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whats the best .22lr or other rimfires for under $150?

A used Ruger 10/22 is your best bet for only $150. Save up until you have another $50 to spend and score a new one. Keep an eye on Dick's Sporting Goods, if you have one close by.

You could score one online, but then you'll have to pay shipping and transfer fees.

Take a look at the VGOF event calendar and see if there is a gun show coming to your town. You might find a bargain.

http://vagunforum.net/viewcalendar.php

The Beav is thrifty!
I like that.

I bought a used 10/22 over 20years ago, it had had over 30K rounds put through it.
I've put at least that many through it since, she's a champ.

10/22 is a good little shooter. I think anyone who owns guns should have one. They're very "upgradeable" too - a lot of aftermarket parts available for them.

10/22... that one is definitely on my list.

OakRidgeStars wrote:A used Ruger 10/22 is your best bet for only $150. Save up until you have another $50 to spend and score a new one. Keep an eye on Dick's Sporting Goods, if you have one close by.

You could score one online, but then you'll have to pay shipping and transfer fees.

Take a look at the VGOF event calendar and see if there is a gun show coming to your town. You might find a bargain.

http://vagunforum.net/viewcalendar.php

Ive hade the Ruger 10/22 on my mind for the past month and have the money to purchase a new one but, the only reason that i dont want one is becase the action does not lock after the final round. I know that mods do exist that would eliminate this problem. That can easily be looked over becasue there are a TON of aftermarket items.
I dont think there will be a gun show near hear till next feb or apr.

Thanks for the help!

Palladin wrote:The Beav is thrifty!
I like that.

I bought a used 10/22 over 20years ago, it had had over 30K rounds put through it.
I've put at least that many through it since, she's a champ.

AHHAAH got to stay sensible in this economy!

Holy Crap over 30K of rounds, that sound reliable!

Where in VA are you? The Nation's Gun Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA is always worth a day trip, IMO.

PulsatingBeaver wrote:

OakRidgeStars wrote:A used Ruger 10/22 is your best bet for only $150. Save up until you have another $50 to spend and score a new one. Keep an eye on Dick's Sporting Goods, if you have one close by.

You could score one online, but then you'll have to pay shipping and transfer fees.

Take a look at the VGOF event calendar and see if there is a gun show coming to your town. You might find a bargain.

http://vagunforum.net/viewcalendar.php

Ive hade the Ruger 10/22 on my mind for the past month and have the money to purchase a new one but, the only reason that i dont want one is becase the action does not lock after the final round. I know that mods do exist that would eliminate this problem. That can easily be looked over becasue there are a TON of aftermarket items.
I dont think there will be a gun show near hear till next feb or apr.

Thanks for the help!

I modded my 10/22 to lock open after the last round. It was really very easy.

m4a1mustang wrote:Where in VA are you? The Nation's Gun Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA is always worth a day trip, IMO.

Isnt that the show that comes around feb-april?

The next one is the last weekend in July: http://thenationsgunshow.com/

If you just want to shoot and not add hundreds of farkles to it, look at Marlin 60s. It's a great shooting rifle. They're easy to find used for $100, and sometimes less.
The aftermarket is limited though.

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m4a1mustang wrote:The next one is the last weekend in July: http://thenationsgunshow.com/

Ill def be there!

I have never been to one befour, what can i expect. Do i have to fill out background checks and wait? Do i need to 2 froms of I.D? Im not saying i dont need these i just want to know what to get ready for. My first gun buying experiance was horrible! I had to go back and fourth at least 3 times befour i could get my gun. Im not going to mention what store although i might have somewhere else.

Standard purchasing procedures apply, I believe. So you'd need two forms of ID and they will do a State Police check. I've never bought one at the show before so I'm not sure if it is any faster or longer than in a standard store setting.

As for what to expect... it will be pretty crowded. The Expo center is a large space so there is going to be a ton of stuff to look at!

m4a1mustang wrote:Standard purchasing procedures apply, I believe. So you'd need two forms of ID and they will do a State Police check. I've never bought one at the show before so I'm not sure if it is any faster or longer than in a standard store setting.

As for what to expect... it will be pretty crowded. The Expo center is a large space so there is going to be a ton of stuff to look at!

Yea thought that would be the case now ill be prepared!

thanks for the help!

I had a buddy get a Remington 597 and had nothing but problems with it(still going to see if Remington will fix it). Also a relative had a Savage .22(can't remember the name) and has had jamming problems but I haven't looked at it and might be able to iron it out. I have never shot a marlin 60 so I can't comment on them. I have 10/22 and love it has ran flawlessly for more than 5000 or 6000 rounds. I love it and wouldn't change my choice on bit. BTW the 10/22s I see around here go for around $230-$260.

rromeo wrote:If you just want to shoot and not add hundreds of farkles to it, look at Marlin 60s. It's a great shooting rifle. They're easy to find used for $100, and sometimes less.
The aftermarket is limited though.

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+1! I've shot both the 10/22 and the Marlin 60, and found the 60 to be more accurate (although both were rentals and the range management wouldn't allow me to adjust the sights on the 10/22). I'd still love to have either one, or better yet, BOTH!

rromeo wrote:If you just want to shoot and not add hundreds of farkles to it, look at Marlin 60s. It's a great shooting rifle. They're easy to find used for $100, and sometimes less.
The aftermarket is limited though.

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I have to agree with rromeo the model 60s or it's brother the 795 (detachable magazine fed instead of tubular magazine) can be found for the kind of money you are talking. Dick's usually has a good price on them. Walmart has them a lot of the time too.

grumpyMSG wrote:

rromeo wrote:If you just want to shoot and not add hundreds of farkles to it, look at Marlin 60s. It's a great shooting rifle. They're easy to find used for $100, and sometimes less.
The aftermarket is limited though.

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I have to agree with rromeo the model 60s or it's brother the 795 (detachable magazine fed instead of tubular magazine) can be found for the kind of money you are talking. Dick's usually has a good price on them. Walmart has them a lot of the time too.

what your local walmart has guns????

if anyone in nova around springfield knows of a walmart that has guns let me know! hahah

PulsatingBeaver wrote: if anyone in nova around springfield knows of a walmart that has guns let me know! hahah

The closest Wal-Mart I'm aware of near Springfield that sells guns is in Warrenton, though I haven't checked out the ones near Fredericksburg. All of the Dicks in Nova sell firearms.

You also might want to check out the Dale City gun show, which happens a week after the Nation's Gun Show http://olddominionshows.com/. It is smaller and less crowded, so there may be some better deals.