fun .22 mag rifle ?

[hminsky]

I am interested in getting a .22 mag rifle, for no real reason except it seems like fun, and I'm looking for something with a little more oomph than .22LR. Anyone have suggestions for a fun .22 WMR rifle?

Note, I have not seen .22 Mag ammo anyplace for cheaper than .223/5.56 costs, so there does not seem to be any $$ savings involved here. I just kind of like the caliber...

 

[silversquirrel]

Love my ruger 77 /22 in 22 magnum. laminated with ss bbl. good ol bolt action, but i agree, ammo is pricey.

 

[rhombus]

I knida would like to get one as well. I do coyote hunting up in ME, and have found the 22LR to be underpowered.

But I still would like something that doesn't sound out through the whole county during the night hunting season.

 

[PATRON]

I have a Chiappa little badger single shot 22 mag. It's a real fun gun.

 

[TheCrowing]

They're all pretty fun. Except I never shoot my Savage because it's not much cooler than 22LR for plinking and its way more expensive.

 

[UNSUB]

I have a Chiappa little badger single shot 22 mag. It's a real fun gun.

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[Penniepup1]

Bought my son a Henry lever action in .22 mag, nice looking with octagon barrel, accurate and fun to shoot.

 

[Delkancott]

Love my CZ 455, but what about 17HMR over 22MAG. 17 is definitely more readily available where I am.

 

[Sawicki1991]

Iv got a savage 93R in 17HMR it's more accurate then I am. I'm sure the 22mag version would be fine out to 100 yards. Maybe consider a 17HMR ammo is available everywhere and can touch out much further then a 22 mag

 

[gerrycaruso]

I also have a 77/22 but in .22 Hornet. It's more powerful than the .22 magnum and a lot quieter than the .223. If you reload, it's cheaper than the .22 magnum.

 

[92G]

Keep in mind 22 wmr costs similar to .223. The latter far more capable (and IMO fun).

 

[Al-Jim19]

If you get a .22mag rifle, grab a pistol in the same caliber. There are a few out there and I think the concept is pretty cool.

 

[whacko]

The henry lever action comes in 22 mag.......the wood and barrel are much nicer than the 22lr versions as well

 

[dhuze]

I have a Mossberg Chuckster 650k. It's a great rifle in .22mag. The ammo is around $16 for 50 rounds. It's not everywhere, but it is around. It's the same price as .17 HMR too.

 

[EddieCoyle]

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/93BSEV

 

[rocket500]

I like 17hmr better but any rimfire rifle is fun. Savage makes some nice ones. Ruger American seems nice.

 

[Caveman]

CZ 452 or 455 imo, I have a 452 Varmint in 22mag love it. Also have a Henry Goldenboy in 22mag. Father has a CZ452 lux in 22mag.

 

[mac1911]

 

[mac1911]

I like this also

 

[Zappa]

Bought my son a Henry lever action in .22 mag, nice looking with octagon barrel, accurate and fun to shoot.

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Get a Henry or a Winchester model 255 (if you can find one)

 

[Chet0729]

I have a Marlin 882 and it is fun and accurate

 

[richc]

CZ452 or 455. There are kits that allow the shooter to easily interchange between .17, .22LR and .22WMR.

I have one in .22 mag if you'd like to try it, Henry. It's a fun rifle!

 

[weatherby]

Keep an eye out for used ones as well there are some rather obscure ones out there.

This is a model 700 Deluxe Made by H&R....it is semi-auto...it has ammo it really likes...but unlike many semi-auto 22 mags it is not a finicky eater at all.

 

[Queen Bee]

hmm a lever gun .22 mag sounds real fun

 

[hminsky]

I saw one Browning pump BPR-22 22 magnum rifle that really caught my eye. They don't make them anymore I don't think, and they are all kind of expensive used, but I'm keeping my eyes open for a cheap one.

 

[mousegunguy]

The eaa appeal is a very light ambi bull pup in 22mag. Very fun to shoot.

 

[Jim85IROC]

May as well get a .223 rifle. 22WMR is super hard to find, and at $.30/round, is the same price as brass .223.

 

[Queen Bee]

well i guess that is why most have a .22 LR instead of .22 mag

 

[rocket500]

Yep cheap fun

 

[Zappa]

May as well get a .223 rifle. 22WMR is super hard to find, and at $.30/round, is the same price as brass .223.

Ammo cost was always my biggest gripe with the .22WMR.
Although I never had a problem finding the stuff, it just irked me that I could reload and shoot centerfire pistol rounds such as .38 special, 9mm and .45ACP for less than what .22WMR cost.
I still have a few .22WMR's in the safe, but rarely ever take them out to play anymore.