Rim fire 22

[gate76]

I have a ruger 10/22 which I like

I am thinking about another semi auto 22 rifle

What other brand and model of semi auto 22 should I be looking for

For bench shooting from 25 to 50 yards

I have a budget of 600 tops.

[Garv]

M&P 15-22

[Canucky]

An older Marlin 60. Tube fed.

[CSACANNONEER]

Another 10-22 built differently. If you want to go cheap, find an old Mossberg. They may not look like much but, I have a few bolt action Mossbergs that shoot as well as my Anschutz does. You can find an old Mossberg semi auto for well under $200 without looking too hard. There are many other decent semi auto .22s you can pick up cheap if you look a bit. I just picked up what appears to be a NIB Daisy semi auto .22lr for $125.

[jimmykan]

All semi-auto 22 rifles are about the same to me, some are box fed, some are tube fed. Most are finicky with ammunition.

Get a bolt action and lever action. More interesting between shots, more reliable too with different types of ammunition.

[The War Wagon]

For bench shooting from 25 to 50 yards

I have a budget of 600 tops.

Something bolt action. I have a Marlin 935 - VERY nice plinker for what you're wanting.

[Sir Toast]

If you want bench rest, get a bolt action, like a CZ or an old Winchester Model 52.

If you want semi auto, get an older Marlin MOdel 60 like the Marlin-Glenfield Model 60 with the squirrel stock.

[SnipTheDog]

M&P 15-22

Such a fun little gun.

[SomeGuy75]

For $600 you can get the S&W 15-22 and the Marlin 60. I have multiples of both and they are both awesome plinkers.

[therealnickb]

Build an AR. Easy to do. Super fun.

Right to Bear can hook you up.

[sgtmrangel]

An older Marlin 60. Tube fed.

+1 for the Marlin 60. I have the 50th Anniversary Edition and it shoots great. Very Reliable and not picky about ammo.

[Nvberinger]

Build an AR. Easy to do. Super fun.

Right to Bear can hook you up.

Best Answer

[joe47]

Bolt actions are generally more accurate than semis. You may not be able to spray as much lead but they make smaller holes.

[Jimi Jah]

Build an AR. Easy to do. Super fun.

Right to Bear can hook you up.

That's what I did. Great rifle that is super accurate too.

[alpha_romeo_XV]

Browning Buckmark target barrel rifle is right at $600. Then you could get their pistol that uses same magazines and have a very nice semi-auto set with factory optics rails.