No loud crappy music blaring in the background. No "macho" tattoo sleeves on arms. No body piercing. And last but not least NO backward ballcap. Thank you, thank you, thank you ! Instead I am treated to a professional, educated and extremely knowledgeable person sharing his lifelong accumulated experiences with so many different 22LR rifles that it makes my head spin. Wow, not only are there so many different 22LR rifles but someone that is familiar with most of them. Thanks again while I sit back and be thrilled by my favorite subject.
No, none of those things... just hair dyed, mumbling, loquacious, old rifles. Just what we need, a Travelogue down memory lane! How the hell does this dimwit have 44,000 subs?
My Pop brought me a Ruger 10/22 in 1968 after I passed the NRA safety course. Incredible rifle and I still shoot it today. It is the King of semi .22 calibers...Thank you for this viseo and your wonderful knowledge...
My Dad bought his Remington model 550-1 .22 rifle sometime during the 1950s for an equivalent to $80( outside the USA). To him... that was the BEST..Reliable ..and Practical .22 rifle in the world ! 🌎 He taught me my first firearms lesson with it when l was 9-years old..hunted with it as a youngster. Am 75- now and still bring it to the range once in a while. My grandchildren Will have it..after am gone 😊
Same here, 21” barrel gloss stock. Just took it out to field strip and clean. Have a 3x9 scope with over under sights. 4th of July party today, have you teach the next generation how to shoot you know 😁
The Marlin Model 60 is my favorite. Had one growing up and put it through everything. Basically beat the heck out of it. I still have it 40 years later. I liked it so much I bought another one recently with a black synthetic stock. Great gun reliable and very accurate!
i bought mine from western auto in 79 and still use it today shot so many 1000s of rounds its not funny and have not really had a problem shooting any brand rounds unlike my ruger 10-22 she's a PICKY BITCH LOL
Model 60 marlin was first rifle it was used maybe 35$ for it and a 4 power scope I could hit 1/4 inches after I got used to it and 2 years of shooting 1000s of rounds weekly and more during school breaks it blew a case up the last shot,cost of rebuild was more than a new Ruger 10 22 clip fed I was so happy with tube feeds.i was disappointed and my accuracy suffered,to me that longer barrel is king,
Move to New Zealand and own a Ruger and a Shotgun. The government will put you up in a hotel where you can do naughty things with the staff for free. You will walk out with a student visa or a work permit and live happily ever after.
Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
I just picked up a H&R 165 Leatherneck listed as a "parts or repair" piece. It was very dirty, but functioning with lots of jams. I disassembled and cleaned everything, repaired the cracked wrist, and everything is moving smoothly. Can't wait to take it back to the range. I also have the 550-1, and speedmaster. .. just to name a few. I enjoyed this, and many other videos. Keep up the good work!
That's the way! So many guns are declared irreparable - yet someone like you can get them running again. The H&R is one of the best - but you likely know that.
When I was 10 years old my father gave me a ruger 10/22. He taught me how to shoot but he didn't show me how to clean it. Over the next 20 years I fired tens of thousands of rounds but only cleaned it a few times. Then I joined the military and cleaning is a part of shooting so over the next 20 years I fired thousands of rounds with regular cleaning. Over 40 years I don't recall any problems with the rifle, no jams or breakage with the rifle, I did have many problems with the magazines. I had to replace the mag at least a dozen times. Even though I love the 10/22 now I have a marlin 60 tube fed.
@@howardlawrence9882 That's cool. What color is yours? He had the black one, with the chrome barrel. And I think it was the Apache model. It may have had a red stripe on it somewhere. It's been so long....lol.
I'v had a Ruger 10/22 for 40 years. Same one. Great gun and never had a problem with it. The after market is incredible and that wood stock cleans up so well.
I bought my first Ruger 10/22 with 3-9x scope from Montgomery Wards for $67.00. I ran tens of thousands of rounds through it until I bought all new internal parts. I then also bought the stainless steel model. Both were later stolen in a home invasion while I was in the hospital. I will soon be picking up my synthetic stocked, scoped new Ruger 10/22 It's that good!
The best plinker is a Marlin 60, But I love the design of the Browning and it has a good balance and feel to it. Ruger 10-22 also ranks in the top 5 of all time
Gave my Model 60 away to a family member because I kept the Best .22 semi automatic rifle in my RUGER 10/22 & it was a Smart move.It was an Easy choice for me.
@@1OFGODSOWN the 10/22 mags just are garbage and you have to have a crazy big mag to have 25 rounds the flush fit mag that is what looks good only holds 10rds but the spring in those mags just go bad after a couple years to where they aren’t nearly as reliable. where the tube feed you get 16 rounds and it’s nice and slim and you never have to worry about it not working I’ve had both guns since I was a child and the tube feed style where way better.
He has a Sears & Roebuck or a Western Auto version of a Marlin 20 in another 22 video that is gorgeous. He’s in Canada so the brands are sometimes varied thru marketing as guns often were.
The Winchester 74 is one awesome semi auto 22. Another version is made for .22 short. The best .22 I ever owned. Ceased production around 1954. Mine I was fortunate enough find one inn perfect shape over 45 years ago. I've handed it down to my son and now my USMC grandson after his dad passed at too young an age. If you get a chance find a Win. 74
I shot for nearly 40 years before I bought my first semi auto .22 rifle, the older I get, the more I learn, now I do quite a bit of shooting 22lr at 300+ yards, I really enjoyed your video, you have an amazing collection of rifles, thank you for showing them
I had to laugh out loud for real when you picked up the one production .22 I own and called it best. Because it is. I love the tube fed Savages and Marlins cause I grew up with them, but for reliability, magazine capacity, and simplicity, the Ruger is an astonishingly good gun.
the marlin 60 is my favorite nice lines, great hold, accuracy, tube feed, easy to clean, light weight, good open sights, triggers are good, been around 60 years. even had a 5 year warranty like the push button safety type.
I have the Remington Speedmaster 552. I bought it in 1980 and it's one of my favorite 22LR rifles. Like you, I've loaded it with a mix of short, long, and long rifle ammunition, and it fired flawlessly. I also have my Dad's Nylon 66 that he bought in 1962. My older brother and I received the Nylon 12 bolt action for Christmas that year. It was a step up from the old, heavy Mossberg bolt action with the peep sight we used to use. My baby brother has it. I also have two 10-22's and the 22 Charger. The Charger has become my firearm of choice for dispatching varmints around the farmstead.
I just bought one of the older speedmasters a few days ago. Went straight home and shot a tube thru it. Never missed a lick. I then took it apart and couldn't believe it. It was absolutely ridiculous dirty. Probably hadn't been cleaned in fifty years but was shooting cci quiet semi autos flawlessly. I soaked all the parts overnight in a tub of mineral spirits and spent a couple of hours getting it nice and clean. Lubed it up and put it back together. Shoots like a dream and really accurate. Love it!
Marlin model 60 is my favorite. I have one that's about 10 years old and an older model that I inherited from my dad. I also have an henry ar7 that I enjoy. Love my rimfire rifles.
The Ruger 10-22 is great so long as you buy a new stock, buy an aftermarket barrel, get a new trigger group, and put on aftermarket sights..it's a good rifle then, after spending 2,000$.
I owned a Nylon 66 years ago. I think because of the rear tube feed it would not jam ever. It was impervious to any abuse I gave it as a teen, though I never could get a scope to stay accurate on that rifle. It didn't matter, my eyesight was much better in those days.
Very nice as always. Also brought back a lot of memories. We got my dad (born 1909) a Belgian made Browning 22 auto for Christmas in the early 60's. He'd had a model 24 Remington in 22 short when he was a kid on the farm and often talked about how much he liked it. He learned to be quite an amazing moving target shot, having once had the opportunity to shoot with Ad Topperwein. Your nylon 66 also brought back a lot of memories of hunting in the east Texas piney woods near Huntsville, TX when I was in college in the 60's. Great job and thanks so much!!
