Help me choose a .22lr

[Beanieson]

i'm about to get my hurricane gustav overtime check and i've been thinking a lot about buying a 22lr. basically i'm looking for a fun gun for mild target shooting, plinking cans, and possibly some small game.

priorities are reliability, price, and size as i would like for it to maybe fit in the storage compartment in the trunk of my 4 door.

i've narrowed the list down to:

1. kel tec su-22.
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/dealers/prod_images/su-22ca.jpg

can be had for $320, uses readily available ciener mags, has all sorts of rails for adding worthless/cool stuff, and best of all folds in half for storage.

2. walther g22.
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/dealers/prod_images/WAR22000.jpg

can be had for $380, has a bull pup design that allows a full 20" barrell but keeps overall length down to 28" , more tacticlol rails.

3. the obligatory ruger 10/22.
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/dealers/prod_images/k1022rpf.jpg

can be had for as low as $180 or as high as $600, has nigh unlimited aftermarket accessories, and is the people's 22lr

the walther and kel tec both look pretty sweet, but have mixed reviews as far as reliability. the walther seems to be picky as far as what ammo it likes, and the kel tec brand seems to be polarizing by nature. with the ruger i'd have to put an aftermarket folding stock to allow it to fit in my trunk.

so, any experience with these firearms? other rifles i should consider? thanks for reading this extremely long post.

[renaissance guy]

10-22 great gun !!!!lots of upgrades...and does not look like you are terroist when they pull it out of your trunk

[Okie4WD]

Not alot of experience with the first two, but the Ruger will shoot any 22 ammo, and can be had relatively cheap. With the addition of the folding stock, you still will be under the price of the first two.

Marlin used to make a pretty sweet 22lr, but not much for accessories.

[Sgt P]

Ruger 1022!

You can modify it to look like the others, if it's an aethetics thing...

[Robar]

I have a Ruger 1022, but Walther makes a great gun too.

[bly109]

My dad and I both have Rugar 1022's and love them. Very reliable and fun gun. Ive had mine for about 18 years and my dad probably has had his for 25. We have never had an issue with either. :thumbsup:

[Beanieson]

ok, so the ruger is 5-0....

any advice on the aforementioned folding stock? they do sell a 10/22 with a 16" barrel, but i think that's still too long to fit in the storage space in our jeeps...

[Robar]

ok, so the ruger is 5-0....

any advice on the aforementioned folding stock? they do sell a 10/22 with a 16" barrel, but i think that's still too long to fit in the storage space in our jeeps...
I have a folding stock on my 1022. Although I haven't tried to put it in the storage cubby, I believe that it would still be too big.

[Beanieson]

It depends on what you want.
I dont personally like any of those, iv shot the 10-22 and the Kel-tec.
Im more of a fan of lever action myself....
but if youre looking for somethign cool iv been yeing these forever just havent bought one, not sure ont he accuracy but they are just cool as hell!
it floats and its straight badass.

damn it man now youre going to make me go out and buy one! lol

yea, those survival rifles are sweet, though i thought they stopped manufacturing them. i hadn't really considered one, because i wanted to buy something new. can you share your experience shooting the kel-tec?

[Beanieson]

I have a folding stock on my 1022. Although I haven't tried to put it in the storage cubby, I believe that it would still be too big.

ok, i just went out and measured the cubby. it's tapered and wider at the top, but the usable space appears to be 9x23". that pretty much rules out the walther at 28".

i'm trying to figure out the measurements of the su-22 in it's folded position, but so far my google fu has only yeilded results for it's big brother chambered in .223 (7.5x27").

anyone with a folding stock 10/22 care to post some measurements? so far, the survival rifle appears to be the only option that actually fits in that compartment.... :sad2: somehow, i remember it being bigger.....

[GreytSilly]

Ruger 10/22 is unquestionably the choice to make. Durable, lots of accessories, accurate, what more could a guy ask for. We have three in our family and everyone loves them. This is a proven design that has been around for years and is still one of the top .22's on the market.

[Robar]

I have an old Ram Line folding stock on my 10/22 and folded it measures exactly 27". I do remember seeing a member that separated the upper and lower halves of his AR-15 and got it in the cubby.

