.22 rifle recommendations

[AM84]

If you just need it to go off , a ruger 10/22. If you want to hit what you are aiming at a cz. If you want an accurate semi, a model 60.

This is summarized perfectly!

 

[DaveB]

Our pre-1985 Marlin Glenfield Model 60 actually cracked the buffer stop white plastic thing. I try not to think about how many rounds we sent down that tube. Still an accurate rifle. BTW, this was my first piece of gun work that I was able to do all by myself and it actually worked first time and still does.

 

[redblood]

Its hard to be a model 60. They are just inherently accurate guns

 

[Chiflyguy]

I'd go with a Marlin Model 60 or a 10/22.
They haven't sold millions for no reason.

 

[TheLBLman]

Its hard to be a model 60.

I don't think I could ever be one
I'm just not that accurate!

On a more serious note, I had never realized the Marlins had such a following, much less realized the Model 60 was a quite accurate .22. Just goes to show how perceptions, like mine, can be wrong.

 

[bbqit]

Weathersby will last a life time.

 

[RobDooley]

There are many reliable semi autos.
However, I would never take anything for my Marlin Bolt 25N. I believed Ive had it since new for around 20+ years ago, so its old rusted but shoots groups dreams are made of with the cheap Thunderbolts. I opted for the black plastic stock years ago.
I believe they still make them with the micro-grooved barrels like mine. It took me several 50 count boxes to get the lead build up in the barrel, but once I did the groups continued to tighten. Never clean the bore unless it starts getting off poi. Naturally cant shoot as fast as the semi but the trade off of reliability and accuracy are worth it imo, and its easier to clean the action.

I have the Marlin 22 mag Model 25mn. Great gun. It has been in my safe for 25 years. May be time to sell.

 

[RobDooley]

Problem giving a kid a semi-auto... is some (not all) will create a tendency to rely upon the follow up shot. Thereby not taking a good first shot or concentrating....so on and so forth. Adults too!

 

[Creek]

Weathersby will last a life time.

The pattern on that walnut is mighty nice.