Love my Browning Trombone made by FN . Thought it's a pump action and doesn't belong in the video , I'd agree with the quality of the Belgian made firearms
I have in my collection a J C Higgins [High Standard made] model 30 which I purchased at a local gun shop last year. It came in its original factory box with all papers and by the looks of it, it was never fired. 100% factory new. I love this gun mainly because I remember them being sold in the 1950's at a Long Island Sears & Robuck store in my home town. I was told that it was part of a huge gun collection which contained many "old school" rifles and collectable pistols. I fell in love with this rifle due to its two piece stock construction and a retractable sling stored in the butt stock. High Standard spared no shortcuts in its manufacture. Even the cardboard box is in great shape for its age. I thank you for excellent videos.
My first rifle was a Marlin Glenfield model 70 that caught my eye in a Macleods store. Took me a long time to scrimp and save to buy it for $89. Still have it and it works flawlessly.
My Glenfield has served me very well for many years. It was my dads first rifle and he give it to me. Does yours have the squirrel carved into the grip? I've only seen two that does like mine.
Jeff ,,,,I have the same model 22 as yours ,,,,mine seems to have feeding issues . Have only tried "thunderbolt " .22 so far . What brand LR do you use , and hv you ever had any issues with yours. Picked mine up last year at a pawn shop and not ready to give up on it yet . It's a neat little rifle....thanx , Dan
@@danlovett3697 I've always used Winchester Super X 22 ammo or CCI mini maj or stingers.Never had a problem. One thing though, it doesn't like old ammo that has been stored for years.
Jeff , thanks for the quick response and the info ... I've got some bulk Federal ammo , and also some cheap Armscor ,, not sure about the CCI , have to check the inventory ; )..... things in short supply around this area lately ..... like everywhere.. Thanks again , Dan
Nice video. I'm 65 years old and have only within the last year and 3 months become interested in shooting. My rifle collection includes a locally made AR-10 in .308, a Mossberg 151M, a 1988 Ruger 10/22, and tomorrow I pick up a 1978 Marlin 336 in 30-30, pre-safety, gold trigger. As you can tell I love the wood furniture, old school rifles. So I appreciate your channel and the info you provide. Thank you!
I just purchased a Ruger 10 22 Model 31166 Talo Exclusive that has a tapered bull barrel. The rifle has a beautiful weight, and it is in a wood stock, and the barrel is threaded with thread protector. The trigger that came with the rifle was absolutely the worst trigger I have ever used, so I ordered a Volquartsen TG2000 trigger for it! Wow, what a difference in performance! Nic Volquartsen really knows his trade and I can not say enough about this trigger, just absolutely smooth as can be, with a candy cane break! Nice video!
My second rifle is a Rossi 62, never thought any better. Shoots all lr and even the colibri very quiets. Use to scare off feral critters, no harm done, doesn’t penetrate many things. And it’s sturdy to do a few slam fires, impresses great grand kids, even the 30 y/o!!! My first was a Sears semi bought in 1964. Used it up until the sear was smooth. Gave to my s-In law. Next Rémy 581s,1 597, 1 597m,, etc.
My first 22 was a Gervarm. With that solid bolt you could feed it anything. Never had a misfire. Gave it away years ago. I have a 10/22 now but my favorite is my Marlin Model 9. Love a lever action.
My favorite is the Remington Nylon 66 and it was my first semi auto and I had it for over 15 years and I now have another. The first was the most accurate I have ever owned.
Ne changer jamais une ancienne 22 semi-auto us ou européenne contre une récente camelote venant de l’autre bout de la planète vous serez déçu à tout niveau
I have a Remington model 121 fieldmaster I.ve had since about 1953. The barrel is worn to a nearly smooth state so the accuracy aint great but it still functions flawlessly.
@@buckburton7318 You might just have leading in the bore. My pastor had a Rem 514 that was leaded so badly that you couldn't tell it had any rifling. Spent some quality time getting the bore clean and what do you know - there was rifling in there and it shot very well after getting the lead out.
I have three Rugers. Two 10/22 rifles and a Braced 22 Charger. The custom .920 barreled Bench Rest rifle that I built weighs 7 lbs. 12 oz. and shoots 1/2" five shot groups at 50 yards all day long. A Tactical Carbine with a Red Dot that only weighs 4 lbs. 11 oz. I'm in the process of building another custom Charger from extra parts that I have.
The 10/22 lends its itself so well to customization...I'm currently in the process of building a heavy barreled target rifle from a standard one...lots of fun
A fine video as I have come to expect. You are such a humble host! Your firearms knowledge and experience is unsurpassed. Thank you so much for your channel.
Bought a Ruger 10/22 back in the late 80’s. Great little semiauto! My Dad really enjoyed shooting it. He was a WWII vet and it reminded him of the M-1 Carbine he carried throughout the European theatre.
As a matter of fact, I actually read a comment on another video from a guy who said that the Ruger 10/22 is actually very similar internally to the M1 Carbine, I think he said that they're practically identical. My uncle just gave me one of these a few days ago, I already shot it, and it's a very sweet rifle. I'm very happy :)
Kept waiting for the Marlin model 60 or the Glenfield...owned one for years, very accurate and never jammed. Tube fed, more rounds than a Ruger and IMHO just as accurate. Great video looking forward to the rest of it
The model 60 whether from Marlin or Glenfield was far more accurate than the 10/22. To equal the Marlins you would have to go with an aftermarket barrel on the Ruger.
My first 22 was a Marlin 60c wood stock. First time shooting it at a boy scout outing. With a cheap scope was able to sight it in to hit bottle caps at maybe 20 yards. Not sure of exact distance. great rifle.
I had a Remington semi I bought from my brother for 50 bucks . He disabled the safety cause someone told him it would improve the trigger pull so I used it for several years with no safety . I told my freind to not in front of me even though I was very safe with it . The gun was very accurate and reliable. I used to shoot the primers out of shotgun shells . I also shot pigeons out of the air with bird shot St. close range I liked the gun very much . But I wasn't comfortable using it with no safety . So I sold it to a classmate who lived at his fathers junkyard
Well, my cents . I have a marlin 60 with micro groove and for the money it is hard to beat . Ruger10/22 is nice in part because of so many accesories you can get , I had a remington speedmaster that was a gem with takedown and stock loading . I guess those are favorites in that order .
I have a Remington 550-1 and I love it. It shoot all the sizes interchangably. The only one time I had a feeding problem was when I bought Winchester 22 LR ammo that was too big in diameter on the lead. They replaced 2500 shells for me because of that!...Cheers, Jim.................... Good video!!!!!!!!!!!
the model 87a/ d etc. was also called the click clack because of the sound it makes when it ejects a round it can also function like bolt action for shooting 22 shorts . a very accurate rifle.I have owned several different semis and this one is my favorite.
My dad bought my mom a Mossberg 152 with peep sights back in 1952. She handed it over to me when I turned 14 in '68. What a great, accurate rifle! It's 69 years old and I still have it. I put a cheap Montgomery Ward 4 x 20 scope on it when I turned 16 (which by the way, never goes out of adjustment). That's still on it although my eyes don't see quite as well through that dark little tube as when I put it on.
Love the video on 22 semi autos, i currently own a rem 552 speedmster and browning SA -22 and would never sell them at any amount,i too also have several Ruger 10/22,s in my collection...
I love my 10/22’s. But I really want one of those SA-22’s. For fun factor, I really like my Henry lever actions and the GSG-16. Thanks for another great video
My Marlin HC 70 semi-auto .22 Long Rilfe (Walnut) is still going strong that I purchased in the early 1980's with no issues ever! Thank you for caring and sharing this very informative video.
There was an outback gunsmith and inventor in Oz in the 70’s who took the Ruger 10 22 to another level of accuracy, (mainly for pro. Rabbit shooters). He installed a threaded Shilen barrel, a Canjar trigger , excellent bedding and topped it with a Kahles scope. In his opinion the 10 22 was a good rifle but Ruger cut a few corners, for example the pinned barrel and the trigger. He showed me one that was a hire -out rifle ; it had been re-chambered 3times due to throat erosion from thousands of shots, (the muzzle end of a .22 doesn’t wear much due to lack of intense heat) and now the barrel was down to the legal limit in Oz of 16 inches. I always wanted one but in the end settled for a Brno,(CZ). with a Leopold 4x.
