new gun for squirrels hunting - Page 2

2rugers · December 14, 2009, 02:44 PM

Try a lever rifle like the 9422 or the Marlin 39.

Both tube fed, fast and accurate.

brotus2 · December 15, 2009, 01:30 AM

Remmington 550-1 or Win 62A if you like a pump.

MYSTERT85 · December 15, 2009, 10:10 AM

i say get a mosin nagant for $89 it sure as hell will kill a bushy tail...sorry i just love to pimp the best bolt action ever made

Ifishsum · December 15, 2009, 02:27 PM

I'm a big fan of the Remington 597s - I'm up to 3 of them and they're cheaper than a 10/22, more accurate "out of the box" and they balance well because they're a bit heavier. Marlin also makes some good .22s and very accurate IMO, but I never liked the feel and balance of them. The 597 is also usually supplied with a real open sight instead of the cheap BB gun sights that seem to be on most new .22s these days. Could be a factor if your scope takes a hike, I've actually kept one of mine unscoped and I've probably taken more squirrels with that one than the other two combined.

James R. Burke · December 15, 2009, 05:51 PM

Browning auto or the short throw lever, both real nice but cost alittle more.

garryc · December 15, 2009, 06:54 PM

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I have a marlin 60 and it works perfectly. Couldn't be happier with it. I too sometimes get the itch to replace it, but can't ever justify a purchase because it does everything I need a .22 to do.

That's true, I've had several. Always they liked CCI minimags the best.

December 14, 2009, 02:44 PM	#26
2rugers Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2005 Location: texas Posts: 762	Try a lever rifle like the 9422 or the Marlin 39. Both tube fed, fast and accurate. __________________ Pain Is The Quickest Teacher 2RUGERS AKA "HALFCOCKED"

December 15, 2009, 10:10 AM	#28
MYSTERT85 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 177	i say get a mosin nagant for $89 it sure as hell will kill a bushy tail...sorry i just love to pimp the best bolt action ever made __________________ Quit B*tching and Start a Revolution!

December 15, 2009, 01:30 AM	#27
brotus2 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2009 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 269	Remmington 550-1 or Win 62A if you like a pump.

December 15, 2009, 02:27 PM	#29
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I'm a big fan of the Remington 597s - I'm up to 3 of them and they're cheaper than a 10/22, more accurate "out of the box" and they balance well because they're a bit heavier. Marlin also makes some good .22s and very accurate IMO, but I never liked the feel and balance of them. The 597 is also usually supplied with a real open sight instead of the cheap BB gun sights that seem to be on most new .22s these days. Could be a factor if your scope takes a hike, I've actually kept one of mine unscoped and I've probably taken more squirrels with that one than the other two combined.

December 15, 2009, 05:51 PM	#30
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	Browning auto or the short throw lever, both real nice but cost alittle more.