First semi auto 22LR

[Almor]

Hi!! I’m looking for my first 22 lr , I have one list but I’m very confused.

I don’t want waste the money… I want the rifle for plinking and makes normal groups at 50/100 yards …

what do you recommend me?

in my country I can get few savages, Remington , ruger is more difficult .

I want spend about 400$ , in my list I have:
Remington 597
Savage 64 and 64 precision FDE
Winchester wildcat

I shoot with 308w rifle but I want it for enjoy spending less money.

thanks!!

 

[dcloco]

Ruger 10/22 - Besides being great out of the box, there are MANY variations available. Aftermarket components are extremely plentiful as well.

 

[12Bravo20]

@Almor

I don't know what country you are in or why Ruger's are hard to get. But out of the others you listed, I will suggest going with the Savage 64.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I recommend the Ruger 10/22 also. And it's in your price range. The Savage 64 my wife has. She loves it. My 1st semi-auto 22. Was my Marlin 60 stainless. I also bought 1 in blued before they stopped production.

 

[Almor]

I’m from Spain, and here all weapons increase the cost…
this week , I’ll try search ruger but his worth is about 800 I think… and is difficult find it …

 

[Buzznrose]

What Euro rifles are available to you?

 

[Howland937]

If you're able to purchase new U.S. made rifles there, I'd have to wonder what happens to them when they're not new anymore? Is there a used market at all? I'd have trouble recommending a Remington 597 under any circumstances. I feel the same about the Winchester Wildcat. If those are your only options, the Savage 64.

 

[bannockburn]

Almor.

In a semi-auto .22 I would go with a Ruger 10/22. Mine has been extremely reliable and amazingly accurate. I don't know what ammunition is available where you are but mine does very well with CCI Mini-Mags and Wolf Match Target.

 

[OrangeCat]

For my money I'd be happy with the savage 64.

It's a fine little firearm, in my experience and if the Ruger is that much harder to find and justify I'd say go for it.

 

[12Bravo20]

Guys read the OP's threads closer

Hi!! I’m looking for my first 22 lr , I have one list but I’m very confused.

I don’t want waste the money… I want the rifle for plinking and makes normal groups at 50/100 yards …

what do you recommend me?

in my country I can get few savages, Remington , ruger is more difficult .

I’m from Spain, and here all weapons increase the cost…
this week , I’ll try search ruger but his worth is about 800 I think… and is difficult find it …

So with that, I would say a Ruger is out for Almor.

@Almor what are your options for repairs and replacement parts in Spain? That is something to take into consideration. I will stick with my recommendation to go with the Savage 64.

 

[Almor]

Thanks for the quick responses!
I need to look about the replacement parts …

In Spain We have bergara but it’s more expensive the bolt rimfire

other rimfire marks of EU are CZ, Anschutz, tikka and I don’t know more..

I like the American marks but It’s true that I need to check the replacement part if I broken my rifle…

sorry if my English is not good…

 

[C-grunt]

Almor you are doing great.

The Bergara 22 is very similar to the Ruger 22.

If you want one if the US models I would go with the Savage. But Id buy the Bergara before any of the ones you listed.

 

[sparkyv]

Almor, 100% I'd recommend the 10/22. If the 10/22 is unattainable, I'd recommend the Bergara BXR and the CZ512.

Almor you are doing great.

The Bergara 22 is very similar to the Ruger 22.

If you want one if the US models I would go with the Savage. But Id buy the Bergara before any of the ones you listed.

 

[12Bravo20]

Almor, you are doing fine with your English. We can understand what you are saying.

If replacement parts are hard to get and/or more expensive, then it might be better to spend more for rifle that has parts readily available.

 

[Buzznrose]

Thanks for the quick responses!
I need to look about the replacement parts …

In Spain We have bergara but it’s more expensive the bolt rimfire

other rimfire marks of EU are CZ, Anschutz, tikka and I don’t know more..

I like the American marks but It’s true that I need to check the replacement part if I broken my rifle…

sorry if my English is not good…

Good luck with your search for a rifle!

Off Topic…I spent two years in Spain, from 1984-86 stationed at Torrejon Air Base by Madrid. I lived in the small village of Meco near Alcala. I loved Spain! Food was wonderful and wine and sangria….wow!

I bought a beautiful Llamba 12 gauge over under while there. Stupidly, I sold that gun a few years later.

 

[dh1633pm]

I took all my .22's out in my gun room last last summer (except my CZ) and told my son to pick the one he wanted. He picked my Ruger 10/22 that looked like an M1 Carbine. You can't go wrong with the standard, the Ruger 10/22. Now I am in the market for one. Will get as soon as I find one that catches my attention. I have a CZ512 in 22 Mag. I like it a lot. Another good choice.

 

[jdc1244]

other rimfire marks of EU are CZ, Anschutz, tikka and I don’t know more.

I have a CZ 512 I can recommend.

 

[Jim Watson]

For 50-100 yards, I recommend a bolt action instead of a semiautomatic, it will be more accurate.

Of the rifles you list, I would take the Savage.

 

[Rule3]

other rimfire marks of EU are CZ, Anschutz, tikka and I don’t know more..

Those are all good but probably out the price you want to spend

Of those you mention I would get the Savage, I think they make good rifles. I have their 223/556 Varmint bolt action.

 

[Rule3]

Guys read the OP's threads closer





So with that, I would say a Ruger is out for Almor.

@Almor what are your options for repairs and replacement parts in Spain? That is something to take into consideration. I will stick with my recommendation to go with the Savage 64.

Many people have difficulty reading and comprehending!

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Your location has variables that most of us aren't conversant with. I haven't shot any of the semi-autos on your list; I own three 10/22s and a S&W M&P 15-22. The only other semi-auto .22 I've much experience with is the Browning SA-22, and I'm pretty sure it will be out of your price range. Of the trio you gave, I would probably gravitate toward the Savage.

May I ask: why a semi-auto rimfire rifle? I actually shoot my single shot and bolt action .22 LR rifles more often than my semi-autos, and find them of equal or greater pleasure. Including other action types in your search would really broaden your selection.

 

[Howland937]

But Id buy the Bergara before any of the ones you listed

+1

And considering Bergara's original home location is within the borders of his own country, it would at least be worth price checking. Even if they're not produced there.

Odd how lots folks here are getting away from domestically produced rifles and folks abroad are shopping for them. On purpose even.

 

[Capybara]

I agree with the others, the Ruger 10/22 is the ideal .22 rifle but if you cannot find one or afford one, anything from Savage, Marlin is going to be nearly as good.

CZs are great, if they make something that has the specs you want. I'm a huge CZ fan. My favorite .22 rifle is this 1952 BRNO ZKM-468 single shot rifle. Very accurate, a pleasure to shoot,
and nice looking. I bought it as a brand new in box in 2014 for $125 and it was made in 1952! CZ and BRNO were kind of the same, Czech arms producers and I think CZ ended up buying them.
Personally, to learn rifle basics or teach new shooters, I love a single shot rifle or shotgun. Semi-autos kind of encourage shooting up a ton of ammo because it's fun, but that's not
teaching how to accurately shoot.

 

[d2wing]

I'd buy the Remington. I don't have one but reports are that they are accurate. I have nothing against the other choices. My second choice would be the Savage.

 

[ericuda]

I wouldn't worry about breaking a 22. I imagine any you buy will outlive you or your ammo supply.