@@jkg2754 LOL....righttttt,,, got look at Marlin 60 sales,,i have a couple 1022's,,and they are in no way anywhere near accurate as Marlin 60,,for stock rifles,,you'd have to change almost everything on a 1022 to make it as accurate,,
@@mariomartin1981 GAVE my Model 60 away because my RUGER 10/22 blew it away in every way possible.If you gave me another model 60 I would give it to someone else because I’d never use it.
I'm another Marlin guy. As a kid I had a model 60. Fast forward I'm retired now and that Marlin is history. Now I opted for a Marlin XT 22LR bolt action. My 22 LR semi auto is a 22 LR conversion for my AR15 and it works great.
I know that Strum Ruger has purchased the Marlin firearms Company. I own 10-22 ‘s several. I am hoping Strum Ruger is still going to build and improve the lever action line and keep producing the Marlin model 60. Some times companies will drop one for the other. Chrysler did that when they took over AMC they dropped the J series pickup truck and kept the Dodge pickup. I personally liked the J series Jeep truck. Just like 22’s we all have our preferences. Great collection. Thank you for sharing them along with your knowledge.
Thank you! I like the J Series as well - they should have kept them. The Model 60 sells so well and as a tube feed I think they'll keep it in production. Also - I heard that Ruger is already working on a new lever action for the Marlin line. Something really special. I hope so.
My most used lately is a ruger 10/22 But it's hard to beat a good marlin60 But my best ever because it was a open site tack driver and that was the Remington speedmaster
I have a lot respect for the M60 and owned one for several years. It was deadly accurate and never jammed. But I got tired of feeding ammo down a tube and started thinking...what if I had to do this under pressure? The I tried the Ruger with a 25 round mag and everything changed. I sold the Marlin and picked up a couple of 10/22's with six 25 round factory mags. I am willing to give away a little accuracy for volume. Don't misunderstand....I'm not suggesting I would head off to war with a 10/22 but for middle of the night home defense everyone in my family can blow 25 rounds down range in 10 seconds and then load another 25 round mag in 4 seconds. The Marlin can't do that. So I guess it depends upon where you live and what your expectations are
You have an incredible collection of .22 semi autos! I had several. A couple that I have passed down to my sons are a Marlin Model 99M1, a version of the Model 60, and a Ruger 10-22. The four semi auto .22s I have kept in my collection for myself are a Browning Semi Auto and Winchester Model 63 (2) and a Winchester Model 74. All, of course are tube feed, buttstock loading. Maybe I like that feature? My vote for "best" would be the Browning. It is so slim, elegant and easy to carry. I wouldn't be able to give you anything but a subjective reason, though. Hard to beat the value of the Ruger or Marlin. I own 2 Czech made shotguns and one Czech O/U double rifle. They make great guns, and for reasonable prices. I refer to their designs as "Czechnology"
I was in grade8 and a school friend showed me his older brothers SA-22. I sighted it up on my shoulder at 12 years old, and it felt so perfectly balanced & light, but the most increadible observation was when I sighted this little Browning & the front sights come into absolute clarity, as though I was wearing magnifying glasses, just so perfect of a rifle in so many ways. // Definately that one out of my rice range, fully engraved & when I turned 14 I opted to purchase my beloved Remington Nylon 66 (butt tube fed) & it was also a delight & most accurate to fire, as a second best older model (purchased in 1970). // Good channel here.
Yep, I"m not a bit scared of them. Only thing is getting hammer back in, a little contortion of the the hands that have do three things, but outside of that, simple.
I'm quite familiar with quite a few of those as my best friend's dad was kind of a collector/dealer up here in Saskatchewan. We shot lots of varmints with several of them but as the economy grew and my father's generation had a bit more disposable income around so did the popularity of the 10/22. It's by far and away the most popular firearm in rural Saskatchewan now.
Enviable collection. Of these I have used only the 10/22, the Browning and the Nylon 66. Personally I feel the Browning is a gem of a takedown and compact rifle.
Mine, since 1972, is and has been my Apache 66. When I served a tour (Navy) on Adak Island in '74 and '75, I had more fun with that thing. And the hollow plastic tubes I saved from the weather fax machine at work would hold 10 rounds for a quick reload. I still have about a dozen of those after all these years.
I have a Springfield model 87A that is rather unique for the fact that you can fire .22 short, long, and long rifle, but long rifle only in auto. You can also any of them as a bolt action where you fire a round, then pull out on the bolt knob, pull it back to eject, release to let it return forward, then push the bolt knob in and youre ready to fire again. You have to fire shorts and longs this way. The interesting part is, when firing long rifle rounds in semiauto, the action stays open until you release the trigger! When the trigger is released the action closes chambering another round!
Hello - That is a very interesting design! The firing from an open bolt in .22 LR reminds me of my Gevarm - another fine .22. The nice thing with yours is use you can shoot all .22s - great! Cheers!
I too have a 87A, bought used for $100. Replaced some parts like the lifter spring, cam and shell guide purchased from Gun Parts years ago. The rifle has that unique delayed blowback going on. The bolt assembly and spring account for that delay. Accurate also. My last project on it was drilling and tapping for a scope, which I put off due to moving.
I had a Marlin Glennfield model 60 and it was a greet rifle that I wished I still had. I replaced it with a newer model 795 and I am disappointed with. I have my eye on a 10/22 that may fill the void.
@@fredflintstone5860 I have a 10/22 and model 60 with polygonal rifling. The 60 is better just for the barrel and the tube magazine. I much prefer them for a .22 repeater.
@@edjett2631 I inherited one about 15 years ago and took it shooting and it jammed a lot, so I wiped it down and put it in the safe. Several years later, I was watching a video on them one day, might of been USOG, and they were going on about how great and reliable they were. I had gotten way more into working on firearms by then and took it apart and found out the trigger group and some other parts looked like they were just growing fuzz and powder residue. Found out my father seldom cleaned a firearm properly. Gave it a good cleaning and now it cycles almost anything.
The best .22 is my (not "the", but "my") Marlin model 60 with Williams fine-adjust target aperture sights. It's the best because if I have a pole or a tree to hold it against, I can hit a quarter at 25 yards. Nothing else matters.
@Jake Horton Of course you have. And I can hit a silver dollar at 500 yards, offhand, while I'm having an epileptic seizure. AND I drive a Bentley to my modeling job.
@@joshuagibson2520 You must be blessed with a sharper eye than I am. I can barely see a quarter at 25 yards. The small peep on my Marlin actually makes things a bit clearer.
@@jjohnston94 not much anymore. I'm a lefty and can't shoot irons with my left anymore. Scope only. My right eye is good though. I've learned to shoot right handed with open sights over the last year or so and it surprisingly feels natural now. I should still go get some corrective lenses though probably lol.
Try the split bullet trick shot put a bottle on the fence wire on both sides of the fence post and a dime edge way in a crack in the post shoot the dime edge break both bottles
Thanks for your videos. I always learn from them. I had a Remington Nylon 66 in my teen years. It was the quite the rifle. I could not keep a scope on it because zero always changed, it could have been my scope, but with the rear tube feed the rifle could not be forced to jamb. It was kind of like the Mosberg plinkster, just kept going no matter what I did to it.
So many fine 22 rifles to choose from. I have a Ruger 10/22 Sporter now almost 40 years. Reliable as a sunrise and quite accurate with 22 ammo it likes, CCI Minimag.
I also think the Ruger 10/22 is the finest. And in this day and time one can purchase the 25rd and 50rd mags for them. Try that with the others. Yep, if I could only have 1, it would be this one. However, I own and shoot a Glenfield Mod 60 😀😀😀
The Savage A22 (made in Canada) is similar, also has 25-round mags, comes in tons of varieties (and also in 17 HMR and 22 mag), way nicer stock trigger, and I've found them to be more accurate and better priced than the 10/22. Less after-market customization but isn't really needed (and my wallet says it's a good thing!).
