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Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« on: February 22, 2016, 09:38:53 AM »
I'm looking for a really nice .22 rifle as a gift for a young relative. The relative has only been shooting a handful of times, but he seems to like it. I'm moving closer to him, and we'll be able to shoot a lot more. The top contenders in my mind are:

Browning SA-22 takedown
10/22 takedown
Marlin 39A

I want to go with the Browning, because it seems more like an heirloom. On the other hand, the 10/22 can be made rather easily into anything he later decides; however, it's not anything special. I'm interested in the thoughts of the group.

Thanks in advance,
Herk

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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 10:05:20 AM »
If you are looking toward an heirloom starting plinker.  Go take a look at the used pump actions.  They are becoming more available in recent years, and while they may cost more than those you listed, they are an easy gun to use and learn on, and they will have more future interest than a modern gun.  After that there are many $225 - $375 utility guns they can use for many decades while the first carries special memories and is passed down through the generations.
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 10:38:40 AM »
10/22's are not really what you would want to consider "heirloom" quality. Too much Aluminum and plastic. I would recommend the Marlin 39A. I bought one new back in 2000. They were still Marlin back then, not "Remlin". I'm not saying the new Remington made Marlins are "bad". Just be sure to carefully examine it before laying down the cash. I've seen a few where the wood to metal fit was horrible.

If you can find a nice used JM serial 39A, that would be the better option. They can run as much as a new one, and they don't come up for sale very often. People who have them tend to hang on to them for much the same reason you are considering one. They're nice!
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 11:55:38 AM »
I would look at cz
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 01:28:29 PM »
+1 on the Marlin 39,I have 2 of them and they'll be the last of all my guns that I would sell if it ever came to that.
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2016, 02:34:03 PM »
Valquartsen?  More money than you probably want to spend but any model would be considered Heirloom quality to me.

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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2016, 03:30:49 PM »
My dad and one of my brothers both had Browning .22s but my dad later bought a 10/22 because of the detachable magazine. I wouldn't buy a semi-automatic without one. I don't know if they're heirloom quality but they will last a lifetime.
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2016, 03:31:17 PM »
I agree with TAB on this one.  A good CZ bolt rimfire is very hard to beat.  My best bud has one, and it will put 5 shots in a dime sized hole at 50 yards.  Trigger is a bit 'firm', but that'll work out over time.
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2016, 06:38:31 AM »
I'd go for accurate.   Nothing frustrates a new/young shooter more than not to be able to hit their target even when they're doing everything right.

Easy of manipulation is second on my list.   The Chipmunk rifle (not that you were considering them) are hard to cock and very frustrating for youth.  Make sure it's easy for them to load, cock and shoot.
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Re: Heirloom-quality .22 Rifle?
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2016, 11:42:40 PM »
Thanks for the inputs, guys. I'm mulling over your inputs. Some thoughts/clarifications/questions:

 - Can old slide actions (e.g. Win 62 or Rem 12C) handle modern .22 LR ammo, or are they best limited to .22 Shorts?
- The SA-22 design is over 100 years old, so it's not exactly new.  :)
- The reason the 10/22 was thrown in is because I have an extremely utilitarian friend who shares my distopian view of the future. He suggested the 10/22 because of its versatility as a tool.
- Thanks for the tip on Model 39A serial #'s. I'm balancing the desire to get the kid a brand-new rifle versus staying away from Para Remlin.
- Were I to go used, a 9422 is definitely under consideration.
- Any specific recommendations on the CZ? The 452 Lux is pretty nice looking. I'd go for a LH model, though, because he RH/left-eye dominant.
- Is there any advantage to going with the CZ 452 American? It looks to be scope-only, which I don't really want.

Thanks for all the recommendations,
Herk
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