recomend me a 22

steve · 01-25-2010, 09:41 PM

I'm looking for a 22. I'm thinking savage. Small game, rabbit maybe. Something that I can learn to shoot with would be great. Any models that you would recomend and why?

Bradsalex · 01-25-2010, 11:11 PM

Well really it depends on how much money you want to spend on a "plinker". A .22 cal is not really the recommended size and grain for small game like that, most people prefer the .17 Hornaday. The round travels much faster then the standard .22 long rifle. The best thing about a .22LR is that you can buy a box of 500 rounds for $15.

Now as far as which to buy... personal preference is the factor. You can get a .22 that looks like a real rifle, with the synthetic stock and all of that stuff (like the Savage you mentioned) for around or over $250. Or you can get the standard kiddie learner for $100. These are not meant for hunting per se, but they are good for just shooting and getting comfortable with the fundamentals of marksmanship. Sight picture, Breathing, Body Position, Trigger Squeeze.

GPER · 01-26-2010, 07:21 AM

I have had my eye on the Rugger 10/22 there are lot of modifications that can be done to it also. I have a Rugger Mark II pistol that is a fun target gun.

woodzman · 02-07-2010, 08:10 AM

Personally, I prefer a semi auto for small game and have a Marlin mod 60 that I've hunted rabbits and squirrels with for years. A buddy of mine does all his small game hunting with an old single shot Ithaca. I'd suggest going to a sporting goods store and handling some guns. Work the different action types and see what feels the most natural to you. If you're a beginner, finding a gun club or somebody local that shoots/hunts can be a big help. I think you're making a good choice in buying a .22, It's "the worlds favorite cartridge" for a reason. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

3ofusnow · 03-21-2010, 04:58 PM

We are looking into the Marlin Papoose 22. The barrel unscrews and it fits into a compact little waterproof carrying case. Perfect light weight gun for backpacking too. Here's a link if you are interested http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ding/70PSS.asp

01-25-2010, 09:41 PM	#1
steve Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4	recomend me a 22 I'm looking for a 22. I'm thinking savage. Small game, rabbit maybe. Something that I can learn to shoot with would be great. Any models that you would recomend and why?

01-25-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
Bradsalex Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 130 Blog Entries: 2	Well really it depends on how much money you want to spend on a "plinker". A .22 cal is not really the recommended size and grain for small game like that, most people prefer the .17 Hornaday. The round travels much faster then the standard .22 long rifle. The best thing about a .22LR is that you can buy a box of 500 rounds for $15. Now as far as which to buy... personal preference is the factor. You can get a .22 that looks like a real rifle, with the synthetic stock and all of that stuff (like the Savage you mentioned) for around or over $250. Or you can get the standard kiddie learner for $100. These are not meant for hunting per se, but they are good for just shooting and getting comfortable with the fundamentals of marksmanship. Sight picture, Breathing, Body Position, Trigger Squeeze. "Being properly distracted for a moment is child's play, being rightly distracted for a lifetime is and art." ~Douglas Adams

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01-26-2010, 07:21 AM	#3
GPER Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 122	I have had my eye on the Rugger 10/22 there are lot of modifications that can be done to it also. I have a Rugger Mark II pistol that is a fun target gun.

02-07-2010, 08:10 AM	#4
woodzman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, NY. Posts: 138	Personally, I prefer a semi auto for small game and have a Marlin mod 60 that I've hunted rabbits and squirrels with for years. A buddy of mine does all his small game hunting with an old single shot Ithaca. I'd suggest going to a sporting goods store and handling some guns. Work the different action types and see what feels the most natural to you. If you're a beginner, finding a gun club or somebody local that shoots/hunts can be a big help. I think you're making a good choice in buying a .22, It's "the worlds favorite cartridge" for a reason. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

03-21-2010, 04:58 PM	#5
3ofusnow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GA Posts: 132	We are looking into the Marlin Papoose 22. The barrel unscrews and it fits into a compact little waterproof carrying case. Perfect light weight gun for backpacking too. Here's a link if you are interested http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ding/70PSS.asp