[Lintonswcc]

I am looking to pick up an affordable .22 range gun. I am trying to conserve ammo, but still want to shoot. So I was think about picking up a .22 that I can put a few hundred rounds through and not hurt my wallet. I had thought about pick up a .22 upper for my AR, or a 10/22, or possible something similar to a Cricket. I don’t really care if it’s a bolt or semi; I just want something fun to shoot. Any input will on make or models would be greatly appreciated, there is a gun show in NoVa this weekend, and I will more than likely pick something up if I can find a deal.

 

[KJG67]

M&P 15-22 is a blast to shoot, but probably outside affordable.

Love my Marlin 795. Add Tech-sights and you're golden. Just can't build on it.

Nothing wrong with a 10/22, especially if you want to make it tacti-cool down the road.

 

[m1476251]

Any bolt action .22 rifle is accurate, and every one I have ever fired was fun! You can spend under $100 to thousands on a bolt .22 rifle. I have a CZ 452, it is a nice quality rifle that can still be found at a reasonable price - and it is very accurate.

Hard to beat the CZ for price point, quality and accuracy.

 

[BDH]

Ruger Mk I, II or III.

Bruce

 

[Lintonswcc]

I was also thinking about picking up a kit for one of my Sigs, or 1911.

 

[JayKosta]

I recommend getting a full-sized boltaction, magazine fed, with an aperture rear sight, and post front sight. At gun shows look for older Win / Rem / Savage / Mossberg.

If you think you'd ever want to put a scope on it, make sure the receiver is grooved for scope rings.

And make SURE that the rifle comes with at least 1 magazine - some are tough to find and expensive...

Jay Kosta
Endwell NY USA

 

[1KPerDay]

.22s are a hoot.

My recommendations:

Pistol: either a Ruger MkI/II/III as noted above or a single six/ten.

Rifle, 10/22, or a CMMG stainless conversion for your AR. They are a lot of fun.

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[Lintonswcc]

thanks for all of the input, I'm going to be on the lookout this weekend!

 

[KJG67]

Jay's correct. Mags are as hard to find as cheap 22lr ammo.

 

[danthman114]

look into a winchester wildcat. i got mine for around 200 nib. great little gun. it is russian tho. its a tula toz with winchester on the side. comes with 3 10 rd mags and a 5 rd mag.

 

[mknopfler]

http://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUK1022-22

http://www.tech-sights.com/ruger3.htm

That 10/22 comes with a 22" barrel. Just add tech sights & a GI sling and you have a perfect training rifle.

 

[yoteman]

Have several 22 Lr/// MP 15/22 Performance, Ruger 22T, Win, single shot, 1st rifle ever owned, Rem nylon 66 , Rossi pump, Rem 541T, is my favorite for accuracy.( Nail Driver ) Wish I could find couple 5 rd mags for it. It helps conserve ammo.

 

[Lintonswcc]

I am leaning towards the 10/22. I am a lefty, and as much as I want an bolt action, I dont think I am going to find anything in my price range ($200-500) built for left handed shooters.

 

[danthman114]

I am leaning towards the 10/22. I am a lefty, and as much as I want an bolt action, I dont think I am going to find anything in my price range ($200-500) built for left handed shooters.

i think savage makes a left bolt gun...

 

[Lintonswcc]

you're correct, I just looked that their website. it is the Mark II GL. I may have to keep my eyes out for one this weekend.

 

[m1476251]

CZ makes left hand bolt action .22lr rifles.

 

[BSalty]

Something not mentioned yet is a lever action. Don't know if that interests you or not.

Both Henry and Mossberg make them. I got my son a youth Henry lever gun in 22 LR and I liked it so much I bought a full size adult version.

Under $275 out the door and accurate for the Henry, the Mossberg was over $350 I believe.

 

[ArisakaT99]

My 10/22 does 1.5 moa at 50 yards-$300. My mark III hunter tears 1 ragged hole at 25 yards - $600.

 

[Glashaus]

If fun is what you want, get a 10/22 and put a Fostech AA2 stock on it, mine is a blast!! It made shooting .22 fun again!

 

[bigblock]

A Savage 22lr bolt gun is hard to beat for the money. A Ruger MK series is a great pistol.