[Beanieson]

I have an old Ram Line folding stock on my 10/22 and folded it measures exactly 27". I do remember seeing a member that separated the upper and lower halves of his AR-15 and got it in the cubby.

is this the one?
http://www.ramlinestocks.com/images/ram_91423.jpg

also, how long is your barrel?

[Robar]

is this the one?
http://www.ramlinestocks.com/images/ram_91423.jpg

also, how long is your barrel?

The butt is a little different, but tha is basically it. I believe my 10/22 has a 16" barrel.

[Beanieson]

The butt is a little different, but tha is basically it. I believe my 10/22 has a 16" barrel.

so i guess none of my picks actually fit in there. maybe one of those jack bauer style gun safes..... :yup:

[hawgrider1200]

I own a ruger 10/22. :thumbsup:I like it just fine but find that cheapo ammo likes to hang it up. (jam):sad2: I believe that henry survival rifle is about all you can get in the cubby. How about a pistol though? I like the ruger single six real well and a close ranges it is very accurate, particularly if you get one with a longer barrel length.

[dad55551]

I got to throw in a vote for the ruger 1022. Great rifle, good all around quality.

[AK4Dave]

[QUOTE=Beanieson;688906]i'm about to get my hurricane gustav overtime check and i've been thinking a lot about buying a 22lr. basically i'm looking for a fun gun for mild target shooting, plinking cans, and possibly some small game.

I'm curious as to why you want it to fit in the cubby??? Are you going to leave it in there all the time? Is it for security reasons, ie: don't want anybody to see it and steel it? Or is it just as a way to pack it when you head off to the woods?
I just don't think I myself would make my decision based on that......but that's just me, because usually when I get off the road and hit the trail, my firearm is always in easy reach. There are lots of other ways to store a rifle in your jeep.
There are so many nice 22s available, Id hate to see you miss out on a great gun, just for that reason.
BTW....My dad bought me a 10-22 when I was 16. I still have it.....I'm 52. Great gun. I do remember tho, that the high powered CCI Stingers used to jam in it once in awhile. Other than that it's been flawless.
My only other choice would be the Henry...........a fine piece no doubt, albeit a bit spendy.

[davebloomer]

It depends on what you want.
I dont personally like any of those, iv shot the 10-22 and the Kel-tec.
Im more of a fan of lever action myself....
but if youre looking for somethign cool iv been yeing these forever just havent bought one, not sure ont he accuracy but they are just cool as hell!
[img]http://www.henryrepeating.com/images/rifles/h002_survival_lg.jpg
it breaks down into its stock...
http://www.henryrepeating.com/images/rifles/survivalopen.jpg
it floats and its straight badass.

damn it man now youre going to make me go out and buy one! lol[/QUOTE]

:rotflmao2: don't buy one of these unless ur wanting a novelty item. Sure they're cool and they float BUT they are a pain to shoot... misfire after misfire after more misfires..

[RedneckJeep]

What's wrong with the ruger mini 14?

[RedneckJeep]

um its not a .22?

It most certainly is. The .223 is in the .22 family. It's not the specific caliber he was talking about, but it is considered in the .22 family, just as the M16 is.

[Beanieson]

I'm curious as to why you want it to fit in the cubby??? Are you going to leave it in there all the time? Is it for security reasons, ie: don't want anybody to see it and steel it? Or is it just as a way to pack it when you head off to the woods?
I just don't think I myself would make my decision based on that......but that's just me, because usually when I get off the road and hit the trail, my firearm is always in easy reach. There are lots of other ways to store a rifle in your jeep.
There are so many nice 22s available, Id hate to see you miss out on a great gun, just for that reason.
BTW....My dad bought me a 10-22 when I was 16. I still have it.....I'm 52. Great gun. I do remember tho, that the high powered CCI Stingers used to jam in it once in awhile. Other than that it's been flawless.
My only other choice would be the Henry...........a fine piece no doubt, albeit a bit spendy.

it's really just going to be a truck gun/campsite gun. something i can leave in there most of the time, and shoot cheaply. wouldn't mind having a rifle on the trail, but not really for self defense. i carry a pistol for that. i just liked the idea of always having it with me in the jeep.... it's the boy scout in me. always be prepared.

it does look like the henry survival rifle is the only option that actually fits in there, so i think i'll get away from the mindset of stowing it in the cubbyhole. i really dont' want to buy another rifle sized gun safe just to keep a truck gun in my jeep though..

what are my other options to secure a rifle? i've never really trusted any of the plastic "insta-trunk" options jeep has offered in the past.

