Ahh, evil assault weapon! :OI have a few 10/22s and they're great but certainly wouldn't rate them as "the best". Look at Volquartsen VF-ORYX as an example of something better. Of course, it carry's a price tag to match lol...
Remington 597.
who manufactures the BEST 22cal semi-auto rifle
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Remington 597.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
maybe more of a time displacement.For quick 22lr tube reloading, these work pretty well.
Spee-D-Loader Spee-D-15 22 Cal Rimfire Tube Mag Rifle Ammo Loader
The Spee-D-Loader Tube Magazine Loader works with all 22 caliber ammunition including 22 short, 22 and 22 magnums. The Spee-D-Loader Tube Magazine...www.midwayusa.com
@thewheels
.308 Win
Have two of them. One loaded with 22lr and the other 22 mag and top them off as part of my cleaning regimen.
thegatman
.308 Win
Rossi makes a semi 22. Friend has one and it shoots great.
rossiusa.com
RS22 - Black .22LR Rifle, 18" Barrel
Firearms bearing the Rossi name have led the way in design and engineering, all the while remaining an affordable product without any sacrifice to quality.
rossiusa.com
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I too prefer the 60. I think it feels like it’s half the weight and balanced much better.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
Man that’s one tidy little fit there. It’s almost perfect.
Vapor
.308 Win
I'm partial to the marlin 795.
Even in S. Dakota? It can be built to be NY compliant if wanted but point was there are better guns out there than a 10/22...
Pic above has thread protector that would need to be pinned but it can be ordered with non threaded barrel.
I have a Remington Speedmaster think it's 552 IIRC.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I'm partial to my Remington 597 heavy barrel. The 597's have a super smooth action with dual guide rods and springs. They have last round bolt hold open and there is no awkward toggle to depress to close the bolt. You simply sling shot it.
They did have issues with their extractors and early magazines, but those issues have largely been addressed. Either by the factory or with aftermarket parts.
Before I even shot mine, I installed a Volquartsen extractor.
I have also upgraded the trigger and hammer.
My only issue now, is the spring that holds the charging handle into the bolt seems to have fatigued and allows it to be pulled out too easily. I haven't figured out a fix yet.
(Not my gun, but this is what it looks like)
They did have issues with their extractors and early magazines, but those issues have largely been addressed. Either by the factory or with aftermarket parts.
Before I even shot mine, I installed a Volquartsen extractor.
I have also upgraded the trigger and hammer.
My only issue now, is the spring that holds the charging handle into the bolt seems to have fatigued and allows it to be pulled out too easily. I haven't figured out a fix yet.
(Not my gun, but this is what it looks like)
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
interesting choices, I'll look into all of them
Bustedknees
.308 Win
Got curious with this thread and did a search for .22 semi-auto rimfires that come dressed in wood and blue steel.
Winchester, Remington, Marlin, Mossberg all a no go at this time with zero offerings. Browning has some but they are definitely of an odd styling, CZ also has one to offer, and Savage with nearly a hundred offerings in .22 models makes a few in semi with choice of classic walnut or laminate stocks. I'm sure I missed a few but pickings are slim unless you go plastic these days.
This Savage caught my attention though.
Winchester, Remington, Marlin, Mossberg all a no go at this time with zero offerings. Browning has some but they are definitely of an odd styling, CZ also has one to offer, and Savage with nearly a hundred offerings in .22 models makes a few in semi with choice of classic walnut or laminate stocks. I'm sure I missed a few but pickings are slim unless you go plastic these days.
This Savage caught my attention though.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
That is one sharp looking rifle. I'm used to seeing stainless and laminate not blued and laminate. Curious what the msrp on it is and what reviews there are.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
I think it was above $500 and you they offer it thumbhole, 22 mag, and .17 ,, Savage does not lack in choice but I'm sure you'll be waiting on orders.
I have a pair of old Mossberg autoloaders. Without going to look, I believe they are model 152's. One is as original as it was sold, and belonged to my Fathers' Great Uncle. The other I bought and did a little work to. Aside from having it drilled and tapped for bases and having it re-crowned, all I did was replace a few springs and the firing pin. This gun absolutely shoots one hole groups at 50 yards with the right ammo. Even with inferior ammo it will shoot dimes at 50 yards. The fact that I have the Hubble mounted on it probably helps. The relatively heavy barrel gives it a nice balance.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I wonder if that price is a reflection of the times or if it has always been that high? Reminton did offer the 597 in a laminate stock at one point. I know you can get a Boyd's for it.I think it was above $500 and you they offer it thumbhole, 22 mag, and .17 ,, Savage does not lack in choice but I'm sure you'll be waiting on orders.
@ArmedCorgi I believe it is the times! My Ranch Rifle listed for $549.00 in Jan when I bought it now it's $639.00 everything has gone up!!
Justincase
6.5 Creedmoor
The relatively new Winchester wildcat gets very positive reviews
AnthonyC
.40 S&W
I went with a Marlin 795 when I decided to pick up a .22LR rifle. It's the same barrel and action as the Marlin model 60 except it has 10 round box magazines instead of a tube magazine. It was lighter and less expensive than a 10/22. It's been very reliable and accurate. A plus is that it comes with the sling mount holes molded into the stock.
I did bring it to an Appleseed event last year with Uncle Mike's swivel sling mounts, a GI web sling and Tech sights and it performed fantastic even if I didn't.
It's lighter weight was a big advantage during the standing shooting.
I did bring it to an Appleseed event last year with Uncle Mike's swivel sling mounts, a GI web sling and Tech sights and it performed fantastic even if I didn't.
It's lighter weight was a big advantage during the standing shooting.
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One thing to keep in mind at this time is that both Remington and Marlin are not in production. Ruger just started bring back the Marlin lever guns and there is no telling what if and of the Rimfire line is coming back?