Good .22lr for under $300 - The Firearms Forum

GojuBrian · 01-30-2009, 02:13 AM

Hi everyone! Nice forum here!

I didn't see this posted here, but I have read lots of good advice. I'm looking to buy a new .22 soon. I'm thinking about a ruger 10/22 or a remington 597.

I like the ruger's because they have so many accessories, but then again that could add up for just one .22 rimfire. I've heard about ejection problems with the remington,but I also read they have remedied that since then.

Any reccomendations, advice or helpful comments are appreciated!

God Bless!

Brian

pkcgbifaid · 01-30-2009, 07:24 AM

I have two Ruger 10/22s and I really like them both. Like you said, you can change and accessorize the 10/22 till the cows come home... and even then you've only hit half the options out there.

I don't have any experience with the Remington, so I can't help you there. I too have heard about problems with the early guns, and I think they are using a different magazine now to fix the issue.

Dirtypacman · 01-30-2009, 10:35 AM

I am happy with my 10/22 I do have a scope on it at this point but the whole package including extra mags, scope mount, scope 3x9 = just under $300 (scope being almost 1/2 of that)

45nut · 01-30-2009, 11:19 AM

Marlin Model 60's are hard to beat for the price at around $140.00. There are less after market accessories, but I'd rather have a more accurate .22 rifle than a really cool looking one that shoots poorly.

21bravo · 01-30-2009, 11:46 AM

well.. it really depends on what you want to use it for.. if its just for plinking id say go with a 10/22 but if you want a hunting/varmit gun id say either the 597 or the marlin model 60.

a pal of mine has a 597 and its never had a malfunction as far as ive seen.. so they must have fixed whatever problem they had

ms6852 · 01-30-2009, 02:48 PM

I don't own any semi's but I have read that the 597 are the best value, most accurate gun out of the box for that kind of money.

GojuBrian · 01-30-2009, 10:51 PM

Thanks everyone! Found a new model 597 at the local armory for $147! Now I have money for a scope and a mosin-nagant!!

lead · 01-31-2009, 05:57 AM

A 597 and a Mosin! You'll be the guy at the range that goes from "pop---pop" to "boom--boom"!
Enjoy that new Remington.

jacksonco · 01-31-2009, 12:22 PM

And so ends another thread with another happy camper. Congratulations on your new guns. I hope you have nice enough weather to get a little range time in.

Bigfoot62 · 02-01-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GojuBrian

Thanks everyone! Found a new model 597 at the local armory for $147! Now I have money for a scope and a mosin-nagant!!

Let us know how you like the 597. I've thought about one myself, but never bought it. I'm "heavily" invested in 10/22's and love them, but I'm always looking for other interesting .22's.

Dirtypacman · 02-03-2009, 11:24 AM

Yes please give us your range report on the 597

Gorillaman · 02-08-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 45nut

Marlin Model 60's are hard to beat for the price at around $140.00. There are less after market accessories, but I'd rather have a more accurate .22 rifle than a really cool looking one that shoots poorly.

1000+ on that I have 2 marlin M-60's I payed $330.00 for both. they both shoot great if you keep them clean and lubed...

oops sorry I didnt read the entire post...

err have fun with your remmy..

yorkiepap · 02-09-2009, 03:53 PM

Hey guys,
I had a Marlin Mod 60 in SS & fiberglass stock mainly as a utility/all-weather rifle & kept in the truck behind the seat as a "just-in-case". Never fired it, had the original box/paperwork & tags & decided to trade it back in for a Ruger 10-22 standard. My local dealer gave me back 100% of the purchase price with the trade as it was unfired. I wanted to make a utility rifle with a bit more firepower, so, I did a neat conversion.... an MG-42 w/50rd mags. I installed the holographic, 4-illum.reticle rear sight and sighted it in at 50M with 50rds in a 1" group off the bags. The Ruger likes CCI Mini-Mag HP. So, now I have my utility shredder behind the seat w/4-50rd mags. Here's some pics...... Denny

mrofna · 02-11-2009, 08:11 PM

sweet 10/22 yorkiepap.
just got mine today.i plan i getting lots of hop ups..

