looking to purchase a nice .22 cal

[mattc]

Any thoughts on nice a decent 22..im looking to spend under $225 .

[rippin_355]

I just picked up a Savage Mark II FV-SR for $239. There are other Mark II models at a slightly lower price. Made in Canada to boot!

[GrouseWhisperer]

Any thoughts on nice a decent 22..im looking to spend under $225 .

Hey Matt~$225 all-in? We all have a budget to work within, but $225 rules-out all but the most modestly price (new) .22s. My top pick in that price range would probably me a Marlin XT-22 bolt action for something new. For a little less, you could look at the H&R break barrel, single-shot .22. Think it's called a "Handi Rifle". Norinco JW-15s are probably the roughest option...but as ugly/roughly machined as they are, they are rugged and fairly decent in terms of accuracy. If you could stretch that budget up to $325...you're in the price range of the Ruger American which is probably worth a serious look. All of these are bolt actions, and all have serviceable iron sights. The Ruger's sights much better than the other 2 I mentioned.

Used~there are plenty of older/used Cooey 60 and Cooey 600 bolt-action repeaters out there too, and even $150-$175 would get you a very nice specimen. Most of these you can't mount a scope on and even models with drilled receivers for side-mounts~not ideal. (been down that road)

I'm reluctant to recommend semis because they tend to have crappier triggers, are fussy to take apart for cleaning, can be fussy on what ammo they'll work reliably with, don't tend to be as accurate as bolt guns, etc. etc. However, the only semi .22 I own is a Marlin 795 (box magazine). The Marlin 60 is a tube-fed magazine version of the same gun. Both are excellent guns for the money, but both have such poorly made iron sights that you almost have to scope them or upgrade to Tech Sights. However, for a sub-$200 gun...worth every nickle.

I just picked up a Savage Mark II FV-SR for $239. There are other Mark II models at a slightly lower price. Made in Canada to boot!

I have one of these and like it. Stock geometry on the these guns (which you have to use an optic with) is terrible though. I added a cheek riser to mine.

[greatwhite]

savage MK II sells for approx 189.99 at Cabelas.

[Mdiddi]

I would save another month and get a Ruger 10 22 personally. I own bunch of 22's and this is my favorite Next to Remington Nylon 66. Reliable and lots of aftermarket including triggers.

[fishy steve]

I would save another month and get a Ruger 10 22 personally. I own bunch of 22's and this is my favorite Next to Remington Nylon 66. Reliable and lots of aftermarket including triggers.

X2 on the 66

cabelas has the marlin 597's for $159, was gonna buy one myself, but went with a henry...

[topher]

It's the marlin 795 @caBelas.. don't lose the mag.. they are back ordered..

[fishy steve]

It's the marlin 795 @caBelas.. don't lose the mag.. they are back ordered..

lol yes sorry i had the numbers right, just wrong order

[Bluebulldog]

X2 on the 66

Have you seen what Nylon 66s are selling for? They're in high demand, particularly for folks in the North, since they require little to no lubrication. Last time I saw one at a gun show it was in the $300 range.

Have to do a +1 on the Savage MKII.

Bolt action repeater, made the same as it has been for years when it used to be Lakefield. Reliable, and dead accurate. You'd be hard pressed to find a better .22 repeater for the money.

To the OP. Get out and hit some of rhe gun shows, and check out CGN, there are tons of deals on used .22s out there.

I have an older Lakefield MKII in the safe, like new condition, my dad bought at a garage sale for $40. with 2 mags a few years ago. I also found an older Winchester model 74 Semi just sitting in a barn for $30

[TurkeyObsessed]

I picked up a Marlin 60 in .22lr from Sail for about $160.00 taxes in a while ago when they had there 15% off sail. It's a semi, tubular magazine that holds 14 rounds. Nice little gun for the price and with the little extra $$ you'd have left over you can pick up a sling etc. if you wish.