looking for a new gun

hilbilly from n · 10-30-2006, 08:57 AM

i have a round 200$ and planing on hunting tree rats and chippers at any where from 5 to 50yards. what would be a good one for this?

Oxford · 10-30-2006, 09:20 AM

Send it all to me ASAP and then I'll send you a plain brown envelope with complete instructions on how to bag those "tree rats ans chippers."

MosinDave · 10-30-2006, 10:54 AM

LoL Ox! But to answer your question Hillbilly, get a .22. Ammo is very cheap and easy to find, and most 22's are very accurate out to about 75-80 yards. ( can be very ammo dependent, and wind is a big factor with a light round out to such distances though )
My bolt action Marlin 981T has been an excellent varmint rifle, and they go for about $180 new.

hilbilly from n · 10-30-2006, 02:22 PM

ops its been a long day.

what about a 10/22 ruger? or wallmart has a $100 single shot .22lr anyody have one of those?

MosinDave · 10-30-2006, 02:26 PM

10/22's are GREAT guns. Lots of fun too, just keep the bolt lubed and they will serve you well. There are lots of accessories you can buy for them too ( 30 round magazines, custom barrels, custom stocks, etc etc.. )
Single shot .22? I'd get bored quickly!

Oxford · 10-30-2006, 02:30 PM

If you want a serious answer then introduce yourself and tell us more about your background with guns...and describe the area in which you'll be shooting.

hilbilly from n · 10-30-2006, 03:25 PM

my name is Jon, ive hunted for around 8 years with guns from 30-30 to a 410. shotgun I found it to easy to hunt them with a shotgun so i decided to buy a 22. and was wondering wich one would be best for shooting squrrils and chipmunks. as for where i will be hunting, it is a heavly wooded area in the form of a public hunting area

shooter1 · 10-31-2006, 02:57 AM

Ruger 10/22 lots of fun and very accurate. Have a cheep 3-9 bushnell scope and holds 1 inch groups out to 50yds.

myarmor · 10-31-2006, 08:49 AM

There are many 22's for a decent price that would be more than suitable for your needs. Just a few to mention...

Ruger 10/22Â®AutoloadingÂ*Rifles
Of course the 10/22 is a favorite to many, and a good basis if you ever decide to start customizing and add on different weight and length of barrels, stocks, trigger upgrades, action upgrades, etc...

Marlin Firearms
Then there is the Marlins. Many to choose from and also a good choice, though if you are looking to expand your customization, you will be limited here. Still for the average fellow looking to hunt with they are good guns.

H & R Firearms: Firearms: Rifles
If you don't mind a single shot, then the NEF/H&R route is a good one. If you buy a rimfire rifle from them, you can send in the action to get fitted with other rimfire calibers, like the 17M2, 17HMR, and 22Mag. A very versitile choice...

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining
And many other choices if you are on a budget. Like the Mossberg 22's..
These can be had at Walmart for under $100. From what I hear they are great little shooters. And are very lightweight and handy too.

There is a few to ponder over.

Of course if you reload, you could always get a 223 and handload it down to 22LR, 22Mag, 22Hornet velocities and still have the ability to load your full power long range loads... Just something to think about

hilbilly from n · 10-31-2006, 09:02 AM

you've all been a big help, and from the sounds of it im getting a 10/22 since everybody seams to talk about it so highly and all of the mods i can do to it.

Beer Forever · 10-31-2006, 10:55 AM

I am going to be the one to burst the bubble and say .22s get boring fast. For 200 you can get a decent SKS or SAIGA.

MosinDave · 10-31-2006, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sks forever

I am going to be the one to burst the bubble and say .22s get boring fast. For 200 you can get a decent SKS or SAIGA.

But 22's are a HECK of a lot cheaper to shoot. Although I will agree that Sks's and any Kalashnikov design rifle are tons of fun. I guess the question now is how much squirrel do you want left?

myarmor · 10-31-2006, 01:34 PM

I like to practice long range with my 22's when I get a little bored. Shooting out to 200 yards, that little bullet is dropping and the energy isn't there...but man it's fun. It's also great practice for shooting larger calibers.

