.22 Rifle wanted with a threaded barrel

[Terry G]

I have a suppressor coming (someday) and while it's primary use would be pistols I would like a .22 Rifle to go with it. Any suggestions and source would be appreciated. I was looking at a Winchester Wildcat, but not sure of a source. Thank you for any help.

 

[BigBlue 94]

10/22 with a Tactical Solutions threaded barrel. Or a shaw threaded barrel. Others maybe.

 

[gotboostvr]

I'd just grab one of the factory threaded 10/22's.

Probably one of the take-down models.

I'd avoid the winchester wildcats, they're not my thing.

 

[Spats McGee]

I think I answered you on GT, but don't mind doing it again. If you really like the Winchester Wildcat, I noticed that they have a 'find a dealer' function on their website that might prove useful. https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/wildcat-22/current/wildcat-22-sr.html

If you're not stuck on the WW, Ruger makes the Ruger American Rimfire and the 10/22 with factory threaded barrels.

 

[Terry G]

I think I answered you on GT, but don't mind doing it again. If you really like the Winchester Wildcat, I noticed that they have a 'find a dealer' function on their website that might prove useful. https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/wildcat-22/current/wildcat-22-sr.html

If you're not stuck on the WW, Ruger makes the Ruger American Rimfire and the 10/22 with factory threaded barrels.

Thank you. I have two 10/22's an was just looking for something different.

 

[Spats McGee]

Thank you. I have two 10/22's an was just looking for something different.

I can understand that. I've had my eye on various other .22 rifles myself.

 

[someguy2800]

I suggest a bolt action, toggle bolt, or lever. You get a good bit of action noise on a semi auto but a manually operated action really gets the most out of the suppressor.

 

[12Bravo20]

I suggest a bolt action, toggle bolt, or lever. You get a good bit of action noise on a semi auto but a manually operated action really gets the most out of the suppressor.

And to add to this good information. It is hard to beat one of the suppressor ready Savage rifles.

 

[Spats McGee]

Here's a Savage that might fit the bill. https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=47241

I suggest a bolt action, toggle bolt, or lever. You get a good bit of action noise on a semi auto but a manually operated action really gets the most out of the suppressor.

I have to agree with this. I have a Dead Air Mask that I have run on a couple of Ruger American Rimfire rifles, and a 10/22. The 10/22 is notably louder because of action noise. The RARs sound like pellet guns when I run CCI Quiet.

 

[Terry G]

I decided on the Winchester Wildcat SR. It's only a couple hundred bucks, it takes 10/22 magazines and it's a Winchester. Suppressor ready and since my Wife is buying it I'm taking it easy on her. The suppressor is really for .22 pistols, S&W Compact and TX22's, the rifle is just a bonus.

 

[Mars5l]

Henry has their threaded frontier model

 

[greyling22]

I have a mask as well and run it on a 10/22 with a threaded kidd barrel, and on a cz bolt gun. 9 times out of 10 I grab the cz. 2 reasons: 1) it's quieter. 2) shooting subs or standard velocity ammo is the only way to go with a 22 rifle, and those are kind of expensive. The bolt gun slows me down. It is also more accurate and has a better trigger.

After I got the mask stuck on the 10/22 because of crud build up, I bought a cheap strap wrench for short term, and a gemtech qd mount for a more permanent solution. It's expensive, but well worth it for me.

I also shoot my 22 pistol 10x as much as the rifles. 1) I find it's just more fun to me.
2) cheap bulk ammo stays subsonic, so it's cheaper to shoot.

 

[Skylerbone]

I decided on the Winchester Wildcat SR. It's only a couple hundred bucks, it takes 10/22 magazines and it's a Winchester. Suppressor ready and since my Wife is buying it I'm taking it easy on her. The suppressor is really for .22 pistols, S&W Compact and TX22's, the rifle is just a bonus.

Man I wanted to like that rifle but I’ve yet to read a good review outside of the gun rags. If it were a couple hundred for budget, a Feddersen threaded barrel, pick one of your 10/22s to love, and save the frustration.

 

[Terry G]

Man I wanted to like that rifle but I’ve yet to read a good review outside of the gun rags. If it were a couple hundred for budget, a Feddersen threaded barrel, pick one of your 10/22s to love, and save the frustration.

All the reviews I have read have been positive. The fact that it uses 10/22 is a big plus as I have a bunch from owning a couple of 10/22's. This was not a "Budget" selection. I had Carte Blanche to pick a gun as a Christmas present. It's a tradition thing from my Wife to me. I was just loking for a .22 to try out my suppressor on and the Winchester looked to fill the bill on that.

 

[Spats McGee]

I hope you'll give us a review after you get to shoot it, @Terry G.

 

[Ugly Sauce]

I see the OP made his decision. But for future reference, I believe there are quite a few machinists and barrel-smiths around who will thread a barrel for a very low cost. And, you don't need the FFL stuff to ship a barrel...anywhere. So I would not limit myself to only new rifles that are factory threaded.

I agree with Someguy, a bolt or single shot is more quiet, and is much/something different from 10/22's and their cousins. Also, automatics are dependent on full power ammo to function. Shooting CCI "Quiets" through a canned bolt action would truly be quiet.

 

[Skylerbone]

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...-wildcat-22-impressions.870305/#post-11544158

From one of our members.

 

[FL-NC]

I have the Savage MK2 with threaded 16" barrel. Extremely accurate, and very quiet with subs.

 

[webrx]

Savage a22 semi, b22 bolt precision rifle or a mk2 fvsr are all suppressor ready.

 

[mcduck]

If you want something super accurate, the Tikka TX1 MTR.

 

[Spats McGee]

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...-wildcat-22-impressions.870305/#post-11544158

From one of our members.

I missed that whole thread, so thanks for the link. I'm not a "it's gotta be walnut and steel" kind of guy, but there sure is a lot of plastic in that Wildcat.

 

[Havok7416]

Ruger American Rimfire (threaded barrel model). I love mine. A huge bonus - it uses the same 10/22 mags you already own.

 

[45/30-06OKIE]

I have a suppressor coming (someday) and while it's primary use would be pistols I would like a .22 Rifle to go with it. Any suggestions and source would be appreciated. I was looking at a Winchester Wildcat, but not sure of a source. Thank you for any help.

A CZ 457 Pro Varmint rifle would be a great choice IMHO. I recently got one and it is a beautiful and slick rifle for the $550 price tag.

 

[Sniper66]

I have a Bergara BXR which is a 10/22 clone with a better barrel and better trigger. It uses 10/22 mags. Mine is very accurate. If you prefer a bolt gun, you might try a Bergara BMR. Both use the same barrel, both threaded. Both are available on GunBroker. You will only have the expense of a scope. I've owned 10/22 and prefer the BXR. Too many of the cheaper rim-fires, not all certainly, but too many are just that...cheap.

 

[jmorris]

This last year I probably used my CZ bolt action the most, #2 would be my SBR 10/22. There really isn’t a wrong answer and the only way to suggest something based on use, is to know the intended use.

Let us know what you think about your new rifle though.