Rimfire

[rufus]

For some reason I keep coming back to rimfire. Not for hunting or defensive purposes, just for the joy of shooting. Can't really put my finger on why. It's not the lower cost, lack or recoil, or availability of centerfire guns (I have way more of them). Nope, they just are the most fun to shoot IMHO.

Like a fool, I've sold/traded too many good rimfire guns over the years. Now I want them back. All of 'em!

No such luck.

Give me a decent rifle and/or pistol, a brick of good 'ol .22LR, and some golfballs and I'm a happy guy. My wife says I'm a cheap date. I must be getting old!

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[Izzy]

I too am a huge fan of rimfires. I love my centerfires, shooting them & reloading for them.
The rimfire is where I get my most joy. That's why when I'm not here at this forum I'm at RFC.

If you haven't checked them out, you should! RimfireCentral.com - Rimfire Community!

 

[rufus]

RFC is responsible for my addiction!

 

[DinhRose]

I love shooting the .22lr. I get I do the rapid fire like they do in he movies and I am able to keep it on target. Cheap fun and great for training. Builds muscle memory well. Plus you can get your spouse and children into shooting without worrying about the recoil. I too have traded away my rim fire guns and man I miss them alot. Luckily my buddy has a bunch of them so I can get my fix when needed

 

[Sling Blade]

Hang tight, Rufus - in my version of Heaven you get your old guns and dogs back!

 

[Burt Gummer]

I love .22s. If I could only have one caliber that would be it.

 

[PDXSparky]

I love .22s. If I could only have one caliber that would be it.

I'd have to agree. 10/22, Browning Buckmark, and I'd love to have a dedicated 22 upper for my AR. Just the most fun to shoot and cheap enough to shoot often.

 

[civilian75]

My Buckmark now goes with me to every visit to the range, even if I do not plan to shoot it.

Just found out about the Savage 22LR Tactical Rifle and put it on my "want" list

 

[Nwcid]

Some people make fun of how much I shoot .22's but I like it too. I like it cause they are fun, but also because of the lower cost and noise (especially with silencers). I put in way more trigger time because of that which makes me a better shooter in the long run. About 25% of my collection is .22's.

 

[rufus]

I'm embarrassed to admit this is currently my only .22, but I have big plans.

Let's see pictures of your rimfires or links to the one's on the want list...

 

[Nwcid]

How about a Winchester 1903, Winchester Model 1903 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Try finding ammo for this



How about something a little more modern, CMMG upper with Spikes lower.



Something a little quieter, Ruger 77/22 with Gemtech OB2



Something a little cooler, Kimber 1911/22 with Gemtech OB2



Those are a few of my favorites.


I for got to add belt fed is always a plus too,




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[rufus]

Oh yeah!

I "had" a 77/22 like that in WMR, minus the can, that I sold here. My "one" NWF transaction. That Model 1903 is sweet.

 

[bulzeye]

My Buckmark now goes with me to every visit to the range, even if I do not plan to shoot it.

Just found out about the Savage 22LR Tactical Rifle and put it on my "want" list

i love mine. right out of the box shot .5 moa at 50yds prone with a bipod and no rear bag

 

[Throckmorton]

Dang,didn't know about that Savage Tactical rifle .! kewl !!!
I take 2 or 3 rimfires to the range every trip,and they all get some trigger time.cheap and fun to shoot,and the kids love 'em.

 

[boxer13]

Can't have a rimfire thread without mentioning the Ruger 10/22 and 22/45.

Both are just lovely firearms and the 10/22 has so many options for modifications that its impossible to not own a couple if not many.