Devildogz28 · 10-31-2006, 02:31 PM

10/22 are great guns but dont get it at walmart they make you jump thru to many hoops. I bought one last year from them and by the time I was done ( 2hrs after the fed stuff was done ) I felt like a criminal. I say by it any where but there.

Sav .250 · 10-31-2006, 03:00 PM

Chipmunks?

freakingout · 10-31-2006, 03:23 PM

Savage 93R17GV 17HMR

.17HMR with CCI Gamepoint ammo.

Great shooter.

hilbilly from n · 10-31-2006, 04:39 PM

would be hard for me to use a sks since its ilegal to use any rifle sept rimfires.

ya chipmunks are tons of fun to shoot.

troy2000 · 11-25-2006, 10:40 PM

It keeps a guy honest in his shot selection.

I learned to shoot with one. My Dad's attitude was, "you do it with one shot, or you don't take the shot."

And it's not like you'd be shooting squirrels half a dozen at a time 'til the barrel heats up, or like you need the extra rounds to stop a wounded chipmunk's charge...

I think you could do worse than a hundred-dollar single-shot to play with for a while, while you decide whether you really want a .22.

Of course, this advice is probably just a wee bit late...

Patrick Kiser · 11-26-2006, 02:12 AM

I also have a 10/22 walmart is a pain get it at your local town gun shop, and get a lighted reticle scope squirrels blend in good. the cross hairs show up great, expesially at dusk or dawn

BattleRifleG3 · 11-28-2006, 01:19 PM

I'd say a 22 is pretty accurate out way beyond 100yds. If I was hunting those animals at that distance range, I'd go with a 12 or 20ga shotgun with adjustable choke. Never know where one will show up, so it's nice to be able to adjust on the spot to get just the right spread.

10-30-2006, 08:57 AM	#1
hilbilly from n Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	looking for a new gun i have a round 200$ and planing on hunting tree rats and chippers at any where from 5 to 50yards. what would be a good one for this? Last edited by hilbilly from n; 10-30-2006 at 02:22 PM.

10-30-2006, 09:20 AM	#2
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	Send it all to me ASAP and then I'll send you a plain brown envelope with complete instructions on how to bag those "tree rats ans chippers." __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-30-2006, 02:26 PM	#5
MosinDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 571	10/22's are GREAT guns. Lots of fun too, just keep the bolt lubed and they will serve you well. There are lots of accessories you can buy for them too ( 30 round magazines, custom barrels, custom stocks, etc etc.. ) Single shot .22? I'd get bored quickly! Last edited by MosinDave; 10-30-2006 at 02:31 PM.

10-30-2006, 02:30 PM	#6
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	If you want a serious answer then introduce yourself and tell us more about your background with guns...and describe the area in which you'll be shooting. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-30-2006, 03:25 PM	#7
hilbilly from n Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	well..... my name is Jon, ive hunted for around 8 years with guns from 30-30 to a 410. shotgun I found it to easy to hunt them with a shotgun so i decided to buy a 22. and was wondering wich one would be best for shooting squrrils and chipmunks. as for where i will be hunting, it is a heavly wooded area in the form of a public hunting area Last edited by hilbilly from n; 10-31-2006 at 08:52 AM.

10-30-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
MosinDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 571	LoL Ox! But to answer your question Hillbilly, get a .22. Ammo is very cheap and easy to find, and most 22's are very accurate out to about 75-80 yards. ( can be very ammo dependent, and wind is a big factor with a light round out to such distances though ) My bolt action Marlin 981T has been an excellent varmint rifle, and they go for about $180 new.

10-30-2006, 02:22 PM	#4
hilbilly from n Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	ops its been a long day. what about a 10/22 ruger? or wallmart has a $100 single shot .22lr anyody have one of those?

