BEST Semi-Auto .22 Rifle

[@rcs3030]

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.

[@chakaula8642]

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?

[@towboatintroy832]

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

[@craigleibbrand7761]

Hear hear about the music

[@robertthorn9560]

The content is strictly about firearms not production...thank goodness!

[@tetmaillet7836]

Who gives a shit if someone has tattoos there are plenty of knowledgeable people with or without tattoos or a baseball cap. Strange comment.

[@johnthacker608]

The Marlin model 60 never gets the respect it deserves. Cannot believe he didn't even mention it

[@curtharvey1990]

Marlin mod 60 missing??????!!!!

[@bigB6flyer]

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.

[@jdsol1938]

i have fired over 1p,000 round with my philipine nock off of marlin, no complainys

[@markmiller8137]

I really like the tube mag on the Marlin model 60 and the feel of the rifle it's self.

[@joewalworth5479]

My Dad bought me the model 60 when I was about 14. Really nice and smooth semi automatic. And pretty accurate. The wood was awful.

[@morallysound1]

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...

[@johnphillips2396]

I have had my 10\22 for 50+ years. A great gun.

[@rogerburt3712]

Got mine in 1974.. 50 years strong and still one of my favorites..

[@johncherry2205]

THE best reviewer bar none. Thanks again for your honest and non biased comments.

[@josmotherman591]

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.

[@howardlawrence9882]

got 1 since 1966 .hundreds of bricks no misfires any brand ammunition.rarely needs cleaning...but i do proper care eh bye.

[@josmotherman591]

@@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.

[@ctfishn1391]

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!

[@royvincent9250]

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

[@letsmove1559]

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,

[@diannelogsdon6107]

I’ve had a Remington Nylon 66 since @ 1979. The nickel plated one. Never a problem. Always shoots, reliable and fairly accurate.

[@stevenicol5133]

me too never a jam

[@coosabass4934]

I still have my Remington Speedmaster 552 from my teenage years... and I still love it!!!

[@Manfred-cf9rn]

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 😊

[@tomvancil8213]

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 😁

[@kennypridemore5466]

Speed master was the greatest 22 I ever layer to my shoulder 😊

[@lousmith5264]

My '68 552 has a 23 inch barrel that is so accurate (open sights) it thinks it is a sniper rifle !! The only round that won't cycle is the CCI subsonic short. No problem cycling a tube full of mixed rounds. True, the Remington's weren't the only ones to fire all 22 rounds - they were the FIRST until the patent expired and everyone copied them.

[@rustyoilburner]

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.

[@jedpeeler4199]

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!

[@stewartbeckman7909]

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!

[@jimthemeek4672]

I grew up with a Remington 552 Speedmaster. Thousands of Rounds through it. Love it still.

[@cephasmartin8593]

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.

[@charleshill9236]

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!

[@rkots2962]

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

[@kennethhuff7158]

Thank you R Kots we are trying ,it's a constant battle with the Democrats in our country, everyone should be free ,stay safe🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LKaramazov]

It’s going...going...

[@mrparlanejxtra]

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.

[@raphaelm2777]

He is a canadian not americans.

[@raphaelm2777]

@@mrparlanejxtra is the m1 garand still legal in new zealand or jacinda adren destroy all of it. Sorry bad English.

[@wowguy3562]

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

[@paulmoss7940]

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.

[@scotthanson4200]

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.

[@geoffreywasielewski8292]

Mine is a Western Auto 'Revelation' model 120. the only difference is no gold plated trigger. Great gun, but that pesky bolt spring.

[@scottbailey8158]

I agree my marlin is stainless yep it has a scope and yes it's a nail driver lol.

[@scotthanson4200]

@@scottbailey8158 nice gun. there is something special about the marlin 60s just love em.

[@scotthanson4200]

@@geoffreywasielewski8292 sweet gun does yours have the JM stamped on the barrel

[@scottbailey8158]

@scotthanson4200 yes it does

[@jimfleagle3159]

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!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

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.

