If you could only have one .22 LR - The Firearms Forum

jjfawks · 01-01-2010, 02:36 AM

If you could only have one .22 LR which one would it be and why?

retired grunt · 01-01-2010, 06:37 AM

Ruger 10/22 I've had mine 33 years and it's still rock solid dependable and if I ever choose to modify it parts are very plentiful!

carver · 01-01-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by retired grunt

Ruger 10/22 I've had mine 33 years and it's still rock solid dependable and if I ever choose to modify it parts are very plentiful!

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mr.t7024 · 01-01-2010, 09:19 AM

Marlin 39A rifle had it for 41 years,will take on all others, awesome rifle. It is the ROLLS ROYCE of all .22 lever actions, just saying.....BTW NO NEED FOR ANY MODIFICATIONS.

mr.t7024 · 01-01-2010, 09:33 AM

If I had to pick a bolt action it would be a ruger 77-22,Superbly accurate.

Helix_FR · 01-01-2010, 10:21 AM

I'd say the 10/22 also. Its the most reliable gun in my whole collection and its older than me.

William Harper · 01-01-2010, 10:19 PM

Of all I have encountered and used or evaluated, the CZ Ultra Lux Super Exclusive is the best even though it has a 28.8 inch barrel. This gives it sight radius for superior accuracy with iron receiver sights and full velocity with today's best hyper velocity ammunition. It comes with a ten shot magazine that loads easily and feeds unfailingly. The barrel and action are of excellent workmanship; the trigger is excellent. Its open tangent sights have proven very good to 300 meters, double that in my hands for a Mendoza receiver sight. It has excellent proportion and pointability with sling swivels. It weighs only seven pounds despite the barrel length. It is far superior in accuracy on targets or in hunting to any other rifle of its weight. This is the one.

pickenup · 01-01-2010, 11:36 PM

My Feather AT-22.
Have not missed yet, on the little varmints I have to get rid of.
I like my Marlin M-60 too.

I know, I know, only one.

red14 · 01-01-2010, 11:50 PM

Rifle, pistol, either?

Marlin 60
Smith and Wesson #63
Smith and Wesson #63

Shooter45 · 01-02-2010, 09:13 AM

Anschutz 1411. Very accurate rifle. The target was 10 rounds at 50 yards.

hell-rainer35 · 01-04-2010, 08:14 PM

My Remington model 521-T. Its 62 years old and still in perfect shape and shoots excellent.

jim summers · 01-04-2010, 10:03 PM

I would have to chose a Remington Nylon 66

Buford Allen · 01-04-2010, 10:15 PM

I have a Marlin/Glenfield 60 that is very accurate and I have owned 2 Ruger 10/22's and 3 MK II Rugers; but if I was told I could only have one .22 I might be inclined to go with the new Colt/Walther M4 .22. I checked out one at Academy and thought it was awesome. It seems a little pricey but if it is good as the price is high, then that is what I would want.

old semperfi · 01-05-2010, 12:12 AM

it would have to be my ruger single six.it is over 30 years old and never failed to fire.i have the option of 22 or 22mag.i can carry it,concealed if necessary,and hunt small game not to mention as self defence old semperfi

gazzmann · 01-05-2010, 12:17 AM

Winchester Model 61 pump. Tack driver, never let me down 25+ years. bought used.

CORVETTE BRETT · 01-05-2010, 12:01 PM

WELL AS A OWN OF OVER 15 .22S ID HAVE TO SAY A 10/22 NOT BECAUSE ITS MY FAVORITE.. JUST FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT U CAN BUY THE BASE RIFLE THEN SET IT UP HOWEVER YOU WANT IT(TARGET, ASSULT, PLINKER, SUPPRESSED PLINKER, INTREGALLY SUPPRESSED PLINKER) THE AFTER MAKET WORD FOR THEM IS VAST WHICH LEAVES ALOT OF OPTIONS .... JUST MY .02

chucksolo69 · 01-06-2010, 01:12 PM

This is an easy one. If I could only have one .22 it would definately be the SIG SG522. I have had 10-22s, Marlin Model 60s, Marlin bolt actions and currently own the GSG-5, Colt/Walther M4 .22 and the SIG. Hands down, the SIG is by far the best hadling well built .22 rifle I have ever owned. Incredibly accurate too.

ninjatoth · 01-06-2010, 01:29 PM

S&W snub nose .22.It would make such a small round kick harder,be louder-lots of fun.

