Opinion's on most accurate semi-auto .22's

[SnipersDad]

Gentlemen I want to Thank You for welcoming me to this group. I am a retired construction worker my children all hunt mainly whitetails on our farm here in Wisconsin. I do have a grown child who was in Swat & trained from a 5th. Special Forces Soldier . My children all respect and enjoy an accurate firearm. Now , question is would a Magnum Research .22LR Switchbolt rimfire be my choice as far as a semi-auto goes ? It's about the Max. $ I intend to spend for a Grand Child. Thank You.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

The most accurate auto 22 I've ever had ( and I've had some of the best bolt and auto) and wish I'd never sold was the original Ruger 10/22 hammer forged heavy barrel target ... Honestly don't over look these if you can find one!!

 

[Stammster]

I've been pleasantly surprised by the accuracy I get in both my Marlin model 60's. I bought one used in the 80's for $50 and the other at Walmart in 1992 for $95.

 

[huntsman22]

TC Classic......

 

[belldar]

Make it into a project for you and the kiddos. 10-22s are like big kid legos. Same as an AR. I built one off a CST action with a feddersen barrel. There are many options when building and You get the experience and knowledge in doing so. I built it for less than I could buy a Magnum Research for as well. i Could have gone cheaper and I could have spent more. I and the girls and very happy with what we built.

 

[Wedgy]

Get a Ruger 10/22 and you can upgrade anything and everything on it as they have as many aftermarket parts for them as an AR15 does. First item it to get the BX trigger or have yours worked on. You can add a threaded carbon fiber barrel for $200 if you choose, there are literally thousands of parts for these on Ebay and gunbroker. Kidd is one of the top innovators for the 10/22

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[D2wing]

Gentlemen I want to Thank You for welcoming me to this group. I am a retired construction worker my children all hunt mainly whitetails on our farm here in Wisconsin. I do have a grown child who was in Swat & trained from a 5th. Special Forces Soldier . My children all respect and enjoy an accurate firearm. Now , question is would a Magnum Research .22LR Switchbolt rimfire be my choice as far as a semi-auto goes ? It's about the Max. $ I intend to spend for a Grand Child. Thank You.

Excellent choice as well as the Thompson center version.

 

[Mrkdiver]

Marlin 60 is hard to beat for semi, Ruger American for bolt, for the money pretty good

 

[D2wing]

CZ also makes an accurate semi-auto. Factory Rugers need upgrades and you can't upgrade a Marlin 60. I would go with Magnum Research.

 

[73driver]

KIDD 10-22 about $1000 but very accurate. Bergara BXR right around $500.

 

[6x6 elk]

If you can afford them, the Volquartsen semi autos are bench rest accurate. Made off Ruger 10/22 design, but with many upgrades. The ones I've seen were one hole at 50yards!!

 

[ntsqd]

Volquartsen is the old good name in 10/22 rifles & parts. Kidd is the new good name in 10/22 rifles and parts. Can't go wrong with either, whether you buy or build. If you opt to build, spend some time on rimfire central's 10/22 sub-forums before purchasing anything. There are a LOT of other parts vendors out there worth knowing about.

 

[7fan1967]

Gentlemen I want to Thank You for welcoming me to this group. I am a retired construction worker my children all hunt mainly whitetails on our farm here in Wisconsin. I do have a grown child who was in Swat & trained from a 5th. Special Forces Soldier . My children all respect and enjoy an accurate firearm. Now , question is would a Magnum Research .22LR Switchbolt rimfire be my choice as far as a semi-auto goes ? It's about the Max. $ I intend to spend for a Grand Child. Thank You.

The Ruger 10/22 have been the most accurate 22's I've had . The one I've shot for 30 yrs will still hit quarters at a 100 yds . The one that has a bull barrel will hit squirrel's at 300 yds .

 

[Radman]

Welcome aboard! Can't argue with anything anyone here says. It's a pretty knowledgable, well-versed & experienced group here. Most are very
respectable. All the above are outstanding choices, me being personally familiar with the Marlin, Ruger & especially the Savage A22. I know you know but since you're set on 22's don't rule out .22 WMR's (magnums) as well. They're a hoot, (with a little more punch & slightly costlier ammo). Good luck. They'll love you for it!