[Cruiser]

The newer henry version of the survival rifle is reported to be much improved over the savage arms POS version.. You can also find them in 223 if you look hard enough..

But I really like the feather 22,, a buddy had one years ago,, very fun shooter,,
http://www.theothersideofkim.com/images/uploads/2005files/Feather_AT-22-01.jpg

For some reason the picture didnt stay,, so here is a link showing the feather and its case and several different versions.. The company went out of business, then somebody else was making them,, then they went out,, now somebody else is making them again.. fun little gun that can be stripped down quick..
http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/1100/1164.htm

[Cruiser]

And that also braks down and would fit in a laptop case so yes it would fit in the cubby,, also could be converted if you get a license..

[IMFletch]

Like Jeeps, the 1022 after market brings you just about any mod and upgrade you can image. I built one with a KID match grade .920 bull barrel, KID adjustable 2 stage trigger and Hogue sporter stock, among other minor mods. This set up is accurate and a varmint wrecking machine.

[only_in_my_jeep]

Don't rule out the 10/22 yet. I have seen them with what appears to be a sniper configuration with heavy long barrell to pistol sized (basically just the action and reciever). I am sure in a fold down version with a short barrel you should be able to fit it in you just got to find the right combination.

That said if length is no longer a concern and you are not stuck on an auto Marlin makes a jam up lever action. I own both the 10/22 and a Marlin. The 10/22 is the fun to shoot gun where I have a couple of bananna clips actually taped together so all I have to do is pull it and flip it over to reload. I bust out a lot of ammo in a short time just for fun. It is accurate but if I want to put a shot where it counts (say squirrles) I use the Marlin. The Marlin can also be fun too because I can burn out the tube about as fast as I can work the action but I did not get it for that but rather the accuracy.

[Ben]

no offense but if you pulled those first two guns out here in Texas we would laugh at you. If you want an assault rifle, just get one.

We wouldn't laugh if you pulled out a 10/22.

And might I suggest a nice marlin semi auto that feeds from a tube under the barrel? These guns are as reliable as the 10/22 (if not as moddable,) and can be had very cheap. I recently picked up one for plinking for 50$ at a pawn shop. The stock was scratched up real bad, but the gun shoots great and for the price I can't complain. But they are not too expensive new either. And I have had better reliability luck with the marlins vs. the 10/22. Just don't ever clean the thing and it will shoot flawelessly forever. And straight too.

[HappyCurmudgeon]

Old model, out of production, but my vote is for a Marlin Golden Model 39M. (Shorter than the 39A, not as heavy) Tube fed, Lever Action. straight stock, heavy barreled. Breaks in half with a thumb screw for easy storage, is accurate far beyond my ability. It has vaporized many a squirrel's cabbage, and countless tin cans and paper dots.

Second rifle i ever bought new, and have had it since i was 16. thousands of rounds, very little maintenance, and hands down simply the best, most versatile rifle i have ever owned.

I have had several 10/22's nice guns, no doubt, but i just like my Marlin so far ahead of them there is just no comparison to me.

[Bad Droid]

I'd get a 10/22 for several reasons, most have been covered already.
1) Cost. 150 bucks on sale.
2) Proven design
3) Upgrade ability/ service ability
Tactical solution parts are on the way for me as we speak.
I got the bull barrel and a Hogue rubberized stock both in Matte Green.:WootJump:

[Ben]

I'd get a 10/22 for several reasons, most have been covered already.
1) Cost. 150 bucks on sale.
2) Proven design
3) Upgrade ability/ service ability
Tactical solution parts are on the way for me as we speak.
I got the bull barrel and a Hogue rubberized stock both in Matte Green.:WootJump:

Love your location. Not to sound like an ass, but why do you want to have a "tactical" .22? Just for fun/looks? I have always used my .22's as practice rifles only. One of my favorite things is to shoot a 500 round brick at my spinner targets at 50 yards. I use the cheap 22 to hone my skills so that when I shoot the "big" guns I am right on.

