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If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600642 10/05/05 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker OP Campfire Outfitter OP bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska Tell me which .22 you would buy, whether it's based on QC, fit and function, looks, realibility, whatever. What brand? I'm just sort of curious if people believe there is a certain .22 that simply "stands out" among the rest.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600643 10/05/05 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 61,130 gone V VAnimrod Campfire Kahuna VAnimrod Campfire Kahuna V Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 61,130 gone Price range, please. There's a world of difference between the Savage bolt .22s and the Kimbers. Both great guns in their own respects, but FAR apart in price.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600644 10/05/05 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 73,096 Punta Gorda, FL T LEE Campfire Kahuna T LEE Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 73,096 Punta Gorda, FL I am partial to the Savage and Marlin bolt actions myself. The Savage for the "Accu-trigger" And the Marlins for the "microgroove" rifling. Hmmm, if you put the Savage trigger in the Marlin would that be a "SAVAGE MARLIN"? Sounds like a gamefish. George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you! Old cat turd! "Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison. I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600645 10/05/05 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 401 Georgetown, TX firstshot Campfire Member firstshot Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 401 Georgetown, TX When it comes to .22LR, I'm kind of partial to Lever actions. I like a gun that has some "heft" to it, that feels like a grown-up's gun. I also want somthing with quality, that will last forever and I can hand down to one of my kids someday. I'd want it to be accurate enough for popping squirrels in the head, and more than anything....just plain fun to shoot. With that said, If I were buying a .22 today...it would be a Marlin 39A. I've got a Marlin 1897 CL which is just a special edition of the 39A and I just love it. No, it's not as accurate as bench rest bolt action, but that's not what I bought it far. I'ts a fun gun to shoot and is plenty accurate for the squirrel hunting I do. 5 shot groups at 25 Yds are just over 1/2" CTC and thats better than minute of squirrel head. firstshot --------------------------------- Make your first shot count!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600646 10/05/05 Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,810 South Carolina J JB in SC Campfire Regular JB in SC Campfire Regular J Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,810 South Carolina I would stick with either of my two favorite bolt actions, the Ultra Light Arms or the Cooper. The ULA in a synthetic stocked rifle or the Cooper in a walnut stocked rifle. Both are great rifles, built to high standards of quality and accuracy. Being left handed influences my decisions obviously. Based on my experiences with them, they are two of the best.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600647 10/05/05 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,554 Alabama Phillip_Nesmith Campfire Regular Phillip_Nesmith Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,554 Alabama If I could find an original S model or Super America Kimber M-82, I would choose that. Among currently made rifles, either the Cooper 57M Custom Classic, or possibly an Anschutz 1710D with the Meistergrade wood. The Kimber is a little more compact and lightweight, but if you want a big, heavy, full sized rifle sized for adults instead of teens, the Anschutz is it. Coopers workmanship is astounding, great wood, great metal finishes, perfect checkering, and they are guaranteed to perform or Cooper will make it so. For a less expensive rifle, right now I would go straight to CZ.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600648 10/05/05 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 66 PA W winchesterbob Campfire Greenhorn winchesterbob Campfire Greenhorn W Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 66 PA I "need" an original 52A Sporting Rifle..Having said that I believe Anschutz makes the most consistently accurate production 22 on the market today.....

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600649 10/05/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,119 Wyoming, USA twodogs Campfire Tracker twodogs Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,119 Wyoming, USA Most likely it would be a Winchester, (old or new, lever or bolt), or a Ruger semi or bolt. Most other brands don't appeal to me and I've been extremely happy with these brands. For some reason, probably just $$, I've not gotten wrapped up in the Kimber/Cooper craze. No knocks on any of the others. JMO.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600650 10/05/05 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker OP Campfire Outfitter OP bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska Quote Most likely it would be a Winchester, (old or new, lever or bolt), or a Ruger semi or bolt. Most other brands don't appeal to me and I've been extremely happy with these brands. For some reason, probably just $$, I've not gotten wrapped up in the Kimber/Cooper craze. No knocks on any of the others. JMO. Does Winchester still offer a .22 in a bolt action model? I didn't see any on their webpage.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600651 10/05/05 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 122 J JWC Campfire Member JWC Campfire Member J Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 122 I would have to pic a Winchester 52B original sporter. Why because it is the bench mark by which all other sporters are judged. No unfortunately Bearstalker Winchester does not currently make a bolt action rimfire. I wish they would make another run of the 52s. The Miroku model that I have shoots just great. Winchester could kill the compitition if they brought it back like it was made years ago. We if they changed the bolt design it would. JC

