Another option worth considering is a folding stock 10/22. Much more accessories available to customize it however you want. rock solid durable and accurate to boot.

Here's mine:

Hi Folks,

This tread does not seem to be posting properly but I thought I would add something to check? If I have not responded to you it is because I cannot see your post, although I know there are 11 of them there?

I now have a line on a take-down Browning Auto .22; it is blued steel/wood stock with a magazine feed through the buttstock. Anyone have any experience with this rifle or would the Marlin Papoose be better (clip feed, stainless steel, floating case?

Mike

Comparing your Browning to a Marlin is like apples to oranges. Marlin makes some good weapons, but a Browning, 'specially their take-down .22, is a FINE weapon. You want to swap, grab the Browning, I will buy a brand new Marlin and trade you straight across...

Hi OBG,

I have only seen pictures of the Browning .22 Auto, it is an older Belgium; quite plain compared to the new Browning models. I think I will put it on hold until I can check it out in person this weekend.

I do like the idea of the Marlin Papoose stainless steel/synthetic stock and floating case (kind of like the 4x4 of .22's)? I also have a line on a used stainless Ruger 10/22 but it is not a takedown (could be rigged with a folding stock?

Decisions!

Mike

Hi Saniterra,

I live in Canada, hunting with a handgun is prohibited and it is nearly (almost 100%) impossible to get a handgun carry permit (only a few issued for wildlife (bear) protection for trappers/prospectors/forest surveyors; after alot of Government screening, paperwork and mandatory training).

I like you idea but it is just not feasible for me where I live; that is why I was thinking of a take-down .22 rifle.

Thanks,

Mike


P.S. This is a reposted mesage as the first one did not post properly?

I've had both. The accuracy of the AR7 was spotty at best. It also ended up with a problem where the sear would occasionally slip and it would pop off 2 or 3 rounds with one pull. It first happened after maybe 200 rounds through it. A bit of a safety issue to say the least. To be fair, it was a charter arms, so maybe Henry has better quality control.

I like the papoose. Accuracy is decent; it feels much better and more comfortable, so that helps with accuracy also. The barrel nut is much better, good heavy-duty stainless steel compared to aluminum on the AR7, so that undoubtably helps with accuracy also.

One thing that I don't like about most of the Marlins and other assorted .22s is the magazine sticking out. I've been spoiled by the Ruger 10/22 flush magazine. Doesn't affect function or accuracy, just a personal preference. If you do get a 10/22, find a replacement for the factory sight. Peep sight, more of a standard ramp and leaf, anything but the factory. IMHO, the factory brass bead on the ramp with the v notch rear are just terrible for anything except lined up on white paper.

I've owned the AR-7, a Charter Arms model. It was a POS in terms of accuracy and reliability. In the three or so years I owned it, I can't remember getting off more than three shots in a row with any brand or type of ammo before there was some sort of malfunction related to the rounds or spent casing getting hung up crossways in the breech. I knew much less about guns than I know now, so I might have had bad magazines or needed to polish the feed ramp. Writers on many of the gun forums report the same issues. Perhaps the Henry version is better. However, the Browning .22 is a piece of firearms art - truly a fine firearm. It would be my first choice, even with the additional expense, for a .22 rifle. It lacks the customization possibilities of the Ruger 10/22, which is also a very good firearm, but I would take the Browning in a minute over any .22 auto.

Good luck with your search.

Hi Saniterra,

I was a day late in getting to the gun shop (about 300 miles from my house) and the Browning .22 auto there was sold already;
"ya snooze, ya loose".

I am still looking at buying the Marlin Papoose; I cannot find a bad word about it on the web anywhere. If anyone has anything negative to say about this rifle please speak up before I place an order?

Thanks,

Mike

"...the Browning .22 auto there was sold already..."

Bummer. I had a chance to buy one cheap back in the '70's, and for some stupid reason did not. I regret that to this day...

Thank You all for your comments on .22 Rimfire take-down rifles.

After searching the Internet and considering your replies I could not find a bad report on the Marlin Papoose 70PSS, so I ordered one from S.I.R. in Winnipeg today.

I will let you all know how it shoots in a couple of weeks.

Mike