Which .22 caliber rifle? - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

dragonfly · 09-29-2009, 03:42 PM

The Browning model 241, aka ATD, .22 semi is the finest shooting little .22 to come down the pike in the last 100 years. It came out first as the Remington 24 when Browning let them use the patent for 40 years or so. Browning started making them in the early 50s or so in Belgium, and then moved the manufacturing to Nikoru in Japan in the mid '60s or so. Accurate, and as far as mine have been, fail-safe. And you don't spend hundreds of dollars converting triggers, barrels, etc., etc. to get them to shoot like they should to begin with.
Remington 24

Browning 241

wasillaman · 08-10-2010, 12:23 AM

we bought a Butler Creek barrel,composite stock w. bipod, with Simmons scope 21012, Ruger 10-22 .

my son seems to really enjoy the one. cheap easy accurate

sdblazer · 08-10-2010, 03:22 PM

Remington 552 BDL. I have one and have had it for years. Definitley my favorite .22.

Bob & Wife · 12-14-2010, 09:48 AM

How come no one mentioned the Henry rifles? Took a while to read each post in hopes to hear about the Henry rifles as I really want a fun lever-action 22 for my first plinker. Anyone ever shoot one or better own one???

redwing carson · 12-14-2010, 11:48 AM

I have an old Marlin Mountie Gold trigger. Why they put Gold Triggers on these rifles I don't know. All that aside the old 39A has covered many miles of high mountians and hot deserts. The old girl after 50 years of abuse is still 100% dependable.

RC

Zane71464 · 12-14-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob & Wife

How come no one mentioned the Henry rifles? Took a while to read each post in hopes to hear about the Henry rifles as I really want a fun lever-action 22 for my first plinker. Anyone ever shoot one or better own one???

Ive got the standard Henry .22lr and love it and it's as accurate as one could be. Right after I got it (used) I stripped it down and gave it a good cleaning and lightly oiled all the internals, and it's as smooth as it no doubt was when it was new. Excellent shooting rifle!

Big Shrek · 12-14-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redwing carson

I have an old Marlin Mountie Gold trigger. Why they put Gold Triggers on these rifles I don't know. All that aside the old 39A has covered many miles of high mountians and hot deserts. The old girl after 50 years of abuse is still 100% dependable.

RC

Marlin expects you to go thru 50K-100K rounds during the model 39a's lifetime,
which mean a fair amount of sweat will be applied to the trigger area over time.
Gold, doesn't rust.

dugasgunner · 12-14-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob & Wife

How come no one mentioned the Henry rifles? Took a while to read each post in hopes to hear about the Henry rifles as I really want a fun lever-action 22 for my first plinker. Anyone ever shoot one or better own one???

Simply because Henry don't make semi's.

Zane71464 · 12-15-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dugasgunner

Simply because Henry don't make semi's.

Re: Which .22 caliber rifle?
I might have missed something....?

dugasgunner · 12-15-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

Re: Which .22 caliber rifle?
I might have missed something....?

I want semi-auto, accurate, and good for plinking.. hi capacity mags are an advantage but don't have to be. Just something fun to shoot. Right now I'm leaning towards the Savage (just because my first rifle was Savage).

That were the original requirements.

aa1911 · 12-15-2010, 12:30 PM

I just picked up a new 597 VTR quad rail/collapsing stock for $509, it kicks the pants off of stock 10/22's... mags don't load to advertised capacity but shoots well both function/accuracy so far. added a simmons rimfire scope to it and a handful of other goodies, she's a fun gun.

this is an OLD thread....

what she looks like naked....

Savage semi's are cheap but nowhere near as accurate as this thing...

Regular Joe · 12-16-2010, 04:25 AM

OK; I'll play. For me the answer is the 10/.22, but in 3 iterations. First and most basic is the standard CRR carbine with a 4x Nikon:

This one has had a little bit of polishing on the trigger, and a pressure pad installed just in front of the V-block, but it's stock otherwise. Accuracy is just what I expect. 1.5" @ 50 yards with Aguila Interceptors. Some say the CRR stock is too small. I'm a big guy, and to me, it just feels "handy".
Next is another CRR, but this one has a Green Mountain 20" stainless fluted sporter and a Bushnell 3x9.

