Can anybody recommend a good .22 rifle? Mostly target shooting with it.

 

Ruger 10/22 stainless.

 

+1, but if you want a target gun, spent the extra cash on the 10/22-T model. It comes factory with a heavy target barrel and a MUCH nicer stock.

If you aren't afraid of doing the work yourself, the plain-jane 10/22 will suit the bill just fine! (It IS a good rifle, btw...)

 

I've always liked the Marlin model 60. I had one a few years back and I wore it out, I fired at least 30,000 rounds through it. Great little rifle and really fun to shoot. I got another one for Christmas and I love it. I think you can get one for $140 at Wal-Mart.

 

I have 2 Marlin Model 60 that will shoot circles around a factory 10/22 which I also have 2 of, both deluxe models with longer barrels; one stainless, the other blue.

The best and most accurate .22 I have are 2 Browning A-Bolt, but they are hard to come by, they only made 3600.

I also have two lever action .22, which are really fun to shoot.

Overall I think the Ruger 10/22 because of the aftermarket parts and the fact that it has a removable magazine, the one thing I hate about the Marlins is the tube feed.

 

henry but pricy

 

I really like my 10/22, I've gotten about 13 trouble-free years out of it so far. Their firing mechanism is simple, not a whole lot to break on one. The whole riffle is quite simple to take apart and put back together. There is a very large "after market" for them, you can customize it to fit any need.

Mine is a stainless variation in a light weight camo stock, with a high power scope and a 30 shot clip. They really are fun guns to shoot. For the most part I pick up a box of 525 rounds and run them all through in a single afternoon, she never misses a beat.

 

I have a 10/22 and marlin semi-auto (tube feed) and I reccommend them both... prices arent bad either. The wal-mart here has both rifles for pretty cheap

 

If you want to spend a little more money, look into .17HMR. Very fast, very accurate little rifle. Ammo is a bit more expensive, but you should be able to find them with scope for around $250. Plus the polymer tips look cool

 

I was at Scheels today and saw a 10/22 with a synthetic stock for $200. I think that I am going to pick that one up tomorrow.

 

X2 I've had mine for about 15 years now.

 

Marlin Model 25A

Bolt Action

.22 S/L/LR

7 shot magazine

I LOVE mine! It was my very first gun...dad bought it for me (I paid half) when I was 7-8 years old. It's still one of my favorite rifles, and I will never get rid of it.

 

What are you looking for a bolt or a semi. Cz make some very nice bolt and semi rifle in 22 and 17. Ruger 10/22 is a lot of fun because you can customize them to your liking. Go to RimfireCentral.com - Hobby and Info Source For All Rimfire Caliber Ammo and Firearms for a lot of info. I bought a cz452 scout for my 5 yr old daughter. It is a very accurate rifle.

 

As most have said, above, Ruger 10/22 is hard to beat, for the money.

If you want top quality and excellent accuracy (right out of the box), I can highly recommend the Remington 541-T or the 541-S if you can find either.
There is now a 541T with a "Target" barrel on it (I think that's the designation), but, the one that I have has a sporter weight barrel and is extremely accurate out to 100 yds and beyond. (With nothing added but a scope mount and scope.)
I have the mdl 541-T.

This little rifle looks just like it's larger caliber brother, the mdl 700 BDL, but scaled waaaaaaaaaaaaaay down to .22lr size.

I know that the 541-S was discontinued, and that the 541-T took it's place in the late '80s because of the feedback that Remington got.

Another great .22lr is the Marlin 39A lever action and/or the Winchester 9422.
Verrrrrrrrrrrrry fun guns plus, if I'm not mistaken, the Marlin is a 'take-down', so that it stores in a small package, if desired.

 

The Winchester 9422 was discontinued several years ago, so finding a new one will be difficult.

Since Winchesters are no longer made in the US of A, collectors are buying up all the remaining stock of recent rifles and shotguns.