Suggest 22 plinker please

[atepointer]

I *think* I'd like to shoot subs with this too and have never looked into barrel twist to see what I'm in for. This is going to be a fun back porch/range plinker for my dad and I

Anywho thanks for any guidance here.

 

[BravoSector1]

Standard CCI should run subsonic in most rifles. You may have issues in a semi-auto running true subsonics unless you're running a can as well. Good ol' Ruger 10/22 would be a great start. You can buy kits to reduce bolt/spring weights to ensure reliability.

 

[hlee]

Yeah, 10/22. And, pretty much all quality ammo will be subsonic- minimags and stingers excluded. All of the match ammo I have ever shot is subsonic and cycled my beat up 30 year old factory ruger 10/22, as well as my kidd super grade without issue.

 

[Herstal 12]

The ruger 10/22 is really a no-brainer, they are everywhere, inexpensive and the after market accessories go from mild to wild. That’s what I would do and have done.
Hope this helps

 

[JSchell1309]

10/22 can be as cheap or as tricked out as you want. One variation of it should be in everyone’s safe. 2nd the suggestion on CCI standard velocity, decently accurate 22lr that won’t break the bank.

A 22lr bolt gun at 100-300 yards on steel is also insanely fun, not sure what range you have access to.

Finally pistols, a Ruger MkIV, Browning Buckmark, S&W Victory are all excellent target style pistols.

If you want a semi auto 22 pistol a Ruger SR22 or S&W 22 Compact are both excellent quality for the price.

 

[Sieg]

A stock 10/22 has been the king of plinkers for decades now and the price is right.

 

[smokin.338]

Ruger Charger Takedown !

 

[atepointer]

this is great guys thanks! 550 is as far as we can stretch the steel at the moment, but we are working on a new path through a section of woods that will give us close to 900 just gotta get spring turkey over with so we can get the chainsaws and tractor out!

 

[JSchell1309]

this is great guys thanks! 550 is as far as we can stretch the steel at the moment, but we are working on a new path through a section of woods that will give us close to 900 just gotta get spring turkey over with so we can get the chainsaws and tractor out!

That’s an excellent range to have available. Whatever you favorite centerfire Rifle is for 900 yards I would try to clone it in 22lr. Use a similar stock, same scope, same reticle, etc.

This sets up a small cheap trainer to pair with your centerfire. The 22lr trainer at 200-300 will be very similar to a centerfire at 800-900.

Back to just plinking, if you are into ARs at all, the CMMG dedicated 22lr Upper is an absolute blast to hit steal with but keep the same manual of arms of a AR15. They sell just a “conversion kit” but I would spend the extra money on a dedicated 22lr Upper.

 

[JSchell1309]

Also do you plan on a suppressor in the future?

I think everyone should have at least one dedicated rimfire can. They are insanely fun and with subs it’s the closest you will get to “Hollywood” quiet.

Shooting suppressed 22lr off your back porch never gets old.

 

[NewsShooter]

Yup, 10/22, titan stock, clean up the trigger, green mountain barrel, you'll be surprised how good it is. The pic attached is five rounds after I zero'd the scope I put on the rifle I built for my nephew's , two identical rifles, both shoot like this with CCI standard velocity. I included the target with their rifles that they got for christmas.

 

[atepointer]

Thanks all this is great. I've shot the 10/22 takedown with threaded barrel and that was amazing. Not too many things more enjoyable than rifle shopping!

 

[502Chevelle]

Have you checked out the rimfire thread, just a couple clicks below this one? More info than you can shake a stick at.

 

[Phil G]

Ruger 10/22 all the way. Just spend a few dollars on a Volquartsen or other aftermarket trigger job and you are good to go!
Phil G

 

[bfoosh006]

10/22's are a wonderful addition to any collection.

If the OEM barrel doesn't quite met your precision needs... a aftermarket precision barrel is a easy solution. And money well spent.