At least that is how it is supposed to work.

[only_in_my_jeep]

Old model, out of production, but my vote is for a Marlin Golden Model 39M. (Shorter than the 39A, not as heavy) Tube fed, Lever Action. straight stock, heavy barreled. Breaks in half with a thumb screw for easy storage, is accurate far beyond my ability. It has vaporized many a squirrel's cabbage, and countless tin cans and paper dots.

Second rifle i ever bought new, and have had it since i was 16. thousands of rounds, very little maintenance, and hands down simply the best, most versatile rifle i have ever owned.

I have had several 10/22's nice guns, no doubt, but i just like my Marlin so far ahead of them there is just no comparison to me.

Happy are we brothers from another mother or something? Sounds like you and I have the same 22. Ever put a scope on it and then decide you like it better without? If so we could be twins.

[only_in_my_jeep]

Love your location. Not to sound like an ass, but why do you want to have a "tactical" .22? Just for fun/looks? I have always used my .22's as practice rifles only. One of my favorite things is to shoot a 500 round brick at my spinner targets at 50 yards. I use the cheap 22 to hone my skills so that when I shoot the "big" guns I am right on.

At least that is how it is supposed to work.

Fun, looks, the fact that 22 ammo is cheaper than any other round except BBs. The fact that 10/22 add on/mod parts are cheaper than the same parts for a more powerful rifle. The list goes on. A 10/22 is a grown up toy (yes I know a gun is not a toy) that is affordable to make it how you want it just like a jeep is for a lot of folks. It also is a good dependable daily use thing just like a jeep is. Admittedly if I were in a tactical situation I would want more than a 22 but then in the swamp I would want a swamp buggy not a jeep.

[CAOKKIE]

10-22 great gun !!!!lots of upgrades...and does not look like you are terroist when they pull it out of your trunk

X2 There are really a bunch of neat things you can do with a 10-22.

[Bad Droid]

Love your location. Not to sound like an ass, but why do you want to have a "tactical" .22? Just for fun/looks? I have always used my .22's as practice rifles only. One of my favorite things is to shoot a 500 round brick at my spinner targets at 50 yards. I use the cheap 22 to hone my skills so that when I shoot the "big" guns I am right on.

At least that is how it is supposed to work.

The company that makes the bull barrel is called "Tactical Solutions" . I am not making a tactical (Tacti-cool) weapon from a 10/22. :) I'm only accurizing it to a point where I can enjoy it while plinking inexpensive ammo a little bit more accurately and a little bit farther than a factor profiled barrel. That and the fact that a bull barrel wont heat up as fast as the factory. Which to me means a lot more ammo can be run before I take a break.:thumbsup:

[Ben]

The company that makes the bull barrel is called "Tactical Solutions" . I am not making a tactical (Tacti-cool) weapon from a 10/22. :) I'm only accurizing it to a point where I can enjoy it while plinking inexpensive ammo a little bit more accurately and a little bit farther than a factor profiled barrel. That and the fact that a bull barrel wont heat up as fast as the factory. Which to me means a lot more ammo can be run before I take a break.:thumbsup:

Well you have my endorsement for a good idea there for what its worth. As much as I love my M1 Garand and my Socom II, I can't afford to shoot those things near as much as I would like and have found that shooting off several hundred rounds of 22 from my marlin can be just as satisfying and just as good practice.

And I have plans for a "super sniper" 22 myself with the heavy bull barrel etc, but want to build mine off of a bolt action rifle like a savage or something, something i can hit nails at 50 yards with a 4x scope.

[TripleJeep_99]

Like a few have said...stick with a MARLIN. I have been tickled pink with my trusty Marlin 780 bolt action which I bought back in 1979 as my first gun...saved my pennies mowing many lawns that summer.....

The marlin has been flawless and has taken down more small game than I can remember and I just passed it down to my 7 year old daughter for ruffled and spruce grouse hunting.