I agree the Ruger while not a tackdriver out of the box seems to do everything respectably well. It won't break the bank, has all sorts of upgrades, parts are easy to find, and works well. Theres all sorts of free mods you can do to it, to finish any issues you have right from the box. I've got the 10/22 and a few others, but for just plinking semi auto it's the one I reach for
The Ruger10/22 is a world wide legend. It leaves the others well behind. They can be pimped up. They are just a fantastic, useful .22. It is a shame you can't convert them to a .22 Magnum. They are the nearly perfect small cal. rifle.
I got one for my son for his first gun and it has been very unreliable. I don’t know if we just got a bad one or what but we rarely make it through a rotary magazine without a jam and rarely get more than two shots off with the 25 round magazines. I probably should have returned it but I let time pass and just sort of forgot about it. We’ve recently pulled it out again to have something else to shoot at the range and it was more frustrating than fun. Yet everyone talks about how reliable they are so I have to assume I just got a bad one.
@@jeffallen6754 Thanks Jeff. I do have a bit of an update. I was thinking about changing out the extractor and while I had the bolt out I gave everything a good oiling. I then put it away for a while and then another need arose to have it at the range. That time at the range it worked better than ever. All this was spread over a long time so I can remember but I may have also cleaned and lubed the magazines. I haven’t had it out again since then but at least it was working well last time we needed it. I think a good cleaning and high qualities lube really helped.
I have the Browning SA22 and multiple Ruger 10/22’s,.... both are world class and very well designed,..... the 10/22 is the Swiss Army Knife,.... unlimited mods for it and very very reliable!! The browning is a legacy to the the legend himself,.... J.M. Browning you were indeed the Nikola Tesla of the firearms industry!!! Awesome video my friend 🇨🇦🤙🏼🥰
As much as I like my 10/22. I’d never let go of my Browning SA-22. To me it is almost as accurate as my 10/22. It’s as reliable. And such and classier option.
i have the same ss/wood 10/22 its around 35 years old,recently bought the magpul x22 back packer take down model,the only 22lr that i like almost as much is the cz 512 carbine in 22lr.enjoyed your video on 22s from other counties,thanks
Mike, GREAT VIDEO!!! My measly 22 collection is no match for yours! But I love them all, and they represent many hours of fun and relaxation. I’ve never heard of many of the ones in your collection but they are each a work of art and I can see so much quality there. I love the Browning auto-22’s and all of the Marlins. The Ruger 10-22’s are remarkable! Oh, and I have a Remington Nylon 66 as well. I wish I lived closer to you so we could sit and discuss these wonderful rifles! Thank you for the in-depth looks at your babies!!!
Mike, great video. Love 22 rifles. I have a custom 22 built by Lenny who owns Spud9 Gunworks here in Florida. He is a retired career firefighter and owns a small shop on the beach. Great guy, does wonderful work. Your overview of 22s was perfect. I also have a Remington Speedmaster 241 shorts only that was made in the 1950s. It was my grandfathers. I learned to shoot it in the California Mojave desert. Hang in there, all the best.
Winchester model 66 was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever owned. Never had good luck with 10/22 bought them for my sons, we called them the jammer specials. Never buy another one. I only buy bolt actions now, my auto loaders stay in the locker.
Volquartsen extractor and problem solved. Might as well fix the terrible stock trigger with a Volquartsen hammer, then you have a good rifle with a good trigger that is reliable. Before you do that, I agree 100%
Its always good to hear from you mate, we like straight shooters here in Australia (pun?) So you look after Yourself because if your show wasn't around you would be greatly missed!!
No loud crappy music blaring in the background. No "macho" tattoo sleeves on arms. No body piercing. And last but not least NO backward ballcap. Thank you, thank you, thank you ! Instead I am treated to a professional, educated and extremely knowledgeable person sharing his lifelong accumulated experiences with so many different 22LR rifles that it makes my head spin. Wow, not only are there so many different 22LR rifles but someone that is familiar with most of them. Thanks again while I sit back and be thrilled by my favorite subject.
No, none of those things... just hair dyed, mumbling, loquacious, old rifles. Just what we need, a Travelogue down memory lane! How the hell does this dimwit have 44,000 subs?
If u like this guy check out hickok45 he's another good one no tats n he shows alot of the older guns like this guy
Hear hear about the music
The content is strictly about firearms not production...thank goodness!
Who gives a shit if someone has tattoos there are plenty of knowledgeable people with or without tattoos or a baseball cap. Strange comment.
My Pop brought me a Ruger 10/22 in 1968 after I passed the NRA safety course. Incredible rifle and I still shoot it today. It is the King of semi .22 calibers...Thank you for this viseo and your wonderful knowledge...
I have had my 10\22 for 50+ years. A great gun.
I still have my Remington Speedmaster 552 from my teenage years... and I still love it!!!
My Dad bought his Remington model 550-1 .22 rifle sometime during the 1950s for an equivalent to $80( outside the USA).
To him... that was the BEST..Reliable ..and Practical .22 rifle in the world ! 🌎
He taught me my first firearms lesson with it when l was 9-years old..hunted with it as a youngster.
Am 75- now and still bring it to the range once in a while.
My grandchildren Will have it..after am gone 😊
Same here, 21” barrel gloss stock. Just took it out to field strip and clean. Have a 3x9 scope with over under sights. 4th of July party today, have you teach the next generation how to shoot you know 😁
Speed master was the greatest 22 I ever layer to my shoulder 😊
The Marlin Model 60 is my favorite. Had one growing up and put it through everything. Basically beat the heck out of it. I still have it 40 years later. I liked it so much I bought another one recently with a black synthetic stock. Great gun reliable and very accurate!
i bought mine from western auto in 79 and still use it today shot so many 1000s of rounds its not funny and have not really had a problem shooting any brand rounds unlike my ruger 10-22 she's a PICKY BITCH LOL
Model 60 marlin was first rifle it was used maybe 35$ for it and a 4 power scope I could hit 1/4 inches after I got used to it and 2 years of shooting 1000s of rounds weekly and more during school breaks it blew a case up the last shot,cost of rebuild was more than a new Ruger 10 22 clip fed I was so happy with tube feeds.i was disappointed and my accuracy suffered,to me that longer barrel is king,
I dream guns. I live for guns. Still own not a single. Kind of jealous to you Americans.. Please don't lose the 2nd Amendment..
Love from From India
Thank you R Kots we are trying ,it's a constant battle with the Democrats in our country, everyone should be free ,stay safe🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It’s going...going...
Move to New Zealand and own a Ruger and a Shotgun. The government will put you up in a hotel where you can do naughty things with the staff for free. You will walk out with a student visa or a work permit and live happily ever after.
He is a canadian not americans.
@@mrparlanejxtra is the m1 garand still legal in new zealand or jacinda adren destroy all of it. Sorry bad English.
Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
I’ve had a Remington Nylon 66 since @ 1979. The nickel plated one. Never a problem. Always shoots, reliable and fairly accurate.
me too never a jam
I just picked up a H&R 165 Leatherneck listed as a "parts or repair" piece. It was very dirty, but functioning with lots of jams. I disassembled and cleaned everything, repaired the cracked wrist, and everything is moving smoothly. Can't wait to take it back to the range. I also have the 550-1, and speedmaster. .. just to name a few. I enjoyed this, and many other videos. Keep up the good work!
That's the way! So many guns are declared irreparable - yet someone like you can get them running again. The H&R is one of the best - but you likely know that.
When I was 10 years old my father gave me a ruger 10/22. He taught me how to shoot but he didn't show me how to clean it. Over the next 20 years I fired tens of thousands of rounds but only cleaned it a few times. Then I joined the military and cleaning is a part of shooting so over the next 20 years I fired thousands of rounds with regular cleaning. Over 40 years I don't recall any problems with the rifle, no jams or breakage with the rifle, I did have many problems with the magazines. I had to replace the mag at least a dozen times. Even though I love the 10/22 now I have a marlin 60 tube fed.