It's just a bit more accurate, and with subsonic ammo, it's very quiet. This one takes the usable range out to around 150 yards, with ammo that is accurate enough.
The last one began as a standard carbine.

That's a Shilen 22" varmint contour barrel and a Mueller APT. I've done a buncha' worryin' over the pressure pad and bedding, so this is about typical for what it does with half decent ammo:

This one normally gets shot right at the end of what the ammo can do; 100~250 yards. Beyond that, .22 LR can't do much, so I don't feel the need for a 20 min. base.
Just about any time I shoot, it's these three that get used, and it just doesn't feel like I've been out unless I shoot all of them. Today was kind of a "light" session, with 120 rounds thru each of these, and only 10 rounds from the AK. I had 2 pistols with me too, but just didn't feel the need to shoot 'em.

aa1911 · 01-06-2011, 03:00 PM

^^that's a sweet combo/collection you got there... looks like fun!

Got the 597 zeroed/broken in and did a bunch of ammo testing, so far CCI mini-mag wins both accuracy and function. so far about 100rds of CCI with no jams. Federal eagle cheap stuff cycles OK but is horrible for accuracy. don't even bother with Remington .22 ammo...

WTHines · 12-27-2011, 06:58 PM

My .02 worth....
I have Ruger, Remington, Marlin (2 of them) actually 3 if you count the Glenfield, and Browning. ALL have their good and bad points. If I could choose only 1...the 10-22 but shooting the old rear tube fed (through the stock) Browning in 22 short for squirrels is a real hoot!

iflyfish · 12-30-2011, 08:42 PM

All the guns mentioned have their advantages. But "FUN" and "PLINK"?? At least consider the M&P 15-22. It fits the bill perfectly.

mr.t7024 · 12-31-2011, 04:23 PM

Savage 64 is a great rifle,along with the Marlin 60.

mjp28 · 01-01-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly

The Browning model 241, aka ATD, .22 semi is the finest shooting little .22 to come down the pike in the last 100 years. It came out first as the Remington 24 when Browning let them use the patent for 40 years or so. Browning started making them in the early 50s or so in Belgium, and then moved the manufacturing to Nikoru in Japan in the mid '60s or so.
Browning 241

The look, checkered stock, profile look a lot like my mid 1960s Winchester 290. Always loved it, had a Weaver 3x6 scope but I took it off, I like open sites.

.22 S/L/LR 21/17/15 in the tube.

mr.t7024 · 01-14-2012, 03:11 PM

I have a Savage, Marlin.Winchester, and Remington, my go to gun is the Marlin Model 60. It is the sleekest.most accurate .22 rifle I own.out of the box. You would have to spend a couple of hundred dollars on a 10-22 to make it as accurate. BTW did I tell U I liked the Marlin 60!

bobv · 01-15-2012, 07:43 AM

My choice for an accurate semi-auto is the T/C R-55 Benchmark, here's mine wearing a Weaver T36, it just loves SK Standard Plus ammo
Bob

09-29-2009, 03:42 PM	#26
dragonfly V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lilburn, Ga Posts: 100	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? The Browning model 241, aka ATD, .22 semi is the finest shooting little .22 to come down the pike in the last 100 years. It came out first as the Remington 24 when Browning let them use the patent for 40 years or so. Browning started making them in the early 50s or so in Belgium, and then moved the manufacturing to Nikoru in Japan in the mid '60s or so. Accurate, and as far as mine have been, fail-safe. And you don't spend hundreds of dollars converting triggers, barrels, etc., etc. to get them to shoot like they should to begin with. Remington 24 Browning 241 __________________ Hunters & Anglers are still the best environmentalists. Dragonfly

08-10-2010, 12:23 AM	#27
wasillaman Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: alaska Posts: 5	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? we bought a Butler Creek barrel,composite stock w. bipod, with Simmons scope 21012, Ruger 10-22 . my son seems to really enjoy the one. cheap easy accurate

08-10-2010, 03:22 PM	#28
sdblazer Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? Remington 552 BDL. I have one and have had it for years. Definitley my favorite .22.