CORVETTE BRETT · 01-06-2010, 01:39 PM

ive got the gsg5sd and s&w m&p 15-22 and a hole slue of others but i still say if i could have just 1 it would be a 10/22 just because of the aftermarket world for them

Big Shrek · 01-06-2010, 08:32 PM

I'd go with my Calico M-100S

Although my Marlin 99-G (daddy of the Model 60) would be a close second.

Zane71464 · 01-06-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrt

If I had to pick a bolt action it would be a ruger 77-22,Superbly accurate.

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100%

Marlin · 01-07-2010, 12:31 PM

My Marlin Model 39, which I had from 1941 until 1992 when it was stolen during a break-in while we were on vacation. Replaced it with another Marlin 39A, which shoots as well as any bolt action I've ever shot. I am left handed and a lever is the only action that I like.....

I have other .22s but none can live up to the 39 !!!!!!

bntyhntr6975 · 01-07-2010, 01:36 PM

It would be a toss-up to me. Either my 10/22 or my Win 9422. I would most likely go with the Win tho, but nothing against the Ruger.

fyimo · 01-12-2010, 11:45 AM

If we are talking rifles it would be my Remington 552 as that's the only one I have. If we are talking handguns the it would be my S&W pre Model 22.

old dude · 01-12-2010, 04:31 PM

Ah, these "only one" questions. I can't handle those.

Rifle : My Winchester 94/22 or Marlin 60.

Handgun : Have to go with 6" Diamondback.

01-01-2010, 02:36 AM	#1
jjfawks Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22	If you could only have one .22 LR If you could only have one .22 LR which one would it be and why? -->

01-01-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
retired grunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern NY Posts: 416	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Ruger 10/22 I've had mine 33 years and it's still rock solid dependable and if I ever choose to modify it parts are very plentiful!

01-01-2010, 09:19 AM	#4
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Marlin 39A rifle had it for 41 years,will take on all others, awesome rifle. It is the ROLLS ROYCE of all .22 lever actions, just saying.....BTW NO NEED FOR ANY MODIFICATIONS. Last edited by mr.t7024; 01-01-2010 at 09:29 AM..

01-01-2010, 09:33 AM	#5
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR If I had to pick a bolt action it would be a ruger 77-22,Superbly accurate.

01-01-2010, 10:19 PM	#7
William Harper Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montgomery, AL 36106 Posts: 44	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Of all I have encountered and used or evaluated, the CZ Ultra Lux Super Exclusive is the best even though it has a 28.8 inch barrel. This gives it sight radius for superior accuracy with iron receiver sights and full velocity with today's best hyper velocity ammunition. It comes with a ten shot magazine that loads easily and feeds unfailingly. The barrel and action are of excellent workmanship; the trigger is excellent. Its open tangent sights have proven very good to 300 meters, double that in my hands for a Mendoza receiver sight. It has excellent proportion and pointability with sling swivels. It weighs only seven pounds despite the barrel length. It is far superior in accuracy on targets or in hunting to any other rifle of its weight. This is the one.

01-01-2010, 10:21 AM	#6
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,622	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR I'd say the 10/22 also. Its the most reliable gun in my whole collection and its older than me.

01-01-2010, 11:36 PM	#8
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR My Feather AT-22. Have not missed yet, on the little varmints I have to get rid of. I like my Marlin M-60 too. I know, I know, only one. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

01-01-2010, 11:50 PM	#9
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,913	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Rifle, pistol, either? Marlin 60 Smith and Wesson #63 Smith and Wesson #63 __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

01-02-2010, 09:13 AM	#10
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Anschutz 1411. Very accurate rifle. The target was 10 rounds at 50 yards. Attached Images

01-04-2010, 08:14 PM	#11
hell-rainer35 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR My Remington model 521-T. Its 62 years old and still in perfect shape and shoots excellent. Attached Images

01-04-2010, 10:03 PM	#12
jim summers Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I reside in southern Indiana, you can almost step out of my back door and be setting on Patoka Lake Posts: 1,056	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR I would have to chose a Remington Nylon 66 __________________ To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required.

