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I'm looking into buying a semi .22 rifle to keep up my shooting (oddly enough I've shot .50, .308, and a ton of 5.56 but no .22!). I'm pretty much settled on a Marlin 795 or a Ruger 10/22. The Marlin is my preference so far but I've read disappointing reviews on their quality lately. I'd prefer to buy a new rifle. Has anyone bought a new Marlin within the last six months?


Thanks!

You explicitly asked for semi-auto, but I'm very fond of the Cz 452, and its successor, the Cz 455. Bolt-action, pretty accurate out of the box, well built. You can put a scope on it, and you can upgrade the trigger (Timney sells a great upgrade), although the stock trigger is pretty good.

Check out a Henry Golden Boy- they are a blast to shoot! Otherwise I would go with the Marlin

Wish I could have a 10/22 - we haven't been able to have semi-auto's around here for quite a while.
Sako make a nice heavy barrel .22.

Regards

Gerard

Don't know about the model 795 but I have had a Marlin 60 since the early 70's. Thousands of rounds later it is still reliable and accurate. A bit barrel heavy with a full magazine but other than that it is a wonderful rifle.

Thanks guys. I wouldn't mind a lever action, but I'd want one that loads from the action like a centerfire and doesn't have a straight stock (already certified to not work for me).

I have no personal experience with this one, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI5YmrQVRVk, but I'd like to try one.

A Ruger 10/22 will last forever. It will also feed pretty much any ammo you put through it. It's a wonderful practice rife too. It's a fun rifle to hone your rifle technique, and you don't feel guilty at the end of the day after shooting 500-1000 rounds. I love my 10/22. I've had it for nearly 20 years and I've never run into any problems with it. It is pretty beat up, but I can always rely on it to perform well.

If you happen to own an AR15, another really good option is to buy a 22lr conversion kit for it. I've got a friend who has one and we've put a lot of rounds down range through that kit. You just need to stick to jacketed bullets if you end up getting one.

http://www.stagarms.com/22lr-conversion ... ht-handed/" target="_blank

If you go for a conversion kit, go for the Stag Arms

Unfortunately I live in an AWB county; a 10/22 or the like is fine per the rules.

What you really would love is the Browning .22. It is the sweatest little shooter you'll ever fine. Spots off a running lepard actuate.

Buy the Ruger. They are nearly indestructible, accurate, have tons of aftermarket gizmos, add-ons and accessories. Plus ruger's customer service and warranty are second to none.

I have shot probably 60,000 rounds through mine and it has never skipped a beat.

Happy shooting.

A friend traded me a Ruger 22 carbine with a 9 round clip. Had it a long time. Love it.

Go with the 10/22. Mine has never had any issues.
Go on the Ruger web page and check out all the models. The new takedown model appeals to me!

If anyone on here wants to part with a Marlin 39m .22 lever action (Mountie) let me know!

For information and opinion (to the point of overload), check out rimfirecentral (dot) com. Who'da thunk it, there's websites dedicated to those things too.

alfredr (have fun)