I hear you Blast. I gotta get my butt to one, maybe Patriots day

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot's_Day

I don't know why these aren't posting as hot links but whatever.

I guess they have a bunch running then.

Savage Model 64FXP. Semi Auto, 10 shot detachable box mag with synthetic stock. With standard 22 type scope included, $165. MSR.

This is a good, basic shooter. Reminds me a lot of the old model 77s. With them throwing in a scope, the price is right for a new one.

I've got a 10/22, and a handful of 10 shot magazines. It is fun, I've put thousands of rounds through it, but over-hyped relative to all the other makes and models out there these days it seems like. They (the 10/22s) have their quirks, just like anything else. The Savage seems right now to be the best bang for the buck that I can find for new. Just my opinion.

Hey Blast,

I have owned a pile of .22's over the years and think I now have 6 at home?

If I had to start from scratch again; I would buy a Ruger 10/22, in stainless steel with a synthetic stock. It would not be as nice as my Browning T-Bolt or compactable as my Marlin Papoose but I think the Ruger would get the job done in most situations.

Mike

Might I suggest an *AR-15?

That's a .22 aka .223

Might want to grab one while you still can.

JMO

XXXOOOXXX

Blitz

You might try snooping around at http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php to see what is recommended. The forums are organized into groups for different manufacturers, so people there may have already taken up sides and dug into their trenches to defend their personal choice. I don't know, I've only been to that site a few times looking for specific pieces of information.

Blast,, I have a Glenfield semi-auto (18 round magazine) with a scope. It is cheap but highly accurate and reliable!

While not my first choice for self defense, this simply isn't true.

I've owned, and still do own, .22s by Ruger, Remington, Marlin, Savage, and Winchester. The Ruger 10-22 is a great little rifle, and handy to load and unload with the detachable magazine, but it's not my favorite, even though I have two. My second favorite is a Remington pump with tubular magazine; it shoots LR, Long and Short ammo, even mixed in the same magazine, and is great for left-handed shooters. My most favorite is a Remington bolt action single shot, which also shoots LR, L and S ammo, with remarkable accuracy. I like the option of the different loads, for different purposes.
\I've never had a problem with misfires, jams or failures to feed with my Marlin M-60's, M-70's, the 10/22's nor any other semi auto, but then I clean them regularly, inside and out, and use good ammo. The Savage bolt-actions newly on the market are tack-drivers, and relatively inexpensive.
You can often get a good quality rifle for a reasonable price, well below MSRP, at your local K-Mart or Wal-Mart, which has the cheapest prices for new rifles I've found, much as I hate shopping there. Also check out GunBroker.com and AuctionArms.com for good deals on new or used rifles.

Being a lefty, this is really useful info. Do you have a model number and MSRP on this rifle?

Thanks!
-Blast

Remington 572 Fieldmaster
I've had one since I was 14, many many moons ago. A great Rabbit gun