Best 22lr?

[double valentine]

Gentlemen,
is there a general consensus that the best overall 22lr for general purposes (target and squirrel hunting) is the Ruger 10/22?

 

[Welldoya]

No, it’s a good gun for the money but there are better guns out there, depends on your budget.
But everybody should own at least one.

 

[Hank62]

The 10/22 is the standard that all others are judged.

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[BowChamp]

For me...the Marlin model 60 was the best I've ever owned. It was very very accurate.

I own a few 10/22's now but none have been as accurate as my model 60 was.

 

[Tige]

Browning automatic
Volquartsen
Brno
CZ

 

[stage20]

10/22 is definitely the most popular. It's the Glock 19 of the rimfire rifle world. I wouldn't say best. Someone will always argue what best is, but you can't argue with sales

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Target and small game to ME would be a bolt gun or a 15-22....

 

[fla kid]

browning 22 leaver is my vote

 

[zdiver99]

I like my Ruger American Rimfire, bolt action. It is a great gun for small game.

 

[jugdish]

Winchester 9422 are pretty nice. Love mine.

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[Mullet Hunter]

Marlin 39a is the best .22 rifle ever made, however there are many others almost as good. The 10/22 is also a great weapon but like I said above there are many that are better…

 

[jpwalnuthill]

I have several 22's that are all good guns, but my favorite is my Ruger American. I have a P22 scope on it and can kill squirrels at my feeder from 100 yds consistently using Aguila Super extra bullets. CCI Mini mags are not as accurate.

 

[double valentine]

The bolt gun option seems easier to clean….and “jamming” probably wouldn’t be a problem… I guess the only downside would be repetitive shots would be slower, and then you would have to re-acquire the target (squirrel hunting)

 

[ls1_guru]

Marlin 39a is the best .22 rifle ever made, however there are many others almost as good. The 10/22 is also a great weapon but like I said above there are many that are better…

I have one of them and it is laser accurate.

 

[PINELOG]

My top 3 that i shoot , and not in particular order . Marlin 39a , winchester 9422 , and a winchester model 61 pump.

 

[Jester896]

No, it’s a good gun for the money but there are better guns out there, depends on your budget.
But everybody should own at least one.

someone guilted my into buying my first one several months ago. Still in the box in the safe with 2 extra mags. Got the Deluxe Sporter over the Carbine. Once you spend $600 you can get your 10/22 to shoot small groups.

My 2 favorites (got about 6) are my CZ455 and my Savage Anschutz Single Shot. I woulln't mind having an old Marlin lever...sure don't want another Henry...even though thos Silver ones are purdy.

 

[5lima30ret]

The 10/22 is a great rifle...if you are planning on tricking it out! If you are talking about out of the box accuracy it is definitely not the best! My Henry lever action was more accurate out of the box than my 10/22. If you are looking at accuracy a bolt action should be at the top of your list. Ruger American, CZ, Savage, Marlin, and even Rossi make some very accurate bolt action rifles right out of the box w/no tinkering! Rimfire Central forum is a great source of info on .22 rifles. Good luck!

 

[Welldoya]

I agree with some of the above posts about the Marlin 39. I had two 39As but sold one. So I still have a 39A and a 39M but you are talking about 2-3 times the cost of a 10/22.
The Weatherby XXll and Ruger 77/22 are also nice but high dollar.

 

[J pace]

If you do not have a 22 rifle any 22 rifle is a good one. You did not mention budget only gave us enough information to start a good argument. Don't let anyone mislead you any of the older 10/22 will shoot great Straight Out of the Box I do not know about the new production as I rarely buy new firearms. In my 65 years of experience with 22 rifles any from a major manufacturer will be a decent gun you'll run across good and bad from all manufacturers. As hard as I have tried I have never been able to come up with a favorite, this is all I could get in one picture the total number of 22 rifles is around 50. One thing I have learned if you buy one of the older Classics you'll never be disappointed.

 

[BluesBrother]

If you do not have a 22 rifle any 22 rifle is a good one. You did not mention budget only gave us enough information to start a good argument. Don't let anyone mislead you any of the older 10/22 will shoot great Straight Out of the Box I do not know about the new production as I rarely buy new firearms. In my 65 years of experience with 22 rifles any from a major manufacturer will be a decent gun you'll run across good and bad from all manufacturers. As hard as I have tried I have never been able to come up with a favorite, this is all I could get in one picture the total number of 22 rifles is around 50. One thing I have learned if you buy one of the older Classics you'll never be disappointed.

Nice. Is that a Browning BAR .22?