.22 rifle no scope

chewball22 · 02-28-2010, 07:39 PM

I've been on the hunt for a new .22 rifle for squirrel hunting. I want to use iron sights only. This gun will never have a scope.

Any opinions on what guns have the best iron sights on them?

I have no rifle iron sight experience besides when I was a kid with a bb gun.

Just started teaching myself to hunt in 2008 and everything has been with a scope besides handgun hunting.

Thanks for any suggestions.

spartan88 · 02-28-2010, 08:13 PM

Buy an after market hunting peep sight

TN.Ruger · 02-28-2010, 08:30 PM

10/22....or if you have a gun show to check out, see if you can find an old Remington Nylon 66.

both great guns.

also, the Thompson Center .22 Classic looks to be a fine rifle, although much pricier than the other 2. FWIW, it has fiber-optic sights...really easy to see.

TN.Ruger

STOMP442 · 02-28-2010, 08:45 PM

Marlin Model 60 probably wouldn't be a bad choice as they tend to be more accurate out of the box than the Rugers and cheaper too. They also have a few different sight options as well.

chewball22 · 03-01-2010, 05:58 PM

You got me looking at marlins now. I don't have one. I like the model 60 and am starting to eyeball the 39A but it's more than I wanted to spend. Sure is nice though!

Howie · 03-01-2010, 06:02 PM

I love my Marlin Model 60. I traded an older 9mm Hi Point Carbine for it. Had $125 in the 9mm so I felt pretty good about the trade. I think you can get new ones for around $150.

boosted · 03-02-2010, 02:58 PM

on top of what has been mentioned - Savage MKII or CZ452

chewball22 · 03-02-2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided to go with the cz 452 trainer with the budweiser stock.

Rockhanger · 03-03-2010, 02:51 AM

Take a look at the Henry L/A good guns for the money

Polishrose · 03-03-2010, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewball22

Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided to go with the cz 452 trainer with the budweiser stock.

Now go to this site and learn about your CZ

RimfireCentral.com Forums

The CZ 452 Trainer is an excellant choice....

JAS · 03-03-2010, 04:55 PM

I think a less complicated question would be to ask the group to name a bad one. I can't think of any properly functioning .22 LR rifle that wouldn't work for you.

I'd look for a cool old Mossberg, preferably with a peep site. They can be gotten quite reasonably and I believe will become increasingly more collectable.

Good luck ... Joe

Tracer · 03-11-2010, 05:51 AM

I said that many times until my eyes went South on me! Now I need all the help I can muster up it seems.

beb42503 · 07-05-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAS

I think a less complicated question would be to ask the group to name a bad one. I can't think of any properly functioning .22 LR rifle that wouldn't work for you.

I'd look for a cool old Mossberg, preferably with a peep site. They can be gotten quite reasonably and I believe will become increasingly more collectable.

Good luck ... Joe

........+1! I have a Mossberg 146 B-A and it's amazing how well it shoots with the peeps. Another plus is the old Mossy's are a full size rifle; they don't feel like a kids toy. Apparently they have got a lot more collectable as they are getting harder to find every day.

02-28-2010, 07:39 PM	#1
chewball22 Joined: Jan 2010 From: Missouri Posts: 47	.22 rifle no scope I've been on the hunt for a new .22 rifle for squirrel hunting. I want to use iron sights only. This gun will never have a scope. Any opinions on what guns have the best iron sights on them? I have no rifle iron sight experience besides when I was a kid with a bb gun. Just started teaching myself to hunt in 2008 and everything has been with a scope besides handgun hunting. Thanks for any suggestions.

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TN.Ruger Joined: Sep 2009 From: Tennessee Posts: 177	10/22....or if you have a gun show to check out, see if you can find an old Remington Nylon 66. both great guns. also, the Thompson Center .22 Classic looks to be a fine rifle, although much pricier than the other 2. FWIW, it has fiber-optic sights...really easy to see. TN.Ruger Last edited by TN.Ruger; 02-28-2010 at 08:33 PM.

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02-28-2010, 08:13 PM	#2
spartan88 Joined: Feb 2010 From: Michigan/Florida Posts: 176	Buy an after market hunting peep sight

02-28-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
STOMP442 Joined: Oct 2009 From: Safford AZ Posts: 89	Marlin Model 60 probably wouldn't be a bad choice as they tend to be more accurate out of the box than the Rugers and cheaper too. They also have a few different sight options as well.

03-01-2010, 05:58 PM	#5
chewball22 Joined: Jan 2010 From: Missouri Posts: 47	You got me looking at marlins now. I don't have one. I like the model 60 and am starting to eyeball the 39A but it's more than I wanted to spend. Sure is nice though!

03-01-2010, 06:02 PM	#6
Howie Joined: Feb 2010 From: Newark OH Posts: 186	I love my Marlin Model 60. I traded an older 9mm Hi Point Carbine for it. Had $125 in the 9mm so I felt pretty good about the trade. I think you can get new ones for around $150.

03-02-2010, 02:58 PM	#7
boosted Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	on top of what has been mentioned - Savage MKII or CZ452

03-02-2010, 09:53 PM	#8
chewball22 Joined: Jan 2010 From: Missouri Posts: 47	Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided to go with the cz 452 trainer with the budweiser stock.

03-03-2010, 02:51 AM	#9
Rockhanger Joined: Feb 2010 From: So. Ohio Posts: 119	Take a look at the Henry L/A good guns for the money

03-03-2010, 04:55 PM	#11
JAS Joined: Dec 2009 From: Minnesota Posts: 246	I think a less complicated question would be to ask the group to name a bad one. I can't think of any properly functioning .22 LR rifle that wouldn't work for you. I'd look for a cool old Mossberg, preferably with a peep site. They can be gotten quite reasonably and I believe will become increasingly more collectable. Good luck ... Joe

03-11-2010, 05:51 AM	#12
Tracer Freedom, Thank a VET!!! Joined: Jan 2010 From: Mid-West Posts: 1,159	I said that many times until my eyes went South on me! Now I need all the help I can muster up it seems.