Battle of the dirt cheap .22s Mossberg Plinkster vs Savage 64F

[uglykat26]

i have a marlin 60 and a remington 597 , and both are tack drivers with the right ammo

 

[FredT]

The .22s can shoot well with the right ammo. I shot this target at 100 yards with my BSA target .22.

There are so many good .22s out there that it makes it difficult to choose just one.

Alot of good advice was posted in this thread.

 

[ohio mossy oak]

Very nice shooting fred....A fellow has a used Marlin model 60 I am supposed to look at he is asking 100$..I am not a fan of wood on most guns.So if i end up with it i plan to order a Advanced Technology Fiberforce Dragunov design stock from midway..There around 50$.Any recommendations on scope specs for a .22???

 

[Beentown]

I prefer a 3-9x40 on a .22

I like a bigger objective for light gathering. 3x is good for quick aquisition but you still have the ability to use 9x for the nitty, gritty long shot groups. As brand...I am stuck on Vortex. Great price, optics, warranty, etc...

Beentown

 

[RedCloud]

I'm with Beentown. I use 3-9x40 scopes on my .22's

I nice Simmons on my last model 60 but this new one I went with the Bushnell Trophy XLT and so far it has worked fine for my needs.

 

[Hortontoter]

You may like the Mueller APV 4.5-14X 40mm Adjustible Objective Lense. I have one on my .17HMR and am very happy with it. A great scope for rimfire rifles.

 

[Beentown]

Got a question for you Hortontoter. Is there a reason for a AO on a .22?

Just seems that you are not going to be going past 100 much and a set objectives sweet spot is from 25 to 100 yards. Just seems that it would be a waste of money to me. Hey, I may be missing something??? I have always purchased AO's for my longer range guns for that extra bit of clarity from 20 on out to the big distances. I have been really impressed with the Mueller APV line up for sure.

Beentown

 

[badger]

I agree..

Any thoughts on the Savage Mark II bolt action,10round mag an accu trigger ..I know it is a lil less fun then the semi auto

I bought a Mark II for my son last year, and it's a great shooter for the money. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a .22