Posted on 01/04/2016 1:41:55 PM PST by cornfedcowboy
My 14 yr old has done a good job saving some money and would like to purchase a .22 rifle. Probably lever action. Don't need anything flashy, but something that won't break the bank. Probably around $300 although I am happy to help him with the $$ if more money is needed. He will use it to walk through the woods and hunt squirrel and rabbit. Would love any Freepers advice what to look for or stay away from. He is a good kid and will keep up on the maintenance.
Hey Laz, my Avast anti virus gives me the following message and is preventing me from accessing the website:
"Avast Web Shield has blocked access to this page because the following certificate is invalid: https://www.henryrifles.com"
What do I do?
Lever actions are pricy. Here’s a Mossberg that isn’t too bad: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=534409444
But for the money you can’t beat a Ruger 10/22. With the money he saves on the Ruger, he can buy a lot of ammo.
My first gun ever was a Model 60. Bought it at KMart about 30 years ago.
I just borrowed a 10-22 from my in laws for my son to use. Haven’t tried it yet.
The Marlin tends to misfire a lot, but I think it has a slightly bent firing pin. I need to give it a serious cleaning and see if I can fix the pin.
Get the take-down 10/22.
10/22
Most of you are wrong here and advising on what you want NOT would be best for the boy. Semi- autos are wrong, wrong, wrong.
A person needs to learn on a single shot or close to it. That way they learn to make the first shot count. A lever action would be a good second.
My first gun was a single shot .410 and later a .22 marlin 39A which I still have. Used Marlin 60’s are worth about $60 around here.
My first choice would be a lever action Henry which will still be a good rifle 50 years from now.
Bought mine at Walmart 4 years ago, but I have seen them at all the major outlets i.e Academy, Bass Pro, Cabelas
Odd. It shouldn’t. Use Explorer and permit it to go through. Or, turn off Avast. Its a good site.
I had a bolt action Remington back in the day. Absolutely loved it and became a really good shot with it. My dad bought a Marlin semi-automatic about the same time, and it wasn’t nearly as accurate.
This is the first time Avast has ever prevented me from accessing a website.......strange
“I had a bolt action Remington back in the day. Absolutely loved it and became a really good shot with it. My dad bought a Marlin semi-automatic about the same time, and it wasn’t nearly as accurate.”
I meant he had the Ruger 10/22. My Remington out performed it.
There is only one choice - Ruger 10/22. But there are many Ruger 10/22 models to choose from. Start at Davidson’s Gallery of Guns. They provide a lifetime warranty on every gun they sell.
Any good pump 22’s out there now? Always liked them.
Remember the old chrome Nylon 66’s?
I prefer a semi-auto .22 because I can get on target for a second shot quicker. Make sure there's some friendly competition shooting at targets to lessen the chance of developing a habit of not making every shot count though.
Ruger 10/22
Henry makes great lever action 22s.
IMHO, a Ruger 10/22 is the best choice for a semi auto 22, based upon all the aftermarket parts and accessories it can be upgraded and customized with.
Savage makes great and affordable 22 bolt action rifles.
Marlin 60
I have several, love them all, but the older ones with the 18 round magazine, 22” barrel and the squirrel stock are my favorites.
Ruger 10/22, with bull barrel for life-time accuracy.
If the budget is $300 than you can not beat the Ruger 10/22 as a first .22 rifle, but semi auto's would not be my first choice for a first rifle to hunt and plink with in the field.
By far the best .22 rifle for a young man would be a nice bolt action magazine fed single action rifle and the Savage MKII is a tack driving accurate and dependable rifle in your budget. My first .22 was a bolt action rifle and perfect for learning safety and hunting. Plus the savage by far would be the most accurate. Maybe even find an old Remington model 41 or 43 Target Master for less than $100.
Henry pump action octagon
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