Semi-auto .22 rifle recommendations

[FallbrookFarmer]

I have a Daisy "VL" rifle with the case-less ammo. I found the rifle in a pawn shop many years ago....and picked it up on a whim hoping it would be collectable one day. These were manufactured back in the 50's and had a nylon (woodgrain) stock....but a few were made with wood stocks.

I bought a thousand rounds of ammo for it shortly after. The ammo resembles a bullet with an asprin glued to the base of the bullet. To shoot....you open the action with the under-stock cocking lever which also activates the air piston. Insert the "cartridge" and close the lever.

When you fire....you feel the air cylinder release the air (much like a BB Gun)...upon which the air-blast then ignites the powder. Sorta a double whammy effect....which destroys accuracy. It's a neat gun.....but they never became popular....with only a few thousand being sold. I would guess your group size would double (?) as a result of using this method vs a traditional rimfire. The velocity and bullet eqaul a traditional 22 LR.

I like mine for it's conversation aspects....but it's not a great shooter. Mine could be bought....for a price.

Would you accept a post dated,third party, out of town check, denominated in Zimbabwean dollars?

 

[foggy1111]

Would you accept a post dated,third party, out of town check, denominated in Zimbabwean dollars?

OK....I can take your check....but I will have to hold your tractor as security until the check clears. It's my policy.

 

[Ridgewalker]

I got to shoot two of my favorite .22s last weekend at my farm, the 39A in the pix and a Nylon 66. Unloading a 66 is a hoot!

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

OK....I can take your check....but I will have to hold your tractor as security until the check clears. It's my policy.

I would except my tractor is on the way to Nigeria, where it is going to be used as ransom for the Prince of Nagabagaland, and when he is freed, my friend who is arranging the release is going to wire me a gazillion dollars.

 

[2manyrocks]

You mean you are also working to free the Prince of Nagabagaland for the princely reward? I didn't have to send my tractor, I only had to deposit his check into my account and .......

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

You mean you are also working to free the Prince of Nagabagaland for the princely reward? I didn't have to send my tractor, I only had to deposit his check into my account and .......

Great, If you could send me cash, I will share the gazillion dollars with you. (when I get it, of course)

 

[2manyrocks]

I just know I'll be getting all this money so feel free to go ahead and deposit my check. It's not safe to send cash in the mail.

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

I just know I'll be getting all this money so feel free to go ahead and deposit my check. It's not safe to send cash in the mail.

You're right!. There are SO many dishonest people out there, I'd better give you wiring instructions!

Don't know if you ever read the story of a guy who ACTUALLY scammed some Nigerians out of $20, so that he could wire them some money, LMAO!!!

 

[2manyrocks]

By now, the OP must be thinking---:mur:

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

I have an old Marlin .22 bolt action which I like just fine, but I've been wanting a semi-auto. It seems like the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin M60 are the 2 most popular rifles. I've read that the Marlin may be a little more accurate right out of the box, but the Ruger can be modified in any way imaginable. Other than adding a scope, I don't intend to do any modifications to it, so I'm leaning more towards the Marlin. I'm mainly going to shop for used, but in the end I may end up buying new. What has been your experience/opinions of these. Don't be affraid to suggest any others also. As a side note, whatever I get will be with a wood stock. For some reason, I don't like synthetic/composite/plastic stocks on rifles & shotguns. Handguns are fine, just not long guns.

Sorry for hijacking the threadFor your info though, if you do buy a Ruger 10/22, there is a really good article in Home Shop Machinist this month on accurizing them.