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600652 10/05/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,119 Wyoming, USA twodogs Campfire Tracker twodogs Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,119 Wyoming, USA I agree. Where I mostly see Winchester bolts, and levers for that matter, are at gun shows. Most guys aren't interested in the old ones because they don't know the value. The dealers do, that's why they're on my list of what I'd buy and why I'd buy it. Assuming the deal was right. Last .22 I bought was a 9422M and I paid through one of my orifices for that one. But, it's mine now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600653 10/05/05 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,066 Likes: 1 B bcolorado Campfire Tracker bcolorado Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,066 Likes: 1 this summer I picked up a winnie 9422m xtr, nice wood, finish, and a great price.... sometimes even I get lucky <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600654 10/05/05 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 22,148 Likes: 4 Registerd 2003 Tx BrotherBart Campfire Ranger BrotherBart Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 22,148 Likes: 4 Registerd 2003 Tx Ruger 10/22. Then I'd soop it up a bit <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. Bart ---------------------------------------- I'm a big fan of the courtesy flush.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600655 10/05/05 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 766 M muzzleloaderman Campfire Regular muzzleloaderman Campfire Regular M Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 766 I would buy another 94/22. Reliable, accurate, god looking..........I would end up buying it to give to my girlfriend so i can get my personal 94/22 back.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600656 10/05/05 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 339 Montana 4 4X4SNEAK Campfire Member 4X4SNEAK Campfire Member 4 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 339 Montana I just bought a new 22. I bought a Ruger 10/22 Target. It is a little heavy but very accurate and capable out to 100 yards. I use it for shooting gophers and whatever else. My son had a 10/22 and we swap magazines. Can't think of a better working/hunting 22.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600657 10/05/05 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 926 Missouri Ozarks C carlos111 Campfire Regular carlos111 Campfire Regular C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 926 Missouri Ozarks Probably a pump gun, because I already have a bolt, an auto, and a couple of levers. Remington Fieldmaster, most likely. An old dog don't run no trails, an old dog don't flush no quails, but he can still bury a bone.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600658 10/05/05 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker OP Campfire Outfitter OP bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska I'm sort of itchin' to get my hands on one of those Ruger stainless laminated 10/22 with the heavy bull barrel. Tho, I find that Marlin stainless/synthetic bolt action rifle to be very tempting as well. Either way, I wouldn't mind using either one to take out on a cold winter morning/afternoon to do some rabbit and coyote hunting.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600659 10/06/05 Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,087 Likes: 2 Canyon Ferry, Montana M MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger M Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,087 Likes: 2 Canyon Ferry, Montana Ruger is coming out with a compact 10/22 that looks intersting. would be a perfect .22 for my wife. The loss of the barrel band can't hurt accuracy. http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/News-09-26-2005.html

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600660 10/06/05 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,259 Likes: 1 Southern California L Lee24 Campfire Tracker Lee24 Campfire Tracker L Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,259 Likes: 1 Southern California Marlin 39-A, because everyone needs to one a good one, and I don't.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600661 10/06/05 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,436 Grayling, MI D DMB Campfire Outfitter DMB Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,436 Grayling, MI The question is far too general for me to answer. I like lots of 22's, all the way from an H&R Sportster up. Benchrest shooting, plinking, hunting, position shooting.... they each have a "best" one for my likings. Don Don Buckbee JPFO NRA Benefactor Member NSSA Life Member

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600662 10/06/05 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,167 Manitoba grouseman Campfire Tracker grouseman Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,167 Manitoba Well, I bought a (nother) .22 a couple of months ago. I'd been trying to find a Win 63 for obvious reasons but they were pretty much out of reach. So when I learned that the Taurus version was a respectable rifle, I checked it out. Everything looked positive, and so I inspected one at the local g'store. The rifle looked and felt beautiful, and the price was unbeatable. With over 500 rounds through it, it has not had a malfunction of any sort - perfect operation every shot. Great balance, hefty, fairly substantial barrel, all steel construction, beautiful bluing and maching/woodwood. Granted, I've not held or shot an original 63 to compare, but this copy feels pretty good. I am very happy with it. I'm just waiting for the tang sight to come in. grouseman It takes a village to raise an idiot.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600663 10/06/05 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,436 Grayling, MI D DMB Campfire Outfitter DMB Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,436 Grayling, MI Quote Well, I bought a (nother) .22 a couple of months ago. I'd been trying to find a Win 63 for obvious reasons but they were pretty much out of reach. So when I learned that the Taurus version was a respectable rifle, I checked it out. Everything looked positive, and so I inspected one at the local g'store. The rifle looked and felt beautiful, and the price was unbeatable. With over 500 rounds through it, it has not had a malfunction of any sort - perfect operation every shot. Great balance, hefty, fairly substantial barrel, all steel construction, beautiful bluing and maching/woodwood. Granted, I've not held or shot an original 63 to compare, but this copy feels pretty good. I am very happy with it. I'm just waiting for the tang sight to come in. grouseman You bring up an interesting thing. A couple of years ago, I was on a pistol buying kick. Doing all of the research, and comparing everything in the equation, I decided on a Taurus. Why? Because it was the best in every respect; design, fabrication, quality and price. During that "mountain climb" I was on, I read that Taurus is a well managed company, which turned me on, given the sad state of affairs with Smith &Wesson here in the US, at that time, not now. I'm laughing, cause just last night I was looking for an older Winchester 63 in Gun List, as I never owned one and thought I really "need" one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> But, the turn off was what they are asking for them.. Too much for me. Thanks for the reminder about Taurus. I WILL be looking at them when I go to the gun shop today, if they carry them?? Don Don Buckbee JPFO NRA Benefactor Member NSSA Life Member

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600664 10/06/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,180 Likes: 3 WI. R Redneck Campfire Kahuna Redneck Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,180 Likes: 3 WI. Remington 541T.. See my post on this page. I know they're not made anymore but if you can find one, buy it. Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600665 10/06/05 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 69 C Coalminer Campfire Greenhorn Coalminer Campfire Greenhorn C Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 69 Just did by a new 22 LR. Got a CZ Trainer, all I can say is WOW. Put a 6 x 24 Bushnell on it, shoots 10 in a quarter with bargin 22 shells, got some good Federal Gold Match and all 10 where touching. Went with a Trainer, at $175.00 was a good buy and a 24 inch barrel I beleive, hardwood stock will take a better beating on the front on my quad. This will not be my last CZ.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600666 10/06/05 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,539 RETIRED in Oregon, USA vbshootinrange Campfire Outfitter vbshootinrange Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,539 RETIRED in Oregon, USA I've got Winchester 22's in 62A, 63, and 9422 Legacy. Two Ruger 10/22's, one HB custom and one 22" rifle. One sako 22 bolt gun, and one Savage Stevens Favorite. The next 22 rifle I buy will be a Winchester 67 single shot, just like the one dad bought me for my 10'th birthday. Dang, I shoulda NEVER sold that gun! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Virgil B. Last edited by vbshootinrange; 10/06/05.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600667 10/06/05 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 697 Minnesota D DougD Campfire Regular DougD Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 697 Minnesota Ditto on the 541T.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600668 10/06/05 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 24 Mooseboy New Member Mooseboy New Member Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 24 I would buy a wrf or a henry lever or a 66

