Best Repeating Rifle?

[Mossberg Kid]

Hi, everybody.

One addition I'm thinking of making to my collection is one of those classic repeating rifles.

So I wanted to ask you all:

What's the best repeating rifle?

Which repeating rifle provides the best bang for the buck?

What repeating rifle is the cheapest to shoot and train with?

Thanks.

 

[j8064]

Henry .22

Or for a semi-auto: Marlin 60 or Ruger 10/22. All are reliable classics.

 

[Wynter]

I am still partial to my dads Winchester 30-30.

 

[Mossberg Kid]

Henry .22

Or for a semi-auto: Marlin 60 or Ruger 10/22. All are reliable classics.

Thanks.

I'm leaning towards a Henry .22, although I already have a Marlin 60; the repeater just seems like such a classic... hard not to bite on that...

;-)

 

[Mossberg Kid]

I am still partial to my dads Winchester 30-30.

I'd like to be able to try a couple out before I buy.

Not sure if Gilbert's has any to rent.

Does the NRA range rent any out?

 

[smokey]

What's the best motorcycle?
1) Harley fat boy
2) honda crf250x
3) Triumph
4) triton cafe racer

they could all be valid answers depending on what's important to you. "best" is a different thing to everyone.

depends what you're using it for, what values you hold in higher regard(accuracy vs. reliability vs. aftermarket support vs. aesthetics vs. history). Are you over 21? Do you want a rimfire or something more substantial? How much you looking to spend. Please provide some needs you want the repeating rifle to meet so that we can offer better advice.

 

[Mossberg Kid]

What's the best motorcycle?
1) Harley fat boy
2) honda crf250x
3) Triumph
4) triton cafe racer

they could all be valid answers depending on what's important to you. "best" is a different thing to everyone.

depends what you're using it for, what values you hold in higher regard(accuracy vs. reliability vs. aftermarket support vs. aesthetics vs. history). Are you over 21? Do you want a rimfire or something more substantial? How much you looking to spend. Please provide some needs you want the repeating rifle to meet so that we can offer better advice.

Good point. Well, let's see... guess I'd like to keep the price below $500. Not looking for anything too gaudy or fancy; something that's affordable to shoot every week or so, that's a good blend of accurate and reliable; not big on aftermarket modifications; something that's reminiscent of the history of the American West...

And I'm WAY OVER 21 years of age... and maybe something that could be a good home defense weapon in a pinch, in case my Mossberg shotgun does on the disabled list...

 

[smokey]

Good point. Well, let's see... guess I'd like to keep the price below $500. Not looking for anything too gaudy or fancy; something that's affordable to shoot every week or so, that's a good blend of accurate and reliable; not big on aftermarket modifications; something that's reminiscent of the history of the American West...

And I'm WAY OVER 21 years of age... and maybe something that could be a good home defense weapon in a pinch, in case my Mossberg shotgun does on the disabled list...

Everything before your last paragraph nodded towards a .22lr of some kind(marlin 60/papoose, nylon 66, 10/22). The last nodded more towards something in .223/5.56. You looked into a used mini-14 yet? Not really old west, but good for defense, accurate enough for plinking and VERY reliable. Should find one for under $500 pretty easy.

A levergun in .357 would be another good choice. You'd be able to shoot cheaper .38's at the range and .357's for hunting/defense. Puma makes one that's a good enough clone of an old winchester for cheap. Henry's are solid...marlin's are in a transition and i wouldn't trust the remington marlins yet until the people get better trained up...it's a shame, they used to be great.

 

[BlackBart]

What's the best motorcycle?
1) Harley fat boy
2) honda crf250x
3) Triumph
4) triton cafe racer

they could all be valid answers depending on what's important to you. "best" is a different thing to everyone.

depends what you're using it for, what values you hold in higher regard(accuracy vs. reliability vs. aftermarket support vs. aesthetics vs. history). Are you over 21? Do you want a rimfire or something more substantial? How much you looking to spend. Please provide some needs you want the repeating rifle to meet so that we can offer better advice.

