Durable, reliable rimfire rifle

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Ro1911. I have the bigger brother of the 522. The 556 classic. How does it feel compared the the 556? I never handled one, i think the price on them is around 6.

Chaser. Its more fun having shooting contest with a dueling tree with a semi then a bolt. Specially with a tin can contest. Everyone i got up north with all have semi's
 
I have both the 10/22 and the M&P 15-22, and love em both. Never have any problems out of either of em.
 
so the 10/22 wouldn't stand up to the mud and muck, and you don't want a bolt gun...

so what do all of the guys that you shoot with have?
 
Another vote for the Marlin 60.
I don't think I've cleaned it this millenium. Runs like a champ.
 
I'd suggest the Browning SA-22,

I have one, and I love it. But it doesn't have functional iron sights.
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I have two of them, one I have had one for 30 years and have the one that was given to him when he was a boy. I have never had any problems with the sights. Better than most .22 iron sights IMO.
 
Marlin 60 all the way. I have my dads old one from the 70s. It's never been striipped down, just pull a bore snake once in a while and shoots brick after brick without fail. I can head shoot squirrels from 75 yards without fail. It is honestly my most trusted rifle.
 
What's your definition of "durable". I don't think I'd want a .22 with a tube magazine, personally. Too much possibility of damage. I don't think there's much wrong with any of the removable box magazine models from Savage, Marlin, really any of the major companies. I'll keep my stainless 10/22, though. :D

I also like my Remington 597 magnum, very reliable and 1.5 MOA at 100 yards accurate. In magnum, it shoots VERY flat to 100 yards, great rifle and more of a grown up size than the 10/22 which sorta feels like my old Benjamin air rifle. I've been tempted to buy the .22LR version. Right now, though, I'm waiting for .22 ammo to come back to Walmart before I buy anymore rimfires. Ain't like I NEED any more, anyway. :D
 
I am surprised that Marlin 60 rules this forum. I thought it would surely be the 10/22 country. Granted I've never owned or fired a Marlin M60. I thought tube feeding is archaic, compared to even the 10/22 which is a dated design also. Is it the nostalgic charm like the single action revolvers or a solid axle Jeep 4x4? Or seriously how does the 60 steal the show from the 10/22 or especially the modern CZ 512?
 
Love the 60. I keep a 795 for when I want to be able to unload quickly.
 
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I am surprised that Marlin 60 rules this forum. I thought it would surely be the 10/22 country. Granted I've never owned or fired a Marlin M60. I thought tube feeding is archaic, compared to even the 10/22 which is a dated design also. Is it the nostalgic charm like the single action revolvers or a solid axle Jeep 4x4? Or seriously how does the 60 steal the show from the 10/22 or especially the modern CZ 512?
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Don't see any reason a tube magazine should be considered archaic compared to another type, especially if you're relating it a single action revolver. No magazines to buy or lose, couple of quilting needles to reload (or fast food straws), and darned accurate out of the box without the tinkering a lot do to their 10/22s.
 
As mentioned previously, the Sig 522 would be my recommendation as well. Reliable, well made, ergonomics that match my 556 and 556R, and is a seriously fun rifle to shoot.
 
I have had my Marlin 60 for a few decades now. I have taken it down a few times and don't remember it being much of a challenge. My first time out, I thought it was a POS because it jammed and stovepiped regularly. I took it down and it was full of manufacturing debris (powder sized metal and wood shavings). I cleaned it up and haven't had a malfunction since. For the $, it is a great/fun gun to own.
 
Marlin 60 or 10/22 are certainly the two first options that come to mind. I think the T/C autoloader looks like a very nice rifle but I don't know anything about how easily it disassembles.
 
One other oddball suggestion would be the Beretta U22 Neos with a carbine kit. I have the standard pistol which is a tool less takedown, simple to clean and maintain. The carbine kit would meet your criteria including price with the upshot of being convertible.

Mine had some teething issues related to trigger pull weight and a sharp chamber ramp edge affecting feed but both were easily corrected without professional help. It shoots accurately enough to suit me and I imagine the longer barrel and sight radius could only help. Worth looking in to, IMO.
 
I have the beretta neos with the carbine kit and it is just a ball to shoot...and DOB accurate out to 100m....really shocked me with the short little barrel it has. Just a total ball of fun.
 
Marlin 795 stainless with a red dot. Not a target weapon but for heads up on running game or in low light, can't be beat.
 
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