12-14-2010, 09:48 AM	#29
Bob & Wife Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? How come no one mentioned the Henry rifles? Took a while to read each post in hopes to hear about the Henry rifles as I really want a fun lever-action 22 for my first plinker. Anyone ever shoot one or better own one???

12-14-2010, 11:48 AM	#30
redwing carson Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: western wyoming Posts: 734	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? I have an old Marlin Mountie Gold trigger. Why they put Gold Triggers on these rifles I don't know. All that aside the old 39A has covered many miles of high mountians and hot deserts. The old girl after 50 years of abuse is still 100% dependable. RC

12-15-2010, 12:30 PM	#36
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? I just picked up a new 597 VTR quad rail/collapsing stock for $509, it kicks the pants off of stock 10/22's... mags don't load to advertised capacity but shoots well both function/accuracy so far. added a simmons rimfire scope to it and a handful of other goodies, she's a fun gun. this is an OLD thread.... what she looks like naked.... Savage semi's are cheap but nowhere near as accurate as this thing...

12-16-2010, 04:25 AM	#37
Regular Joe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 269	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? OK; I'll play. For me the answer is the 10/.22, but in 3 iterations. First and most basic is the standard CRR carbine with a 4x Nikon: This one has had a little bit of polishing on the trigger, and a pressure pad installed just in front of the V-block, but it's stock otherwise. Accuracy is just what I expect. 1.5" @ 50 yards with Aguila Interceptors. Some say the CRR stock is too small. I'm a big guy, and to me, it just feels "handy". Next is another CRR, but this one has a Green Mountain 20" stainless fluted sporter and a Bushnell 3x9. It's just a bit more accurate, and with subsonic ammo, it's very quiet. This one takes the usable range out to around 150 yards, with ammo that is accurate enough. The last one began as a standard carbine. That's a Shilen 22" varmint contour barrel and a Mueller APT. I've done a buncha' worryin' over the pressure pad and bedding, so this is about typical for what it does with half decent ammo: This one normally gets shot right at the end of what the ammo can do; 100~250 yards. Beyond that, .22 LR can't do much, so I don't feel the need for a 20 min. base. Just about any time I shoot, it's these three that get used, and it just doesn't feel like I've been out unless I shoot all of them. Today was kind of a "light" session, with 120 rounds thru each of these, and only 10 rounds from the AK. I had 2 pistols with me too, but just didn't feel the need to shoot 'em. __________________ Around here, we don't say "Oh shucks", or "oh man". We say Oh BAMA!!

01-06-2011, 03:00 PM	#38
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? ^^that's a sweet combo/collection you got there... looks like fun! Got the 597 zeroed/broken in and did a bunch of ammo testing, so far CCI mini-mag wins both accuracy and function. so far about 100rds of CCI with no jams. Federal eagle cheap stuff cycles OK but is horrible for accuracy. don't even bother with Remington .22 ammo... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-27-2011, 06:58 PM	#39
WTHines Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 32	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? My .02 worth.... I have Ruger, Remington, Marlin (2 of them) actually 3 if you count the Glenfield, and Browning. ALL have their good and bad points. If I could choose only 1...the 10-22 but shooting the old rear tube fed (through the stock) Browning in 22 short for squirrels is a real hoot!

12-30-2011, 08:42 PM	#40
iflyfish Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 16	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? All the guns mentioned have their advantages. But "FUN" and "PLINK"?? At least consider the M&P 15-22. It fits the bill perfectly.

12-31-2011, 04:23 PM	#41
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? Savage 64 is a great rifle,along with the Marlin 60.

01-14-2012, 03:11 PM	#43
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? I have a Savage, Marlin.Winchester, and Remington, my go to gun is the Marlin Model 60. It is the sleekest.most accurate .22 rifle I own.out of the box. You would have to spend a couple of hundred dollars on a 10-22 to make it as accurate. BTW did I tell U I liked the Marlin 60!

01-15-2012, 07:43 AM	#44
bobv Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec Canada Posts: 3	Re: Which .22 caliber rifle? My choice for an accurate semi-auto is the T/C R-55 Benchmark, here's mine wearing a Weaver T36, it just loves SK Standard Plus ammo Bob