I am pretty sure that I will be purchasing at least one new rifle at the end of next week, just in time for the start vacation. I just don’t know what exactly. I am leaning towards a .22, because I don’t have one. Everybody should have one right? I used to have a Ruger 10/22 but it was a lemon. I know that is not usually the case with the 10/22 so its on my list of considerations. However, I think I’d rather have a Bolt Action.
But here is the problem – which one? I am pretty uneducated when it comes to many things, and .22 rifles is one of them. I sort of like what I hear about Savage .22s, and I like their price points too – but I don’t know for sure? Is there a .22 Bolt Action that is similar to or better than the 10/22 in the aspects of accuracy and amount of aftermarket parts?
I am pretty sure I would go with out optics for a while and just concentrate on using iron sights (something I’ve not done in a LONG time with rifles) so whatever I buy must have iron sights on it.
On the other hand, we have the GSG-5. I hear nothing other than how fun they are. Maybe I’ll get a bolt .22 and the GSG?
Then on my third hand, if I am able to somehow find an M1 in a shop or private sale, for the right price – I’ll just get that instead. Or what if I find a .338 Lapua for getting into long range? That would be a lot of fun too.
Also, a few weeks ago I was playing Left 4 Dead 2 on the Xbox and picked up an AK-47. I heard the sound and got nostalgic. Then I got pissed off at myself for selling my AK-47 a few years ago. Maybe I should get another one? Or how about a retro M-16 style AR?
So many desires, not enough cash. Someone help me!?
try a marlin. ive always found there rifles to be very good for there price, and accurate as well. my wife bought a .22LR for like 124 out the door. fun lil plinker.
A Marlin Model 60 is on my short list. Hell I may end up walking out of the store with a Savage Mk II and a Model 60 at the same time. lol
why would you get a model 60 if your looking for a bolt action?
Hell, I don’t know what I want really. That’s why I am just going to get both! Savage Mk II bolt action and the Model 60 semi-auto!
I’ll probably buy a third rifle that day too, whichever the lady picks for herself.
im more in to long range. a box of 20 costs more the 550 rounds of .22lr. but you get more satisfation putting one through a beer bottle at 600 yards.
I want to get into some serious long range shooting myself. But the cost advantages of the .22 win out right now. With .22 rifles I will be able to get one for my lady and one for me and get her some good trigger time that she wants and needs.