Best older 22WMR (Magnum) rifle to buy?

JBinDC · Dec 15, 2016

Hey All,

I've got the rimfire bug again, after happening upon a nice barely used Henry Frontier Octagon in 22LR. It's made me revisit the safe to see what rimfire stuff I have in general.

I have a ton of 22WMR ammo, that i bought to use with a PMR-30 that I've had my fun with, but will likely part with soon. First time I've bought a gun that "shoots worse than I do..."

So that got me thinkin, what rifle could I get that is 22WMR? I like older wood stocked rifles in 22, and have been trollin gun show's for just the right one, but haven't had much to look at lately.

I currently have the mentioned Henry in 22LR, a basic Savage MKII in 22LR (may sell that too), and a Ruger Takedown with a Gemtech Myst barrel. All real nice, but given I have nothing else in 22WMR. So I thought it'd be nice to get a nice older bolt or lever gun that i could keep as an heirloom to pass down to one of my kids.

I know very little about 22 Mag rifles, except for what I read or YouTube'd on some of the more popular modern ones - CZ 455, Ruger American, Savage 9X, etc.. I'd prefer something a little older, in wood, with some character.

What say y'all on suggestions to look out for?

TIA, --JB

Joseph · Dec 15, 2016

some day I would like a 22 WMR and the one I have my eye on is the Ruger 77/22.

CrabbyMcNab · Dec 15, 2016

I'm partial to my CZ 452 with mannlicher stock.

Abuck · Dec 15, 2016

I lost my Marlin 882 22WMR in a fire this year. It was a great shooter.

I was very happy to replace it with a Mossberg 640 KD "The Chuckster" 22WMR. The only negative is trying to find original mags for it. But there is a Savage magazine that fits it.

Magnumite · Dec 15, 2016

Marlin 25 series (box mag guns) or the tube fed guns. I fired a few of the 25 models and they all shot very well.

zoostation · Dec 15, 2016

I like that semi auto they were making in Turkey or somewhere....the really futuristic looking one. Forgetting the name now.. ETA EAA Bullpup. But not an older gun.

Henry makes a really nice 22 Magnum rifle in lever actions.

bkuether · Dec 15, 2016

IF you are ok with bolts, there are plenty to be had. The 22 Mag round has been a problem for semi auto. I forget exactly why. But very few semi autos are available for that round.

Ruger made a 10/22 for 22 mag. Good luck finding one, I hear their owners don't part with them unless they die..... :rolleyes:

Blacksmith101 · Dec 15, 2016

Savage mod 24 over and under .22 mag/20 ga.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqbHuKsdndc

Biggfoot44 · Dec 15, 2016

Whichever Savage or Marlin you stumble accross in decent shape at acceptable price .

fidelity · Dec 15, 2016

JBinDC said:
...
I have a ton of 22WMR ammo, that i bought to use with a PMR-30 that I've had my fun with, but will likely part with soon. First time I've bought a gun that "shoots worse than I do..."

This part got me ... :loll:

I recently got a Browning T-bolt in 22 Mag that was a lot of fun at the range, and probably shoots better than I do.

They are available in Walnut, Maple, and Synthetic stocks. Mine is Maple, and is a really light weight rifle. I have a thread on it here ...

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=202707

Last post has a deal that may still be in effect (I can't check from my current location).

I know you were asking for old, but the newer T-bolts, especially with wood stocks have a similar appeal to me that older rifles with wood and blued steel do. Good luck!

SRD · Dec 15, 2016

Winchester 9422M

GunnerGunz · Dec 15, 2016

I got a Marlin Model 783 in 22WMR tube fed and is very nice wood stock bolt action gun from a member on here. Very accurate gun and fun as hell to shoot.

Uncle Duke · Dec 15, 2016

SRD said:
Winchester 9422M

Uh huh

basscat · Dec 15, 2016

Marlin XT22MR. I have one of these and it's accurate as hell. Sharp looking rifle with stainless barrel. I prefer the tube mag.

lowoncash · Dec 15, 2016

SRD said:
Winchester 9422M

Uncle Duke said:
Uh huh

Agree.

6Den · Dec 15, 2016

CZ452/455 bolt
CZ512 auto
Ruger 77/22 while you can still get em

balttigger · Dec 15, 2016

Shocked no one has mentioned the Remington 597 yet. I have one with a bull barrel and laminate stock and with the Hornady V-Max rounds; it's like shooting a laser beam.

dreadpirate · Dec 15, 2016

basscat said:
Marlin XT22MR. I have one of these and it's accurate as hell. Sharp looking rifle with stainless barrel. I prefer the tube mag.

Nice.

rgramjet · Dec 15, 2016

I have a Ruger 77/17 with SS bull barrel and laminated stock. Great accuracy, fit and finish. I'd look for one of those.

My 9417 is a beautiful rifle. Tube fed gets old after a while.

I had a 597. One day while shooting with my son, it misfed and the round went off. It blew the magazine down with enough force to bruise my palm and blew the lever off the bolt. I'm really glad it was me shooting and not my 6 year old son. He had shot the previous magazine.

I realize the OP is about a 22 wmr. The .17 hmr is a necked down .22wmr. Very similar rifles/actions.

Boxherd · Dec 16, 2016

Savage A22 Magnum

Not an "older" 22 WMR, but curious on any early reviews on the Savage A22 WMR?

Best older 22WMR (Magnum) rifle to buy?

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