Please help me pick out a .22 rifle: thoughts?

[tatters]

Henry if it's a levergun, Remington 597 for an inexpensive, accurate out of the box semi, and CZ 452 Trainer if you want an extremely accurate bolt gun. I have owned Savage .22s. Great guns as well.

That said.... I have a few other .22 rifles. I love them all!

Remington Nylon 66, Charles Daly Superior II, 10/22.

The big thing with .22s is the ammo they like. The Charles Daly (top) likes American Eagle. The CZ 452 (below with Mueller APV) likes XPerts. My 597 likes Remington GB & Yellowjackets. My 10/22 like GB. My old Sears rifle likes Wolf MT.

 

[Wabatuckian]

Savage Mk II with Accutrigger.

You can also get aftermarket stocks for these, resembling the current sniper rifle designs.

No need to spend for the thumbhole stock, though I did.

Josh <><

 

[BigCat]

Thanks again for all of the feedback! I really appreciate people chiming in and sending along some tips of some models I have not heard of before. I need to spend some time searching out some of the options mentioned to get more info.

 

[BigCat]

I thought I would provide an update. I think I have it narrowed down to a Remington 597. I can't decide between the flex camo with fiber optic sights and the SS model with factory scope and no iron sights.
Model 597™ FLX Camo

Remington Model 597™ SS
Thoughts?

 

[cce1302]

I wouldn't get the factory scope. save your money and get a good scope.

 

[booey50]

have a marlin 60 and love it... older than i am, also got a remington 597 and use it more

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I wouldn't get the factory scope. save your money and get a good scope.

I have the factory scope on my Marlin 925R. I can shoot the cap off of a 20 ounce bottle, from 50 yards. Can not really tell a difference between it and the Busnell on my Savage.

 

[rkesar]

mossberg makes a pretty nice 22 lr and they come in all camo to, they are 150-200 bucks and very reliable, i have the mossberg 22 and 17 hmr and got a little over 300 in both of them, have you thought about a 17 in my opinion they are more fun and mine is insanely accurate

 

[mbaza3]

Ruger 10/22 all the way. I got one for my birthday when I was a teenager and I am still using it today.

 

[indianamoon]

Saw a Contender carbine in 22lr in the classsifieds. My choice.

Indy

 

[cce1302]

I have the factory scope on my Marlin 925R. I can shoot the cap off of a 20 ounce bottle, from 50 yards. Can not really tell a difference between it and the Busnell on my Savage.

Maybe there is no difference between your Busnell (is it a chinese knockoff of a Bushnell? You might want to look into that) and the factory scope on your Marlin.

Some people can see a difference between a $50 scope and a $300 scope. I like the $300 scope.

 

[BigCat]

I have no doubt that the scope is likely not the best. However, I am not sure I am even going to scope this rifle (I hadn't planned on it until I saw the option with the scope from the factory).

I think there is something nice about open sights on a .22

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Maybe there is no difference between your Busnell (is it a chinese knockoff of a Bushnell? You might want to look into that) and the factory scope on your Marlin.

Some people can see a difference between a $50 scope and a $300 scope. I like the $300 scope.

No it's not a chinese knockoff of a Bushnell. It's a very nice scope, very clear with a 6" eye relief. You do not have to spend big money to get a quality product. My

 

[ihunt]

Can't go wrong with Marlin or CZ. If you want a fun shooting gun try a Henry lever. They are very smooth and give you the old west feel.

 

[2cool9031]

Everyone has their favorite....by the time you get all the suggestion, you will be more confused than ever!

 

[ihunt]

Find one that feels good in the hands and points easy. I have a CZ that feels like it was made for me. Also have a few others, but none have that same feel. Good luck!