, (218.00 OTD) that I have mounted a Bushnell 3 x 9 x 40 on. With 4 10 round magazines I can waste ammo by the pound.
It is surprising accurate, or it would be if I would quit fooling with it. I floated the barrel, removed the band, and installed spacers inside the stock at the receiver to eliminate lots of side to side movement. I also replaced the trigger group with the Ruger direct replacement.
I still need to seal the stock where I floated the barrel and try some serious shooting with it. After almost 75 trips around the sun, I get the shakes when I shoot. It still does not shoot as accurately as my old Marlin model 80 DL bolt action that I have had for at least 50 years.
Here are a few photos, one with it's older brother, the 44 magnum.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
I love my Ruger Carbine. I love my Mini 14.
A 10/22 needs to get in the mix.
Note, the wood on those .44s.
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I have a few semi auto .22 rifles,
Ruger 10-22 with the black synthetic stock,
Marlin mod 60, 19" barrel,
two Winchester mod 74s in .22 Short,
Remington mod 550 in S L & LR,
Remington Nylon 66.
Choosing to keep only one would be tough. I like my 10-22 way better
with it's synthetic stock than one I used to have with the standard
slick, clubby hardwood stock. If I could only have one it would be
either the 10-22 or the Nylon 66. I've owned a couple of the famed
Browning takedowns but found that they had to be kept very clean
or they would malfunction. I've always wanted a Winchester mod 63
but I haven't been willing to pay the going price.
Ruger 10-22 with the black synthetic stock,
Marlin mod 60, 19" barrel,
two Winchester mod 74s in .22 Short,
Remington mod 550 in S L & LR,
Remington Nylon 66.
Choosing to keep only one would be tough. I like my 10-22 way better
with it's synthetic stock than one I used to have with the standard
slick, clubby hardwood stock. If I could only have one it would be
either the 10-22 or the Nylon 66. I've owned a couple of the famed
Browning takedowns but found that they had to be kept very clean
or they would malfunction. I've always wanted a Winchester mod 63
but I haven't been willing to pay the going price.
Grayfox
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Hard to beat an older Marlin Model 60. Cheap, dependable and extremely accurate. I have a Model 99M1, which is simply a shorter Model 60 in a stock that resembles the M1 Carbine. Great little rifle. 
I also have a 10/22. But frankly, these rifles are more like a starter kit. Out of the box, they ain't much. But add about what it cost you in aftermarket parts and they can be tack drivers.
I had a AR-7. Interesting little rifles which are good for their intended purpose. A simple trigger job makes them loads better. Accuracy is acceptable. However, I find the design a little awkward to handle. Its a niche rifle and not something for everyday use.
I also have a 10/22. But frankly, these rifles are more like a starter kit. Out of the box, they ain't much. But add about what it cost you in aftermarket parts and they can be tack drivers.
I had a AR-7. Interesting little rifles which are good for their intended purpose. A simple trigger job makes them loads better. Accuracy is acceptable. However, I find the design a little awkward to handle. Its a niche rifle and not something for everyday use.
one eye joe
US Veteran
I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE MISSING SOMETHING ! ! ! WHATEVER YOUR COMPLAINT IS ABOUT YOUR 10/22, I DOUBT THAT IS LACK OF RELIABILITY....
ONCE YOU HAVE A 10/22 RECEIVER, YOU CAN BUILD A TOTALLY CUSTOM RIFLE, THAT WILL FULFILL YOUR GREATEST EXPECTATIONS.....
COUNTLESS AFTERMARKET SOURCES EXIST, THAT OFFER TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS FROM MATCH BARRELS TO COMPETITION TRIGGERS, A WIDE VARIETY OF STOCKS, AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU MIGHT DESIRE.......
OR YOU CAN MERELY REPLACE THE OFFENDING PART OF YOUR 10/22 AND BE DONE....
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I used to have a dozen 22 rifles, but decided that was just silly so I sold all of them off but the one I liked best. That was a "Wally-World Special" 10/22. With it's longer 22" barrel, it feels like a "big rifle" to me.
The checkered hardwood stock looks nice I think. The gun is pretty much stock out of the box, but it has had a trigger job done, and I think I changed the bolt buffer. Someone gave me a half dozen or so and I think I changed it, anyway. I'm too lazy to take it down just to find out. The scope is a blister pack 4X Bushnell from Wally World, as is the cheap black nylon sling.
Good shooting rifle. There might be others that are more accurate on the range, but the squirrels can't tell the difference.
