Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Rimfires Looking for new toy... 22 Mag..suggestions?

In the market for a 22 mag rifle, (on a waiting list for a PMR30 22 mag pistol)so I want a long gun with ammo to match.
Mostly interesrted in a semi auto, but interested to hear what your suggestions are and why.
No real reason for wanting this..just plinking,targets, yard rats,and maybe prairie dogs, so I want good accuracy to about 100 yards or so.
I'll probably put a scope on due to my old eyes not liking open sights anymore.
Been looking at 10/22 magnums, Remington 597's, Magnum Research ..stuff like that..likes /dislikes..stuff to steer clear of?
Thanks..

The 10/22M is an expensive proposition. I know little of the 597, Magnum Research isn't exactly light on the pocketbook. Personally think if you want a quick follow-up shot capability, a used 94/22M could be the way to go .... not cheap though.

I had the same itch a few years ago. I researched a bunch and for what people wanted for their 10/22 mags, I purchased the Magnum Research. I made a good decision, IMO. While they are not perfect, it is a nice gun. Plenty accurate, super light, and has been super reliable.

Two things I would change about it would be the trigger (heavy) and the stock. The Hogue is pretty flimsy but is usable as a hunting handle. These are not meant to be bench guns anyway.

The boy really likes it!!!



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Take a good look at one of these: .22WM Marlin 982VS
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I'm most likely ordering one. If it's anything like my 917VS it will be an absolute tack driver.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22WinMagnum/982VS.asp

I had a hankering for a 22mag. Satisfied it with a new style Browning T-Bolt. It has a Helix magazine which it very functional. I like that it is flush with the stock. It is very accurate with CCI ammo. Not as fast shooting as a semi-auto but works well. I have the sporter weight model. The trigger is a bit heavy yet crisp. Over all a pretty nice gun.

I wanted them all. Greedy I guess. Got a Sako Quad. All bases covered, and very accurate. It was however expensive. Compared to four different rifles it was not to bad.

Welcome to the Fire.

And, I had a 597 magnum, wish I still had it. It was very accurate and reliable. Trigger was a bit tough but I never tried to have it worked on either.

Dober

I have a 10/22 Mag and love it. Bought it when they first came out and have never had any problems with it but I have heard they've had some issues with the bolt. Mine has shot many rounds with nary a hiccup and it's very accurate too.

Go over to rimfirecentral.com, lots of info on what you are looking for. I ended up with a Sako Quad and have no regrets whatsoever.

I Have A Browning syn. T Bolt that shots great .and @ 4 and1/2 lbs. is is ajoy to cary add a scope and sling and you are around 6lbs all up.

the only .22 mag i've ever shot was a marlin 783. you can't beat the quality of the old marlins. flip-up sights stay protected when not in use and the one we had never needed re-sighting in in all my seventeen years. i think it has a twelve round tube mag.

Thanks guys, some good info here and some new stuff to research..

Hey, is there some way to turn notifications on so I know if there have been new posts? had no idea there were replies..thanks!

When I wanted a .22 mag I got one of the 10/22 Magnums, they were still available then. I did the same thing to it that I did to its little brother in .22 LR, a Green Mountain 20� fluted stainless barrel, with a Kidd trigger in a Hogue stock with a 2x7 Weaver Rimfire scope. Works well. Nearly as accurate as the .22 LR version.

Now I would like to find a 9422 in .22 mag to go with my 9422 in .22 LR.

For a currently-made semi-auto .22Mag, I'm attracted to the stainless/synthetic Black Lightning rifle marketed by Mitchell's Mausers.



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I agree and I sent them an email just the other day..trying to find out if they are planing on any larger capacity magazines for them.Ever shot one?

You'd be interested in CZ's new 512. Or, check out www.excelarms.com; they have a dandy semi-auto WMR rifle (and a pistol, too.)

Yeah, that excel is in the post above..CZ's look pretty good too..and the BRNO's are sharp but pricey!

Volquartsen or Kidd built on their own version of the 10-22. I personally prefer the Volquartsen as a walk-around gun with superb accuracy. I think (and I've been wrong in the past) the Kidd's are directed more toward those who shoot targets rather than critter's. I believe if one or both of these can't make you happy you doomed.

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Nice but out of my price range unfortunetly..

I have a handgun and rifle in 22MAG. Had a lot fun with both over the years. The rifle is a Marlin 882. Great rifle.
Only problem with 22MAG is the cost of ammo. But everyone knows that.