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600669 10/07/05 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 Campfire Outfitter utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 I don't need any more .22s, but I want to echo the support for the Remington 541T and 541S. They are superb. I buy them when I see them, and then sell them to friends and family. I don't keep them because I am LH, and they are not. Another gun that I buy when I can is the old Browning T-Bolt. It is a great mechanism, and quite accurate. But like the 541s, they are beginning to be priced out of reach. Be careful--some of them are "salt guns" with extensive rust under the wood.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600670 10/07/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,180 Likes: 3 WI. R Redneck Campfire Kahuna Redneck Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,180 Likes: 3 WI. Quote I don't need any more .22s, but I want to echo the support for the Remington 541T and 541S. They are superb. I buy them when I see them, and then sell them to friends and family. I don't keep them because I am LH, and they are not. Another gun that I buy when I can is the old Browning T-Bolt. It is a great mechanism, and quite accurate. But like the 541s, they are beginning to be priced out of reach. Be careful--some of them are "salt guns" with extensive rust under the wood. WHAT? You sell them because you're LH??? LOL.. I'm LH and I've shot RH rifles for better than 5 decades.. Who cares, in this particular incidence, whether you're LH or RH. It's an easy rifle to use either way and I'm hoping you can make the switch and keep one next time. They ARE definately beginning to be real scarce. Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600671 10/07/05 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 Campfire Outfitter utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 I started shooting big game just as the first LH Rem 700s came out, so I am strictly a LH person, as far as bolts are concerned. There is only so much room in the safe. I still get to shoot the 541s I have sold--they just get paid for by brother, father, hunting buddy, etc. My LH 22s include a couple of Oregon Kimbers, a T-bolt, and a NULA. My "ambis" include a 40x BR gun, a Remington pump, a Model 63 and a couple of 10-22s.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600672 10/07/05 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,066 Likes: 1 B bcolorado Campfire Tracker bcolorado Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,066 Likes: 1 funny... today I saw a browning auto 22 takedown... going thru the debate with myself, I wonder which one of me is gonna win?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600673 10/07/05 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,206 T taxedtodeath Campfire Tracker taxedtodeath Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,206 I own a Dakota 22 for all the reasons you listed!. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Too bad they are not made anymore, but used ones can be had. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> I restocked mine with a beaded cheekpiece, two screw gripcap and rimfire recoil pad. Wood was bastogne and duplicated from a pattern I made by Claude Gatewood. And by the way, I wouldn't swap it for two Kimbers! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600674 10/07/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,087 occupied western Washington B Bullwnkl Campfire Tracker Bullwnkl Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,087 occupied western Washington Oh yeah I have one of those too, forgot all about it nice little Belgium made 22 auto. hides in behind several Ruger 10/22's. Ruger is my choise for a 22 one can do a lot of things with a nice litte Ruger. Bullwnkl. Money talks Bull [bleep] walks Business as usual

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600675 10/07/05 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 810 ND norske Campfire Regular norske Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 810 ND I'm happy with the one I bought last spring, a TC Classic semiauto.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600676 10/07/05 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,054 Two Washington counties beginn... Ward Campfire Regular Ward Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,054 Two Washington counties beginn... Marlin 39 just to see how it compares in fit and accuracy to mine that dates to 1947. That or a used Remington bolt gun in the discontinued 500 series. Ward

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600677 10/09/05 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 54 AZ Pete Campfire Greenhorn AZ Pete Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 54 Cooper 57M. It is beautifully crafted, puts 5 shots into one ragged little hole at 50 yards (as the factory test target shows), and mine is left handed.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600678 10/16/05 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 226 Hardin, Texas tp4whlr Campfire Member tp4whlr Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 226 Hardin, Texas I have to go with the Marlin 39A. I've still got the first one I ever bought. Owned a bunch of 10/22's, a few Marlin's and Remington's, but none have ever equaled the 39A. I've got a Browning 22 auto that is near equal, but the 39A is my first 22RF love. NRA Patron Life Member TSRA Life Member Firearms Acquisitioner and Accumulator

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600679 10/16/05 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,436 Grayling, MI D DMB Campfire Outfitter DMB Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,436 Grayling, MI Quote I have to go with the Marlin 39A. I've still got the first one I ever bought. Owned a bunch of 10/22's, a few Marlin's and Remington's, but none have ever equaled the 39A. I've got a Browning 22 auto that is near equal, but the 39A is my first 22RF love. Yep, one of my very early 22's was a Marlin 39, but that was 50 years ago when I could only afford to own one rifle at a time.. So, it got traded.. Sure wish I had it back as I LOVED that thing... Don Don Buckbee JPFO NRA Benefactor Member NSSA Life Member