The checkered hardwood stock looks nice I think. The gun is pretty much stock out of the box, but it has had a trigger job done, and I think I changed the bolt buffer. Someone gave me a half dozen or so and I think I changed it, anyway. I'm too lazy to take it down just to find out. The scope is a blister pack 4X Bushnell from Wally World, as is the cheap black nylon sling.
Good shooting rifle. There might be others that are more accurate on the range, but the squirrels can't tell the difference.
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I've accumulated several 10/22s over the years..................
My favorite version is the International with the full length mannlicher stock... paired with a small Weaver 1-3x20 shotgun scope; or Skinner sights.
My oldest has a fun M-1 Carbine version.
and a Take-down w/ red dot....... to grab and go.
My favorite version is the International with the full length mannlicher stock... paired with a small Weaver 1-3x20 shotgun scope; or Skinner sights.
My oldest has a fun M-1 Carbine version.
and a Take-down w/ red dot....... to grab and go.
I like the earlier production Ruger 10-22. Like all things I guess, the earlier ones seemed better made and finished.
I recently repaired a 'new' (bought less than 2 yrs ago) but hardly ever fired 10-22.
I was less than enthusiastic about the rifle to say the least.
It should have probably gone back to Rugerville, but I fixed it for the guy anyway. You should not have to remove the bbl and complete the chamber reaming on a new rifle,,and that was only the start.
Anyway, they do seem to have the bulk of the market. With the right care and adj they can hold right there with most any sporter bolt target rifle.
The AR-7 I don't see as a one and only 22 semiauto rifle for woodswalking, plinking and hunting (if you do such).
It's got it's unique points and uses, but I'd rather have a full size/weight/wood and steel older mfg rifle.
I don't see myself needing to survive a week at the Range after my plane crash lands there.
But for people that do get their rears in less than favorable situations,,it could be something that brings you out of it. That's what it was designed as.
There's a couple of them at the club where I shoot. I've shot them and they do what you'd expect them to. No problems. Just feels a bit off handling it that's all.
The Marlin 60/99,,,I think I've made my opinion known on those.
They can be very accurate though,,
My personal choice would still be an elderly but good condition Remington 241, Winchester 63, Browning AutoLoader, or even some of the lesser known models of semiautos made by the companys back in the day.
If I am to upgrade anything , it is done with walnut, better metal finish/blue, checkering, engraving ect.
I'm not in to the parts swap idea that is so common with especially the 10-22. But it sure has made a lot of people happy and kept gun sales going.
If nothing else it's good for shooting sports bottom line. It certainly keeps the younger people interested and we need that for sure.
Lots of choices, new and older,, and it should stay that way.
I recently repaired a 'new' (bought less than 2 yrs ago) but hardly ever fired 10-22.
I was less than enthusiastic about the rifle to say the least.
It should have probably gone back to Rugerville, but I fixed it for the guy anyway. You should not have to remove the bbl and complete the chamber reaming on a new rifle,,and that was only the start.
Anyway, they do seem to have the bulk of the market. With the right care and adj they can hold right there with most any sporter bolt target rifle.
The AR-7 I don't see as a one and only 22 semiauto rifle for woodswalking, plinking and hunting (if you do such).
It's got it's unique points and uses, but I'd rather have a full size/weight/wood and steel older mfg rifle.
I don't see myself needing to survive a week at the Range after my plane crash lands there.
But for people that do get their rears in less than favorable situations,,it could be something that brings you out of it. That's what it was designed as.
There's a couple of them at the club where I shoot. I've shot them and they do what you'd expect them to. No problems. Just feels a bit off handling it that's all.
The Marlin 60/99,,,I think I've made my opinion known on those.
They can be very accurate though,,
My personal choice would still be an elderly but good condition Remington 241, Winchester 63, Browning AutoLoader, or even some of the lesser known models of semiautos made by the companys back in the day.
If I am to upgrade anything , it is done with walnut, better metal finish/blue, checkering, engraving ect.
I'm not in to the parts swap idea that is so common with especially the 10-22. But it sure has made a lot of people happy and kept gun sales going.
If nothing else it's good for shooting sports bottom line. It certainly keeps the younger people interested and we need that for sure.
Lots of choices, new and older,, and it should stay that way.
Semi- classic
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I'd say my Browning SA-22. Small- simple-elegant-high quality. Unlike the 10/22 which has the girth of a 12 ga under & over.
