22 rifle recommendation?..pic added

[cathryn]

im looking to get my son a 22 for Christmas. i want something in a semi automatic but reasonably priced.

you guys got any suggestins?

i got him a 12 guage last Christmas and he has a hand me down 30-06.

[cb223]

I have a 10/22 and love it but I saw a Marlin in the sale ads for around $100 I am remembering correctly.

[HaMeR]

The Marlins are usually very accurate with 2 or 3 types of ammo. I really like them. That would be my recommendation. HTH 

[Frogman]

Hard to beat the Ruger 10-22s.  Tons of aftermarket accessories and parts are available.

Jim

[Hawks Feather]

Another vote for the Ruger 10/22 if you are looking at an auto.  Marlin bolt guns are accurate, but the Ruger has far more after market options.

Jerry

Edit:  Froggie hit the post button a little quicker than I did.

[KySongDog]

You can't go too far wrong with a Ruger 10/22.   There are lots of accessories out there for them as Hawks Feather said.

If you want to go the 22 magnum route, take a look at the Savage 93F.  It is a bolt action, has the accu-trigger and is very accurate and a good buy I think.

[weedwalker]

I like the Marlin, my brother likes the Ruger 10/22. They're both good shooters.

[pitw]

I've had my 10/22 for 36 year's of abuse and is still going strong, if that help's.

[alscalls]

You can do so much with a 10 -22 and parts are easy to get I must agree.

[vvarmitr]

If you can find a Remington Nylon66.    He won't have to buy anything after market. 

[KySongDog]

If you can find a Remington Nylon66.    He won't have to buy anything after market. 

I've got one of those I bought a bazillion years ago.   It is my favorite open sighted .22.  Lightweight and a joy to pack around.   

[nailbender]

  The little browning auto is sweet gun also.

[vvarmitr]

Semp: I think they are one of the greatest guns ever made. I've owned several, but I'm not much of a 22lr shooter so I would sell 'em of.     I'm down to two of 'em now.     Should probably pick up a few more. Got Grandkids coming, ya know.   

[Hawks Feather]

I had a Browning years ago and had a cheap Weaver scope on it.  After about 5 or 6 shots the scope would be on the ground so I sold it to my barber at the time.  It was one of the cheap Belgium (import) rifles - I wish it were in my gun safe now.  It would probably be worth more than the $90 I sold it for.

Jerry

[KySongDog]

I took a quick look on gunbroker.com for a Nylon 66 just to see if they had any and the price.   :shck:   I couldn't believe it!   VV ya might want to hang on to those little .22's.   


Jerry:  Good thing ya rid of that cheap Belgium Browning.  Many years ago I had a Belgium Browning A-5 in 16 ga. I practically gave away just to get rid of it.  Yep, me and you are the smart ones alright.   

[nailbender]

  My buddy recently paid 450 I think for a belgium model.  I have a Miroku Jap model  200.  Fun to shoot little guns, just watch out for the hot casings from the bottom eject in your shirtsleeve.

[cathryn]

ended up getting him a camo Remington model 597.  hes gonna be a happy boy tomorrow.

im gonna make him wait till Christmas evening when Jerry comes down to open it,lol, hes gonna have a fit.

im not even gonna put it under the tree.

Thanks everyone for your ideas.

[coyote101]

I'm sure he'll be a happy young man. Be sure and catch some pictures of the smile. 

Pat

[Hawks Feather]

I have not personally shot the Remington, but I have a friend here in town that has one an he loves it.  I also agree that we need to see some pictures of the new owner and rifle.

Jerry

[cathryn]

heres the pic of Daniel and his 22. sorry that its late getting here, ive been sick since 3 in the morning Christmas morning so i been slow getting things done.