What make and model of .22 do you recommend?

[Isophix]

I am looking for an "end of civilization" .22 rifle.

My requirements are durable, easy to fix, common parts, shoots a variety of .22 ammo, durable, accurate, easy to shoot, and durable.

Oh, did I mention that it needed to be durable?

Basically, this is the "workhorse" gun you will be using if society comes to a screeching halt.

It is important that it can shoot a variety of .22 rounds, since one will not be able to pick-and-choose what is available.

Thanks!

 

[FordMan08]

The Marlin Mod. 60

You can close the thread now....lol

 

[dice dealer]

find an old remington ....
550-1 or 510 512 ext,ext,

you cant kill the old remingtons

 

[cubsfan1984]

I would also have to say Model 60.

 

[Joe Williams]

H&R Sportster Rifles

 

[barricade]

have a ruger 10/22 suppressed barrel and hooked up tacticool, but would still choose my marlin. simpler more efficient design, no mags, while almost holding same number of rounds.

 

[Lock n Load]

Ruger 10/22.... proven history, plenty of parts and mag availability, tons of aftermarket parts including higher cap mags, folding stocks, target grade accessories etc....

More pricey now, the good old days of $119-$139 rifles are long gone but they can still be had on the used market pretty reasonably priced.

They are also very reliable, accurate and sized well for all ages to shoot well with them.

 

[dave29]

I would vote for the Marlin Model 60 or the Ruger 10/22. I own both, tough call on which one is better.

 

[BloodEclipse]

Love my Marlin 60

 

[kyle1058]

I'm bias, I've loved Ruger 10/22's since i was 6 and had my own for a birthday present. I used to put 3,000 rounds through it a year and it still fires great. Whether it be with the 10 round mags (factory rotary or "banana" magazines) or the extended 25,30, or 50 round mags. If you are looking for reliability I'd stick to a single stack mag or the factory rotary, which can be tightened if it gets weak (great feature by ruger).

Unfortunately the price is up there, and you can be well over $200 for a new one, when they used to be half that. (in my lifetime, im 20)

 

[mikea46996]

I am looking for an "end of civilization" .22 rifle.

My requirements are durable, easy to fix, common parts, shoots a variety of .22 ammo, durable, accurate, easy to shoot, and durable.

Oh, did I mention that it needed to be durable?

Basically, this is the "workhorse" gun you will be using if society comes to a screeching halt.

It is important that it can shoot a variety of .22 rounds, since one will not be able to pick-and-choose what is available.

Thanks!

Everybody suggesting the 10/22 seems to have missed this part....

I love the 10/22 but the model 60 will fire short and long if I had to pick just 1 22 it would be the 60.

 

[kludge]

The Marlin Mod. 60

You can close the thread now....lol

+1

 

[Remington1100]

Another vote for the Marlin Model 60.

 

[clt46910]

I would go with a single shot or one of the lever actions that will take all sizes of .22's. I have a very old Martin Mod 92 that takes .22 S/L/LR that still going strong.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I agree that the Marlin model 60 is a great gun. However, with my experiences semi-autos hate cheap ammo. Every semi-auto I have ever owned rifle or pistol hates cheap ammo. I would go with a Marlin, or Savage in a bolt action. They are reasonably prices, accurate, and durable. Bolt actions have less moving parts, which means less chance of something breaking or failing. As for the Marlin the model 925R .22LR, or 925M .22MWR. As for the Savage I really like the MKII's. My

 

[BloodEclipse]

I agree that the Marlin model 60 is a great gun. However, with my experiences semi-autos hate cheap ammo. Every semi-auto I have ever owned rifle or pistol hates cheap ammo. I would go with a Marlin, or Savage in a bolt action. They are reasonably prices, accurate, and durable. Bolt actions have less moving parts, which means less chance of something breaking or failing. As for the Marlin the model 925R .22LR, or 925M .22MWR. As for the Savage I really like the MKII's. My

My marlin 60 eats everything and it gets a good diet of cheap bulk packs.

 

[Tin Cup]

I have a savage MKII. Nothing wrong w/ a nice accurate bolt gun when the SHTF. Not much to break on it.

 

[doglb]

I have had several 10/22's! Great guns, but it always seems like you have to tinker with them. Adding all kinds of aftermarket parts-

Its alot of fun building them up, the only problem is that it costs you an arm and a leg once your done.

Check out rimfirecentral.com
A great wealth of knowledge and a bunch of fun guys.

I would like to pick up a .22 that needs nothing and costs close to nothing.

I see the Marlin is a favirote, maybe its a good idea!

 

[Jack Ryan]

Remington Nylon 66

 

[ruger7722]

nylon 66 by a large margin.