Starting search for 22LR semi-auto

[GourdOnTheDoor]

Does anyone have suggestions for good 22 semi-auto rifles? Wanting something to have as a small squirrel gun and for plinking targets.

 

[Airtevron1]

Cant beat a Ruger 10/22. But my Henry survival rifle eats anything and is very fun.

 

[lrdudley]

Ruger 10/22. It could be the first of many.

 

[teddy12b]

Only thing wrong with a 10-22 is that it doesn't have a automatic bolt hold open when you've fired your last round from a magazine. Other than that, there's every accessory imaginable for the rifle.

 

[kennedy759]

marlin mod 60 group, best ever

 

[1776goat]

I will 3rd the 10/22. It was the first rifle I purchased when I turned 18 yrs old and 20 yrs later it still is a blast to shoot. I dont know if there is a .22 rifle with more ability to customize out there.

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

Only thing wrong with a 10-22 is that it doesn't have a automatic bolt hold open when you've fired your last round from a magazine. Other than that, there's every accessory imaginable for the rifle.

Yeah i was hoping to do some customizing and i dont mind the bolt not staying open. Do most of the 10-22's have threaded barrels? I would really like to supress it eventually

 

[1776goat]

Yeah i was hoping to do some customizing and i dont mind the bolt not staying open. Do most of the 10-22's have threaded barrels? I would really like to supress it eventually

There are alot of 10/22 variants with threaded barrels. I think many of the factory set ups are called "target" models. Barrels on the 10/22 are easy to swap though. Remove the barreled receiver from the stock, strip receiver, remove two allen bolts from the locking block, remove the barrel. If it is wedged in, you might need to drive the barrel out with a rubber mallet.

 

[TJ Kackowski]

Yeah i was hoping to do some customizing and i dont mind the bolt not staying open. Do most of the 10-22's have threaded barrels? I would really like to supress it eventually

The most common variety of 10/22's do not have threaded barrels, but that is easily remedied by an aftermarket barrel or Allen Moore at Diamond Collision (or any of the other competent gunsmiths in the Indianapolis area).

However, my vote for a good .22LR rifle goes to Marlin. Any of the Model 60 variants if you like tube fed, or any of the Model 795 variants if you like detachable magazine fed.

 

[natdscott]

Only thing wrong with a 10-22 is that it doesn't have a automatic bolt hold open when you've fired your last round from a magazine. Other than that, there's every accessory imaginable for the rifle.

The Kidd trigger solves bolt hold open, and there is a kit for lock back.

 

[natdscott]

Oh, and OP: if you suppress the 10/22, consider looking for one of the magnetic bolt hold SHUT tabs.

Makes the rifle a locked-bolt single shot. Handy for keeping quiet, and knocking down the facegas.

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

The most common variety of 10/22's do not have threaded barrels, but that is easily remedied by an aftermarket barrel or Allen Moore at Diamond Collision (or any of the other competent gunsmiths in the Indianapolis area).

However, my vote for a good .22LR rifle goes to Marlin. Any of the Model 60 variants if you like tube fed, or any of the Model 795 variants if you like detachable magazine fed.

Thank you sir i will definitely check those out!

 

[teddy12b]

The only thing that kinda sucks about the marlin is that it's no longer in production. It'll probably come back at some point, but not right now. You'd be looking for an older used marlin 60 for tube fed, or a 795 for a magazine fed version. The marlin 759 is also the lightest weight semi auto I'm aware of if you're concerned about packing it out somewhere.

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

Oh, and OP: if you suppress the 10/22, consider looking for one of the magnetic bolt hold SHUT tabs.

Makes the rifle a locked-bolt single shot. Handy for keeping quiet, and knocking down the facegas.

That sounds neat i will have to consider that. I just love the idea of being able to plink squirrels quietly while in the deer stand. Thank you sir!

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

The only thing that kinda sucks about the marlin is that it's no longer in production. It'll probably come back at some point, but not right now. You'd be looking for an older used marlin 60 for tube fed, or a 795 for a magazine fed version. The marlin 759 is also the lightest weight semi auto I'm aware of if you're concerned about packing it out somewhere.

Yeah i do not mind an older used gun at all just wanting to get a setup going. Definitely like the lightweight so i can easily bring it to deer stand with me. Thank you!

 

[Doug]

One nice thing about the 10/22 (and all Rugers) is that you can safely dry-fire them. They have a cross bar which restrains the firing pin from striking the back of the chamber.

 

[BigMoose]

Ruger 10/22, Marlin 60, Remington Nylon 66, Mossberg 702, Rossi RS22 and others.. so many good choices.

Rossi RS22 Semi Auto Rifle, 22LR, Black, OD Green Synthetic Stock, New. | J&G Sales

Rossi RS22 semi-auto rifle chambered in 22LR. Has an 18″ barrel, front and rear adjustable fiber optic sights, black finish, and an OD Green textured Monte Carlo synthetic stock. Includes one 10 round magazine. New.

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[ACC]

10/22 or 15-22. Start there

 

[COOPADUP]

Picked up a used Marlin model 60 last fall. It seems to run well using CCI 22LR and a little picky using Winchester and Federal brands.

 

[VERT]

Has anyone mentioned a Ruger 10/22 or Marlin model 60?