Well that's ok cause now Ruger bought Marlin :-) :-)
That rotary magazine is a PAIN to load. Your fingers will be sore in hurry. Also, can't beat my Marlin tube fed for accuracy!
Yeah Man. I been loving on all .22 rifles for 45 years. Such fun to fool with . For the money a 10/22 or M60 is hard to beat.
My Buddie got a Nylon 66 in the mid 60's, and that rifle has had hundreds of thousands of rounds shot through it, and it is still popping.
got 1 since 1966 .hundreds of bricks no misfires any brand ammunition.rarely needs cleaning...but i do proper care eh bye.
@@howardlawrence9882 That's cool. What color is yours? He had the black one, with the chrome barrel. And I think it was the Apache model. It may have had a red stripe on it somewhere. It's been so long....lol.
I grew up with a Remington 552 Speedmaster. Thousands of Rounds through it. Love it still.
I only have two rifles and one of them is a Ruger 10/22 walnut sporter. Love it.
What do you think of the Weatherby mark 22 semi auto made in Italy?
@@clancyhellige7260 I've never used one.
THE best reviewer bar none.
Thanks again for your honest and non biased comments.
I'v had a Ruger 10/22 for 40 years. Same one. Great gun and never had a problem with it. The after market is incredible and that wood stock cleans up so well.
I bought my first Ruger 10/22 with 3-9x scope from Montgomery Wards for $67.00. I ran tens of thousands of rounds through it until I bought all new internal parts. I then also bought the stainless steel model. Both were later stolen in a home invasion while I was in the hospital. I will soon be picking up my synthetic stocked, scoped new Ruger 10/22 It's that good!
The best plinker is a Marlin 60, But I love the design of the Browning and it has a good balance and feel to it. Ruger 10-22 also ranks in the top 5 of all time
You're right - the Marlin Model 60 is amazing - over 10 million sold - the Browning is so unique and timeless.
Gave my Model 60 away to a family member because I kept the Best .22 semi automatic rifle in my RUGER 10/22 & it was a Smart move.It was an Easy choice for me.
Dr. Tech Best is a subjective term. So everybody has their own preferences. My favorite is a Winchester 190.
I'm not fond of my 60. About to list it for sale.
@@1OFGODSOWN the 10/22 mags just are garbage and you have to have a crazy big mag to have 25 rounds the flush fit mag that is what looks good only holds 10rds but the spring in those mags just go bad after a couple years to where they aren’t nearly as reliable.
where the tube feed you get 16 rounds and it’s nice and slim and you never have to worry about it not working I’ve had both guns since I was a child and the tube feed style where way better.
The Marlin model 60 never gets the respect it deserves. Cannot believe he didn't even mention it
Marlin mod 60 missing??????!!!!
He has a Sears & Roebuck or a Western Auto version of a Marlin 20 in another 22 video that is gorgeous. He’s in Canada so the brands are sometimes varied thru marketing as guns often were.
i have fired over 1p,000 round with my philipine nock off of marlin, no complainys
The Winchester 74 is one awesome semi auto 22. Another version is made for .22 short. The best .22 I ever owned. Ceased production around 1954. Mine I was fortunate enough find one inn perfect shape over 45 years ago. I've handed it down to my son and now my USMC grandson after his dad passed at too young an age. If you get a chance find a Win. 74
Great choice! The 10/22 has always been my favorite 22LR. Never let me down. Made a lot of money on bets with that gun. Great video, Thank you!
I shot for nearly 40 years before I bought my first semi auto .22 rifle, the older I get, the more I learn, now I do quite a bit of shooting 22lr at 300+ yards, I really enjoyed your video, you have an amazing collection of rifles, thank you for showing them
I had to laugh out loud for real when you picked up the one production .22 I own and called it best. Because it is. I love the tube fed Savages and Marlins cause I grew up with them, but for reliability, magazine capacity, and simplicity, the Ruger is an astonishingly good gun.
the marlin 60 is my favorite nice lines, great hold, accuracy, tube feed, easy to clean, light weight, good open sights, triggers are good, been around 60 years. even had a 5 year warranty like the push button safety type.
Mine is a Western Auto 'Revelation' model 120. the only difference is no gold plated trigger. Great gun, but that pesky bolt spring.
I agree my marlin is stainless yep it has a scope and yes it's a nail driver lol.
@@scottbailey8158 nice gun. there is something special about the marlin 60s just love em.
@@geoffreywasielewski8292 sweet gun does yours have the JM stamped on the barrel
@scotthanson4200 yes it does
I have the Remington Speedmaster 552. I bought it in 1980 and it's one of my favorite 22LR rifles. Like you, I've loaded it with a mix of short, long, and long rifle ammunition, and it fired flawlessly. I also have my Dad's Nylon 66 that he bought in 1962. My older brother and I received the Nylon 12 bolt action for Christmas that year. It was a step up from the old, heavy Mossberg bolt action with the peep sight we used to use. My baby brother has it. I also have two 10-22's and the 22 Charger. The Charger has become my firearm of choice for dispatching varmints around the farmstead.
I just bought one of the older speedmasters a few days ago. Went straight home and shot a tube thru it. Never missed a lick. I then took it apart and couldn't believe it. It was absolutely ridiculous dirty. Probably hadn't been cleaned in fifty years but was shooting cci quiet semi autos flawlessly. I soaked all the parts overnight in a tub of mineral spirits and spent a couple of hours getting it nice and clean. Lubed it up and put it back together. Shoots like a dream and really accurate. Love it!
Marlin model 60 is my favorite. I have one that's about 10 years old and an older model that I inherited from my dad. I also have an henry ar7 that I enjoy. Love my rimfire rifles.
The Ruger 10-22 is great so long as you buy a new stock, buy an aftermarket barrel, get a new trigger group, and put on aftermarket sights..it's a good rifle then, after spending 2,000$.
I owned a Nylon 66 years ago. I think because of the rear tube feed it would not jam ever. It was impervious to any abuse I gave it as a teen, though I never could get a scope to stay accurate on that rifle. It didn't matter, my eyesight was much better in those days.
@russellkeeling4387 You got to use a one piece scope mount. I have one on my Apache 77 and it holds zero well. Standard scope rings will not work.
How about the Browning SA22? The scope moves forward while shooting. @@everready19373
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What brand and where can I get one?
Very nice as always. Also brought back a lot of memories. We got my dad (born 1909) a Belgian made Browning 22 auto for Christmas in the early 60's. He'd had a model 24 Remington in 22 short when he was a kid on the farm and often talked about how much he liked it. He learned to be quite an amazing moving target shot, having once had the opportunity to shoot with Ad Topperwein. Your nylon 66 also brought back a lot of memories of hunting in the east Texas piney woods near Huntsville, TX when I was in college in the 60's.
Great job and thanks so much!!
Two thumbs on the new mic. Love my Ruger 10-22.
I've always had a soft spot for the Browning ...a little gem of a rifle .
Much love from the Realm !.
The venerable Browning semi auto take down, what a pleasure to shoot. Perfectly engineered and been in production 106 years.
Love my Browning Trombone made by FN .
Thought it's a pump action and doesn't belong in the video , I'd agree with the quality of the Belgian made firearms
Have one of the Belgium Browning breakdown 22s I bought used when I was 15. Still have it, I am 69 and it is my pride and joy!!
I have one too. Always loved it .
Sad to say but they are banned in Illinòis
I used a 552 Speedmaster as a kid, and still own that rifle. Best .22 I ever used.
I have in my collection a J C Higgins [High Standard made] model 30 which I purchased at a local gun shop last year. It came in its original factory box with all papers and by the looks of it, it was never fired. 100% factory new. I love this gun mainly because I remember them being sold in the 1950's at a Long Island Sears & Robuck store in my home town. I was told that it was part of a huge gun collection which contained many "old school" rifles and collectable pistols. I fell in love with this rifle due to its two piece stock construction and a retractable sling stored in the butt stock. High Standard spared no shortcuts in its manufacture. Even the cardboard box is in great shape for its age. I thank you for excellent videos.
