Thread: Which gun for small vermin?

absolutely love my 10/22, never has it let me down. used a 77/22 the other days as well, in the end the 10/22 was by far the favourite.

ive owned lots of 10/22's. a decent trigger job doesnt cost much. also fit a polymer buffer pin to make it quieter.
lots of afermarket parts available too

Why do I get the feeling this thread is BS , 1 post and lists three unsuitable rifles to shoot vermin... ? Who the fuck says Vermin..... it's called pest control work.... I might be wrong but it doesn't seem very legit.

Marlin 60 has proved the most accurate of my bunny shooters - and that is shooting Very big numbers. But... would not buy a 60 now with tube mag barrel pinning requirements etc - Found it too difficult to count numbers into tube in truck at night with ammo slot position. Now would go the little Marlin 795 blued or stainless for a sharp semi.

Remember doing a 22LR semiauto comparison for a hunting magazine years ago. Bench test of new Toz model 99, Ruger 10/22, and Marlin795. Took some time to ammo test them all and drill into their best ammos for grouping at 50m. Toz was very poor, and Ruger not alot better - averaging just over 1" for consecutive groups at 50m. (And that was the best over 6-8 rugers tested). Little Marlin (gadgetman's) was by comparison a treat to shoot and come back to. Sub half inch at 50 at best, and averaged just above that. Excellent barrel on a basic entry level shooter. Then continued benchrest test - putting the 795 Marlin against my own Marlin 60 DL. The 60DL won with groups down to 0.25" at 50m, but the 795 seriously impressed me. Both precision wee shooters in the field and that's what you want.

PS.... a correction - Marlin 60 DL best at 50m, but most accurate standard barrel sporter I benched at 100m was a Norinco EM332. Averaged 0.6" for four consecutive groups - couldn't believe my eyeballs - and it cost me $247 and still had cheap Huntsman 3-9 on it !!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by The bomb

I think most commercial hunters use the good old ruger 10/22, must be a reason for that.

the only ever 22lr iv seen with a worn out barrel was a 1022
how many rabbits that must have been blew my mind
I love my little pooger, treat it like shit and its been a dream, I did pick up a second hand timney and that's made it realy nice

It would appear ?? that someone is playing some kind of game ? .

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ar-stew-60800/

My webley and Scott xorcet carbon fibre does a good job

I'd just love to shoot something.

Originally Posted by Tankd

It would appear ?? that someone is playing some kind of game ? .

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ar-stew-60800/

@Tankd Does seem a little suspicious given both dogs look very similar .

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

@Tankd Does seem a little suspicious given both dogs look very similar .

And both profiles have hyperlinks to oddly named URL's in their signature (I ain't clicking them!) Looks a bit suss.

I've got a Ruger 10/22 that I've had since the late 70's when I was doing coons for a living, mine was always surprisingly accurate but in later years after a lot of use it's accuracy declined. This prompted me to consult the worlds greatest source of knowledge and as a result of what I was told I removed the bolt and thoroughly cleaned and reassembled it, a new experience for that gun and I. I'm happy to say that it's accuracy has been restored to it's former exceptional status, cheers Google.

Agree, both the OP and the critter Tankd posted a link to should be chopped off at the knees. Highly suspect

Originally Posted by peejay

Hi mates,

I am looking forward to star shooting more professionally and I need a new gear. I am looking at three possible choices and would love to know what you think, to know your advice
- Marlin Model 60
- Mossberg 802
- Remington 572

I am leaning towards Mossberg but I admit I am not entirely sure as Remington also looks enticing.

really? are we even doing this? Ruger 10/22 full stop