[Bad Droid]

Well you have my endorsement for a good idea there for what its worth. As much as I love my M1 Garand and my Socom II, I can't afford to shoot those things near as much as I would like and have found that shooting off several hundred rounds of 22 from my marlin can be just as satisfying and just as good practice. I hear ya! I have a bunch of rifles that are way too expensive to shoot, thats why I'm into my .22lr's, no matter what the brand or what the action is. I even traded off some stuff for a Kimber .22lr Target Conversion for my Government 1911. I love the thing. Accurate, fun to shoot and light on the pocket book. Then when I'm done I slap the .45 slide back on and its my carry weapon again.




And I have plans for a "super sniper" 22 myself with the heavy bull barrel etc, but want to build mine off of a bolt action rifle like a savage or something, something i can hit nails at 50 yards with a 4x scope.
That sounds like fun, I'm wanting to do a bolt action next as well. Gotta finish these 10/22's first I guess.

[Kastiron]

I have to admit. I am an absolute rimfire addict. If I disclosed how many I have owned in the last 5 years it would embarrass me an make my wife very angry if she read this. For your requirements, I would take a serious look at the newest Ruger offering.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/images/Product-Variations/354.jpg

The Charger. I almost snapped one up myself at a gun show recently for under $275.

It should fit nicely into the cubby in the back of the JK.

It is considered a pistol, but that 10" barrel should be very accurate. Also, the 10/22 action should feed most anything you put into it. The Stingers are actually a little longer than the standard High velocity 22LR. I would sway away from them.

Velocitors by CCI are proper length and loaded hotter than most any others.

[Cruiser]

I have a Marlin bolt action fron the 50's that my father in law picked up at a 5 and 10 cent store near broad and oleney in Philly when he was 15 or16,, He is well into his 60's now.. Dont know the model # but the bolt has a ring on the back that you pull to set the firing pin. A blast to pink with.. and acurate for a light gun.. I'll see if I can get a good pic of it..

[HappyCurmudgeon]

pink? :thinking:


:LOL:

I have an old Winchester bolt action single shot. You need to pull the round knob behind the receiver backwards to cock it. It was my dads & i love it. Even though the ejector is hopelessly worn out on it. It was the first 22 i had.

[IMFletch]

I have to admit. I am an absolute rimfire addict. If I disclosed how many I have owned in the last 5 years it would embarrass me an make my wife very angry if she read this. For your requirements, I would take a serious look at the newest Ruger offering.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/images/Product-Variations/354.jpg

The Charger. I almost snapped one up myself at a gun show recently for under $275.

It should fit nicely into the cubby in the back of the JK.

It is considered a pistol, but that 10" barrel should be very accurate. Also, the 10/22 action should feed most anything you put into it. The Stingers are actually a little longer than the standard High velocity 22LR. I would sway away from them.

Velocitors by CCI are proper length and loaded hotter than most any others.

Nice 1022 set up, thanks for sharing.:thumbsup:

[Bad Droid]

I have to admit. I am an absolute rimfire addict. If I disclosed how many I have owned in the last 5 years it would embarrass me an make my wife very angry if she read this. For your requirements, I would take a serious look at the newest Ruger offering.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/images/Product-Variations/354.jpg

The Charger. I almost snapped one up myself at a gun show recently for under $275.

It should fit nicely into the cubby in the back of the JK.

It is considered a pistol, but that 10" barrel should be very accurate. Also, the 10/22 action should feed most anything you put into it. The Stingers are actually a little longer than the standard High velocity 22LR. I would sway away from them.

Velocitors by CCI are proper length and loaded hotter than most any others.
Ive checked that out not too long ago, it is sweeeeeet. I too could easily get addicted to rimfire, there are so many affordable ways you can go now with endless amounts of variations, add ons, accurizing etc.
I'm dholding off on anymore 22.lr goodies except for what I have ordered until my 6.8 SPC is complete. After that look out.:D

[Cruiser]

I say plink because for some odd reason you almost hear more of the bullet hit the soda can than the round firing.. If you use soup cans the sound is really loud.. We always referred to the 22's as plinkers.. we would go to kmart on the bicycle and buy 1000 round of 22 lr for $5 and then take a 1 mile hike to the dump/shooting range to Kill soup cans.. The local PD used the dump too as the official PD shooting range.. right next to a huge pile of trash.. more fun was at dust when the rats came out..

