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Mr Marksman · 03-03-2008, 03:08 PM

I dont want to beat a dead horse, but I am looking for an extremly rugged and reliable .22 rifle, my remington 597 is not that great. So any thoughts?

Rem 742 30-06 · 03-03-2008, 03:13 PM

ruger 10/22

sbowers5 · 03-03-2008, 03:19 PM

+1 you can't go wrong with a ruger 10-22 if properly taken care of it will outlast you and your grandchildern. Just my opinion.
steve

neophyte · 03-03-2008, 03:29 PM

Ruger 10-22

Mr Marksman · 03-03-2008, 03:29 PM

Is the 10/22 picky about ammo?

roadie · 03-03-2008, 03:36 PM

I've shot many brands of ammo with my 10/22, no real issues. Great rifle...pain in the butt to clean...getting the bolt back in takes patience.

rfc357 · 03-03-2008, 04:12 PM

Can't beat 10/22 for reliability in a new semi-auto. Not the most accurate.

If you want the ultimate in reliability, a single shot bolt gun is the way to go.

Asphalt Cowboy · 03-03-2008, 05:46 PM

Though it's not a semi or a bolt, how about the Marlin 39A. Dad bought his new in 1952 and over the years he and us four sons have shot the snot out of it. That rifle is still as reliable as a stone axe.

dyeager535 · 03-03-2008, 05:53 PM

I got a 10/22 when I was 15, don't think I cleaned the breech face on that thing until I was 20 or so, and it must have had 2000+ rounds through it. Wondered why it started to malfunction on me, that was it.

Still using the original magazine too.

It's a carbine model, and will shoot quite accurate, but as with most .22LR's (as far as I've seen) will only shoot so far accurately. As large as aftermarket support is for these things, a new trigger and maybe barrel would probably do wonders, and not be THAT expensive.

I don't know much about the 597, is it possible that your particular rifle has a problem, and it's not inherent with the design? Perhaps something that can be fixed?

nathangdad · 03-03-2008, 07:29 PM

The Marlin lever action .22 is just about as tough
as the new German main battle tank (so to speak).
Logically, of the large number produced and sold over
the decades, some probably did need a repair yet
honestly I have never known anyone who needed a repair.
Also, it is a very high quality barrel for accuracy on
the range or in the field.

Mr Marksman · 03-03-2008, 07:31 PM

I will look into the Marlin. Dyeager535, the 597 is not that reliable, it will not pick up a fresh round once every ten rounds, and will stovepipe sometimes, when the bolt closes, most of the time the cartridge will get wedged and the bolt will close about half way thru, and Ive tried all sorts of ammunition. So yea, time for a reliable gun.

Ron AKA · 03-03-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Marksman

I will look into the Marlin. Dyeager535, the 597 is not that reliable, it will not pick up a fresh round once every ten rounds, and will stovepipe sometimes, when the bolt closes, most of the time the cartridge will get wedged and the bolt will close about half way thru, and Ive tried all sorts of ammunition. So yea, time for a reliable gun.

I have a friend who got a 597 for Christmas. It has not worked well. I don't think he has the magazine feeding problem, as I believe in the most recent versions (metal magazine?), this has been corrected. However, misfires are more frequent than they should be, and accuracy is a problem. If you must have a semi then I think the Ruger is a good choice. Very popular and you can buy any mod you can imagine for it. For reliability and out of the box accuracy, I would suggest a bolt action, and in particular in the under $500 range the Savage. See the suggestions I posted in this thread:

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/22-...g-22-long.html (buying a .22 long?)

Ron

Nathan123 · 03-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marksman

I dont want to beat a dead horse, but I am looking for an extremly rugged and reliable .22 rifle, my remington 597 is not that great. So any thoughts?

Model 2 Brno

billy · 03-03-2008, 07:53 PM

yep BRNO'S and CZ'S
those are the ticket.

thebigitch62 · 03-03-2008, 07:56 PM

I had a 10/22 some years back. it had to be cleaned after 3 shots because the 4th would fly up to 8 inches from the first 3. maybe this was just my rifle but i traded it off at the first chance.

Magnumsrule · 03-03-2008, 08:18 PM

+1 for the cz!

Pumpkinheaver · 03-03-2008, 09:02 PM

The 10-22 is hard to beat!! Plus there are hundreds of accesories for it.

ArkansasHunter · 03-03-2008, 09:12 PM

Any Thing Marlin for affordable and A CZ for higher price range.

twisterx44 · 03-05-2008, 12:20 PM

The 10/22 is likely the most popular semi auto .22lr rifle on the market currently. I own one and love it, only time i ever had a problem was when i put 500rds+ through it in a weekend, and once I cleaned it I had no problems. Like everyone has said, the aftermarket accessories available are literally endless, from heavy/light bull barrels, new stocks, trigger kits, bolt charging handles, bipods, ect. The best part is, to change the stock on a .22 requires removal of two screws, and thats it. Likely one of the easiest guns to do your own work on, you can change the barrel in under 5 minutes.

Out of the box accuracy is fine unless your trying to shoot 150+ yards or so, closer for some, farthur for others.

Overall, if your looking for a semi .22lr, I'd say you can't go wrong with the Ruger 10/22.