I also own the High Standard Mod 30 Higgins. It definitely is my go to semi auto go to .22. Very accurate. Never ever jams. Made in the early 50's.
My first rifle was a Marlin Glenfield model 70 that caught my eye in a Macleods store. Took me a long time to scrimp and save to buy it for $89. Still have it and it works flawlessly.
My Glenfield has served me very well for many years. It was my dads first rifle and he give it to me. Does yours have the squirrel carved into the grip? I've only seen two that does like mine.
@@kentuckybackwoods7114 Yes,mine has the squirrel
Jeff ,,,,I have the same model 22 as yours ,,,,mine seems to have feeding issues . Have only tried "thunderbolt " .22 so far . What brand LR do you use , and hv you ever had any issues with yours. Picked mine up last year at a pawn shop and not ready to give up on it yet . It's a neat little rifle....thanx , Dan
@@danlovett3697 I've always used Winchester Super X 22 ammo or CCI mini maj or stingers.Never had a problem. One thing though, it doesn't like old ammo that has been stored for years.
Jeff , thanks for the quick response and the info ... I've got some bulk Federal ammo , and also some cheap Armscor ,, not sure about the CCI , have to check the inventory ; )..... things in short supply around this area lately ..... like everywhere.. Thanks again , Dan
Nice video. I'm 65 years old and have only within the last year and 3 months become interested in shooting. My rifle collection includes a locally made AR-10 in .308, a Mossberg 151M, a 1988 Ruger 10/22, and tomorrow I pick up a 1978 Marlin 336 in 30-30, pre-safety, gold trigger. As you can tell I love the wood furniture, old school rifles. So I appreciate your channel and the info you provide. Thank you!
Yes , I was holding the Remington nylon in dk.green yesterday,
I just purchased a Ruger 10 22 Model 31166 Talo Exclusive that has a tapered bull barrel. The rifle has a beautiful weight, and it is in a wood stock, and the barrel is threaded with thread protector. The trigger that came with the rifle was absolutely the worst trigger I have ever used, so I ordered a Volquartsen TG2000 trigger for it! Wow, what a difference in performance! Nic Volquartsen really knows his trade and I can not say enough about this trigger, just absolutely smooth as can be, with a candy cane break! Nice video!
You finally got a microphone!!! You sound so much clearer, thank you
Thank you - yes indeed - finally did it : )
My second rifle is a Rossi 62, never thought any better. Shoots all lr and even the colibri very quiets. Use to scare off feral critters, no harm done, doesn’t penetrate many things. And it’s sturdy to do a few slam fires, impresses great grand kids, even the 30 y/o!!! My first was a Sears semi bought in 1964. Used it up until the sear was smooth. Gave to my s-In law. Next Rémy 581s,1 597, 1 597m,, etc.
My first 22 was a Gervarm. With that solid bolt you could feed it anything. Never had a misfire. Gave it away years ago. I have a 10/22 now but my favorite is my Marlin Model 9. Love a lever action.
My favorite is the Remington Nylon 66 and it was my first semi auto and I had it for over 15 years and I now have another. The first was the most accurate I have ever owned.
Ne changer jamais une ancienne 22 semi-auto us ou européenne contre une récente camelote venant de l’autre bout de la planète vous serez déçu à tout niveau
My personal favorite 22 is my 121 Fieldmaster Remington pump.circa 1951 .
A fine choice!
I have a Remington model 121 fieldmaster I.ve had since about 1953. The barrel is worn to a nearly smooth state so the accuracy aint great but it still functions flawlessly.
@@buckburton7318 You might just have leading in the bore. My pastor had a Rem 514 that was leaded so badly that you couldn't tell it had any rifling. Spent some quality time getting the bore clean and what do you know - there was rifling in there and it shot very well after getting the lead out.
I love my Winchester model 61 pump 22 short-long and long rifle ....made in July 1947
@@Jeanie363034 My brother had a Winchester model 61 and I would agree it's a superb rifle.
I recently obtained a Ruger 10/22. A great-looking gun, and it fits me perfectly; neither too long or too short.
I was waiting for the 10-22.
My first my favorite.
Thanks
I have three Rugers. Two 10/22 rifles and a Braced 22 Charger. The custom .920 barreled Bench Rest rifle that I built weighs 7 lbs. 12 oz. and shoots 1/2" five shot groups at 50 yards all day long. A Tactical Carbine with a Red Dot that only weighs 4 lbs. 11 oz. I'm in the process of building another custom Charger from extra parts that I have.
The 10/22 lends its itself so well to customization...I'm currently in the process of building a heavy barreled target rifle from a standard one...lots of fun
A fine video as I have come to expect. You are such a humble host! Your firearms knowledge and experience is unsurpassed. Thank you so much for your channel.
Bought a Ruger 10/22 back in the late 80’s. Great little semiauto! My Dad really enjoyed shooting it. He was a WWII vet and it reminded him of the M-1 Carbine he carried throughout the European theatre.
As a matter of fact, I actually read a comment on another video from a guy who said that the Ruger 10/22 is actually very similar internally to the M1 Carbine, I think he said that they're practically identical. My uncle just gave me one of these a few days ago, I already shot it, and it's a very sweet rifle. I'm very happy :)
Kept waiting for the Marlin model 60 or the Glenfield...owned one for years, very accurate and never jammed. Tube fed, more rounds than a Ruger and IMHO just as accurate. Great video looking forward to the rest of it
Same here . Glenfield 60 and two Marlin model 70's with the boxed 7 round mags . All are tack drivers
I will always take a marlin mod 60 over all others.
The model 60 whether from Marlin or Glenfield was far more accurate than the 10/22. To equal the Marlins you would have to go with an aftermarket barrel on the Ruger.
I too prefer the Marlin 60. Good, solid, dependable.
I own several 10/22 variants, however, the Marlon / Glenfeild model 60 has been around longer and has sold around twice as many as the Ruger.
Marlin, not Marlon!
My first 22 was a Marlin 60c wood stock. First time shooting it at a boy scout outing. With a cheap scope was able to sight it in to hit bottle caps at maybe 20 yards. Not sure of exact distance. great rifle.
I had a Remington semi I bought from my brother for 50 bucks . He disabled the safety cause someone told him it would improve the trigger pull so I used it for several years with no safety . I told my freind to not in front of me even though I was very safe with it . The gun was very accurate and reliable. I used to shoot the primers out of shotgun shells . I also shot pigeons out of the air with bird shot St. close range I liked the gun very much . But I wasn't comfortable using it with no safety . So I sold it to a classmate who lived at his fathers junkyard
No mention of Mossberg. The model 352 was the simplest , all steel, magazine fed .22. It's my pick for greatest ever.
Well, my cents . I have a marlin 60 with micro groove and for the money it is hard to beat . Ruger10/22 is nice in part because of so many accesories you can get , I had a remington speedmaster that was a gem with takedown and stock loading . I guess those are favorites in that order .
I have a Remington 550-1 and I love it. It shoot all the sizes interchangably. The only one time I had a feeding problem was when I bought Winchester 22 LR ammo that was too big in diameter on the lead. They replaced 2500 shells for me because of that!...Cheers, Jim.................... Good video!!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to have a Belgium made Browning SA-22!
I have a FN version . Stamped FN and no engraving but otherwise exactly the same.
The Franklin Armory binary trigger for that 10/22 is a game changer
the model 87a/ d etc. was also called the click clack because of the sound it makes when it ejects a round it can also function like bolt action for shooting 22 shorts . a very accurate rifle.I have owned several different semis and this one is my favorite.
My dad bought my mom a Mossberg 152 with peep sights back in 1952. She handed it over to me when I turned 14 in '68. What a great, accurate rifle! It's 69 years old and I still have it. I put a cheap Montgomery Ward 4 x 20 scope on it when I turned 16 (which by the way, never goes out of adjustment). That's still on it although my eyes don't see quite as well through that dark little tube as when I put it on.