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600680 10/22/05 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 401 Georgetown, TX firstshot Campfire Member firstshot Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 401 Georgetown, TX Well, I guess I've actually contradicted what I said in my earlier post. I had said that if I were buying a new 22LR I would buy would be a 39A. What I actually did was trade in my 1897CL (39A) and purchased a CZ 453 American in 22LR. I had recently put a scope on my 1807CL replacing the Marbles peep sights. With the scope on, I learned that the rifle simply was not shooting consistently no matter what type of ammo I tried. Sometimes it shot great, but most times it was hard to get 1" groups at 25Yds. I finally got frustrated with it and sold it. The CZ's fit and finish is great, it's accuracy is excellent, and the single set trigger on the 453 is absolutely outstanding. I'm very pleased with this rifle and would highly recommend either a CZ 452 or 453 to anyone thinking about purchasing a new 22LR. firstshot --------------------------------- Make your fist shot count! Make your firstshot count!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600681 10/23/05 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 688 Adirondack Mtns. NY A AdkHunter Campfire Regular AdkHunter Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 688 Adirondack Mtns. NY I'd look for a nice 9422. Preferably one made in the early 70's. Lee F. "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid" -John Wayne Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600682 10/24/05 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 53,303 Southeastern AZ crossfireoops Campfire Kahuna crossfireoops Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 53,303 Southeastern AZ This one..............check it out link: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/614781/an/0/page/0#614781 GTC Member, Clan of the Border Rats -- “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”- Mark Twain

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600683 10/24/05 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,780 New York M MurphysLaw Campfire Regular MurphysLaw Campfire Regular M Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,780 New York +1, +1, +1. Sorry for the stutter, I couldn't control the drool <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> NRA Life Member "All hunters should be nature lovers" ~Theodore Roosevelt~

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600684 10/24/05 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA R RJM Campfire Outfitter RJM Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA I have been waiting for CZ to put a set trigger on their .22 just like their centerfire guns. Now that they have I will be looking for a M453 Varmint. It just has the balance and correct comb height for my style of shooting. Bob Last edited by RJM; 10/24/05. If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600685 10/24/05 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 489 S SGDawg Campfire Member SGDawg Campfire Member S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 489 Seeing as I already have a Marlin 39A Golden, I guess I'd buy a bolt-action, either from T/C, Kimber or Remington. (I have a .22 Magnum bolt action by Marlin, and while it's a great rifle, I'd get something else for the variety).

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600686 10/24/05 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 389 B BigBoreFan Campfire Member BigBoreFan Campfire Member B Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 389 I would have to vote for either the Winchester 52B or the Remington 541T. I have both and the only weak link in the groups is me. Both guns will shoot cheap ammo as well as match ammo into small holes at 50 yards.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600687 10/25/05 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,581 W WesJ Campfire Regular WesJ Campfire Regular W Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,581 I do a rifle program at a YMCA camp in the summer and bring along a couple of my own for variety. The choices are: Martini International; Savage 19/33; Remington 521; and the alltime favorite, a Winchester 67 that someone in the past put an old 2x scope on. Not only do they shoot, but they got class.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600688 10/25/05 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 603 Sun City AZ Desertrat Campfire Regular Desertrat Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 603 Sun City AZ I would just buy another Browning .22 Auto. The one I have now is a 1964 model.....still going strong.....made in Belgium too. "It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues." Ten Bears NRA Benefactor LIfe Member USCG Veteran

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600689 10/27/05 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 110 South Central Minn M Muddog Campfire Member Muddog Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 110 South Central Minn I did just get a CZ-452. I could spend more but it couldn't shoot better. Just make sure your scope doesn't hit the back site!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600690 10/31/05 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 240 Dallas Texas R RLB Campfire Member RLB Campfire Member R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 240 Dallas Texas i'd buy a ruger 77-22 magnum. The world ends when you dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. stand it like a man-and give some back..

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600691 11/01/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 28,414 Likes: 3 Idaho, USA Jim in Idaho Campfire Ranger Jim in Idaho Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 28,414 Likes: 3 Idaho, USA Same one I have now - a left hand Model 82 Kimber of Oregon. I'd look high and low on the auction sites and in Shotgun News until I found one. Barring that, I'd probably get a left hand Cooper. Having a fine .22 has totally spoiled me. I keep looking at cool new .22's coming out - especially all the tricked out 10-22's, but then I realize I'll never top what I already have - super acuracy, super trigger, super pride of ownership. I've bought and sold two Winchester 9422's since getting that Kimber and my 1968 vintage plain jane, much used, squirrel and rabbit slaughtering Ruger 10-22 just sits in the corner and sullenly stares at me. Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600692 11/01/05 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 P Paul39 Campfire Outfitter Paul39 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 Yep, I have a lefty Kimber of Oregon M82. It's my favorite .22, and I won't ever part with it. Paul Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600693 11/02/05 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,188 tennessee Painless Campfire Tracker Painless Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,188 tennessee i am looking for a good bolt action 22lr or 17mach II for blasting tree rats. i have a bolt 17hmr but it is a little loud. all of my 10/22s are heavy barreld target types. any suggestions.............blake People sleep peaceable in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600694 11/02/05 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,933 PPosey Campfire Regular PPosey Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,933 I may be making this choice soon,,,, I just sent a Savage 93 back to savage because it keeps misfiring,,,,click,,,nothing,,,recock,,,spat local gunsmith said headspace' Shoots geat an honest .5-.75 moa gon in 22 mag. have an old Winchester 190 my parents bought me in 2nd grade that still takes out small game with ease,,,,,If I had a $ for every round that puppy has fired,,,,, Location Western NC, after alot of other places

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600695 11/05/05 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,722 Eastern PA steve99 Campfire Tracker steve99 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,722 Eastern PA Kimber SuperAmerica. Looks great, carries well, shoots bug holes with what it likes(Fed GMUM). Had a Ruger 77/22. Nice but too heavy for trampin thru the woods. Gettin' old I guess. "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed-unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." James Madison

