Looking for a .22 rifle

[acp]

I guess I am looking for a .22 rifle for plinking. I would kind of like a pump rifle, but not really necessary. The only twist here is that I am 6'4" tall and a lot of the .22's I find are youth size. Anybody have any recommendations for one that might fit me better than others? I guess a trip to a big gun show is order but don't want to wait that long.
Thanks!

 

[Cedar Creek]

I am also 6'4". My favorite .22 rifles are a Marlin 39A for my open-sighted rifle and a Ruger 77/22 for my scoped rifle. They are both high quality adult rifles with great accuracy at a reasonable price.

Cedar Creek

 

[shotty]

I was going to say Marlin as well, but prefer the much cheaper Mod 60 auto. I had a 39 and it was a tack driver, but soon got tired of the weight and length of the barrel, the lever action was cool and ability to shoot shorts was great on the squirrels (very low noise, just above a pellet gun). At $400 + well heck I can get 2 60s and a ton of ammo and the accuracy of the 60 is awfully close.

 

[TJohn]

I guess I am looking for a .22 rifle for plinking. I would kind of like a pump rifle, but not really necessary. The only twist here is that I am 6'4" tall and a lot of the .22's I find are youth size. Anybody have any recommendations for one that might fit me better than others? I guess a trip to a big gun show is order but don't want to wait that long.
Thanks!

Remington and Henry have the only current production pumps that I am aware of, unless you can find a Winchester, Taurus or Rossi at a pawnshop or used rack in the gun stores. I have both a Remington and a Henry, seems like the Remington may have a little longer length of pull, but I cant be sure as I have never took the time to measure. The Remington does have a longer barrel though. Both are good shooters and fun.

 

[Weatherby]

I have a 10/22 with a 6 position adjustable stock. It fits everyone who shoots it and with the the new holographic sight, it is a blast to plink with.

 

[Werewolf]

If you can break away from having a pump you can't go wrong with a CZ-452 bolt action 22. Precision built, beautiful wood, high quality and accurate as all get out right out of the box. Highly recommended.

For less money a Marlin 925 will do ya good. Not as purty as the CZ and a bit less accurate but mucho bang for the buck.

You can get 10 round magazines for both - see - you really don't need that pump after all.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

If you can break away from having a pump you can't go wrong with a CZ-452 bolt action 22. Precision built, beautiful wood, high quality and accurate as all get out right out of the box. Highly recommended.

For less money a Marlin 925 will do ya good. Not as purty as the CZ and a bit less accurate but mucho bang for the buck.

You can get 10 round magazines for both - see - you really don't need that pump after all.

+1000, WW speaks wisely!

Having said that, there are plenty of non-youth .22s out there, including pumps - go here for a current thread on pumps:

http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88721

 

[acp]

Thanks to everyone for your input. I checked out a Marlin 60 yesterday. If I buy one of those I would get a new one, they are so cheap. I will try to find some more of the ones suggested and try them all out.

 

[okie headhunter]

you can't go wrong the marlin 60's are tough and reliable guns ,and for the price you can't go wrong.
good shooting

 

[1mathom1]

+1000, WW speaks wisely!

Having said that, there are plenty of non-youth .22s out there, including pumps - go here for a current thread on pumps:

http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88721

With all the CZ fans out there....I gotta get me one. As of today I am keeping my eyes open for a CZ .22 mag.