Norton Commando of course.

 

[Darkemp]

Everything before your last paragraph nodded towards a .22lr of some kind(marlin 60/papoose, nylon 66, 10/22). The last nodded more towards something in .223/5.56. You looked into a used mini-14 yet? Not really old west, but good for defense, accurate enough for plinking and VERY reliable. Should find one for under $500 pretty easy.

A levergun in .357 would be another good choice. You'd be able to shoot cheaper .38's at the range and .357's for hunting/defense. Puma makes one that's a good enough clone of an old winchester for cheap. Henry's are solid...marlin's are in a transition and i wouldn't trust the remington marlins yet until the people get better trained up...it's a shame, they used to be great.

The Rossi/ Puma .38/.357 is a nice choice, on the higher price end though, more than Marlin .30-30 for the rifle itself. My 16" Rossi was about $550.

 

[Mossberg Kid]

Everything before your last paragraph nodded towards a .22lr of some kind(marlin 60/papoose, nylon 66, 10/22). The last nodded more towards something in .223/5.56. You looked into a used mini-14 yet? Not really old west, but good for defense, accurate enough for plinking and VERY reliable. Should find one for under $500 pretty easy.

A levergun in .357 would be another good choice. You'd be able to shoot cheaper .38's at the range and .357's for hunting/defense. Puma makes one that's a good enough clone of an old winchester for cheap. Henry's are solid...marlin's are in a transition and i wouldn't trust the remington marlins yet until the people get better trained up...it's a shame, they used to be great.

Thanks. I hadn't considered a .357; I'll definitely take a close look; wish I could shoot a few; they all look like such fun to shoot.

 

[Dogabutila]

The AK.

 

[rico903]

The AK.

Or SKS or Mini 30

 

[Biggfoot44]

Going with your stated preference for being at least remeniscent of American West , that would point to lever actions.

For a newly mfg .22 , Henry is good choice. If you stumble upon a Marlin M39 or Win M9422 within your avaable funds, they are both well thought of.

To move upwards used .30-30s are ubitiquous, requires real rifle range.

In pistol cal , the .357s can use inexpensive ( and mild) .38spls. The .44mags are very suitable for hunting at up to 100yds , and very plesent to shoot with .44spls , but is pricier to shoot unless you reload.

 

[Mossberg Kid]

Going with your stated preference for being at least remeniscent of American West , that would point to lever actions.

For a newly mfg .22 , Henry is good choice. If you stumble upon a Marlin M39 or Win M9422 within your avaable funds, they are both well thought of.

To move upwards used .30-30s are ubitiquous, requires real rifle range.

In pistol cal , the .357s can use inexpensive ( and mild) .38spls. The .44mags are very suitable for hunting at up to 100yds , and very plesent to shoot with .44spls , but is pricier to shoot unless you reload.

Thanks, Biggfoot. I'm definitely interested in one of the lever actions.

I've just recently learned about the outdoor range at the Myrtle Grove wildlife management area in La Plata that's maintained by the Deparment of Natural Resources. Haven't been there yet, but maybe that would be a great place to shoot one of these.

 

[Minuteman]

The AK.

Just teasin'

 

[Gaius Baltar]

imo, the marlin 336 (30/30). no shells ejecting in your face, and they are drilled for optics.

 

[leroygibbs]

Norton Commando of course.

I agree

If you're lookin' for a .22, the Henry is the gateway lever. Buy one, now. Then buy another safe. Once you buy the Henry, buy a Win 94, search out a Marlin 39A, then flirt with a Browing BLR. You may even dig the Mossberg 464, given your name, but make no mistake, you'll find yourself in a dark alley trading for a Spencer soon enough....

 

[jimbobborg]

If you can find one, a used rifle based on the Colt Lightning pump action rifle would be nice, too.

 

[Mossberg Kid]

Good thoughts and suggestions, everybody.

Thanks.

Can't have too many firearms, although you can only shoot two at a time.

;-)