[@davidkrutsinger5414]

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.

[@ojjenkins7110]

Well that's ok cause now Ruger bought Marlin :-) :-)

[@scottsemrau2859]

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!

[@DrTech-pw2cu]

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

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're right - the Marlin Model 60 is amazing - over 10 million sold - the Browning is so unique and timeless.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

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.

[@rbm6184]

Dr. Tech Best is a subjective term. So everybody has their own preferences. My favorite is a Winchester 190.

[@sapago4166]

I'm not fond of my 60. About to list it for sale.

[@JoeWayne84]

@@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.

[@MrMetalhead0124]

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!

[@Bigdaddylobo1]

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!

[@dc76384]

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$.

[@grunyonthoughtsfromagrunt8264]

Um.....nothing wrong with an put of the box 10/22 unless you're a diva and can't shoot. Is it the best for shooting competitions nope. But that's not what's it's designed for. It's designed for hunting and plinking and in that it excells.

[@funkyneil2000]

I only have two rifles and one of them is a Ruger 10/22 walnut sporter. Love it.

[@clancyhellige7260]

What do you think of the Weatherby mark 22 semi auto made in Italy?

[@funkyneil2000]

@@clancyhellige7260 I've never used one.

[@thedonnwonn991]

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.

[@indymac7]

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

[@deniscleaver7544]

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.

[@Mr23skiddoo]

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.

[@B.G.216]

I would love to have a Belgium made Browning SA-22!

[@conlaiarla]

I have a FN version . Stamped FN and no engraving but otherwise exactly the same.

[@johnpowell5433]

I'm really pleased that you included the Gevarm, a well-made and interesting firearm. I own an A-3, like the one you showed, as well as an E-1 take down model with cast receiver. The barrels are micro-grooved and the wedge-style firing pin gives a full-width strike across the rim that means a much more reliable ignition and quicker burn. Some models have a higher-quality tangent rear sight and interchangeable front sight elements that enhance accuracy.

[@geraldswain3259]

I've always had a soft spot for the Browning ...a little gem of a rifle . Much love from the Realm !.

[@forge20]

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.

[@HenauderTitzauf]

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.

[@miltonhall7078]

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!!

[@wm565]

I used a 552 Speedmaster as a kid, and still own that rifle. Best .22 I ever used.

[@athewake]

The venerable Browning semi auto take down, what a pleasure to shoot. Perfectly engineered and been in production 106 years.

[@Rancherinaz]

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

[@roberttidwell5717]

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!!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

I have one too. Always loved it .

[@vaughnbillme7535]

Sad to say but they are banned in Illinòis

[@mrgruisinge]

Two thumbs on the new mic. Love my Ruger 10-22.

[@joetruth5924]

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.

[@adamcuneo7189]

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 :)

[@lucycarr6065]

You finally got a microphone!!! You sound so much clearer, thank you

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - yes indeed - finally did it : )

[@russellkeeling4387]

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.

[@everready19373]

@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.

[@eb1684]

How about the Browning SA22? The scope moves forward while shooting. @@everready19373

[@A-Z__124]

​@@everready19373 What brand and where can I get one?

[@jtmachete]

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.

[@jtmachete]

@@kentuckybackwoods7114 Yes,mine has the squirrel

[@danlovett3697]

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

[@jtmachete]

@@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.

[@danlovett3697]

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

[@jtmachete]

@@danlovett3697 I also use G96 gun treatment (good stuff) on all my guns. Spray a generous amount in the open action, chamber, and bolt. I'm thinking yours might have years of powder residue in the action and lip of chamber. Good luck in getting that rifle cycling properly 👍

[@haroldjohnson2041]

I had a Remington 22LR semi auto about 1985 (new), it looked like a small version of my Remington 1100 Shotgun, it was very nice looking the first 30 round it would jam, than it would work for 30 rounds, then it would jam to the point it took a lot to open the bolt. I did take it apart to see what was happing. I am a mechanical engineer that engineers mechanisms. there is a bar that transfer the round from the tube to the chamber, when clean the 'transfer bar' would hit the side of the tube and after it was shot 30 times debris world get behind the 'transfer bar' and it would move into the correct position and work then the debris would build up to where it would lock up. I placed a shim behind the transfer bar so it would work when clean for about 50 rounds, until it got dirty. I traded it (1993) for a 10/22 Sport walnut and checking and a brick of Remington 22 LR. I have a few 10/22s, only 22 Rifles I own, this got me into Ruger guns.

