$225 budget 22 rifle

**msorwan1975** · January 8th, 2014, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Optikalillushun

Wally World down here has a nice Marlin Mod 60 in stainless with a walnut laminate stock for $220...that'd be my vote. Classic Marlin Mod 60 with some style. Been hunting for a blue'd mod 60 for a while or a tube fed marlin 22 mag.

Only problem is a Marlin 60 is a semi, not legal for hunting.
That said have a real old one, pre-68 no serial number, marked for Western Auto as a Revelation model 120. Got it for $25 and all it needed was a good cleaning.
While some changes have been made to upgrade the current feed system, the parts still interchange with Marlin 60's.

**Optikalillushun** · January 8th, 2014, 11:28 AM

Whoops, didnt see that part. Well if ya find one let me know because im interested in a bolt action .22 myself also.

**psucivil** · January 8th, 2014, 11:36 AM

I have a ruger American rimfire that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. As someone else mentioned it has a great trigger and is very accurate. It is a little higher than your budget at about $250 to $275 out the door depending on dealer. I bought the rifle specifically for hunting as well and so far I am extremely happy with it so far.

**firebird.77** · January 9th, 2014, 12:55 AM

I picked up my Marlin 25 used for $150 at a LGS known for high prices.

Solid gun, perfect deep bluing and shoots straight. Only complaint is that you have to be careful that the mag really clicks in there. Not a big deal to me as I don't plan on doing any tactical reloads while squirrel hunting.

**msorwan1975** · January 9th, 2014, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by firebird.77

Only complaint is that you have to be careful that the mag really clicks in there. Not a big deal to me as I don't plan on doing any tactical reloads while squirrel hunting.

But what if a wounded squirrel charges!!!!
They can be vicious ya know!!

Or does it have a bayonet lug?
LOL!

**bortle** · January 9th, 2014, 12:57 PM

Savage make many models of bolt 22's. Mine is very accurate. Or go the used route and pick something up cheap out of a shop or at a show.

**Gunowner99** · January 9th, 2014, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by psucivil

I have a ruger American rimfire that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. As someone else mentioned it has a great trigger and is very accurate. It is a little higher than your budget at about $250 to $275 out the door depending on dealer. I bought the rifle specifically for hunting as well and so far I am extremely happy with it so far.

Saw one today. Think I may buy it. $250 plus tax.