[BellyTheKid]

Thinking about Christmas I am considering getting a 22 rifle for my better half. I looked at a Rossi R22 in FDE and was quite impressed with the stock form and somewhat of a design on it. Anyone have any experience with these?

She really likes some of the wood rifles that have laser etched animals and such on the wood, right now I cannot recall the manufactures at the moment. much less the price.

I can trying to keep the price fairly economic, since there will be multiple gifts in the mix.

Thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Itdontmatter]

Don't know anything about them but looks like a copy of the Marlin 795. If it was me, I'd spend the $20 more and get her a Marlin Model 60.

 

[steve2112]

You can never go wrong with a Marlin 60.

 

[Chicknman]

1022?

 

[Redlick83]

She really likes some of the wood rifles that have laser etched animals and such on the wood, right now I cannot recall the manufactures at the moment. much less the price..

Ruger makes several of these as does Savage.

 

[BellyTheKid]

Ruger makes several of these as does Savage.

I did a search after my post and seen just what you told me, they are a considerable price increase on those etched ones. I figure I can get a R22 under 120 or +/-

The less I spend on the rifle the more other things she can get. Naturally if it does not function reliably then its a waste even if it were a cheaper price.

She is just starting to shoot and she needs a short pull and i prefer the mag for her over tube.

 

[Redlick83]

Can get a 10/22 for about $200
Ruger 10/22 .22 LR

Guns Midwest | Overland Park, KS | Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22lr

top link has a $25 gift certificate as well


I would probably go pickup a used 22 at LGS for $100-150 or so rather than a new one that you may question its reliability. I know one LGS that if it doesnt function well they will make it right.

 

[BellyTheKid]

Can get a 10/22 for about $200
Ruger 10/22 .22 LR

Guns Midwest | Overland Park, KS | Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22lr

top link has a $25 gift certificate as well


I would probably go pickup a used 22 at LGS for $100-150 or so rather than a new one that you may question its reliability. I know one LGS that if it doesnt function well they will make it right.

Thanks! I really like the stock in the upper link, she would also, Where/What is LGS? I am not opposed to very clean used, I can breakem down and clean the internals

 

[Redlick83]

Thanks! I really like the stock in the upper link, she would also, Where/What is LGS? I am not opposed to very clean used, I can breakem down and clean the internals

Local Gun Store

 

[GunnyGene]

Thanks! I really like the stock in the upper link, she would also, Where/What is LGS? I am not opposed to very clean used, I can breakem down and clean the internals

Gary's in West Point probably has a new 10/22 on the rack. Maybe used ones also.

 

[Redlick83]

I did a search after my post and seen just what you told me, they are a considerable price increase on those etched ones. I figure I can get a R22 under 120 or +/-

The less I spend on the rifle the more other things she can get. Naturally if it does not function reliably then its a waste even if it were a cheaper price.

She is just starting to shoot and she needs a short pull and i prefer the mag for her over tube.

If you dont want a 1022 then you can always look for a Marlin 795 since it takes mags.

You can also put out a WTB ad here and see what comes up. Several have extensive collection of 22lr's so there may be some they can part with.

 

[GunnyGene]

PS: You might also take a look at a Henry AR-7 if you want to go a little different. They break down and everything is stored in the stock. They have 3 models. MSRP for the basic black is $305, but retail would likely be in the same range as a new 10/22. Spare mags are available in 5, 8, & 15 rnd.

ETA: $229 at Academy. Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 .22 LR Semiautomatic Rifle | Academy

U.S. Survival AR-7 | Henry Repeating Arms

 

[oldwelder]

I have a Henry 22 lever rifle that my wife likes to shoot but the stock was a little to long for her so I bought her a Henry 22 lever with the shorter youth stock, it fits her just right, it’s a little more than you were wanting to spend but it’s worth it and fits my wife just perfect.

 

[Southern Reloading]

Billy 22lrfan has a nice 22 he was trying to sell on here and at the gunshow. Black but a solid gun. I'd vote on the Marlin Model 60 or the 1022. Resale on either of those would be better as well.