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.22 rifles?

gangsta965084

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i was wondering If i need a permit to buy a rifle and keep it in my house and use it for PEST control, ETC. also could you guys reccomend me something good and under the $200 price range, and could you post pictures of your .22 and your kills.
 
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As for a decent .22, there are tons of them out there.

My favorite bolt would be a Savage, semi outo would be a Ruger 10/22

Check your laws first.
 
that depends on your locality.... Different areas have different legislation. regarding ownership of a fire arm... also you will probably need a hunting liscence if you plan on using it for pest control of game species... ie...squiitrels rabbits, raccoons.
 
As far as pest control I would say that you should treat that .22 as if it were a 50 BMG. A .22 is easily capable of killing people, so if you live in an urban area you better be sure where that bullet is going to go if you miss or it goes through what you were aiming for.

My recommendation is a Ruger 10/22. There are a million aftermarket parts and ways to customize that gun, and it's a time tested design.
 
Best bang for your buck is a Savage MKII boltaction. Wal-Mart here has them for $114.00 Blk synt. stock w/ pencil barrel & Iron sights. I got Dad one for Christmas 2 yrs ago along w/ a scope & it shoots Awsome ! :thumbup: If your looking for a semi-auto the the Ruger 10/22 is the only way to go :thumbup: You need to check you local & State laws on Firearms purchases.
 
coaldigger said:
Best bang for your buck is a Savage MKII boltaction. Wal-Mart here has them for $114.00 Blk synt. stock w/ pencil barrel & Iron sights. I got Dad one for Christmas 2 yrs ago along w/ a scope & it shoots Awsome ! :thumbup: If your looking for a semi-auto the the Ruger 10/22 is the only way to go :thumbup: You need to check you local & State laws on Firearms purchases.
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Coaldigger hit the nail on the head! The Savage MkII is a superb and extremely economical little rifle. Light and well balanced, mine is a perfect plinking, field, and target rifle. :thumbup: I prefer it over many others.
 
I got a Marlin Model 60 when I was 13. I shot thousands and thousands of all different kinds of ammo and I never had any major problem a little cleaning didn't fix. I eventually wore the gun out and it became a single shot. I have since bought another one and it is giving me the same reliability. My only gripe is that they changed the all metal trigger guard and some of the assembly to a polymer. Great gun and the tube feed design makes using old aluminum arrows as a speed loaders even more fun. Wal-mart has them for about $160.
 
In VA, I don't think you need a permit of any kind. You just have to flash your ID at the point of sale, and you can walk out the door with a rifle. You didn't have to fill out any paperwork when I lived there a few years ago- though that may have changed.

Get a 10/22. It will cost you a bit more than $200, but it should last you the rest of your life, and can be upgraded or modified almost infinitely. 10/22s are one of the most popular guns in the world for good reason. A Remington bolt-action would also serve you well.
 
Go with the 10/22. There are a ton of aftermarket upgrades available at reasonable prices. The stock gun is more than adequate for most applications as it is.
 
I'll throw up something a little different. Get yourself a Henry lever-action .22LR, and I think you'll really enjoy it. My wife got me one as an early Christmas present, and I prefer it over a 10/22. They are around the same price range, and it's more enjoyable (to me, anyways) to use the lever-action over the semi-auto. It'll hold 15 rounds of .22LR in the tube mag, also. Great little gun, unbelieveablely smooth action, accurate, and great looking walnut stock. I've shot a lot of .22's, and it is by far my favorite.
 
the henry lever gun also offers the option of shooting specialt .22 round if you like.... Shorts, subsonics, etc.
 
The 10/22 if you're looking for an auto, if you're looking for a bolt gun I'll break from the pack and recommend a CZ 452. IMHO the CZs are the most under rated rifles out there.
 
moonwilson said:
In VA, I don't think you need a permit of any kind. You just have to flash your ID at the point of sale, and you can walk out the door with a rifle. You didn't have to fill out any paperwork when I lived there a few years ago- though that may have changed.

Get a 10/22. It will cost you a bit more than $200, but it should last you the rest of your life, and can be upgraded or modified almost infinitely. 10/22s are one of the most popular guns in the world for good reason. A Remington bolt-action would also serve you well.
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Thank you I'm going to dickssporting goods tomarrow to see what they have in stock
 
I agree with some of the other posters: a Ruger 10/22 if you want a semi auto for fun, and a Savage bolt action with the accutrigger if you want a tack driver. The Savage rimfires rifle are made in Canada:thumbup:.

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Bruce Culberson said:
I agree with some of the other posters: a Ruger 10/22 if you want a semi auto for fun, and a Savage bolt action with the accutrigger if you want a tack driver. The Savage rimfires rifle are made in Canada:thumbup:.

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I do agree with the savage recommendation, the accu-trigger is a awesome feature..My question-- what is the origin of those succulent looking morsels of breast meat ?
 
cz375hh,
Those breast belonged to two grouse who lost their heads to the 10/22! The season opened here Sept 1st. I didn't have my camera with me so I had to get the photo's back at home (by law one wing must be left attached).

The 10/22 is fun, but for my daughter's birthday she got a Savage Cub with the accutrigger - pretty important for a new, young shooter to have good trigger (the 10/22 has a horrible trigger - lots of travel & a heavy pull - takes some skill to shoot it well).
 
Bruce Culberson said:
cz375hh,
Those breast belonged to two grouse who lost their heads to the 10/22! The season opened here Sept 1st. I didn't have my camera with me so I had to get the photo's back at home (by law one wing must be left attached).

The 10/22 is fun, but for my daughter's birthday she got a Savage Cub with the accutrigger - pretty important for a new, young shooter to have good trigger (the 10/22 has a horrible trigger - lots of travel & a heavy pull - takes some skill to shoot it well).
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shes lucky btw how did you kill that bear in your avitar
 
EMT_Lee said:
I'll throw up something a little different. Get yourself a Henry lever-action .22LR, and I think you'll really enjoy it. My wife got me one as an early Christmas present, and I prefer it over a 10/22. They are around the same price range, and it's more enjoyable (to me, anyways) to use the lever-action over the semi-auto. It'll hold 15 rounds of .22LR in the tube mag, also. Great little gun, unbelieveablely smooth action, accurate, and great looking walnut stock. I've shot a lot of .22's, and it is by far my favorite.
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I also like a lever gun. most have high capacity mags which is great when plinking and a blast hunting squirrels. My only 22 right now is a marlin bolt. Dead accurate but only holds 7 rds so good for hunting but a pain when plinking. Semis are not legal for hunting in Pa. so I cant justify buying one. My next 22 will be a lever.
 
I like the the CZ452 as well, I have 3 CZ rifles, a 22 Hornet, 22 mag., and 22 Lr, all are extremely accurate, well made rifles.
 
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