Good affordable 22LR

[SuckyJeep]

I'm looking at getting a 22 long rifle to take to the range and to just go out and have some fun with. This isn't my first gun but I figured I would use the infinite wisdom of the P4x4 to recommend a good gun. I have about $300 dollars to spend not including optics. I want something cheap but accuracy and quality are also important. I don;t expect it to last a lifetime and will upgrade to a more accurate rifle when I can afford to. Thanksssssss

[KidJethro]

Can't ever go wrong with a Ruger 10/22. :)

[mudslinger99]

Can't ever go wrong with a Ruger 10/22. :)
Or a Marlin model 60 :D

He didn't say if he wantes semi-auto or bolt action, so we could both be wrong :laughing:

[RedPlastic2p3t]

Can't ever go wrong with a Ruger 10/22. :)
x 2

[RobTN]

Ruger 10/22 without a doubt the best way to go.

[300sniper]

ruger 10/22. great plinker right out of the box. the aftermarket support for it is almost unlimited. can't go wrong with one.

[Shawnboy]

Remington 597 is cheap but seems to jam up...a lot.

[JJS]

definitely 10/22.

[Cue-Ball'sBitch]

Remington 597 is cheap but seems to jam up...a lot.

Glad I"m not the only one with that problem, I have been told that a new magazine will help that, but I cant ever seem to get around to getting a new one.:(

[DMG]

10/22 stainless, synthetic stock and a stack of 25 round mags.

[emills]

Read the first post - was ready to reply with my opinion - but noticed that everyone shares the same.

I have a stainless and composite 10/22 with a low end bushnell scope - great gun for having a little fun.

[300sniper]

if you plan on upgrading the 10/22, i wouldn't spend the extra money for the factory stainless. when you do your upgrades you'll end up replacing everything that was stainless from the factory. i would recomend getting the plain jane cheepo wood stock version and build it from there.

[SuckyJeep]

wow thanks for all the responses. I'm going to go out and look at the ruger 10/22 today. any of you guys know where I might order one online?

[Nightshade]

Ruger 10/22

Dependable and accurate as all hell.

[Stix]

597 are jam prone and the mag does not fix it. Had 2 and had to part ways with both..... 10/22 are good and CZ's are better in my opinion. Remington still makes the speedmaster and marlins are great as well. I would pass on Savages. Their centerfire rifles are great but their .22's leave alot to be desired.

[SilverZuk]

Marlin Model 60.
I will put mine up against a 10/22 any day.

[mudslinger99]

Marlin Model 60.
I will put mine up against a 10/22 any day.
I put that in my 1st post and then took it out because I didn't want to start an argument but beings you went with it, I agree :D

And just for the record, yes I do own both :flipoff2:

[basketcasejeep]

The Marlin 60 might easily be my favorite, but I hate feeding that tube magazine. I don't know if they make them like the used to- with 18 round capacity, but if they are only 10 round I'd look for an old one. I have a 10/22 and it is a great gun as well, but I can shoot more accurately with the 60's I've shot- I think its the sites, and myself, not the guns' accuracies. :D

IIRC, the stainless 10/22 isn't much more, and if you get the blued one as someone mentioned, the reciever will still be blued. Leastwise, thats what I would think... I think I remember seeing a place to buy 80% receivers but I don't think it'd be worth the work.

[mudslinger99]

The Marlin 60 might easily be my favorite, but I hate feeding that tube magazine. I don't know if they make them like the used to- with 18 round capacity, but if they are only 10 round I'd look for an old one.
They don't make the 18 shots anymore :( They went to the 13 shots and now 10's but I have seen some still new in the box 13 shots at smaller gun shops and shows..

How many of you have seen the model 60 with the squirrel engraving on it ? :grinpimp:

[bearbait]

the answer to the model 60 marlin 700
http://nas4.atlanta.gbhinc.com/GB/044129000/44129755/pix3302490984.jpg

[300sniper]

IIRC, the stainless 10/22 isn't much more, and if you get the blued one as someone mentioned, the reciever will still be blued.

i am pretty sure the receiver is aluminum on the 10/22 regardless if you get a blued or stainless model. if you are going to change out the barrel any ways, why spend the extra for the stainless?

[basketcasejeep]

the answer to the model 60 marlin 700
http://nas4.atlanta.gbhinc.com/GB/044129000/44129755/pix3302490984.jpg

Saweet!!! :smokin:

[basketcasejeep]

They don't make the 18 shots anymore :( They went to the 13 shots and now 10's but I have seen some still new in the box 13 shots at smaller gun shops and shows..

How many of you have seen the model 60 with the squirrel engraving on it ? :grinpimp:

I think my dad's is the squirrel engraved one. :cool2: Its pretty old, but its the ole reliable rifle that is always within reach enough to take out various wild varmints.:evil:

[basketcasejeep]

i am pretty sure the receiver is aluminum on the 10/22 regardless if you get a blued or stainless model. if you are going to change out the barrel any ways, why spend the extra for the stainless?

Um, good point. I don't remember noticing the aluminum reciever before. :emb:


On another note, a 100 round drum would be fun for plinking. :smokin: :grinpimp:

[psm]

ruger 10/22

[mudslinger99]

On another note, a 100 round drum would be fun for plinking. :smokin: :grinpimp:
I don't have the 100 but I do have a 50 rd like this one :smokin:

http://www.jocoemprise.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/R2TEAR.jpg

[morpheus]

Ruger 10/22

Wal-mart has a "special" version that is a stainless rifle not a carbine and the barrel is an inch or two longer for a good price. Any wal-mart can get it you just have to know to ask.

[nathan_454]

my roomate has the walmart special... really nice gun in stock form.

[hoohaa]

Marlin model 60

10/22 is always a good choice too though.