Thread: semi auto 22

Hi guys am just after some advice on what would be a good all round semi auto 22

Marlin 60 or 795 for value, accuracy and reliability would be my pick.


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Cant go wrong with the Marlins, cheap and accurate.

Ruger 10/22 is an oft quoted default setting. That said I have a pair of Stirling model 20s which have never let me down despite having a reputation for being cheap and cheerful. One I have had for over 30 years and it was second hand when I bought it.

22 mag isn't as easy to find in semi but I stumbled across a good Remington 597 in a shop in Gore some years back. They're not famous for accuracy but I haven't had problems with it in that regard.

Happy hunting :-)

Marlins have a good rep for accuracy, and they're nice and light.
I did however, take my Marlin back to Gun City yesterday as it wasn't accurate - at all!
Staff there were surprised, as they know the Marlin reputation too. They're sending it to a gunsmith to get it checked.

I got my money back, and bought a Ruger 10/22. They're rifles I know and I really do prefer the box mag.
Also - they're like AR15s - lego for grown men!

As per R93's comment about the marlins. There are a couple of model 60's on trade me at the moment (one of them belongs to a member of this forum) and there is a model 70 on there as well. Don't bother with a Ruger 10/22 unless you want to spend money on aftermarket parts just to make it shoot good all well and good if you like tinkering with firearms.

Nah Do bother with a Ruger 10/22. Have had all the rest and they suck, Jams/misfeeds.Never had to touch mine, reliable as. But in terms of accuracy I didn't notice a difference from the rest, nor do I care, it a .22 for fucks sake. Can hit what I aim at within a hundy eeaassy.

Originally Posted by hunter308

As per R93's comment about the marlins. There are a couple of model 60's on trade me at the moment (one of them belongs to a member of this forum) and there is a model 70 on there as well. Don't bother with a Ruger 10/22 unless you want to spend money on aftermarket parts just to make it shoot good all well and good if you like tinkering with firearms.

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The Marlins are great for the money and generally do what they should from the box. There is a reason they are the worlds largest selling rimfire semi action outselling Ruger by over 2:1. To get the Ruger to shoot anywhere near as well as the Marling usually means dropping at least another $2k onto it; even then it is not likely to match the Marlin

Originally Posted by gadgetman

+1

The Marlins are great for the money and generally do what they should from the box. There is a reason they are the worlds largest selling rimfire semi action outselling Ruger by over 2:1. To get the Ruger to shoot anywhere near as well as the Marling usually means dropping at least another $2k onto it; even then it is not likely to match the Marlin

Going to be sighting in my model 60 now that it has a scope on it next weekend before I head to clements mill road or otherwise after I head out while on my way home.

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...el-60-a-13945/

What are people doing with there 22s? my 10/22 is stock standard it has a crap scope and has never been cleaned and it still nails bunnys. Are you all trying to do head shots at 150 yards or something?


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Originally Posted by username

What are people doing with there 22s? my 10/22 is stock standard it has a crap scope and has never been cleaned and it still nails bunnys. Are you all trying to do head shots at 150 yards or something?


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Yeah, why aren't you?
My 795 is my hack, never cleaned but has a decent scope so when the opportunity arises for longer range precision shot I can take it. Also decent 22 is good for practicing long range shooting cheaply.

Marlin - Out of the box accurate, reloading mag can be rough on city thumbs, SFA aftermarket bits (if you like modding). Horrible factory trigger.
Ruger - Luck of the draw accuracy, nice mags, SHITLOADS (no, really, google that) of aftermarket bits. Even WORSE factory trigger.

Throw a scope on, go shooting - Marlin.
If you like to tinker and fiddle - Ruger.

Both go bang, both are fun.
Go to gunshop, find one that fits your shoulder and makes you weak at the knees. Thats the one you should buy

Thanks for the help guys narrowed it down for me now just have to wait for my license to arrive then a shopping I shell go

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Yeah, why aren't you?

Because he bought a Ruger. I like their idea, they just never sorted a couple of issues. The Marlin trigger can usually be sorted yourself for the cost of 10 minutes.