Love the video on 22 semi autos, i currently own a rem 552 speedmster and browning SA -22 and would never sell them at any amount,i too also have several Ruger 10/22,s in my collection...
I love my 10/22’s. But I really want one of those SA-22’s. For fun factor, I really like my Henry lever actions and the GSG-16. Thanks for another great video
Remington model 66
My Marlin HC 70 semi-auto .22 Long Rilfe (Walnut) is still going strong that I purchased in the early 1980's with no issues ever! Thank you for caring and sharing this very informative video.
I was wondering where you were USOG. I’m pleased to see you uploaded a video
There was an outback gunsmith and inventor in Oz in the 70’s who took the Ruger 10 22 to another level of accuracy, (mainly for pro. Rabbit shooters). He installed a threaded Shilen barrel, a Canjar trigger , excellent bedding and topped it with a Kahles scope. In his opinion the 10 22 was a good rifle but Ruger cut a few corners, for example the pinned barrel and the trigger. He showed me one that was a hire -out rifle ; it had been re-chambered 3times due to throat erosion from thousands of shots, (the muzzle end of a .22 doesn’t wear much due to lack of intense heat) and now the barrel was down to the legal limit in Oz of 16 inches. I always wanted one but in the end settled for a Brno,(CZ). with a Leopold 4x.
Remington 552, seriously I didn't even know what a Ruger 10/22 was up until about 3 years ago and I'm 57 years old
You’ve been in a cave then. 10/22 has sold more than any gun ever. More than all 22’s combined.
Iam 72 years old, I’ve had 10/22s since I was in my 20’s !
@@jkg2754 LOL....righttttt,,, got look at Marlin 60 sales,,i have a couple 1022's,,and they are in no way anywhere near accurate as Marlin 60,,for stock rifles,,you'd have to change almost everything on a 1022 to make it as accurate,,
My brand new savage 64 is very accurate right out of the box. Shoot six different brands of ammo no jams. My first rime fire
@@mariomartin1981 GAVE my Model 60 away because my RUGER 10/22 blew it away in every way possible.If you gave me another model 60 I would give it to someone else because I’d never use it.
I'm another Marlin guy. As a kid I had a model 60. Fast forward I'm retired now and that Marlin is history. Now I opted for a Marlin XT 22LR bolt action. My 22 LR semi auto is a 22 LR conversion for my AR15 and it works great.
The only semi-auto 22 in my collection is a 10/22 with a fluted Walther heavy barrel and a custom stock..
I know that Strum Ruger has purchased the Marlin firearms Company. I own 10-22 ‘s several. I am hoping Strum Ruger is still going to build and improve the lever action line and keep producing the Marlin model 60. Some times companies will drop one for the other. Chrysler did that when they took over AMC they dropped the J series pickup truck and kept the Dodge pickup. I personally liked the J series Jeep truck. Just like 22’s we all have our preferences. Great collection. Thank you for sharing them along with your knowledge.
Thank you! I like the J Series as well - they should have kept them. The Model 60 sells so well and as a tube feed I think they'll keep it in production. Also - I heard that Ruger is already working on a new lever action for the Marlin line. Something really special. I hope so.
My most used lately is a ruger 10/22
But it's hard to beat a good marlin60
But my best ever because it was a open site tack driver and that was the Remington speedmaster
I have a lot respect for the M60 and owned one for several years. It was deadly accurate and never jammed. But I got tired of feeding ammo down a tube and started thinking...what if I had to do this under pressure? The I tried the Ruger with a 25 round mag and everything changed. I sold the Marlin and picked up a couple of 10/22's with six 25 round factory mags. I am willing to give away a little accuracy for volume. Don't misunderstand....I'm not suggesting I would head off to war with a 10/22 but for middle of the night home defense everyone in my family can blow 25 rounds down range in 10 seconds and then load another 25 round mag in 4 seconds. The Marlin can't do that. So I guess it depends upon where you live and what your expectations are
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You have an incredible collection of .22 semi autos! I had several. A couple that I have passed down to my sons are a Marlin Model 99M1, a version of the Model 60, and a Ruger 10-22. The four semi auto .22s I have kept in my collection for myself are a Browning Semi Auto and Winchester Model 63 (2) and a Winchester Model 74. All, of course are tube feed, buttstock loading. Maybe I like that feature?
My vote for "best" would be the Browning. It is so slim, elegant and easy to carry. I wouldn't be able to give you anything but a subjective reason, though. Hard to beat the value of the Ruger or Marlin.
I own 2 Czech made shotguns and one Czech O/U double rifle. They make great guns, and for reasonable prices. I refer to their designs as "Czechnology"
Speedmaster or Model 60, my favorites.
I was in grade8 and a school friend showed me his older brothers SA-22. I sighted it up on my shoulder at 12 years old, and it felt so perfectly balanced & light, but the most increadible observation was when I sighted this little Browning & the front sights come into absolute clarity, as though I was wearing magnifying glasses, just so perfect of a rifle in so many ways. // Definately that one out of my rice range, fully engraved & when I turned 14 I opted to purchase my beloved Remington Nylon 66 (butt tube fed) & it was also a delight & most accurate to fire, as a second best older model (purchased in 1970). // Good channel here.
As a kid, I disassembled and reassembled my Nylon 66 regularly without instruction or assistance. I remember it being fairly straightforward.
Yep, I"m not a bit scared of them. Only thing is getting hammer back in, a little contortion of the the hands that have do three things, but outside of that, simple.
I'm quite familiar with quite a few of those as my best friend's dad was kind of a collector/dealer up here in Saskatchewan. We shot lots of varmints with several of them but as the economy grew and my father's generation had a bit more disposable income around so did the popularity of the 10/22. It's by far and away the most popular firearm in rural Saskatchewan now.
Enviable collection. Of these I have used only the 10/22, the Browning and the Nylon 66. Personally I feel the Browning is a gem of a takedown and compact rifle.
Mine, since 1972, is and has been my Apache 66. When I served a tour (Navy) on Adak Island in '74 and '75, I had more fun with that thing. And the hollow plastic tubes I saved from the weather fax machine at work would hold 10 rounds for a quick reload. I still have about a dozen of those after all these years.
I have a Springfield model 87A that is rather unique for the fact that you can fire .22 short, long, and long rifle, but long rifle only in auto. You can also any of them as a bolt action where you fire a round, then pull out on the bolt knob, pull it back to eject, release to let it return forward, then push the bolt knob in and youre ready to fire again. You have to fire shorts and longs this way.
The interesting part is, when firing long rifle rounds in semiauto, the action stays open until you release the trigger! When the trigger is released the action closes chambering another round!
Hello - That is a very interesting design! The firing from an open bolt in .22 LR reminds me of my Gevarm - another fine .22. The nice thing with yours is use you can shoot all .22s - great! Cheers!
I too have a 87A, bought used for $100. Replaced some parts like the lifter spring, cam and shell guide purchased from Gun Parts years ago. The rifle has that unique delayed blowback going on. The bolt assembly and spring account for that delay. Accurate also. My last project on it was drilling and tapping for a scope, which I put off due to moving.
You did a splendid job! And you picked the right rifle - the Ruger 10/22. Thanks - much appreciated...
That CZ-511 is a masterpiece that haven't been sold in the USA since 2007. It has 11mm (3/8") Dovetail scope mount. I used Burris Zee Rings on mine.
The Marlin Model 60 and 795 are probably the best .22's for accuracy out of the box and popularity. Sad they were neglected.
I had a Marlin Glennfield model 60 and it was a greet rifle that I wished I still had. I replaced it with a newer model 795 and I am disappointed with. I have my eye on a 10/22 that may fill the void.
Not mine love keep it clean got both 1 blued older model and the stainless steel
I got rid of my 10/22 when I picked up a Marlin 795. The Marlin is so much more accurate and just feels better.
@@fredflintstone5860 I have a 10/22 and model 60 with polygonal rifling.
The 60 is better just for the barrel and the tube magazine. I much prefer them for a .22 repeater.