[HappyCurmudgeon]

oh, i know exactly what you meant, i was just giving you a hard time about the typo of "pink" versus "plink". It just struck me funny in that particular context is all, sorry.



The whole reason being, My Dad used to drive a feed truck for Agway when i was like 8 yrs. old. I rode along whenever i wasnt in school & when we used to go to the grainery towers in Buffalo for a load, we took the 22 along with to blast rats. The rats where usually all powdery white from the feed dust, and would get nice pretty pink spots on them when you scored a hit. The employees there used to call it "pinking rats"
Not plinking. Play on words, and kinda funny in a slightly morbid way. I happen to really like that memory.

[Cruiser]

Oh,, never even noticed it was pink,, not plink,, damned spellcheck,, should read minds and understand pink should not be used when talkin guns..

[LifeTime]

I have to admit. I am an absolute rimfire addict. If I disclosed how many I have owned in the last 5 years it would embarrass me an make my wife very angry if she read this. For your requirements, I would take a serious look at the newest Ruger offering.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/images/Product-Variations/354.jpg

The Charger. I almost snapped one up myself at a gun show recently for under $275.

It should fit nicely into the cubby in the back of the JK.

It is considered a pistol, but that 10" barrel should be very accurate. Also, the 10/22 action should feed most anything you put into it. The Stingers are actually a little longer than the standard High velocity 22LR. I would sway away from them.

Velocitors by CCI are proper length and loaded hotter than most any others.


Cool. Does this 'pistol' use the same receiver and barrel as the 10/22 rifle?

[ARinmyJK]

Don't know what your budget is for a .22 but Browning makes a sweet little take down semi auto that's as classic as a Jeep in it's own right.

w ww.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=022B&cat_id=021&type_id=001



Edit: Do we do page ownage here? If so ... pg 6 is MINE!

[Leave Town]

Cool. Does this 'pistol' use the same receiver and barrel as the 10/22 rifle?

Yes. Only diff is the stock and barrel length.:yup:

[yetibear]

I say plink because for some odd reason you almost hear more of the bullet hit the soda can than the round firing.. If you use soup cans the sound is really loud.. We always referred to the 22's as plinkers.. we would go to kmart on the bicycle and buy 1000 round of 22 lr for $5 and then take a 1 mile hike to the dump/shooting range to Kill soup cans.. The local PD used the dump too as the official PD shooting range.. right next to a huge pile of trash.. more fun was at dust when the rats came out..


Just to give credit where it's due:
http://www.traphof.org/inductees/topperwein.htm
"Mrs. Ad (Plinky) Topperwein
http://www.traphof.org/inductee_images/topperwein_plinkey_hf.gif

Her deeds with the gun were not the only things that spoke for her ability. She once was told by Annie Oakley that she was the greatest shooter of all times.

The Topperweins worked as a team professionally, making their first appearance as the famous "Husband and Wife Team" at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. It was during her early shooting lessons that she acquired her nickname of "Plinky." After several failures while shooting at a tin can, she finally hit one and the bullet made a "plinking" sound. Each time she would connect she would invariably say, "I plinked it," and the nickname stuck."

[Cruiser]

Thats a chick? and I knew the term came from the sound,, just didn't know it went back soo far.. ,, really,, not a picture of the husband??

[hawgrider1200]

u keep sayin she:puke:

[HappyCurmudgeon]

did anyone bring up the Springfield M6 "Scout" Survival Rifle? It's a .22/.410 over/under that folds down. I am pretty sure they came in 22 variations like 22/22hornet etc.

I have no experience with the but i have seen them at gun shows and i am pretty sure they are about 20" or less folded. I have no knowledge of accuracy or reliability, it just popped into my head.

[Ben]

did anyone bring up the Springfield M6 "Scout" Survival Rifle? It's a .22/.410 over/under that folds down. I am pretty sure they came in 22 variations like 22/22hornet etc.

I have no experience with the but i have seen them at gun shows and i am pretty sure they are about 20" or less folded. I have no knowledge of accuracy or reliability, it just popped into my head.

personally I think this is is a pointless firearm. I have a 22 410 over and under i inherited from my dad. He used it for squirrel hunting and that is the only thing I could ever consider this being proper for. You get 1 22 shell and 1 410 shell and you have to pull the hammer back and flick a switch on the back of the gun to switch between 22 and 410. Then you have to break the barrel open to reload. And you have to pull the shells out, (just the 22, ) wiht your finger nail or pocket knife.

