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Years ago Weatherby bought out a very sweet .22 LR semi auto and it was extremely accurate. However (at least the three I had) jammed seriously. Often times failing to execute a 5-shot clip successfully.
I was looking for a fine auto to replace my Marlin 60 but just don't seem to find one available.
Anyone know of a classy walnut stocked .22 semi auto on the market?
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Thompson Center.....steel and walnut. A beautiful rifle and the one my son has "shoots".
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Look at a used Browning from the 60's thru the 80s's--dont know the model --but it's the one that loads from the buttstock
Maybe they even still make it. Very slim, Very pretty, Very well made, a little pricey
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Yep, few prettier than the Browning. Browning .22 takedown at Cabelas
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My BIL has one and it is sweet!
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Have both the Browning and the Thompson Center and they are both fine rifles. The Browning is a bit on the petite side if that would bother you.
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Is the Browning a highly accurate gun?
I was told years ago that they wasn't very accurate.
I'd like to see 1" 50 yard groups.
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My favorite steel/walnut 22 semi-auto is the Winchester 63.
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Re, Vapodog:
The Browning semi-auto .22 rifle (take-down), a thing of beauty, is the ONLY "semi-auto" .22 rifle model Browning currently manufactures (although in three grades).
As to accuracy, I have always "heard" they ARE regarded to be extremely accurate. I purchased my Browning SA-22 in the late 50's and have always found this to be true with my rifle- as well as with the 'newer' models I have fired.
The first thing I learned about my then "new" Browning .22 was it's bottom ejection port ... when the "hot" ejected casing bounced off the tender flesh inside of my bare wrist. After a few times ... I learned to hold my fore-arm clear.
The Browning SA-22 is also of extreme quality in all materials used and in it's craftsmanship.
I also much regard my Marlin 60 and two Ruger 10/22's for their quality and accuracy ...
Still, the Browning .22 - is a BROWNING !
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Mine too is actually the Winchester 63, just didn't mention it because it's no longer being made. Shouldn't be much of a trick to find a nice one on the used gun market though.
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Were any of those M63's ready for a scope? Here is one that makes that point. M63 with a scope mount
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Thompson Center.....steel and walnut. A beautiful rifle and the one my son has "shoots". Yep, TC's Classic is the most accurate 22 semi auto out of the box. I have eight Ruger 10-22's and they shoot well, but I did a whole lot of upgrading to get them to where they are today. TC's equal the tricked out 10-22's right out of the box. I have a buddy up here that has a TC Classic. He was at the range one day shooting it when I was there. I watched him shoot a 5 shot, 1/4" group at 50 yards with the TC using Wolf Match target ammo. I was blown away. They are that accurate...
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Is the Browning a highly accurate gun?
I was told years ago that they wasn't very accurate.
I'd like to see 1" 50 yard groups. I have a new SA-22. It's a semi-auto, it's high-grade, and mine is pretty accurate for a semi-auto. What it's not is a benchrest rifle. It was never meant to be. If a man wants to shoot squirrels through the eye at 50 yards, I'd suggest he go in a whole different direction. But if he'd like a high-grade walking-around rifle, a magic-wand that leaps to his shoulder and perforates small, sometimes quick-moving targets out to 50 yards while he is standing on his two feet, then a high-grade semi-auto like the SA-22 would be a fine choice, IMO. - Tom
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I believe the last 63's were grooved. No idea how many or for how long. Bruce
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The Browning ATD is cool on alot of levels, the T/C is accurate but leaves class with the 10/22 IMO.
Have you looked at the Remington 552? I have one and its super accurate and does not ever jam.
I like the "full size" feel of the gun
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Have you looked at the Remington 552? I have one and its super accurate and does not ever jam.
This really isn't a bad looking gun and it's priced about the same as the Browning. I couldn't find a price on the Thompson Center gun
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There really a classic IMO. I found mine at Gander Mt in near new condition for a steal, keep an eye on gunbroker I see them there all the time. Top it off with a Leupold M8 4x and you will have an accurate classic. Here is mine with M8 4x
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Nice outfit. Have always wondered about these rifles.
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The T/C Classic is a fine .22 rifle. I bought mine just after they came out several years ago. I still have it and it is very accurate and well made.
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