GojuBrian · 02-17-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtypacman

Yes please give us your range report on the 597

Well, "a friend" of mine finally got around to getting the 597 today,lol.

He went to a local wal mart (big mistake, but the local gunshop has boosted their prices) and picked out the .22. Upon showing them my his drivers license they asked if this was his current address. Because he is an honest fellow he told them no. They said they could not sell him the firearm unless he had a current utilty bill or etc because they need a current address. He told them it wouldn't matter. They told him "the FBI will know!!" Upon hearing their dribble he went to a different wal mart. The same was asked and he said, "yep". All went well and he now has a new mossy oak remington 597 and a 3-9X40 tasco scope to boot!

Hopefully I'll, I mean he'll, be able to get to the range this weekend.

WM doesn't sell pistols anymore either do they? It'll only be a matter of time until they quit selling altogether.

johnlives4christ · 02-18-2009, 07:47 PM

first i want to say to Brian... glad you got a new gun... im wondering how it shoots and if'n you got a scope on her yet.
second i want to say... ruger 10/22's have every darn thing you can think up to add to them...BUT i'll still outshoot one and all ruger's with my remington targetmaster 41 given one exception.... iron sights. unless i was to (dread the though) drill and tap for a scope on my remington. but nah that'll never happen.
maybe i'll find a second remington and drill it out for scope mounts. the one i favor has sights on it that are unusual, the rear is what im told are butterfly wing sights (i dont know if this is true now) and the front has had the bead filed away on the sides to make it flat and given a point on the top to make it fine as a needles point.. and man it'll shoot. ~john

johnlives4christ · 02-18-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GojuBrian

WM doesn't sell pistols anymore either do they? .

i have a buddy that says they still sell pistols in some parts of the country... idk though

~john

GojuBrian · 02-23-2009, 04:09 AM

Finally got the 597 out to the range this weekend. It shot great right off the bat. Got good groups at 50 and 75yrd and had no feeding problems.

I put a 3-9X40 scope on her and also got a 30rd mag. Me likey!!

Guntoter2 · 02-23-2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GojuBrian

Well, "a friend" of mine finally got around to getting the 597 today,lol.

He went to a local wal mart (big mistake, but the local gunshop has boosted their prices) and picked out the .22. Upon showing them my his drivers license they asked if this was his current address. Because he is an honest fellow he told them no. They said they could not sell him the firearm unless he had a current utilty bill or etc because they need a current address. He told them it wouldn't matter. They told him "the FBI will know!!" Upon hearing their dribble he went to a different wal mart. The same was asked and he said, "yep". All went well and he now has a new mossy oak remington 597 and a 3-9X40 tasco scope to boot!

I hope your "honest friend" realizes he committed a federal crime by knowingly providing false information to facilitate the purchase of a firearm. It may seem like a minor thing but if the NICS check flags his purchase (for further review) he may find out BATFE has no sense of humor.

GojuBrian · 02-23-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Guntoter2

I hope your "honest friend" realizes he committed a federal crime by knowingly providing false information to facilitate the purchase of a firearm. It may seem like a minor thing but if the NICS check flags his purchase (for further review) he may find out BATFE has no sense of humor.

That you Hillary?

Guntoter2 · 02-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GojuBrian

That you Hillary?

Hey, I'm not the one bragging about my friends lying to the feds while claiming they're honest

!
Seriously, why do you think we have to jump through the hoops we do to purchase a gun? People thinking the simple rules don't apply to them end up causing the rest of us to suffer under draconian rules and when those don't work there will be harsher ones still.

