What's your favorite semi-auto .22 rifle ?

[photodad1970]

My favorite

I have two favorites. Top one is a 550-1 mfg year unknown. Was owned by my late father in law. And bottom one is a Marlin model 60 with Simmons scope that's great for plinking and zombie squirrel control.

 

[ditrina]

Weatherby Mark XXII

 

[jaymz9350]

My first firearm purchase, 55 yrs ago was a Speedmaster. Foolishly traded it away for a nice 28-2. Just received my first 2018 present, a nice 552 in original, non-BDL trim level, to replace that boo boo. These things run fast with that unique, lightweight bolt group that will handle .22 short. They're not the safest arm with no bolt latch and difficulty seeing rim of round in chamber, but they sure are fun for rapid plinking.

I have my grandpas speedmaster and love it. So does my niece, she'll sit and plink with it all day

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[Bassyaks]

I just picked this up on Gun broker this week, Black Lightning from Mitchells Mauser's. It's made by rifles, Excel Arms, Manufacturer of innovative weapon systems Ontario, CA Home it's a 22WMR, very accurate at 25Y I haven't taken it out past that yet , Ran CCI poly tip with not failures.

 

[fdw]

Well, I only have one and it's my 15-22. Took it to the range today and at 100 yards with my Micro Red Dot and Mini-Mags it's deadly.

Now at 150 and beyond I need some work but 100 in we work well together.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

(1) Thompson Center R-55 Classic - Probably the most under-rated and under-appreciated 22LR rifle. Accurate, decent looking, blued steel and walnut (not even the mags are plastic), great out of the box trigger, not too heavy - just an all around great gun.



(2) BuckMark Rifle - Too much fun for words. Small, light, handy, very good out of the box trigger (even better with VQ Hammer), just a hoot.



(3) Weatherby XXII - A classic. If it had a better trigger, it would rank higher for me because it has everything else going for it and you can't beat it for looks.

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

I really like my 10/22. Like a broken record. Mag fed. 25 round mags. It shoots. Very accurate. Can't beat it. I always take it to the woods. Even if I'm going to shoot something else.

 

[damienph]

My favorite .22 semi-auto rifle is still the Ruger 10/22. I have three of them. A bull barreled target model, a 22" stainless rifle and and old 16" carbine that my dad bought me back in the mid '60s when they first came out. I also have my father in law's Remington 552 Speedmaster and a Savage Model 6. All are very good shooters.

 

[Dvan34]

Back in the 50's I bought a Mossberg .22 Carbine. Folding front stock, military peep sight, 10 round magazine. Loved that little rifle. Used it hunting squirrels. Wish I still had it. I guess they stopped making them way back when. I've tried to locate another one but no luck. Were I to buy another it would be the Ruger 10/22. Never even held one but they are so popular for all of these years since they were manufactured..

 

[windypoint]

A $1500+ 10-22 should shoot dimes at 100yd

It will. At 25 I am freestanding.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

My 41 year old Belgian Browning .22 semi-auto......Bought it new for $75.00.

 

[kramden]

Always was my 10/22 that I bought about 1979. A bazillion rounds thru it. But now its my 15/22. Excellent rifle.

 

[292]

Stevens model 87, belonged to my Great grandfather. I never saw it but it was said that my great uncle could shoot pennies out of the air with it. Maybe I'll dig it out of the safe and shoot it this weekend.

 

[samnev]

My 552 BDL is still my favorite.

+1 Same here.

 

[Chubbo]

Favorite .22 LR rifles

I don't count any rifle that I don't own. It depends on the mood i'm in, as to the favorite for the time, and the use. Here are some that I own, have used, and are favorites. Thanks for sharing.

Chubbo

 

[wood714]

My favorite .22lr is a dedicated AR15 with CMMG conversion.

CMMG makes good stuff, I have a CMMG dedicated 22 only upper on one of my AR's. It's a fun gun, but my 10/22 has help multitudes of armadillos meet their maker.

Can works great on the AR too, but the 10/22 is quieter, and the Savage bolt is scary quite.

 

[tug700]

My Ruger 10-22 deluxe that Clark customized in 1997. Shoots like a dream with the 20 inch barrel. My old Marlin model 60 that i inherited in 1990 in just a fun gun, reliable, accurate and durable.

 

[les.b]

I suppose that my Ruger 10/22 early version with the walnut stock with cut checkering...wearing a Leupold 1x4 scope has to be the most useful and accurate .22 that I have. It will literally shoot cloverleafs at 50 yards, depending somewhat on the ammo.

I also like my Browning .22 autoloader, the old breakdown version, partly for nostalgic reasons. It is a slick little gun, and really classy.

Best Regards, Les

When I first posted this, I didn't have a picture of my Ruger. It was in a safe down at my camp. I stopped down Saturday and brought it home for a cleanup and to do a little shooting. Here it is before I had a chance to really shine it up. Still, looks pretty good for its age. Can't remember exactly, but I've had it at least 25 years. It is extremely accurate.

Best Regards, Les

 

[NWPilgrim]

For now it is the M&P 15-22 because with the adjustable stock it is perfect for a range of sizes in grandkids and adults. Easy to mount a scope or red dot, too, although the Magpul iron sights are better than most sporter rimfire rifle irons.

HOWEVER, I am working on some upgrades to my 10/22 to make it more accurate. May take several months to work through it a little at a time, but once it is fairly accurate then it may become MY favorite plinker/range rimfire.

And longer term, I suspect I will eventually get a Tikka T1x and based on my T3 experience I can't help but think the T1X will then become my favorite .22LR.

Nice to have choices, and I think the 15-22 is a real breakthrough rimfire for family shooting fun!

 

[oldiegoldie]

Winchester model 63 all time favorite semi auto.
the Rem 241...my granddad had one with Lyman Alaskan with Lee dot. he used to light matches stuck in the sand with it.
my favorite .22 [it's not semi auto] will always be the Remington 121 pump. i've got one in nearly new condition. my first one i got about 1948 for Christmas. stupidly traded it. the one i've got now will be in the safe when i cross that final divide.