[@xinwang9099]

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzbin.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc 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.

[@bradwalsh9122]

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.

[@edwincathey5260]

I’m 58 yo and my first gun was a Ruger 10/22 that I got on Christmas morning when I was 8yo! 50 years has passed and unknown thousands of rounds and I still have it still looks and shoots like it did 50 years ago! My Dad told me that he paid $39.00 on sale for Christmas at Big5 sporting goods, best $39.00 he ever spent 👍

[@leeadams5941]

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

[@Rancherinaz]

Same here . Glenfield 60 and two Marlin model 70's with the boxed 7 round mags . All are tack drivers

[@johnturner8005]

I will always take a marlin mod 60 over all others.

[@lonefishnone4958]

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.

[@billymulgreavey6621]

I too prefer the Marlin 60. Good, solid, dependable.

[@lavida57]

I was waiting for the 10-22. My first my favorite. Thanks

[@steveokon5431]

Yes , I was holding the Remington nylon in dk.green yesterday,

[@mfabrizius]

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.

[@mikehoward8201]

Marlin, not Marlon!

[@JohnLangevin-n2i]

I owned a few oddball .22 Autoloaders, a BSA Ralock like yours with a factory threaded barrel and cap. Someone told me it was intended as a military close range sniper rifle. This was why it captured the empties. Also firing from an open bolt, it was easily converted to fully automatic fire. One feature you did not mention was the.pivoting arm takedown feature. A very interesting and accurate rifle. Another was a Beretta Small Bore Rifle which combined a blow-back Self-loading mode as well as a Bolt Action mode. It had a three leaf rear sight. A large push button at the back of the receiver was simply pushed in to remove the entire bolt assembly to allow cleaning the barrel. All in all a very well done video as always, thank you. John in Savannah

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you John - I'll look for the Beretta - I had one and sold it; another interesting one is the Walther - also a semi or bolt action : shooter's choice.

[@gregb6469]

I recently obtained a Ruger 10/22. A great-looking gun, and it fits me perfectly; neither too long or too short.

[@WilliamKiene]

I worked in a top sporting goods store while going to college in the 1960s. We had 4 good gunsmiths in a shop in the rear who did warranty repairs for many gun manufacturers. When someone brought a Remington "Nylon 66" 22LR rifle in a box, all taken apart, they had me put them together. They have many pieces and are hard for most to get back together, but I had one and knew them well.

[@lanemeyer6733]

My personal favorite 22 is my 121 Fieldmaster Remington pump.circa 1951 .

[@edjett2631]

A fine choice!

[@buckburton7318]

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.

[@edjett2631]

@@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.

[@Jeanie363034]

I love my Winchester model 61 pump 22 short-long and long rifle ....made in July 1947

[@buckburton7318]

@@Jeanie363034 My brother had a Winchester model 61 and I would agree it's a superb rifle.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

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.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

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.

[@jt56giants]

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...

[@beaumont6751]

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.

[@majorfrost8206]

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.

[@tony636able]

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.

[@danno1800]

You did a splendid job! And you picked the right rifle - the Ruger 10/22. Thanks - much appreciated...

[@jimjakosh2506]

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!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidfriend1919]

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 .

[@eb1684]

Nothing wrong with being a "hoarder." It's a great, wholesome hobby.

[@texaspatriot9153]

The Franklin Armory binary trigger for that 10/22 is a game changer

[@garyK.45ACP]

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"

[@andrewmoens8614]

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.

