Inexpensive .22 rifle?

[animalmother85]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Marlin 25N. I picked mine up for $135 (+transfer and tax) a couple months back and have not regretted it one bit. It's an absolutely outstanding gun. It's small, the bolt works great, never given me a single problem, and it's very consistant for being a .22 bolt. I'm a novice shooter, and I'm making 2" groups at 75m.

...agreed, how long has she been your gf, that's the big question. I got MOA groups out of it and made kills past 100 meters on ground hogs(but not much further).

[Mastiff4570]

we have been dating for four and a half years so i feel comfortable with a gift that large lol but thanks and she won't hunt so thats ok

[MontCo Alex]

Hey guys its been a while since i posted i recently got my girlfreind into shooting.
she enjoys hand guns but i would like to get here into shooting long guns she thoroughly enjoys my friends AR and my 10/22 but i wanna get her something for her birthday that is a 22.
she like bolt actions or semi auto and she likes synthetic. I am looking for something under 200 it just a fun plinker so it does not have to be anything special..

also she is a shorter girl so i need something that is pretty small with a relatively short stock?

thanks in advance guys!

I bought a Stevens model 56 buckhorn for $50 about a month ago. Had to find a magazine for another $15, but still I think it was a good deal.

I would look a 10/22 if you want something auto-loading.

-Alex

[filter]

Wouldn't suggest a Remington 597, i'm selling mine because I just bought a Ruger 10/22 used for $135. I'd go with a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin 60, which i'd pick up a Marlin 60 if I could find a decent deal on one.

The 597 is an ok gun, but I was able to get better groups with the 10/22 using iron sights vs. using a scope on the 597.

[Iron Sights]

I have a Marlin 60, but I like the Marlin 39A better.

[animalmother85]

did you say this was going to be a surprise? if not, take her to find one she likes.

[Willie D]

Marlin 981t if you can find one. Tube fed bolt action.

Or a Savage.

[Mastiff4570]

we have been looking and she is still new to guns she really likes shoting anything that goes bang lol now its all about the looks to her which i understand cause i would never buy a gun i did not think looked good.

i like the 10/22 but for some reason she has a hard time shooting mine it just does not fit her she does do well with a model 60 though

[Mastiff4570]

Just an really late update in november i gave her a marlin 795 we have already shot about 200 rounds through it. For the 100 i spent for it it shoots great no problems so far accept i can't find any magazines for it.

thanks for the advice guys!

[NikeBauer21]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Marlin 25N. I picked mine up for $135 (+transfer and tax) a couple months back and have not regretted it one bit. It's an absolutely outstanding gun. It's small, the bolt works great, never given me a single problem, and it's very consistant for being a .22 bolt. I'm a novice shooter, and I'm making 2" groups at 75m.

Good call on the Marlin. I got mine a few years back (exactly the same as yours) and I love it. I don't shoot it much anymore, but it's a very nice gun, and very accurate at long distance for a 22. I think IIRC, mine was shooting around 2" groups with open sights, at around 40-50yds. And it stayed pretty true up to around 60-70.