What 22 rifle and auto pistol to buy for plinking???

[tdwhite03]

I am looking for suggestions for a 22 rifle and handgun for plinking with, nothing high dollar, just something that will be fun to play with. With the price of ammo I need something that is cheaper to have fun with.

Looked at the P22 at academy today but I have not heard anything about it so was hesitant to buy without some kind of feedback.

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated

TD

 

[zembonez]

Ruger mark III or 22/45 can be found pretty cheap used. Great pistols! Ruger 10/22 Carbine is on sale for 179 fairly often.

 

[daddy45acp]

And there's more to it. If you ever get your hands on a quality .22 bolt gun...
Aguila SSS Sniper Subsonic Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 60 Grain Lead Round Nose Box of 50 - MidwayUSA subsonic heavy bullet ammo.
Aguila Super Colibri Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 20 Grain Lead Solid Point Box of 50 - MidwayUSA subsonic extra lite bullet ammo.

Both of these rounds will make hardly more noise than the hammer drop, for very quiet plinking!

 

[Dawico]

Zembonez nailed it.

 

[matefrio]

Depends on what you want and what plinking is to you.

If you want a sniper rifle that makes you feel like an accuracy freak why not try the .17 HMR in a good bolt gun? If you want to go fast and dynamic a simi auto .22lr copy of the AR15 will work. If you want to play with your gun like a Barbie there is the Ruger 10/22 to dress up.

I wish there was a .22lr version of IDPA or Sniper challenges that was more regular competition.

 

[Orbie]

I enjoy my Beretta Neos w/a 6" barrel. It also has a carbine stock option from Beretta. So its like having 2 guns in 1. =)

 

[drummingchevy]

10/22. Although, if you burn through ammo as fast as I do with my 10/22 you won't be saving much money. As for pistols, I just bought a Chiappa 1911-22. It took a little over 100 rounds to get it past that break in (read: constant malfunction) period, but it's become really reliable and quite accurate with the cheap Federal bulk ammo. Plus, I get practice with standard 1911 controls.

 

[GTRich94]

I enjoy my Beretta Neos w/a 6" barrel. It also has a carbine stock option from Beretta. So its like having 2 guns in 1. =)

+1 on the Neos. I have the 4.5" version.
+1 on the 10/22

If you head over to RimfireCentral.com - Rimfire Community!, you'll see all kinds of info on the various 22's.

 

[Outbreak]

I really like my Sig 522. Close second is the conversion kit for my AR's. Both take the same mags (Black Dog, CMMG, Spikes, plenty of others). I've never owned a 10/22, don't see a need to with my current collection.

For pistols, I have to make a decision on that one myself. What I can say, from personal experience, is stay away from the P22. Here's mine:

I don't like how that piece sticking up blocks the sights.

 

[zembonez]

Depends on what you want and what plinking is to you.

If you want a sniper rifle that makes you feel like an accuracy freak why not try the .17 HMR in a good bolt gun? If you want to go fast and dynamic a simi auto .22lr copy of the AR15 will work. If you want to play with your gun like a Barbie there is the Ruger 10/22 to dress up.

I wish there was a .22lr version of IDPA or Sniper challenges that was more regular competition.

 

[TexMex247]

Hey Outbreak, how did that malf. occur ? Normal use w/bulk ammo ? Were you running subsonic through it ?

 

[Poink88]

Browning Buckmark

 

[jocat54]

Browning Buckmark

+1 for the buckmark--I really like mine, it's fun to shoot and pretty accurate.

John

 

[mikeofcontex]

+2 on the buckmark... really nice with a red dot sight... Marlin model 60 for the rifle...

 

[M. Sage]

Browning Buckmark

+2 on the buckmark... really nice with a red dot sight... Marlin model 60 for the rifle...

The Buckmark is excellent. I just picked up a Ruger Mk II and am very happy with it after burning about half a bulk pack yesterday. I honestly didn't even realize I'd shot that much until I saw the bottom of the box! Whoops.

Marlin 60 is a very good and often overlooked rifle IMO. You can find 'em cheap enough used (around a hundred bucks) and are very well built. You just can't really tinker with them much...

 

[tdwhite03]

Lots of great suggestions, seems like the 10/22 and buchmark led the pack. I think its time to start hitting the pawn shops, or maybe I will get lucky at Saxet.

Thanks

TD

 

[country_boy]

I like my ruger mk2, ruger 10/22, marlin model 60 and Winchester model 190.

 

[SC-Texas]

.22upper for your ar and an advantage arms .22 conversion kit for your glock.

Both threaded with a suppressor . . . . Of course

 

[Poink88]

I believe I got my Buckmark from Academy's for around $290.00 +tax.

 

[blueR32]

If you want to play with your gun like a Barbie there is the Ruger 10/22 to dress up.

LOL! I love my 10/22. Even started with some dress-up to it.