10-31-2006, 02:57 AM	#8
shooter1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Ruger 10/22 lots of fun and very accurate. Have a cheep 3-9 bushnell scope and holds 1 inch groups out to 50yds.

10-31-2006, 08:49 AM	#9
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147	There are many 22's for a decent price that would be more than suitable for your needs. Just a few to mention... Ruger 10/22Â®AutoloadingÂ*Rifles Of course the 10/22 is a favorite to many, and a good basis if you ever decide to start customizing and add on different weight and length of barrels, stocks, trigger upgrades, action upgrades, etc... Marlin Firearms Then there is the Marlins. Many to choose from and also a good choice, though if you are looking to expand your customization, you will be limited here. Still for the average fellow looking to hunt with they are good guns. H & R Firearms: Firearms: Rifles If you don't mind a single shot, then the NEF/H&R route is a good one. If you buy a rimfire rifle from them, you can send in the action to get fitted with other rimfire calibers, like the 17M2, 17HMR, and 22Mag. A very versitile choice... O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining And many other choices if you are on a budget. Like the Mossberg 22's.. These can be had at Walmart for under $100. From what I hear they are great little shooters. And are very lightweight and handy too. There is a few to ponder over. Of course if you reload, you could always get a 223 and handload it down to 22LR, 22Mag, 22Hornet velocities and still have the ability to load your full power long range loads... Just something to think about

10-31-2006, 09:02 AM	#10
hilbilly from n Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	thanks guys you've all been a big help, and from the sounds of it im getting a 10/22 since everybody seams to talk about it so highly and all of the mods i can do to it.

10-31-2006, 10:55 AM	#11
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I am going to be the one to burst the bubble and say .22s get boring fast. For 200 you can get a decent SKS or SAIGA.

10-31-2006, 01:34 PM	#13
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147	I like to practice long range with my 22's when I get a little bored. Shooting out to 200 yards, that little bullet is dropping and the energy isn't there...but man it's fun. It's also great practice for shooting larger calibers.

10-31-2006, 02:31 PM	#14
Devildogz28 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20	10/22 are great guns but dont get it at walmart they make you jump thru to many hoops. I bought one last year from them and by the time I was done ( 2hrs after the fed stuff was done ) I felt like a criminal. I say by it any where but there.

10-31-2006, 03:00 PM	#15
Sav .250 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Fla. Posts: 175	Chipmunks?

10-31-2006, 03:23 PM	#16
freakingout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Opelousas, LA Posts: 118	Savage 93R17GV 17HMR .17HMR with CCI Gamepoint ammo. Great shooter.

10-31-2006, 04:39 PM	#17
hilbilly from n Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	....... would be hard for me to use a sks since its ilegal to use any rifle sept rimfires. ya chipmunks are tons of fun to shoot. Last edited by hilbilly from n; 10-31-2006 at 07:48 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

11-25-2006, 10:40 PM	#18
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,460 Images: 9	I like single-action .22's, myself It keeps a guy honest in his shot selection. I learned to shoot with one. My Dad's attitude was, "you do it with one shot, or you don't take the shot." And it's not like you'd be shooting squirrels half a dozen at a time 'til the barrel heats up, or like you need the extra rounds to stop a wounded chipmunk's charge... I think you could do worse than a hundred-dollar single-shot to play with for a while, while you decide whether you really want a .22. Of course, this advice is probably just a wee bit late... __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

11-26-2006, 02:12 AM	#19
Patrick Kiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Martinsville,VA Posts: 4	I also have a 10/22 walmart is a pain get it at your local town gun shop, and get a lighted reticle scope squirrels blend in good. the cross hairs show up great, expesially at dusk or dawn

11-28-2006, 01:19 PM	#20
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I'd say a 22 is pretty accurate out way beyond 100yds. If I was hunting those animals at that distance range, I'd go with a 12 or 20ga shotgun with adjustable choke. Never know where one will show up, so it's nice to be able to adjust on the spot to get just the right spread. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf