UPDATED: Range Results for: Best "value" in a .22 rifle?

[Oldgringo]

Ruger 10/22.

That too. I am anxiously awaiting return of my 10/22 trigger assembly from Clark Custom Guns over in Louisiana with its 2.5# trigger.

[frazzled]

Since then we lightened the trigger by two turns and installed a 3x9 Mil Dot AR22 Centerpoint scope on the beauty. We'll see if we can put 4/5 in the same hole tomorrow - weather permitting.

So the trigger is adjustable? (wants CZ even more ).

[Oldgringo]

Since then we lightened the trigger by two turns and installed a 3x9 Mil Dot AR22 Centerpoint scope on the beauty. We'll see if we can put 4/5 in the same hole tomorrow - weather permitting.

So the trigger is adjustable? (wants CZ even more ).

Frazzled, you might ought to hurry. IMU, that the 452 is being discontinuued and is being replaced with a "new and improved" version. Budsguns.com had 'em in stock the other day.

Good luck.

[gunlock]

I too am looking for my first .22 rifle. I'm trying to decide between a Marlin 60 and a Thompson Center R55. I haven't seen anyone mention them, but I read elsewhere that they are pretty good. Everyone I know has a 10/22 so I'd like to try something different. Anybody ever use a TC?

[UpTheIrons]

Since I started the thread, let me reply briefly.

I went with the Marlin 60 as a "value" rifle and am very happy with the results. Out of the box it was shooting 1/2 inch groups at 25 yards with the sorry excuse for a scope that was included with it. They opened up to 1.5 inches at 50 yards, but I blame that on the "optics" since I only had a blurry sight picture - could never get it to resolve well.

I haven't had the chance to try the irons since I took the scope off (and put it on my son's Crickett - see Redneck .22 laser boresighter thread), and my new scope is on its way from Amazon. I'd recommend the 60 in a heartbeat. It fed all the ammo I gave it without any hiccups (CCI Mini-Mags, Federal Bulk HV, and Winchester Xpress HV) and the only problem was that it ran dry too fast.

Can't help you with the TC R55, though.

[Oldgringo]

Since I started the thread, let me reply briefly.

I went with the Marlin 60 as a "value" rifle and am very happy with the results.

Great choice...enjoy!

[A-R]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet (haven't read all new posts in this thread), but I noticed the other day that CDNN.com has Winchester Wildcat regular barrel $169 and bull barrel $199. Don't know much about this rifle, but seems like a good deal (they claim MSRP is over $300 for each).

[gunlock]

UpTheIrons,

Thanks for the update on the Marlin. Sounds like a nifty rifle.

[rgoldy]

I am pretty sure I saw that 22inch barrel Henry yellow boy in .22 for around 400-450.

[Oldgringo]

Ruger 10/22.

That too. I am anxiously awaiting return of my 10/22 trigger assembly from Clark Custom Guns over in Louisiana with its 2.5# trigger.

FedEx brought back my trigger assembly today. It is SWEEEET! I can now take the 10/22 out by myself without having to take someone else along to help me pull the trigger.

[UpTheIrons]

UpTheIrons,

Thanks for the update on the Marlin. Sounds like a nifty rifle.

You are most welcome. The scope came today while I was out, so I have to pick it up at the P.O. tomorrow. Hopefully, I can post a range report soon.

[flb_78]

Just picked up my 3rd Henry Lever 22 tonight.

I now have 1 Golden Boy, 1 newer model with the hooded front sight, and 1 older beat up model with no blueing left on it and open iron sights.

My next rifle will probably be a Henry 17hmr lever because I traded off my Marlin 917vs tonight.

[particle]

I see you've already purchased a Marlin, but was going to post this video for the benefit of others that might visit this thread looking for a good .22. It's from "nutnfancy" on YouTube. His SHOT show video at the Marlin booth. For what it's worth, I bought my son a little Henry .22 large-loop carbine. It's a great shooting little rifle, but I was disappointed that it had a plastic front site. I love my Henry .357 carbine though - sweet shooter, even if it's hard to load.

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[Oldgringo]

I'm tryin' to figure out how to get me a CZ 452 Varmint .22 LR to go with my other two. I've got the gun located, now all I need is a litlle help in locatin' the geetus to get it. Anybody?

[Ropin]

Um. Plasma donations?