RFI: Best .22 LR or Magnum

[Michael Britt]

What are the best bang for the buck, multi-purpose .22 LR and/or Magnum and why?

Would be mounting a BSA Sweet 22-39x40AO scope on it, in the case of an LR.

[Ringwoodfrank]

Can’t really go wrong with a 10/22 or a Model 60 if a semi-auto is what you’re after. 
 

I’m a bigger fan of HMR 17 vs. 22 Mag, but a Savage 93 bolt action would be a great choice. 

[ratherbhunting]

I would second a Ruger 10/22, and I do like a 17 HMR. I have a Marlin .22 Mag that I am happy with.

[MikeStaten]

Depends on what you want to do with it. For relatively inexpensive and accurate I’d look at a Savage or Ruger American bolt gun.  I’d get a 22lr for the low cost of the ammo. 

[Michael Britt]

48 minutes ago, MikeStaten said:

Depends on what you want to do with it. For relatively inexpensive and accurate I’d look at a Savage or Ruger American bolt gun.  I’d get a 22lr for the low cost of the ammo. 

Me personally, I will never buy another Savage anything, ever again. Too many lemons mixed in, poor QC.

[MikeStaten]

7 minutes ago, Michael Britt said:

Me personally, I will never buy another Savage anything, ever again. Too many lemons mixed in, poor QC.

Then I’d check out the Ruger American.  I have one in 17HMR and it’s incredibly accurate. 

 

[Greg]

I would also say depends what your trying to do. 

To take the kids out plinking anything will do. For accuracy price goes up. 

Wife and I have 10/22's with green mountain barrels and kidd bolt and triggers.   cci will give 1/2" size groups at 50 yards. 

 

Way more info and tons of reading can be had @rimfirecentral.

Edited April 3 by Greg

[Raygubernat]

For a bolt gun, there are lots of choices.  I bought a Marlin many years ago to intro my boy to rifles and it will do that same job for the grandkids.  My son bought a heavy barrel  Ruger 10/22 that is pretty accurate and is fun to shoot. 

My favorite .22 is an oldie.  A Remington Nylon 66.  My daughter in law LOVES to shoot that old thing and I must admit ...it is fun to rip out a magazine full of rounds at a target.   I just checked the prices of used Nylon 66's and I was SHOCKED.    I guess I should take it out of the corner of the barn and give it a little love.

 

RayG

[Sharpdogs]

Another recommendation for the Ruger American.  We use their.22 models for squirrel hunting in PA.  Zero issues and great accuracy, plus they use the same magazines as the Ruger 10/22.

[tuny]

For rimfire shooting I like my old Remington 5mm Mag. It will hit harder and shoot flatter an a .22 mag all day long and shoots a heavier bullet than the .17

[Nanuk]

I have a Marlin 25mn in 22Mag bought it 28 years ago for $140 bucks from Edelman’s in Huntington LI . Best bang for the buck for me to date. I have a 4x12 Freedom on it and it’s a great shooter.