Originally Posted By: Blast
Any suggestions on a good but relatively low cost (under $175) .22 rifle? It can be new or used; bolt, lever or semi-auto; box or tubular mag. Easy mounting of a scope is a small plus. I just want something decent for squirrel-popping and rabbit-banging.

-Blast


I was about to recommend a savage 24c- .22 rf over 20 gauge, single shot to encourage accuracy and economy, 20ga backup to stop that charging wounded squirrel before he gets at your throat, grooved for tip-off scope. The accuracy is remarkable, I suspect because the attached shotgun barrel provides unusual rigidity to the rf barrel. Nice compact little firearm, disassembles to fit under the seat of the pick-up, cheap and reliable...

Then I discovered that used ones were selling for $375-1250. Anazing-mine gas a nasty birch stock and plastic appointments. The world has gone mad.

BTW, as I understand it, TX law prohibits rabbit-banging.
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