BaserRonin · 03-05-2008, 12:39 PM

Put me down in the Marlin or Ruger 10/22 camp. Both are excellent choices and reasonably affordable. There are a million+ Rugers out there, so I would not pay $240 for one. find a sale, get one at a show, or check whatever version of the Thrifty Nickle your city has. I believe the Marlin's are more reasonably priced to begin with.

Accuracy on either is great as well. I have no problems with Iron sites on either at 100 yards.

03-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#1
Mr Marksman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 66	Most reliable I dont want to beat a dead horse, but I am looking for an extremly rugged and reliable .22 rifle, my remington 597 is not that great. So any thoughts?

03-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#3
sbowers5 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: sawyer, ok Posts: 539	+1 you can't go wrong with a ruger 10-22 if properly taken care of it will outlast you and your grandchildern. Just my opinion. steve __________________ For those who never fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.

03-03-2008, 03:29 PM	#4
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,617 Blog Entries: 2	Ruger Ruger 10-22 __________________ Craig By the standards of most

03-03-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
roadie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 639 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	I've shot many brands of ammo with my 10/22, no real issues. Great rifle...pain in the butt to clean...getting the bolt back in takes patience. __________________ Blaming guns for violent acts is like blaming the keyboard for your poor spelling.

03-03-2008, 07:29 PM	#10
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,501	Marlin lever action The Marlin lever action .22 is just about as tough as the new German main battle tank (so to speak). Logically, of the large number produced and sold over the decades, some probably did need a repair yet honestly I have never known anyone who needed a repair. Also, it is a very high quality barrel for accuracy on the range or in the field.

03-03-2008, 03:13 PM	#2
Rem 742 30-06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 390	ruger 10/22

03-03-2008, 04:12 PM	#7
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Can't beat 10/22 for reliability in a new semi-auto. Not the most accurate. If you want the ultimate in reliability, a single shot bolt gun is the way to go.

03-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#8
Asphalt Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A one horse town in E.Kansas. Posts: 305	Though it's not a semi or a bolt, how about the Marlin 39A. Dad bought his new in 1952 and over the years he and us four sons have shot the snot out of it. That rifle is still as reliable as a stone axe.

03-03-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
dyeager535 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 52	I got a 10/22 when I was 15, don't think I cleaned the breech face on that thing until I was 20 or so, and it must have had 2000+ rounds through it. Wondered why it started to malfunction on me, that was it. Still using the original magazine too. It's a carbine model, and will shoot quite accurate, but as with most .22LR's (as far as I've seen) will only shoot so far accurately. As large as aftermarket support is for these things, a new trigger and maybe barrel would probably do wonders, and not be THAT expensive. I don't know much about the 597, is it possible that your particular rifle has a problem, and it's not inherent with the design? Perhaps something that can be fixed?

03-03-2008, 07:31 PM	#11
Mr Marksman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 66	I will look into the Marlin. Dyeager535, the 597 is not that reliable, it will not pick up a fresh round once every ten rounds, and will stovepipe sometimes, when the bolt closes, most of the time the cartridge will get wedged and the bolt will close about half way thru, and Ive tried all sorts of ammunition. So yea, time for a reliable gun.

03-03-2008, 07:53 PM	#14
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,214 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	yep BRNO'S and CZ'S those are the ticket. __________________

03-03-2008, 07:56 PM	#15
thebigitch62 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port Orchard Wa Posts: 107	I had a 10/22 some years back. it had to be cleaned after 3 shots because the 4th would fly up to 8 inches from the first 3. maybe this was just my rifle but i traded it off at the first chance.

03-03-2008, 08:18 PM	#16
Magnumsrule Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 2	+1 for the cz! __________________ Cartridge Group Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!

03-03-2008, 09:02 PM	#17
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	The 10-22 is hard to beat!! Plus there are hundreds of accesories for it. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

03-03-2008, 09:12 PM	#18
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	Any Thing Marlin for affordable and A CZ for higher price range.

03-05-2008, 12:20 PM	#19
twisterx44 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: (SW) Portland, OR Posts: 406	The 10/22 is likely the most popular semi auto .22lr rifle on the market currently. I own one and love it, only time i ever had a problem was when i put 500rds+ through it in a weekend, and once I cleaned it I had no problems. Like everyone has said, the aftermarket accessories available are literally endless, from heavy/light bull barrels, new stocks, trigger kits, bolt charging handles, bipods, ect. The best part is, to change the stock on a .22 requires removal of two screws, and thats it. Likely one of the easiest guns to do your own work on, you can change the barrel in under 5 minutes. Out of the box accuracy is fine unless your trying to shoot 150+ yards or so, closer for some, farthur for others. Overall, if your looking for a semi .22lr, I'd say you can't go wrong with the Ruger 10/22.

03-05-2008, 12:39 PM	#20
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 371	Put me down in the Marlin or Ruger 10/22 camp. Both are excellent choices and reasonably affordable. There are a million+ Rugers out there, so I would not pay $240 for one. find a sale, get one at a show, or check whatever version of the Thrifty Nickle your city has. I believe the Marlin's are more reasonably priced to begin with. Accuracy on either is great as well. I have no problems with Iron sites on either at 100 yards.