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600696 11/05/05 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,054 Two Washington counties beginn... Ward Campfire Regular Ward Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,054 Two Washington counties beginn... Scout the gunshops for a Remington 581 (clip) or 582 (tube feed). Great full size 22's. Mine is accurate as it needs to be with 5 shot 50 yard groups of 3/4" with bulk ammo. Not bad for a $100 rifle. Ward

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600697 11/06/05 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,010 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,010 Tallahassee, FL USA If I had to pay for it it would be a CZ 452 American. I have one in .17HM2 and it is a great shooter and value. Otherwise I would get a Cooper Model 57 with all the extras. Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600698 11/07/05 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland leomort Campfire Regular leomort Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland left handed CZ 452 American .22lr. Very accurate rifle, and it's moderately priced.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600699 11/07/05 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,312 Likes: 1 Joplin MO S supercrewd Campfire Tracker supercrewd Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,312 Likes: 1 Joplin MO Mine would be a .17 HM2, already have the HMR. These outshoot any .22 I have ever had and are more lethal on little critters. NRA Life Member

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600700 11/08/05 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,749 Georgia G GeorgiaBoy Campfire Tracker GeorgiaBoy Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,749 Georgia The CZ is a super value!!! GB

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600701 11/09/05 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,924 People's Republik of Kaliforni... mrmarklin Campfire Regular mrmarklin Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,924 People's Republik of Kaliforni... I'd probably get an Anschutz 1710. These use the best action in the world are built to very high standards and have excellent but not great wood. It's a good combo of the best of shootability and looks.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600702 11/09/05 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama T terryo New Member terryo New Member T Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama The best bolt action I could afford.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600703 11/10/05 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 315 M MrFurious Campfire Member MrFurious Campfire Member M Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 315 Being a die-hard Savage guy, this might surprize some but if I were to go out and buy a NEW .22LR today it would likely be CZ 452 American LH model. Being a lefty my choices for bolt-action rimfires is extremely limited. I currently own two Savage's (17HM2 and 17HMR) that have been worked over and offer excellent groups, I'd like to play with something different for a change. An Anschutz 64L MPR would be nice, but I just can't see spending that kind of money on a rimfire. As long as there's still lead in the air, there's still hope!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600704 11/12/05 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 P Paul39 Campfire Outfitter Paul39 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 leomort, Now ya done it! Awhile back I asked about the lefty 452s, and I recall that they were a limited order item for some distributor. Now I checked the CZ website and find they are listed. So, I have another rifle on my wish list. Paul Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600705 11/12/05 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker OP Campfire Outfitter OP bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska I couldn't help myself today when I was in Wal-Mart. I simply went in to grab something real fast and walked out with a Marlin stainless .22 bolt action and a brick of Remington Thunderbolt ammo. Time to see what she'll do with open sights tomorrow.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600706 11/14/05 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland leomort Campfire Regular leomort Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland Paul39, I'm glad to hear CZ is finally "officially" offering a lefty .22lr. They're not terrible expensive guns and fairly accurate. Mine would keep around 1/2" with several brands of ammo at 50yard. At a 100yards I've only found two or three brands of ammo that would hold an honest 1" group consistantly. There's only two things I dislike about this CZ. One is the backwards safety. The other is a very lousy trigger, which supposedly can only be adjusted by using different set of springs likes those from Brooks. My trigger has a terrible amount of creep in it. You're going enjoy your CZ rimfire rifle! Leo

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600707 11/14/05 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 P Paul39 Campfire Outfitter Paul39 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 leomort, If you've found "only" two or three brands of ammo that will reliably shoot honest 1" groups at 100 yards, you're doing far better than average with any .22, even target models. Despite what you read on the internet, there aren't many that will do that well. Paul Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600708 11/14/05 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland leomort Campfire Regular leomort Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland Paul, In regards to my lefty CZ rimfire. I put those 1" round "shoot-n-see" dots on white paper plate at 100 yds. I can keep all 5-shots in that 1" dot (this if from the bench). The three brands of ammo that work in my CZ are: Federal Gold Medal Match, Wolf MT, and Federal Gold Medal Target, in that order listed for accuracay. I've decided to use the Wolf as it was the cheapest of the three and gave the 2nd best accuracy results. Best of both worlds from my viewpoint. Leo

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600709 11/14/05 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 P Paul39 Campfire Outfitter Paul39 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 Leo, Like I said, that's mighty fine shooting, both you and the rifle. I'm not surprised at the ammo you're shooting. I shoot .22rf competiton out to 200 yards, and the most accuract ammo in most of my rifles was Federal 900, the faster stuff. I say "was" because it has been my understanding that Federal got out of the match grade .22 ammo business awhile back. I was not aware of a Gold Medal match ammo in current production. Is there a product number designation to refer to? Do you know the approximate price of the stuff? Paul Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600710 11/14/05 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland leomort Campfire Regular leomort Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,059 Maryland Paul, Thanks for the kind words. But it's the rifle's ability more than mine. The ball-park price for a box of 50 rounds: Federal Gold Medal Match ~$7.50 Federal Gold Medal Target~$4.50-$4.75 Wolf Match Target ~$3.50 I can buy a brick of Wolfe MT for $27 out the door. Unfortunately, I don't have the product number designation. I still shoot the Wolfe, so I can check when I get home from work and post back later. The Federal Gold Match stuff, I shot a 4" group from the bench at 200yards. Our club also has 200 yard matches for the rimfires. I've only participated once, but it was extremely fun and I plan on doing more matches when our club holds them.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600711 11/14/05 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 P Paul39 Campfire Outfitter Paul39 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1 Leo, Thanks for the info. I'm OK on the Wolf ammo, product numbers and all, it's the Federal I'm not clear about. Paul Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600712 11/15/05 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,942 Likes: 10 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger 1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,942 Likes: 10 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA For an out of the box performer, any Anschutz, with a 2-stage trigger. Like every other rifle, however, one should run several brands of ammo through the unit to find the 1 or 2 that group the best. I have one, and wish I had made that purchase 30 years ago. There would be a lot fewer ground squirrels about had I done so. 1Minute

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600713 11/17/05 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,933 PPosey Campfire Regular PPosey Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,933 Well my savage 93HB stainless in 22 mag came back from savage this week,,,have yet had a chance to shoot it and see if they fixed the problem,,,,they installed a new firing pin. Location Western NC, after alot of other places

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600714 11/20/05 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 118 USA JCW Campfire Member JCW Campfire Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 118 USA My first choice would be a Win 69-A target model. After that, one of the Marlin Bolt actions.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600715 11/21/05 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 328 Dauphin, Mb H hornhead Campfire Member hornhead Campfire Member H Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 328 Dauphin, Mb a remington 521T. just got it today. nice old girl. Life sucks , and then you die!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600716 11/30/05 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama T terryo New Member terryo New Member T Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama Haven't shot one but the Remington 504T looks awful good and fully (authorized dealer) adjustable trigger. http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/rimfire_rifles/model_504/model_504-T.asp Check it out comes in 17hmg also

You're overlooking a good choice #600717 11/30/05 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 D dimrod Campfire Greenhorn dimrod Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 If legal in your state of residence, I readily recommend a silenced 22 LR rifle. I have a Ruger 77/22 with an integrally suppressed barrel. I now find that it is my prefered rifle for small game. You don't have to worry about donning hearing protection. If firing at multiple targets or you miss, the game is not readily spooked. And it won't offend other people in the area. Also, it is great for training kids. The rifle is quieter than an air rifle. Only the slap of the bullet downrange or a ricochet reminds you that it is more potent than a pellet gun. There are many makers with either suppressed barrels or screw on cans. The silenced 22 pistol may be even more useful. I wish I had obtained and hunted with one years ago.

Re: You're overlooking a good choice #600718 12/01/05 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama T terryo New Member terryo New Member T Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama I have a 77/22 and love it. very accurate gun after a trigger spring change and striker and sear polish job. got a leapers 4X12X44 swat mildot on it. Get good 1 1/2" to 2" groups at 100yds with stingers, but get 1/2" or better at 50 Yds. Gun was extearnly in bad shape picked it up for $40.00 but a little sand paper and steel wool did wonders. But I would still like to get my hands on the 504T Looks like a tack driver. Takes $250.00 and a federal back ground check to use a leagal supessor in Alabama plus the cost of having it done is quite expensive. Last edited by terryo; 12/01/05.

Re: You're overlooking a good choice #600719 12/01/05 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 D dimrod Campfire Greenhorn dimrod Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 You'll have about $1,000 into a new integrally suppressed rifle after the federal excise tax and dealer fee is done. As cheap if not cheaper than the Coopers and Dakotas I see mentioned on this thread. It is all in what you want. My 77/22 shoots like yours with its prefered ammo. I have an after market Timney trigger in it.

Re: You're overlooking a good choice #600720 12/01/05 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,933 PPosey Campfire Regular PPosey Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,933 OK the firing pin fixed the 93,,,still shooting one hole groups and putting a good ding in the rim now Location Western NC, after alot of other places

Re: You're overlooking a good choice #600721 12/01/05 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama T terryo New Member terryo New Member T Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 12 North East Alabama Do you like the timey and is it adjustable? I've been thinking about changeing the whole thing out on mine (my sons actually) I would like to get down to about 1 1/2 lbs. I've been doing some changes on my 19R17FV and not real happy with anything I've tried. Got a SSS trigger coming in the mail today I hope. We put one on my brothers and it's really sweet.

I really did by a .22 today #600722 12/01/05 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 28 E Estela216 Campfire Greenhorn Estela216 Campfire Greenhorn E Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 28 I did purchase a .22 today so I can speak from experience on this thread. I picked up a Browning .22 auto Grade I. This will be a great addition to my other two .22's. I already have a Kimber Hunter with Leupold 3x9x40 readjusted parrallax and my Custom 10/22 with Green Mountain barrel, action job, etc etc etc and of course a Rimfire special scope. I wanted this Browning for packin and plinking. Really great rifle and sure small when packed down. Beautiful too, one that I'll sure pass to my kids someday when I have them. Kev

Re: I really did by a .22 today #600723 12/01/05 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 D dimrod Campfire Greenhorn dimrod Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 terryo, When I bought the suppressed rifle the maker had already installed the Timney on the Ruger77/22. So, I do not have the prior trigger to compare the pull. However, the Timney breaks clean and lightly; it pleases me. And, I am a stickler for a decent trigger. Now it is not a benchrest Jewell trigger but it lets off with little effort. I measured it once but do not recall what it was. I am working out of town until Saturday. I can put a trigger pull gauge on it when I return if you like. I have a super accurate Kimber of Oregon 22LR, but I rarely shoot it. It will group in a dime at 50 yards with most ammo. I just can't part with such a shooting iron even though it gets little time out of the safe.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600724 12/04/05 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4 Coeur d'Alene K kimberkook New Member kimberkook New Member K Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4 Coeur d'Alene Kimber of Oregon M82, but I wouldn't ignore the Rem 541-T, Sako Finnfire or CZ 453. The early Kimbers are so outstanding in every way that they have become my handsdown favorites, and I just can't resist them. And, who can ignore the Cooper or Anschutz 54s, if one has the moola. Lots of good choices out there, depending on what you want to shoot.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600725 12/11/05 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 37 D dgc Campfire Greenhorn dgc Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 37 How many of you remember carring around a nylon 66 or a old marlin 60 semi? the good ole days. The T/C semi auto looks like it mite make a good squirrel gun. I have a 10/22 mag. converted to .17 hmr and tricked out sure would loved to had it when I was 14 Last edited by dgc; 12/11/05.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600726 12/11/05 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,109 Tri-Cities, Washington State avagadro Campfire Outfitter avagadro Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,109 Tri-Cities, Washington State Quote I have a 10/22 mag. converted to .17 hmr and tricked out sure would loved to had it when I was 14 Given the price of Hummer ammo ... could you have been able to afford to shoot it at 14?? I am very grateful for my old Marlin 25 and the bricks of ammo she digested at only pennies a shot! That's where most my lawn mowing money went! George Associate Gypsy Order of Sleepless Knights Originally Posted by GOD ... That is when I carried you ...

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600727 12/12/05 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 37 D dgc Campfire Greenhorn dgc Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 37 Good point! at about four times the price of .22lr shells Quote Quote I have a 10/22 mag. converted to .17 hmr and tricked out sure would loved to had it when I was 14 Given the price of Hummer ammo ... could you have been able to afford to shoot it at 14?? I am very grateful for my old Marlin 25 and the bricks of ammo she digested at only pennies a shot! That's where most my lawn mowing money went!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600728 12/15/05 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,774 Southern Idaho centershot Campfire Outfitter centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,774 Southern Idaho Anschutz 1416d, They cost just a bit more than a Ruger 77/22 and have all the quality you'd expect from a $600 gun. Not to mention they will shoot well without any modifications (isn't that what a $600 gun should do anyway?) A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600729 12/17/05 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 369 Tennessee S slingshot Campfire Member slingshot Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 369 Tennessee Remington 541S (used) would be my hands down choice for a rifle that shoots well out of the box without modifications. The new Remington 504 should be a pretty good little rifle. My only problem with it is that the stock feels a little undersized a bit, sort of like a Ruger 10/22, but obviously much nicer. Have not shot one of the CZ's but have looked at them in the store. Action too stiff. Last edited by slingshot; 12/17/05.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600730 12/17/05 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,237 Likes: 2 Winchester ID K kenster99 Campfire Tracker kenster99 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,237 Likes: 2 Winchester ID I have A Win.mod. 62, my first 22, and it holds a lot of fond memories. Also have Rem. mod 12c, Rem 241, Browning 22 auto, and the most accurate is a Browning mod.52 sporter, (Win. clone) But my favorite go to rifle that I have shot the most and has never let me down is the good old 10/22 Ruger I have had for around 30 yrears.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600731 12/20/05 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,349 Virginia, Scott County. N Nessmuk Campfire Tracker Nessmuk Campfire Tracker N Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,349 Virginia, Scott County. I have an Anshutz 1416 left hand that puts wolf MT into one hole. It ain't American, but it's a lefty and it shoots. My first was a Remington Targetmaster singleshot that killed a lot of rabbits in it's day. I am the NorthEast WoodsBeast! "System version 1.3, divorced"

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600732 12/21/05 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 40 L LeverAction Campfire Greenhorn LeverAction Campfire Greenhorn L Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 40 Cooper. Extremely accurate and fantastic trigger. Trigger breaks like a thin glass rod. A bit pricey.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600733 12/22/05 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,052 Yamhill Co., OR A allenday Campfire Tracker allenday Campfire Tracker A Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,052 Yamhill Co., OR I'd buy a Winchester Model 9422. It's one of the greatest and best-made 22s of all time, in league with the quality standard Winchester set before 1964 with their fine model 61, 62, 63, and 52 rifles. The 9422 features all-steel construction, fine balance, superb accuracy, and superb function. The Model 9422 is a great rifle from a functional and quality standpoint, but I'd also buy one because it's being discontinued, and the prices of exisitng specimens are just bound to go up and up inh the years to come......... AD "The placing of the bullet is everything. The most powerful weapon made will not make up for lack of skill in marksmanship." Colonel Townsend Whelen

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600734 12/22/05 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,184 Likes: 16 In the Swamps DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,184 Likes: 16 In the Swamps Funny Allen, my last purchase was a 94/22 M. I think they are going to continue making the Mag variant, not sure. You are quite right about the attributes of the gun though, it is a classic...and I never met one that didn't shoot very well. I am..........disturbed. Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600735 12/28/05 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 222 Indy T TackDriven Campfire Member TackDriven Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 222 Indy I am a bolt action man. The best I have found for the money is the CZ american they are a very acurate , nice finish and they shoulder well - just a good fit I own 2 a .17 hmr & .22 long

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600736 12/28/05 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,579 The Boondock....... W wildswalker Campfire Outfitter wildswalker Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,579 The Boondock....... Henry lever gun youth model. Bought one for my 10 year old boy a few months ago. Even though it's a dinky thing and I can just about put it in my back pocket it IS a great little shooter with sum nice wood. What a campin' rifle or canoein' rifle it would be!! Jealous I am of a ten year old.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600737 12/31/05 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 369 Tennessee S slingshot Campfire Member slingshot Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 369 Tennessee If money was no object, I'd get a Cooper. Otherwise, I'd look for a Remington 541T or 541S. Fine rifles.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600738 01/01/06 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 37,949 Likes: 5 San Antonio TX Birdwatcher Campfire 'Bwana Birdwatcher Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 37,949 Likes: 5 San Antonio TX Prob'ly a 10/22 target version. Just to get in with that particular clique for awhile and try out some of the aftermarket stuff made for that rifle. As far as I can tell, a worked-over 10/22 is the cheapest way to a super-accurate rifle Really though, my Savage Mod 24C .2/20 gauge has my .22 needs (plinking mostly) about covered. Birdwatcher "...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600739 01/01/06 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 213 Garland, TX garey Campfire Member garey Campfire Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 213 Garland, TX For me, either a CZ in .17HMII or a NULA in .17HMR

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600740 01/03/06 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ If you want a 22 with the nicest wood, checkering, finish, blueing, feel, and most accurate, I would go with the same gun I bought last year, a Cooper Custom Classic 57M. Otherwise, get a Kimber!

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600741 01/04/06 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 54,284 Parts unknown... EthanEdwards Campfire Kahuna EthanEdwards Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 54,284 Parts unknown... Marlin 39-A, all the way. Next choice would be a 94/22 and then a 10-22 in stainless. My last choice would be a Henry of some sort. I've heard nothing but good things about them. kidd

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600742 01/06/06 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,739 Georgia O olhippie Campfire Regular olhippie Campfire Regular O Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,739 Georgia ...Anoughter fine choice would be the Browning T Bolt ,which is returning to production this year...My Kimber hunter model was one of thier less costly models,but is equal in precise construction, and accuracy, with thier glossy finished models. My old Kimber of Oregon model 82 is wonderfully accurate with a number of loadings as well.I've got a couple old Remington model 550A semi-autos that do all you could ask of thier design.My Remington 541 is a shade behind my Kimbers,but only a shade.If I stick to one carefully selected loading, and one lot of that loading, it can shoot with the kimber in the field.The Kimber keeps MANY varied loads close to the same point of aim. Anoughter Remington I wish i'd kept(it got away to a friend)was a model 581. That little bolt gun was as light as a vagrant breeze,and accurate right along with my Kimbers,a very rare production line rifle indeed. I've never handled a COOPER,Ultralight Arms,or the new Remington 504 but would love to try them out.....Anyone try out the TC classic .22 semi-auto? It looks interesting.I'd also like an old Remington nylon 66,had one as a lad,and have fond memorys of it. Finaly the Marlin model 39 lever gun,and Winchester 9422 are both superbly accurate guns,i've shot them both, and have seen many others of thier model lines shoot super accurate. I still have a great little carbine model 39,but haven't shot it in many years...There are so many great little .22 rimfires! Sako Finfire is anoughter. I've got to quit,it's just that there are SO MANY great ones! Last edited by olhippie; 01/06/06.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600743 01/10/06 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 68 1 120mm Campfire Greenhorn 120mm Campfire Greenhorn 1 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 68 I have all the .22 I've ever wanted. CZ 452 Mannlicher with the best stock trigger I've ever had. Kind of goes counter to all I've heard of CZ triggers. Plus the wood is real nice. Of course, I've seen pictures of .22 lr miniguns, M1919 machineguns and MG42s. I could really, really use a full-auto .22 lr <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600744 01/10/06 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 61,130 gone V VAnimrod Campfire Kahuna VAnimrod Campfire Kahuna V Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 61,130 gone The wood on that CZ is rather nice. Well done. Me? A stock 10/22. Just to tinker with and tweak the heck out of.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600745 01/11/06 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 68 1 120mm Campfire Greenhorn 120mm Campfire Greenhorn 1 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 68 I think it's called "winning the wood lottery" when buying a CZ rifle. My wife ordered it for me for a Christmas present two years ago, sight unseen, and my FFL guy didn't want to give it up. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600746 01/16/06 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Kansas L Locomotive New Member Locomotive New Member L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Kansas Well i have bought a few .22's in the last few years but my favorite one is a Taurus model 62 stainless carbine with a tang site. It has a heavy 16" barrel and handles like a dream.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600747 01/16/06 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 46,965 Iowa R RickyD Campfire 'Bwana RickyD Campfire 'Bwana R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 46,965 Iowa Quote a Taurus model 62 stainless carbine with a tang site. It has a heavy 16" barrel and handles like a dream. Those look sweet! How does it shoot? We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth? Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600748 01/17/06 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 626 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada shrike Campfire Regular shrike Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 626 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada I own 2 CZ rifles in .22 now. A no.4 bull barrel CZ, used as a trainer at one time for the military and refurbished by the factory,and a CZ American. The no.4 and the CZ American outshoots my Kimber . Both CZ prefer WW powerpoints for accuracy which also my favourite gopher load. The triggers can be finely adjusted by a good Smith down to 1.5-2 lbs. After some use the actions become ultra-smooth. I know the Coopers/Kimbers/Anschutzes are a class up from the CZ in looks and workmanship, but do not necessarily outshoot the CZ. THe american and no.4 has all steel parts including the clip. The CZ is a nicer made gun in my eyes as the Remington/Savage/Marlins bolt guns in .22 .

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600749 01/18/06 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Kansas L Locomotive New Member Locomotive New Member L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Kansas RickyD, it shoots very well. The tang site makes it easy to hit what you aim at, small stuff in particular.

Re: If you bought a .22 today, which one would it be and why? #600750 06/09/06 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,320 Medina, Ohio C CWG Campfire Regular CWG Campfire Regular C Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,320 Medina, Ohio Quote I own a Dakota 22 for all the reasons you listed!. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Too bad they are not made anymore, but used ones can be had. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> I restocked mine with a beaded cheekpiece, two screw gripcap and rimfire recoil pad. Wood was bastogne and duplicated from a pattern I made by Claude Gatewood. And by the way, I wouldn't swap it for two Kimbers! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Hey, I never saw pics of that finished, did you take some? Cage-Divorce Deathmatch Survivor and Lib antagonist. Stock maker by sheer luck.