Starting search for 22LR semi-auto

[Slonsteady]

For fun off the charts a S&W 15-22 is so versatile and light. I couldn't put mine down for a year after getting it. I saw wanted posters in the woods with my mug on them, 5,000 acorns dead or alive for any squirrel who took me out. Seriously I took squirrels running on the ground, in trees and even took a pair in the same tree once. I finally curt a deal with the big nut on campus that I would only shoot the nuts out of their mouths, and they removed the posters, and they got their nuts cracked.

I bought my daughter one for Christmas this year and we are going to shoot steel challenge together. Both rifles will be set up with RD. These rifle’s are very accurate.
Enjoy whatever you get.

 

[TJ Kackowski]

yes those seem to be the most recommended ones. I am liking the marlin 22 795 though and maybe get a cheap sight to throw on it for now. any suggestions?

Cheap sights? Just use the factory sights.

If you want something that is a marked improvement over factory sights and are repeatable, the sky is the limit, but it will cost a little more.

For me though, I use Tech Sights if I want to shoot irons with a few of my rifles sporting Williams peep sights.

For scopes I use Vortex (purchased primarily from AA Optics ... https://aaoptics.com/ ... since Alan is a great guy and site supporter) mostly from the lower end of their line-up ... Crossfire II or Diamondback. I use a sturdy scope base, like a DIP (Diversified Innovative Products) 3/8" picatinny scope mount and Warne rings.

I have not ventured into red dots on .22LR rifles yet.

 

[OneBadV8]

This thread made me start looking around and now I want a Bergara BXR

 

[Methane Herder]

I would propose a Nylon 66 if you can find one for a reasonable price.

MH

 

[shootersix]

 

[Pin]

10/22

 

[DadSmith]

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

This here has taken numerous small game.
10/22 nothing fancy. It loves eley Force, and Aguila Super Extra 40gr.
I recommend a 10/22.

Taken during season in one night.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Has anyone mentioned a Ruger 10/22?

 

[Doug]

Has anyone mentioned a Ruger 10/22?

 

[AmericanBob]

I have an old Winchester 290 that I just love. Most accurate. 22 I've ever had, it made me sell my 10/22.

 

[actaeon277]

Well, I like the Ruger 10/22 (I'm sure you've noticed the 10/22 in SEVERAL posts), I have two.
You mentioned suppressor.
I have this "tactical" one. (Yes I know, "tactical" makes me cringe. But this one comes with a threaded barrel). And I changed out the stock.

Ruger® 10/22® Tactical Autoloading Rifle Model 1261

ruger.com

And also has been mentioned, the S&W 15-22 is good.
I especially like the ease of loading the magazine.



But, remember that any semi-auto will experience some noise with the bolt going open before all the sound is suppressed.

If you want "movie quiet"... you need a bolt action.
I love my Savage Mark II FV-SR

Mark II FV-SR | Threaded Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms

Mark II FV-SR offers a customized AccuTrigger, a threaded heavy barrel, and a fashionable one piece scope rail for a truly reliable bolt action rimfire gun!

www.savagearms.com

At a NWI shoot, someone tried it out and ran out and bought one and is now waiting on his suppressor. After firing, he wasn't sure that it HAD fired.


Though I've heard someone else go with the B22 FV-SR, instead.
I haven't shot it myself.

B22 FV-SR | RIMFIRE | SAVAGE ARMS

All B Series bolt-action rimfire rifles have a modern ergonomically designed stock with a higher comb, top tang safety and target style, vertical pistol grip.

www.savagearms.com

And those Savages have AWESOME triggers.

 

[actaeon277]

I know you mentioned "rifle", but I also will recommend pistols..

S&W 22 pistol
and
Ruger Mk IV 22/45
The same note with the suppressor. Semi-auto can only be so quiet.

 

[Steve]

If you cannot find a Marlin 60 at a good price, look for a Glenfield 60. 90% the same as a Marlin (made by Marlin in fact), but cheaper wood and pressed markings. Shoots every bit as good as a Marlin 60 and just as reliable.

 

[Pepi]

My go-to squirrel gun was always my Browning SA-22 with a 4x scope

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

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This here has taken numerous small game.
10/22 nothing fancy. It loves eley Force, and Aguila Super Extra 40gr.
I recommend a 10/22.
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Taken during season in one night.

Good looking gun! I am starting to fancy the henry ar7 for my first setup just for versatility sake but i think i will definitely have to pick up a 10/22 next. Thank you sir!

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

Well, I like the Ruger 10/22 (I'm sure you've noticed the 10/22 in SEVERAL posts), I have two.
You mentioned suppressor.
I have this "tactical" one. (Yes I know, "tactical" makes me cringe. But this one comes with a threaded barrel). And I changed out the stock.

Ruger® 10/22® Tactical Autoloading Rifle Model 1261

ruger.com

View attachment 326365


And also has been mentioned, the S&W 15-22 is good.
I especially like the ease of loading the magazine.
View attachment 326366


But, remember that any semi-auto will experience some noise with the bolt going open before all the sound is suppressed.

If you want "movie quiet"... you need a bolt action.
I love my Savage Mark II FV-SR

Mark II FV-SR | Threaded Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms

Mark II FV-SR offers a customized AccuTrigger, a threaded heavy barrel, and a fashionable one piece scope rail for a truly reliable bolt action rimfire gun!

www.savagearms.com

View attachment 326367
At a NWI shoot, someone tried it out and ran out and bought one and is now waiting on his suppressor. After firing, he wasn't sure that it HAD fired.


Though I've heard someone else go with the B22 FV-SR, instead.
I haven't shot it myself.

B22 FV-SR | RIMFIRE | SAVAGE ARMS

All B Series bolt-action rimfire rifles have a modern ergonomically designed stock with a higher comb, top tang safety and target style, vertical pistol grip.

www.savagearms.com

And those Savages have AWESOME triggers.

I appreciate the thorough reply sir! I am leaning towards a henry ar7 to start out but definitely would like to have a few options in the plinking department. Thank you for the help!

 

[DadSmith]

Good looking gun! I am starting to fancy the henry ar7 for my first setup just for versatility sake but i think i will definitely have to pick up a 10/22 next. Thank you sir!

Let me know how you like the AR 7.
I've been interested in one for a lightweight rifle for small game. I almost bought one, but I had a few people tell me they were not very accurate rifles.
I'll be mounting a 1-6× illuminated lpvo on it if I get one.

 

[OneBadV8]

Just in case it wasn't mentioned yet...

but for real, I thought we had more than 1 picture thread for the 10/22

Ruger 10/22 fans!!

Would like to see what everyone is doing custom to their 10/22.

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

My go-to squirrel gun was always my Browning SA-22 with a 4x scope

Definitely a great looking gun, might have to revisit those in a few years when i got some cash burning a hole in my pocket haha. Thank you sir!

 

[Doug]

I have had an AR-7 and found it lacking in accuracy. I suspect it was due to the rear sight being on the receiver while the front sight was, obviously, on the barrel. Slight inconsistency in the barrel placement when mounted is, in my opinion, the reason for this.
I replaced it with a Marlin Papoose which has both sights mounted on the barrel. I found, through experimentation, that the barrel nut could be loosened 1/4 turn with no loss of accuracy.
I have no experience with other take-down 22's, but I believe the Papoose to be superior to the AR-7 for accuracy. Installing a scope would negate this advantage, but a Marbles Bulls Eye rear sight would give a peep sight style sight picture which is better than the open rear sight leaf.
I recommend you consider such an arrangement for an accurate take-down rifle. James Bond never used one to take down a helicopter, but I was pleased with mine.