Tactical. Entire companies have been built just to provide the after-market demand.
Posted on 01/04/2016 1:41:55 PM PST by cornfedcowboy
My 14 yr old has done a good job saving some money and would like to purchase a .22 rifle. Probably lever action. Don't need anything flashy, but something that won't break the bank. Probably around $300 although I am happy to help him with the $$ if more money is needed. He will use it to walk through the woods and hunt squirrel and rabbit. Would love any Freepers advice what to look for or stay away from. He is a good kid and will keep up on the maintenance.
Marlin Model 60. Period.
I’ve been happy with used Marlin 60’s.
Ruger 10/22 is the obvious choice. Was my first and I still have one.
Lever - Henry
Semi-Auto - Ruger 10/22
Ruger 10/22
http://www.ruger.com/products/1022/
More options for customizing over the next 20 years to keep it something he always wants to use.
Splurge... get both. :D
Hoss
Ruger 10-22, said with ZERO hesitation. This is the most universal 22 rifle on the planet, and it can be upgraded with aftermarket stuff to make it super accurate, tactical, silent, you name it.
Oops...didn’t see the lever action prerequisite.
Of course getting a good selection of all of the flavors of 22lr ammo is so 2007....
Rugar 10/22
Ruger 10/22. Been shooting mine for 40 years, all kinds of after market accessory.
He’ll Shoot his eye out!
Wait wrong movie
I don’t think you can go to far wrong with any choice
Ruger 10-22.
Holy Cow! Posted this two minutes ago. Freepers are the best.
Tactical. Entire companies have been built just to provide the after-market demand.
For a fun gun, that is minute-of-squirrel accurate and the gun with more aftermarket stuff than any gun, ever, the Ruger 1022. I have a few and love them all. Easy to work on and easy to mod.
For a straight hunting gun, no wish to modify, the Marlin Model 60. Probably more accurate out of the box and a little better trigger. But I doubt the squirrels will know the difference.
Definitely the Ruger 10/22
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