01-04-2010, 10:15 PM	#13
Buford Allen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vernon, TX Posts: 134	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR I have a Marlin/Glenfield 60 that is very accurate and I have owned 2 Ruger 10/22's and 3 MK II Rugers; but if I was told I could only have one .22 I might be inclined to go with the new Colt/Walther M4 .22. I checked out one at Academy and thought it was awesome. It seems a little pricey but if it is good as the price is high, then that is what I would want. __________________ "Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor, yeah." --Black Sabbath, War Pigs "Yes as a matter of fact, I am a Christian, American, Heterosexual, PRO-GUN, Conservative." "Any questions?"

01-05-2010, 12:12 AM	#14
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR it would have to be my ruger single six.it is over 30 years old and never failed to fire.i have the option of 22 or 22mag.i can carry it,concealed if necessary,and hunt small game not to mention as self defence old semperfi

01-05-2010, 12:17 AM	#15
gazzmann V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Fla. Posts: 146	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Winchester Model 61 pump. Tack driver, never let me down 25+ years. bought used.

01-05-2010, 12:01 PM	#16
CORVETTE BRETT Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR WELL AS A OWN OF OVER 15 .22S ID HAVE TO SAY A 10/22 NOT BECAUSE ITS MY FAVORITE.. JUST FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT U CAN BUY THE BASE RIFLE THEN SET IT UP HOWEVER YOU WANT IT(TARGET, ASSULT, PLINKER, SUPPRESSED PLINKER, INTREGALLY SUPPRESSED PLINKER) THE AFTER MAKET WORD FOR THEM IS VAST WHICH LEAVES ALOT OF OPTIONS .... JUST MY .02

01-06-2010, 01:12 PM	#17
chucksolo69 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 43	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR This is an easy one. If I could only have one .22 it would definately be the SIG SG522. I have had 10-22s, Marlin Model 60s, Marlin bolt actions and currently own the GSG-5, Colt/Walther M4 .22 and the SIG. Hands down, the SIG is by far the best hadling well built .22 rifle I have ever owned. Incredibly accurate too.

01-06-2010, 01:29 PM	#18
ninjatoth Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sanford,Michigan Posts: 369	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR S&W snub nose .22.It would make such a small round kick harder,be louder-lots of fun.

01-06-2010, 01:39 PM	#19
CORVETTE BRETT Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR ive got the gsg5sd and s&w m&p 15-22 and a hole slue of others but i still say if i could have just 1 it would be a 10/22 just because of the aftermarket world for them

01-06-2010, 08:32 PM	#20
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR I'd go with my Calico M-100S Although my Marlin 99-G (daddy of the Model 60) would be a close second. __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

01-07-2010, 12:31 PM	#22
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR My Marlin Model 39, which I had from 1941 until 1992 when it was stolen during a break-in while we were on vacation. Replaced it with another Marlin 39A, which shoots as well as any bolt action I've ever shot. I am left handed and a lever is the only action that I like..... I have other .22s but none can live up to the 39 !!!!!! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-07-2010, 01:36 PM	#23
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 264	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR It would be a toss-up to me. Either my 10/22 or my Win 9422. I would most likely go with the Win tho, but nothing against the Ruger.

01-12-2010, 11:45 AM	#24
fyimo V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 187	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR If we are talking rifles it would be my Remington 552 as that's the only one I have. If we are talking handguns the it would be my S&W pre Model 22.

01-12-2010, 04:31 PM	#25
old dude Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	Re: If you could only have one .22 LR Ah, these "only one" questions. I can't handle those. Rifle : My Winchester 94/22 or Marlin 60. Handgun : Have to go with 6" Diamondback.