Taurus_9mm · 02-27-2009, 06:58 AM

I've had 10/22s before but the ones with the traditional wooden stock. This one I picked up about a month ago with a Tapco stock. Pictured with it is my Ruger PC9 9mm.

www.gunnerforum.com

carver · 02-27-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiepap

Hey guys,
I had a Marlin Mod 60 in SS & fiberglass stock mainly as a utility/all-weather rifle & kept in the truck behind the seat as a "just-in-case". Never fired it, had the original box/paperwork & tags & decided to trade it back in for a Ruger 10-22 standard. My local dealer gave me back 100% of the purchase price with the trade as it was unfired. I wanted to make a utility rifle with a bit more firepower, so, I did a neat conversion.... an MG-42 w/50rd mags. I installed the holographic, 4-illum.reticle rear sight and sighted it in at 50M with 50rds in a 1" group off the bags. The Ruger likes CCI Mini-Mag HP. So, now I have my utility shredder behind the seat w/4-50rd mags. Here's some pics...... Denny

I have been thinking about converting mine, and really like what you have done with this one. Send me some info on how purchase the parts nessary to build one like it. I just joined the RFC, and have been looking at some of the modifications there, and have found a few that I really liked, but yours, so far, is by far more in line with what I want to do with mine. Help me out here!!!

tim peterson · 02-27-2009, 05:07 PM

Hey Brian hope you have a good time with your new 597. Did someone say there is a 30 round magazine for the 597? If so please send info. thanx!

yorkiepap · 02-27-2009, 07:18 PM

Hey carver,
Here are links to where I got my accessories....stock, site, & 50rd mags.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=180441

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=277919

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=323003

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Magazines/Ruger/Ruger.asp

The MG-42 stock only needs a very light touch-up with a Dremel tool where the trigger guard seats to the stock. Other than that, it goes together in a breeze & fits superbly. I removed both the fr/rr mil. sights to simply have the holographic sight only. The banana mags are Ramline and, so far, have functioned flawlessly. The oval 50rd mag also works flawlessly but takes a bit longer to load. I have (2) ovals and (6) banana mags.....(400rds at hand). Just-in-case............. Denny

01-30-2009, 02:13 AM	#1
GojuBrian Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 62	Good .22lr for under $300 Hi everyone! Nice forum here! I didn't see this posted here, but I have read lots of good advice. I'm looking to buy a new .22 soon. I'm thinking about a ruger 10/22 or a remington 597. I like the ruger's because they have so many accessories, but then again that could add up for just one .22 rimfire. I've heard about ejection problems with the remington,but I also read they have remedied that since then. Any reccomendations, advice or helpful comments are appreciated! God Bless! Brian -->

01-30-2009, 07:24 AM	#2
pkcgbifaid V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Contributor Posts: 491	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 I have two Ruger 10/22s and I really like them both. Like you said, you can change and accessorize the 10/22 till the cows come home... and even then you've only hit half the options out there. I don't have any experience with the Remington, so I can't help you there. I too have heard about problems with the early guns, and I think they are using a different magazine now to fix the issue. __________________ "...As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

01-30-2009, 10:35 AM	#3
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 I am happy with my 10/22 I do have a scope on it at this point but the whole package including extra mags, scope mount, scope 3x9 = just under $300 (scope being almost 1/2 of that) __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

01-30-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,433	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 Marlin Model 60's are hard to beat for the price at around $140.00. There are less after market accessories, but I'd rather have a more accurate .22 rifle than a really cool looking one that shoots poorly. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

01-30-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 well.. it really depends on what you want to use it for.. if its just for plinking id say go with a 10/22 but if you want a hunting/varmit gun id say either the 597 or the marlin model 60. a pal of mine has a 597 and its never had a malfunction as far as ive seen.. so they must have fixed whatever problem they had

01-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#6
ms6852 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 161	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 I don't own any semi's but I have read that the 597 are the best value, most accurate gun out of the box for that kind of money.

01-30-2009, 10:51 PM	#7
GojuBrian Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 62	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 Thanks everyone! Found a new model 597 at the local armory for $147! Now I have money for a scope and a mosin-nagant!!

