3 really great .22's

Neutron · Nov 21, 2018

I went to the range yesterday and took three .22 cal. rifles with me. These included a 10/22 takedown, a Marlin 39A and a Ruger 96/22. All three are really nice rifles and fun to shoot. The Ruger 96/22 is probably the most accurate of the three but maybe because it's got a pretty nice scope or for some reason, I just shoot it a little better. I would think the Marlin would be more accurate but it's got a cheap scope and my eyes aren't as good as they used to be. At 85 yards my groups were about an inch with all three and maybe a little tighter with the 96/22. That was with a bench rest. Pretty good for me. Anyhow, lots of fun shooting all three. Also shot the Baretta M9/22. Great pistol and 15 round Mags which is pretty unusual for a .22 cal pistol. The 10/22 has the new Bug Buster scope that Hawkeye talked me into getting on one of his posts. Managed to get the dog and both feet in the picture!

Trigger Time · Nov 21, 2018

Good looking 39, I love my lever guns but just can't seem to cough-up >$500 for a 22lr

Neutron · Nov 22, 2018

Trigger Tuner said:
Good looking 39, I love my lever guns but just can't seem to cough-up >$500 for a 22lr

Yeah, the 92/22 and the Marlin would both be over $500 nowadays unless you found a really good deal.

Hawkeye · Nov 27, 2018

Nice lever guns!

How'd you end up liking the scope?

ar15dave · Nov 27, 2018

Yeah the 96/22's are great guns and fun to shoot. I have two of them. One is a current safe queen for my son when he gets older and the other is a beater I take out and shoot and use for Boy Scouts. Only lever action I can use for them (something interesting to shoot) as it has a box magazine instead of a tube.

Neutron · Nov 27, 2018

Hawkeye said:
Nice lever guns!

How'd you end up liking the scope?

Yeah I like it. I think it's perfect for the 10/22 takedown. Probably can't beat it for the money since it went on sale.

Oldcarjunkie · Nov 28, 2018

Nice, ive always wanted a nice model 39, i just cant find the deal i am willing to pay for one.

Neutron · Nov 28, 2018

Oldcarjunkie said:
Nice, ive always wanted a nice model 39, i just cant find the deal i am willing to pay for one.

I got lucky a few years ago when I got the bug for a 39A. I was wanting one in the worst way (not a good feeling) and was in a little gun shop in Delaware and asked the guy if he had one. He went into another room and got one out of the safe. He wanted $400 for it and took $390 cash OTD. Probably one of the best deals I've ever gotten on a firearm. It's in great condition with some honest wear for a gun 56 years old.

daNattyFatty · Nov 28, 2018

I've been considering a Henry .22lr

What are you all's opinions on those?

Oldcarjunkie · Nov 30, 2018

NeutronBlu said:
I got lucky a few years ago when I got the bug for a 39A. I was wanting one in the worst way (not a good feeling) and was in a little gun shop in Delaware and asked the guy if he had one. He went into another room and got one out of the safe. He wanted $400 for it and took $390 cash OTD. Probably one of the best deals I've ever gotten on a firearm. It's in great condition with some honest wear for a gun 56 years old.

I agree, thats a fine deal for a nice model 39

rob257 · Nov 30, 2018

Old Saying is..

Regarding a quality, righteous firearm. Sometimes you can pay to much, some times a tad early, but you'll always regret not doing so. :mad54:

I bought my Marlin 39A Golden used/near new circa 1987 for $150.00. Big chunk out of my budget in those days. I wish I could have bought more. :party29:

Rob

dreadpirate · Dec 24, 2018

It's really a shame Ruger does not make any lever guns, esp. the 22.

[EDIT] It's really a shame Ruger does not make any lever guns any more

Still, good to see these; very nice and thanks for posting.

Pinecone · Dec 27, 2018

dreadpirate said:
It's really a shame Ruger does not make any lever guns, esp. the 22.

Still, good to see these; very nice and thanks for posting.

They did.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_Model_96

Basically a lever action 10/22

Neutron · Dec 28, 2018

dreadpirate said:
It's really a shame Ruger does not make any lever guns, esp. the 22.

Still, good to see these; very nice and thanks for posting.

The gun at the top of the picture is a Ruger 96\22. Basically a 10-22 with a lever. Takes the same mags as the 10-22. I think they only made them for a few years.

dreadpirate · Dec 28, 2018

Pinecone said:
They did.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_Model_96

Basically a lever action 10/22

I mean they don't make them anymore.

Neutron · Dec 28, 2018

dreadpirate said:
I mean they don't make them anymore.

I guess the demand just wasn't there. It seems like lever guns have had a resurgence in popularity lately so maybe Ruger will bring them back.

K-43 · Dec 28, 2018

I've always wanted a lever 22, but just can't convince myself to pay the price. My first gun at age 8 was an Ithaca 49 Saddle Gun, 22 single shot. It looks like a traditional lever gun, but it's a falling block like a Martini Henry. I still have it.

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