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Sub9xd · 01-02-2007, 04:21 PM

Looking for a .22 rifle for my wife to shoot around. Haven't done a whole lot of lookin yet...Anyone have experience with the Walther G22? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Tungsten · 01-02-2007, 04:30 PM

I've been thinking about buying a Ruger 10/22 for plinking at the range and teaching my kids firearms safety with. Sub $200 pricetag and there are hundreds of doodads available for them from countless manufacturers.

Timmy44221 · 01-02-2007, 04:34 PM

Go with a Ruger 10/22. No question about it...

Now Why?

1)Its a nice gun out of the box (scrub the barrel b4 shotting it for the first time).

2)So many accesories. Hicap mags..Ect.

3) The upgrades. My cheap 10/22 has cost me $600 so far. Many eventualy only end up using the stock reciver.

Also try visiting rimfirecentral.com They are a great resource.

slugger6 · 01-02-2007, 04:35 PM

There are alot of good rifles to choose from, but I have to agree with Tungsten. The 10/22 is hard to beat. It was the first gun I bought my son. He loved it. I just saw a new stainless model in the store a few days ago that I just might have to go back and buy for myself.

Ajcrash · 01-02-2007, 04:41 PM

I'd have to jump on the 10/22 bandwagon myself. Great little plinker. Was my first rifle I bought for myself back in high school, and often regret that I sold it. And as slugger pointed out, they have the stainless version now. And it's just a tad more than the blued version.

**KingAirDriver** · 01-02-2007, 05:11 PM

I have a Marlin 795...at least I think it's a 795, lol. (Had a few beers tonight) It's been a fun little .22 and I love it every time I shoot it, but if I had it to do all over again, I probably would've went for the 10/22 like these guys are saying, simply for the upgrades. I haven't done a whole lot of research on my Marlin, but from what I gather the 10/22 is much more friendly that way.

jdavionic · 01-02-2007, 05:30 PM

Just reiterating what others have already said, Ruger 10/22 is an excellent choice. It was my first gun, and now many, many years later...it's my daughter's first gun. It's been extremely reliable and is a very versatile gun (many accessories & upgrades available).

**einheit 13** · 01-02-2007, 05:45 PM

www.krinkerplinker.com

I have both the SBR and faux suppressed version.

Krackels · 01-02-2007, 05:51 PM

The 10/22 is an excellent choice.

The Rhineland Arms mods can make it look pretty fancy too.

Tungsten · 01-02-2007, 05:57 PM

I think this thread has done me in. I'll be picking up a 10/22 at the local Walmart this weekend. $169 + Tax.

01-02-2007, 04:21 PM	#1
Sub9xd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 201	Which .22 rifle? Looking for a .22 rifle for my wife to shoot around. Haven't done a whole lot of lookin yet...Anyone have experience with the Walther G22? Any other suggestions? Thanks! __________________ i carry.. Stainless USPc .40 Hard Chromed Kel-tec .380

01-02-2007, 04:41 PM	#5
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,216	I'd have to jump on the 10/22 bandwagon myself. Great little plinker. Was my first rifle I bought for myself back in high school, and often regret that I sold it. And as slugger pointed out, they have the stainless version now. And it's just a tad more than the blued version. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

01-02-2007, 05:11 PM	#6
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,373	I have a Marlin 795...at least I think it's a 795, lol. (Had a few beers tonight) It's been a fun little .22 and I love it every time I shoot it, but if I had it to do all over again, I probably would've went for the 10/22 like these guys are saying, simply for the upgrades. I haven't done a whole lot of research on my Marlin, but from what I gather the 10/22 is much more friendly that way. __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

01-02-2007, 05:45 PM	#8
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,640	www.krinkerplinker.com I have both the SBR and faux suppressed version. __________________ Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, the third time is enemy action “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

01-02-2007, 05:51 PM	#9
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,982 Blog Entries: 5	The 10/22 is an excellent choice. The Rhineland Arms mods can make it look pretty fancy too. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

01-02-2007, 04:30 PM	#2
Tungsten XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 580	I've been thinking about buying a Ruger 10/22 for plinking at the range and teaching my kids firearms safety with. Sub $200 pricetag and there are hundreds of doodads available for them from countless manufacturers.

01-02-2007, 04:34 PM	#3
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	Go with a Ruger 10/22. No question about it... Now Why? 1)Its a nice gun out of the box (scrub the barrel b4 shotting it for the first time). 2)So many accesories. Hicap mags..Ect. 3) The upgrades. My cheap 10/22 has cost me $600 so far. Many eventualy only end up using the stock reciver. Also try visiting rimfirecentral.com They are a great resource.

01-02-2007, 04:35 PM	#4
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,022	There are alot of good rifles to choose from, but I have to agree with Tungsten. The 10/22 is hard to beat. It was the first gun I bought my son. He loved it. I just saw a new stainless model in the store a few days ago that I just might have to go back and buy for myself.

01-02-2007, 05:30 PM	#7
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	Just reiterating what others have already said, Ruger 10/22 is an excellent choice. It was my first gun, and now many, many years later...it's my daughter's first gun. It's been extremely reliable and is a very versatile gun (many accessories & upgrades available).

01-02-2007, 05:57 PM	#10
Tungsten XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 580	I think this thread has done me in. I'll be picking up a 10/22 at the local Walmart this weekend. $169 + Tax.

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