[@justsittinhere72]

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.

[@charleyjohnson4823]

Speedmaster or Model 60, my favorites.

[@donrepcon7704]

I got my 10/22 not long after they came out. The first thing I did was put a 22" bbl on it and a rifle stock. I had no use for a carbine. I've had so many people wanting to buy it after that, but I still have it. Added a fancier magpul stock and a better 3x9 variable scope on it and have made accurate shots with it out to 650 yards. One helluva rifle!

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I was wondering where you were USOG. I’m pleased to see you uploaded a video

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

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.

[@capnbly]

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.

[@charlesroberts3910]

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

[@rayst.2934]

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.

[@546cowboy6]

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.

[@gerardgoubel4169]

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

[@drdaldds]

I have a half dozen Ruger 10/22 versions - a number of Remington 66 versions (mostly the - Nylon 66AB) but the best were the Browning .22 short ATD - why so - as a kid I discovered how the .22 short was actually more effective on game than the .22 long rifle - it was all I could afford one day - but to my amazement it was far more effective on squirrels - and my dream gun was the Browning .22 short ATD - as it was the best caliber and it was able to be carried comfortably in one hand - love the 10/22 but it is not nearly as handy as the little Browning - and virtually all of the others have issues with one handed carry - generally the bolt draw lever - or the magazine gets in the way - and the first time I hunted squirrels with one - I shot 18 tree rats - took my limit - went home and cleaned them - went back for another limit - determined to only shoot the ones jumping through the tree tops - still shot my limit in less than an hour - then went out once more and blasted another limit - it was actually far too easy with the little Browning - and we ate squirrels for a week - the gun was quiet and extremely effective. Now that I no longer live in farm land - I use it to drop the coyotes - and it works just as well on them. I have one FN made one - two made by Miroku Japan - and one made by an unknown manufacturer Browning used in Asia - by far the Miroku are the best - and I have two .22 short and one .22 Long Rifle made by Miroku - they really are top notch. Liked the Weatherby version also and had a thing for the Colt Colteer - but neither of them was on the same level as the little Browning and I pedaled them - The Savage I purchased for 15.00 never worked - the Colt was a bad design and was cheaply made - whereas the Weatherby was well made but ungainly - like my 10/22 models (especially the Mannlicher) but by far the best are the ATD Brownings.

[@peterm.eggers520]

As a kid, I disassembled and reassembled my Nylon 66 regularly without instruction or assistance. I remember it being fairly straightforward.

[@dj3114]

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.

[@davidmartin1015]

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.

[@davidorpwood8433]

Remington model 66

[@abanderado3176]

You forgot the Beretta copy of the pre WW 2 fabulous Walther mod 1 ...

[@mattedwards4533]

Your knowledge of firearms amazes me. I thought I was fairly knowledgeable but you have humbled me !

[@gymshoe8862]

I admire your collection, I found many of them were unknown to me and I'm a knowledgeable enthusiast--its an interesting subject. You came up with the right winner too! The 10-22 is going to continue to expand and dominate because of its pure design and accessability. They're available to anyone who wants one. They always work!

[@russellkeeling9712]

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.

[@jesussaves2043]

Nylon 66 is such a fun gun. Great starter, such a tack driver!

[@rickbattle5706]

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.

[@ronlafitte6864]

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!!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

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.

[@colehara]

I was glad to see the Anschutz 470 included here. I have the Anschutz model 300 which is nearly identical to the 470 except that the 470 had a shell deflector over the ejection port and a "trigger shaped" charging handle. The handle on the 300 is a round knurled knob. These handles simply pull out so that the bolt can be removed for cleaning. My dad bought this rifle for my 15th birthday and in the 51 years since I have put tens of thousands of rounds through it. As you mentioned it is incredibly accurate. The only failures to feed I have ever encountered were due to faulty ammo (and that's rare) or having been way overdue for a proper cleaning. Anschutz later made a 520 and 525 which look identical but I imagine have some upgrades over the previous models. These rifles also take down into two pieces to fit in a backpack. I've always loved .22 rifles and handguns. Lots of fun to shoot and I don't have to sit at the reloading bench afterwards. Thanks for posting this. PS: I agree with your wish to see Ruger offer the 10-22 in .22 short.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi keith - From my messages it seems a lot of people did not know about the Anschutz - one of the best. I'm glad you won one - I'll have to look up the 300. They're all semi-auto target rifles - which is pretty amazing to me.