Great for squirrel hunting I guess.... BTW, my 80 year old grandmother who has always been a good shot, killed called me over for squirrel the other day, when I got there, she had shot it through the eye. Her eyesight isn't as good as it used to be and she admits it was a lucky shot but, damn. I hope I can still shoot that good at her age.

[Cruiser]

Those scout rifles are great,, came in a variety of calibers.. the .410 and .223 is the most sought after.. and the last generation made would partially eject the shells when you break the barrel.. made it easier to handle,, carried rounds in the stock, folded in half and would tuck under a seat in a fighterplane.. If you need something to go after small game in a survival situation it seams like a good option..

[AK4Dave]

Wonder if he ever made a decision on which one to buy...???

[Ben]

Wonder if he ever made a decision on which one to buy...???

same here. I was thinking about that last time I posted, this thread is old but we just kept running with it.

OP, did you make a decision?

[HappyCurmudgeon]

Wonder if he ever made a decision on which one to buy...???


All of them. :D One can never have to many guns.

My 2C.

[yetibear]

Thats a chick? and I knew the term came from the sound,, just didn't know it went back soo far.. ,, really,, not a picture of the husband??

http://showmanshooter.com/TOEPPERWEIN_20038.jpg

[Coy]

winchester model 1890 pump shorts only. fun, quiet. accurate. history

[KSU_MAN_JK33]

As famous and reliable as the Ruger 10/22 is - I would recommend that to anyone. I started with the basic model and added...
1) Competition Trigger (Reduced pull from factory 5 lbs 14 ounce to 1 lbs 10 ounce
2) Added Whistle Pig 18" Blue Anodized Fluted Aluminum barrel with S/S core insert
3) Added Barracuda Blue/Black/Gray custom sanded/finished/laminated stock
4) Added Simmons 22 Magnum 4x32 Rifle Scope on Warne Ring Mounts
That got me up to the $1000 mark ;o) :thumbsup:
But the rifle is ultra light weight and looks sweet as well our JK's...:ya:

[IMFletch]

IMO the 10/22 is the way to go. Like our JKs, the 10/22 has every imaginable mod and upgrade available in the after market. You can find competition quality drop in single and dual stage triggers, match grade bull barrels, abundant stock options and custom billet aluminum adjustable mags. The 10/22 is accurate and reliable when properly configured and tons of fun to shoot.:thumbsup:

[AK4Dave]

Cruiser where are ya...??? Did you ever "pull the trigger":rotflmao2: on one yet...???

The only other thing I can add is......the 10/22 is great, like stated before I have one and would like to buy my boy one too. But....the only other draw back the 10/22 may have, as opposed to say a Weatherby, and I am talking stock here, ie out of the box, would be barrel length. Longer barrel length equates to greater MV, and long range accuracy.

The reason I mentioned the Weatherby was.....when we were kids a friend of mine (God rest his soul) had one in semi-auto. We noticed the barrel was I think, close to 2" longer than my 10/22. We decided to aim dead on at a target around 200 yards away. It was quite noticeable as to how much closer the Weatherby hit as to my 10/22. The 10/22 is stated as a "carbine", so as such I do believe most standard bolt, lever, or pump guns have longer barrels than the 10/22, or any other carbine for that matter....I could be wrong. Again, if you want to customize the 10/22 you can do so easily, but if you don't think you would want to do this, then this would be something to think about. Of course if your interested in longer range shooting with your 22, you can always sight it in at a longer distances which would "somewhat" compensate for the shorter barrel. Granted that it's not much in a 22, but remember, longer barrel, with the same bullet means greater MV, and there's nothing you can do about that.
Good Shooting...!!!:thumbsup:

[HappyCurmudgeon]

10/22's did have the option of a 20" factory barrel, i dont know if that is still true though. standard i think is 18.5

16.5 for the "compact" versions.

[Kastiron]

Seeing this thread reminds me I need to go get one of those Chargers... :rotflmao2:

HC, you are right! Can never have too many... At least that is what I keep telling my bride.