Yes, I wanna get one
A nice selection. I like the Winchester 63 best but also like the Marlin 60.
I have a Winchester model 190 going on 45 years now. Does shorts, long, and LR. Never had an issue.
The Speedmaster.
Really nice rifles. My first .22 rifle.
@@edjett2631 I inherited one about 15 years ago and took it shooting and it jammed a lot, so I wiped it down and put it in the safe. Several years later, I was watching a video on them one day, might of been USOG, and they were going on about how great and reliable they were. I had gotten way more into working on firearms by then and took it apart and found out the trigger group and some other parts looked like they were just growing fuzz and powder residue. Found out my father seldom cleaned a firearm properly. Gave it a good cleaning and now it cycles almost anything.
I agree. Can fire all .22 rimfire with heeled bullets. Simple disassembly. Far superior to the model it replaced.
@@rg58 I just cleaned one for my boss. Had to brute force the stuck barrel out of the receiver during the detail strip and cleaning.
The best .22 is my (not "the", but "my") Marlin model 60 with Williams fine-adjust target aperture sights. It's the best because if I have a pole or a tree to hold it against, I can hit a quarter at 25 yards. Nothing else matters.
@Jake Horton Of course you have. And I can hit a silver dollar at 500 yards, offhand, while I'm having an epileptic seizure. AND I drive a Bentley to my modeling job.
A quarter at 25 yards is a pretty easy shot with any rifle that isn't garbage.
@@joshuagibson2520 You must be blessed with a sharper eye than I am. I can barely see a quarter at 25 yards. The small peep on my Marlin actually makes things a bit clearer.
@@jjohnston94 not much anymore. I'm a lefty and can't shoot irons with my left anymore. Scope only. My right eye is good though. I've learned to shoot right handed with open sights over the last year or so and it surprisingly feels natural now. I should still go get some corrective lenses though probably lol.
Try the split bullet trick shot put a bottle on the fence wire on both sides of the fence post and a dime edge way in a crack in the post shoot the dime edge break both bottles
Beautiful rifles. I own a few .22's but I have never seen so many different foreign makers before.
U have a great channel! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and firearms. 👍😎
Yes, I love my nylon 66! Great plinker.
It's much more than just a pinker.
Thanks for your videos. I always learn from them. I had a Remington Nylon 66 in my teen years. It was the quite the rifle. I could not keep a scope on it because zero always changed, it could have been my scope, but with the rear tube feed the rifle could not be forced to jamb. It was kind of like the Mosberg plinkster, just kept going no matter what I did to it.
Nylon 66 is such a fun gun. Great starter, such a tack driver!
Absolutely fantastic. I have a keen interest in the .22 rifle and .22's in general. Many thanks to you and your staff. Wonderful content.
Nothing wrong with being a "hoarder." It's a great, wholesome hobby.
So many fine 22 rifles to choose from. I have a Ruger 10/22 Sporter now almost 40 years. Reliable as a sunrise and quite accurate with 22 ammo it likes, CCI Minimag.
Have used 22 Mini Mags in my 10-22 for over 40 years and never a jam or failure to eject. Will never part with it.
I really enjoyed this, keep the content coming
Will do : )
Your knowledge of firearms amazes me. I thought I was fairly knowledgeable but you have humbled me !
I also think the Ruger 10/22 is the finest. And in this day and time one can purchase the 25rd and 50rd mags for them. Try that with the others. Yep, if I could only have 1, it would be this one. However, I own and shoot a Glenfield Mod 60 😀😀😀
The Savage A22 (made in Canada) is similar, also has 25-round mags, comes in tons of varieties (and also in 17 HMR and 22 mag), way nicer stock trigger, and I've found them to be more accurate and better priced than the 10/22. Less after-market customization but isn't really needed (and my wallet says it's a good thing!).
@@Thirsty_Fox dayuum, I'll have to check out this A22. Not familiar with it at all. Thanks for that info.
I've had a J.C. Higgins .22 (I think Remington made these) for over 50 years. It will still drive a tack at 50 yards.
I agree the Ruger while not a tackdriver out of the box seems to do everything respectably well. It won't break the bank, has all sorts of upgrades, parts are easy to find, and works well. Theres all sorts of free mods you can do to it, to finish any issues you have right from the box. I've got the 10/22 and a few others, but for just plinking semi auto it's the one I reach for
The Ruger10/22 is a world wide legend. It leaves the others well behind. They can be pimped up. They are just a fantastic, useful .22. It is a shame you can't convert them to a .22 Magnum. They are the nearly perfect small cal. rifle.
They made one in magnum. Pricey, semi rare. I just sold Savage A22M cause I'm a lefty and it spit power residue in my face. CZ 512 next.
I got one for my son for his first gun and it has been very unreliable. I don’t know if we just got a bad one or what but we rarely make it through a rotary magazine without a jam and rarely get more than two shots off with the 25 round magazines. I probably should have returned it but I let time pass and just sort of forgot about it. We’ve recently pulled it out again to have something else to shoot at the range and it was more frustrating than fun. Yet everyone talks about how reliable they are so I have to assume I just got a bad one.
@@williamhicks2763 I hear cleaning the mags helps
@@jeffallen6754 Thanks Jeff. I do have a bit of an update. I was thinking about changing out the extractor and while I had the bolt out I gave everything a good oiling. I then put it away for a while and then another need arose to have it at the range. That time at the range it worked better than ever. All this was spread over a long time so I can remember but I may have also cleaned and lubed the magazines. I haven’t had it out again since then but at least it was working well last time we needed it. I think a good cleaning and high qualities lube really helped.
@@williamhicks2763 yeah despite what all of the internet experts say I don’t really believe guns and machinery in general is actually allergic to oil.
I have the Browning SA22 and multiple Ruger 10/22’s,.... both are world class and very well designed,..... the 10/22 is the Swiss Army Knife,.... unlimited mods for it and very very reliable!! The browning is a legacy to the the legend himself,.... J.M. Browning you were indeed the Nikola Tesla of the firearms industry!!! Awesome video my friend 🇨🇦🤙🏼🥰
As much as I like my 10/22. I’d never let go of my Browning SA-22. To me it is almost as accurate as my 10/22. It’s as reliable. And such and classier option.
That's true Nate - the Browning has class!
Gorgeous rifle too....
You are right. Same with me.
i have the same ss/wood 10/22 its around 35 years old,recently bought the magpul x22 back packer take down model,the only 22lr that i like almost as much is the cz 512 carbine in 22lr.enjoyed your video on 22s from other counties,thanks
Mike, GREAT VIDEO!!! My measly 22 collection is no match for yours! But I love them all, and they represent many hours of fun and relaxation. I’ve never heard of many of the ones in your collection but they are each a work of art and I can see so much quality there. I love the Browning auto-22’s and all of the Marlins. The Ruger 10-22’s are remarkable! Oh, and I have a Remington Nylon 66 as well. I wish I lived closer to you so we could sit and discuss these wonderful rifles! Thank you for the in-depth looks at your babies!!!
Hi Ron - I always have a drink and warm welcome waiting - hope we can visit one of these days. In the meantime, God bless and good shooting.
Mike, great video. Love 22 rifles. I have a custom 22 built by Lenny who owns Spud9 Gunworks here in Florida. He is a retired career firefighter and owns a small shop on the beach. Great guy, does wonderful work. Your overview of 22s was perfect. I also have a Remington Speedmaster 241 shorts only that was made in the 1950s. It was my grandfathers. I learned to shoot it in the California Mojave desert. Hang in there, all the best.
Winchester model 66 was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever owned.
Never had good luck with 10/22 bought them for my sons, we called them the jammer specials. Never buy another one. I only buy bolt actions now, my auto loaders stay in the locker.
Volquartsen extractor and problem solved. Might as well fix the terrible stock trigger with a Volquartsen hammer, then you have a good rifle with a good trigger that is reliable. Before you do that, I agree 100%
Its always good to hear from you mate, we like straight shooters here in Australia (pun?) So you look after Yourself because if your show wasn't around you would be greatly missed!!