01-31-2009, 05:57 AM	#8
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 A 597 and a Mosin! You'll be the guy at the range that goes from "pop---pop" to "boom--boom"! Enjoy that new Remington. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

01-31-2009, 12:22 PM	#9
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 And so ends another thread with another happy camper. Congratulations on your new guns. I hope you have nice enough weather to get a little range time in.

02-03-2009, 11:24 AM	#11
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 Yes please give us your range report on the 597 __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

02-09-2009, 03:53 PM	#13
yorkiepap Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Pa. Posts: 38	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 Hey guys, I had a Marlin Mod 60 in SS & fiberglass stock mainly as a utility/all-weather rifle & kept in the truck behind the seat as a "just-in-case". Never fired it, had the original box/paperwork & tags & decided to trade it back in for a Ruger 10-22 standard. My local dealer gave me back 100% of the purchase price with the trade as it was unfired. I wanted to make a utility rifle with a bit more firepower, so, I did a neat conversion.... an MG-42 w/50rd mags. I installed the holographic, 4-illum.reticle rear sight and sighted it in at 50M with 50rds in a 1" group off the bags. The Ruger likes CCI Mini-Mag HP. So, now I have my utility shredder behind the seat w/4-50rd mags. Here's some pics...... Denny Attached Images __________________ * A man's word is his honor.... without honor, there is nothing.* * Words are like bullets.... once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back.* * I have no hesitation to kill or reservation to die for my flag.*

02-11-2009, 08:11 PM	#14
mrofna Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 sweet 10/22 yorkiepap. just got mine today.i plan i getting lots of hop ups..

02-18-2009, 07:47 PM	#16
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 first i want to say to Brian... glad you got a new gun... im wondering how it shoots and if'n you got a scope on her yet. second i want to say... ruger 10/22's have every darn thing you can think up to add to them...BUT i'll still outshoot one and all ruger's with my remington targetmaster 41 given one exception.... iron sights. unless i was to (dread the though) drill and tap for a scope on my remington. but nah that'll never happen. maybe i'll find a second remington and drill it out for scope mounts. the one i favor has sights on it that are unusual, the rear is what im told are butterfly wing sights (i dont know if this is true now) and the front has had the bead filed away on the sides to make it flat and given a point on the top to make it fine as a needles point.. and man it'll shoot. ~john

02-23-2009, 04:09 AM	#18
GojuBrian Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 62	got to the range Finally got the 597 out to the range this weekend. It shot great right off the bat. Got good groups at 50 and 75yrd and had no feeding problems. I put a 3-9X40 scope on her and also got a 30rd mag. Me likey!!

02-27-2009, 06:58 AM	#22
Taurus_9mm V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 345	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 I've had 10/22s before but the ones with the traditional wooden stock. This one I picked up about a month ago with a Tapco stock. Pictured with it is my Ruger PC9 9mm. www.gunnerforum.com Attached Images Last edited by Taurus_9mm; 02-27-2009 at 06:28 PM..

02-27-2009, 05:07 PM	#24
tim peterson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 280	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 Hey Brian hope you have a good time with your new 597. Did someone say there is a 30 round magazine for the 597? If so please send info. thanx!

02-27-2009, 07:18 PM	#25
yorkiepap Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Pa. Posts: 38	Re: Good .22lr for under $300 Hey carver, Here are links to where I got my accessories....stock, site, & 50rd mags. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=180441 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=277919 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=323003 http://www.gunaccessories.com/Magazines/Ruger/Ruger.asp The MG-42 stock only needs a very light touch-up with a Dremel tool where the trigger guard seats to the stock. Other than that, it goes together in a breeze & fits superbly. I removed both the fr/rr mil. sights to simply have the holographic sight only. The banana mags are Ramline and, so far, have functioned flawlessly. The oval 50rd mag also works flawlessly but takes a bit longer to load. I have (2) ovals and (6) banana mags.....(400rds at hand). Just-in-case............. Denny __________________ * A man's word is his honor.... without honor, there is nothing.* * Words are like bullets.... once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back.* * I have no hesitation to kill or reservation to die for my flag.*