On a side note, a 9x19 PCC matches the ballistic arch of the 22LR fairly close ( 16" barrel ) ... and is also a great addition to a collection.

IMHO, My 9x19 AR is much closer to a realistic recoil impluse then my .22LR AR.

 

[NewsShooter]

10/22's are a wonderful addition to any collection.

If the OEM barrel doesn't quite met your precision needs... a aftermarket precision barrel is a easy solution. And money well spent.

On a side note, a 9x19 PCC matches the ballistic arch of the 22LR fairly close ( 16" barrel ) ... and is also a great addition to a collection.

IMHO, My 9x19 AR is much closer to a realistic recoil impluse then my .22LR AR.

My 22's are more accurate than the PCC.

 

[bfoosh006]

My 22's are more accurate than the PCC.

Danged good shooting !

Lol... Total agreement, My 10/22 is pretty precise as well... but, my 9x19 Colt Pattern PCC surprised the heck out of me with numerous higher quality rounds at 100yds. Precision was pretty darned good. Federal Bonded 135gr was downright inspiring.

I guess I mentioned the 9x19 in case anyone was interested some thing slightly bigger. You know, for plinking.

FWIW, if you would like a metric big pile of chrono data for a 16" PCC ... let me know, I tested 129 different 9x19 rounds.

 

[AK4900PA]

These are the most fun guns I own. Zero recoil, movie quiet with the can and I can shoot all day for the price of a movie ticket. Top is a CZ455 Scout. Bottom is a SBR lower with a 4.5" CMMG bolt/barrel that I put together. Wish I had got into rimfire sooner.

 

[Basher]

If you’re just plinking at tin cans, a lever gun is hard to beat for pure fun factor. Almost as fast as a 10/22 but with loads more character!

Maybe I’m biased, but a classic (pre-safety) Marlin 39 gets the nod from me if you’re just out to have fun.

 

[Lawless]

10-22 with a Kidd recoil spring kit will shoot subs reliably.

 

[Eustice]

Not sure if the OP has his mind made up in semi-auto or a bolt-action but the CZ 455 is pretty good. There’s plenty of aftermarket for them as well.

The best thing you can do is buy one that has plenty of aftermarket stuff available. Then you can leave it stock for slapping cans around or go hog wild upgrading into a 300-400 yard Precision .22LR.

Also, I believe the ballistics of a .22 at 300 yards match pretty close to the ballistics of a .308 at 1000 yards.

 

[Scarface26]

Ruger American. I've got a $30 Tasco on top and with CCI standard velocity this rifle holds under an inch at 75 yards. Not great, but I'm shooting 4 cent ammo out of a $260 rifle, scope included. YMMV.

God bless America

 

[Rebels010]

Every gun owner needs a 10/22 in their collection.

 

[Nimrod14]

I have three. A new, stock 10/22 Competition with a Nikon 3x9 40 scope, a '73 10/22 with a k4w Weaver scope and a Timney trigger and an '88 Marlin 60 with a k4w Weaver scope, the LSHO bolt, 22" barrel, 18 Round magazine and extra screw in the stock. I had never set up a scope before so it was a challenge. I read a lot then took the new Ruger to the range. Completely blew the whole exercise. I went back and got this 10 shot group as a result. 50 yards, CCI Mini Mags. The Marlin was second to go and the scope setup went much better. I got this 15 shot group at 50 yards with standard velocity CCI. Haven't worked on the older Ruger yet

 

[Fret]

Get a Kidd 10/22. Got a Kidd 10/22 in a Victor stock and it shoots pretty well with subsonic match ammo.



A few 10 shot groups at 50 yards with subsonic SK ammo.

 

[Nimrod14]

Get a Kidd 10/22. Got a Kidd 10/22 in a Victor stock and it shoots pretty well with subsonic match ammo.



A few 10 shot groups at 50 yards with subsonic SK ammo.

Good shooting. and... one of the largest dimes I've ever seen...