Better than a 10/22?

[mauser]

Hello, all -

I like to perforate the small critters with my 10/22 (who doesn't ?), and I am thinking of getting another one in Stainless, one I could upgrade over time (budget's a little tight right now). Is there a .22lr rifle that is more accurate out of the box in the same price range as the 10/22?

Look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts. Thanks in advance for the input.

[Btango05]

Whats your budget? You said you might get a stainless 10/22... aren't they upwards of $400? Nothing touches a 10/22 when it comes to aftermarket parts, so I'd say if you wanted to upgrade over time....stick with the Ruger. If you wanted out of the box accuracy I'd go with a CZ bolt action, or a Thompson R55.

[mauser]

I can get the stainless 10/22 at my local Bass Pro for $269. Pretty tempting.

[Btango05]

Yeah that sounds like a winner. Where are you perforating these critters? I'm in your neck of the woods and want to do some varmint hunting.

[mauser]

Nowhere local, I'm afraid. I'm working on some of my friends that have farms, though, we're rife with gophers around here.

[Bobbar]

269, u cant bet that...

[alpalwal]

My marlin 60 is more accurate than my stock 10/22

[GunLover]

I just got a 10/22 installed the auto bolt release and buffer. I have a lot of guns but is one of the most fun to shoot. Everyone should have a 10/22 in the safe. Cheap fun. I use along with the 375 ruger at the range. Makes my days last longer.

[Trapper]

TC's R-55 Classic is a very well made semi auto but does cost a little more.

http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/rimfireR55Classic.php

THOMPSON/CENTER’s R-55™ CLASSIC is a premium semi-auto rifle, reminiscent of the way rimfires used to be built. Sporting a full-size deluxe American Walnut buttstock, the R-55™ Classic features a solid steel receiver, and a 22" Match Grade Barrel which is precisely threaded into the receiver for maximum rigidity. Unlike a majority of the rimfire rifles with pressed fit and pinned barrels, the R-55 Classic’s™precise barrel lock up, being threaded into the receiver, results in superior accuracy from shot to shot.

[caoboy]

marlin 795ss.

[jonni]

marlin 795ss.

I support this statement

[caoboy]

My only beef with the 795 is the sights. Either put some tech sights or a scope on it.

[till44]

+1 on the Marlin 60. Out of the box, my almost 30 year old Marlin, out performs all of my friends 10/22's. Not much to upgrade on them though.

[tba02]

another + for the M60.

[CSACANNONEER]

I have found a couple of used bolt guns for less than $150 which will out shoot all three of my 10-22s. You missed out on the CMP Mossberg M44s but, keep looking on the used racks. You should be able to get a different (not better or worse) rifle which will shoot more percisely than a stock 10-22 if you want to hunt for one.