Why buy the .22?

[softscrubb]

Ok... you guys have me convinced it makes sense.

So.. If I am buying ONE .22.. what is the one to get?

I found this: http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...id=-2081611253

Figure it would work pretty good. Any other suggetions?

[Merc1138]

Ok... you guys have me convinced it makes sense.

So.. If I am buying ONE .22.. what is the one to get?

I found this: http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...id=-2081611253

Figure it would work pretty good. Any other suggetions?

Check the rimfire forum, there's a 1500 or so post thread about the 795 with just about every possible question answered.

[Ubermcoupe]

I was never given what seems to be a fairly typical elementary/teen gift of the first .22.

I was never given a 10/22 as a gift, although I did work on several project guns with my old man (CF barrel, different stocks, optics, etc) that I called “mine.” So I did get to shoot them, but I never had my “own” so you’re not alone

I love .22s because there are cheap, fun, accurate, easy to shoot forever, can be used for varmints, maybe even hunting if I had to, easy for friends & my wife to shoot, loads of mods, it’s a great way to spend an afternoon, ad infinitum.


The benefits of having a .22 far outweigh not having one (if there is such a reason)

[stix213]

Why NOT buy a .22?

[sholling]

I've only been shooting 50+ years and in my opinion everybody should have a 2-3 22s. You may have someone else paying for your ammo but most of us don't and having a 22LR pistol that duplicates the ergonomics of my 45acps saves me a ton of money and allows me to practice 10x as much. Sure I still practice with my 45s but 500rds of 22 plus 100rds of 45acp is a whole lot more affordable than 600rds of 45acp.

I also love shooting match accurate 22LR rifles. Match grade 22LR ammo ($6-10/50rds) is a lot more expensive than bulk 22 but still way less than the $1-1.50/rd for match grade center fire ammo and putting 5rds into a single hole at 50m is very satisfying.

Finally it's nice to have a semiautomatic rifle like an accurized 10/22 for plinking and for events like a Project Appleseed meet.

[russ69]

The better the shooter you are, the more .22's you'll own. If you are the best shooter in the world (Olympic level) you'll be shooting a .22.

[RandyD]

I've only been shooting 50+ years and in my opinion everybody should have a 2-3 22s. You may have someone else paying for your ammo but most of us don't and having a 22LR pistol that duplicates the ergonomics of my 45acps saves me a ton of money and allows me to practice 10x as much. Sure I still practice with my 45s but 500rds of 22 plus 100rds of 45acp is a whole lot more affordable than 600rds of 45acp.

I also love shooting match accurate 22LR rifles. Match grade 22LR ammo ($6-10/50rds) is a lot more expensive than bulk 22 but still way less than the $1-1.50/rd for match grade center fire ammo and putting 5rds into a single hole at 50m is very satisfying.

Finally it's nice to have a semiautomatic rifle like an accurized 10/22 for plinking and for events like a Project Appleseed meet.

We have the same shooting habits. I also shoot smallbore competition and the accuracy of those rifles is incredible. Have you ever tried Anschutz rifles?

[TheDeej]

I love .22lr, I want a .22 bolt-gun. I've got a CMMG upper for my AR, and a Browning Buckmark. Makes for an awesome, cheap day at the range or out at my buddy's place shooting steel.

[tonelar]

I enjoy my AK, UZI and AR .22s tremendously, but my fave is definitely a pistol.

[glockman19]

So I have been reading a lot of posts lately and came across something I might be deficient in.

I read the 'How much ammo?' thread and 'First gun' threads and see that even people who own larger calibers.. .223, .45, .308.. also end up owning a .22 caliber rifle/pistol and stockpile a ton of ammo for them.

I come from a family of non-gun owners. My dad never hunted, he pretty much disliked guns until I started carrying one for work and doesn't own a gun.

As a result, I was never given what seems to be a fairly typical elementary/teen gift of the first .22. My first gun was the 9mm I was issued and since I own a few handguns, rifles and shotguns. Nothing smaller than my .38. So my question is, with all of the ammo calibers and firearms you can own and use (hunting or defense), why then would you buy the .22? Is it because they are cheap and you can buy a ton of ammo? What is the point of keeping so much of a smaller caliber when you have bigger already? If I am going to buy one .22, do I go with a rifle or pistol and probably better to get a semi-auto? Suggestions.. thoughts?thanks,

Scrubb

why then would you buy the .22?
Practice
Is it because they are cheap and you can buy a ton of ammo?
YES
What is the point of keeping so much of a smaller caliber when you have bigger already?
Practice
If I am going to buy one .22, do I go with a rifle or pistol and probably better to get a semi-auto?
I have a .22LR conversion for my Glock 19, Full size 1911's, a Bolt Action and Semi auto...I am lacking a revolver...or two and a lever action...Why? because it is a great way to practice your finger control, breathing, and site picture...It helps me be a better shooter when I shoot the same firearm in a larger caliber...all except for the recoil...It's like golf..repetitive movement.

[69powerwagon]

Ok... you guys have me convinced it makes sense.

So.. If I am buying ONE .22.. what is the one to get?

I found this: http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...id=-2081611253

Figure it would work pretty good. Any other suggetions?

I like using a bolt action 22. I love to go ground squirrel hunting with open sights. It presses you to be a more controlled shooter if you have to cycle a bolt, aim with irons, and hit a squirrel. Ive used em all, but just prefer a tube fed as apposed to detachable mag bolt action

[alfred1222]

.22 is one of the first rifles i owned and shot. it has low recoil and the ammo is cheap. it is the perfect gun to teach new shooters how to shoot, and it allows you to really assess basic shooting skills because it has such a low recoil. also, its useful for small varmints, like rabbits and squirrels. also, its one of the best all around calibers there is

[SocomM4]

10/22 . All the way. The best 22 for the money . Loves whatever ammo you load into, loves to be dirty and doesnt need any optic to be a tack driver. And has the added fun of being almost as customizable as an AR.

[gatesbox]

I just built my first .22lr from the ground up...it was also my first 80% build.... All the reasons that have been said plus I think there is an argument about having the right tool for the right job.... Would you hunt small game with a .308? Just because you already have one?

It is a fun round, cheap, and can be a good chance to mod and upgrade just like ARs.... I love my new 10/22 and it is the personal pride of my little armory.....

[Merc1138]

I'm shocked no one has mentioned survival gun. A Marlin Papoose or AR-7 only weigh a couple of pounds and can be packed away pretty compact, and you can make a brick of .22lr last a while. Even with a lightweight AR at 6 pounds you will won't be able to carry 500 rounds of 5.56 with as much ease as you can 500 rounds of .22lr and a 4 pound rifle that fits into it's own stock.