[@colehara]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I still have the original box that it came in. The price on the box is $47.00. That would have been 1969. It was great to see all these .22 autos. Wish I owned one of each. 👍

[@afinelookinggentleman2631]

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

[@robertvasquez240]

I'm glad you made a video too. It has been some time between videos--I hope to view more of them on your KZbin site.

[@bigbilllasalle]

No mention of Mossberg. The model 352 was the simplest , all steel, magazine fed .22. It's my pick for greatest ever.

[@badbilly60]

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

[@jjohnston94]

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.

[@jjohnston94]

@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]

A quarter at 25 yards is a pretty easy shot with any rifle that isn't garbage.

[@jjohnston94]

@@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.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@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.

[@rogerturner3847]

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

[@jayfxdx]

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.

[@warwickmudge4114]

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!!

[@MA.CUTLER]

Remington speedmaster model 552..... hands down!!... especially my 1973 model😁🤓

[@XrayxRich]

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.

[@broznkyra4853]

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

[@MrFelix002]

Wonderful video we just bought a ruger 10/22 with 22 inch barrel for our ten year old grandson, my wife and want to teach him how to handle guns the safe way and enjoy hunting together, so many beautiful rifles on the table

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Stanley and family - Good on you! Great rifle - as you know - and they last and last. Thank you for the kind words. He's lucky to have you. Good shooting!

[@MB-et2gn]

Yes, I love my nylon 66! Great plinker.

[@darrellmatthies6895]

It's much more than just a pinker.

[@T-Bone-Grizzle]

The Marlin Model 60 and 795 are probably the best .22's for accuracy out of the box and popularity. Sad they were neglected.

[@fredflintstone5860]

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.

[@angelaprater2679]

Not mine love keep it clean got both 1 blued older model and the stainless steel

[@Guitarmickey23]

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.

[@cashotpb]

@@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.

[@stevedouglas5443]

Yes, I wanna get one

[@timvest8141]

Beautiful rifles. I own a few .22's but I have never seen so many different foreign makers before.

[@kenf4837]

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!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

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!

[@JW007100]

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.

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

Remington Nylon, the only synthetic stocked rifle I would like to own.

[@rairai3517]

I had one , worked well but couldn't get extra clips , excellent gun ..

[@280AI]

I’m old so I’m right on board with you on that. By far my favourite gun channel. My favourite part of it is the Willy Nilly approach.

[@globeeartheulogy9126]

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 🇨🇦🤙🏼🥰

[@maverick3576]

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

[@jkg2754]

You’ve been in a cave then. 10/22 has sold more than any gun ever. More than all 22’s combined.

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Iam 72 years old, I’ve had 10/22s since I was in my 20’s !

[@mariomartin1981]

@@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,,

[@dennisparker3786]

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

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@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.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

PHEW! What a relief, turns out there was a 10/22 there after all! Thanks for a great and interesting 'review' of some rifles I have never heard of. I have a Ruger10/22 which I really enjoy owning. It has now been in three different stocks; original De Luxe Sporter, ATI folding polymer and now an E.Arthur Brown M1 Carbine lookalike just for fun and because it is the closest thing to an M1 I will ever get! It is a great little hunting and plinking rifle and like so many of us, was my first .22LR. It is great in that it will cycle good quality subsonic ammo and coupled with a moderator and a replaced nylon buffer in the action, it is reasonably quiet for a blow back semi-auto. The Smith and Wesson M&P 1522 is also a great little rifle and so much fun to shoot. Lots of fun at the range.