[Vincine]

I think on an auto, some of a round's energy gets 'siphoned off' operating the action. On a bolt, it all goes to pushing the bullet. I'm not sure how much this affects the accuracy of the bullet or if an auto has a diminished recoil (not that there's much recoil to speak of on a .22lr). Heck, I'm not sure about any of the above at all. I'm just guessing here.

[longunner]

Originally Posted by axxe55

the M60 because of the Marlin Micro Grooved barrel is pretty dang accurate. normaly i would say a bolt action rifle is a little more accurate than a semi auto, but in most 22 rifles, unless you want to step up to match grade ammo, i don't think you will see that big a difference. accuracy has a price. if you had an unlimited budget and wanted to put all the shots into one hole at 100 yards, then you buy an expensive target rifle and match grade ammo and go practicing. price wise for what you want, the Marlin, the Savage or even the Ruger should fit your needs.

Thanks axe55 I'm going to go to my local gun store this week and see if they have any marlins in stock!! Thanks for all you're help!!

[longunner]

Originally Posted by Vincine

I think on an auto, some of a round's energy gets 'siphoned off' operating the action. On a bolt, it all goes to pushing the bullet. I'm not sure how much this affects the accuracy of the bullet or if an auto has a diminished recoil (not that there's much recoil to speak of on a .22lr). Heck, I'm not sure about any of the above at all. I'm just guessing here.

That all seems to make sense to me thanks for you're help as well!

[ScottA]

Tube fed and bolt action... I'm not familiar with such.

However, you can get tube fed and lever action.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22Rifle/Golden39A.asp

[axxe55]

Originally Posted by ScottA

Tube fed and bolt action... I'm not familiar with such.

However, you can get tube fed and lever action.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22Rifle/Golden39A.asp

Marlin's newer XT22 series has either a box magazine or tube magazine option on their bolt action rimfires.

[ScottA]

Originally Posted by axxe55

Marlin's newer XT22 series has either a box magazine or tube magazine option on their bolt action rimfires.

Cool. Hadn't noticed those before.

[axxe55]

Originally Posted by ScottA

Cool. Hadn't noticed those before.

they also come in 22WMR, tube or box magazine. i have my eye on a 22WMR with the box magazine and heavy barrel right now! i have a spot that has been missing it's 22 magnum for way too long! stainless steel with a MSRP of $326. comes in a synthetic stock, but a Boyd's laminated stock in nutmeg would look really good.

[ScottA]

Originally Posted by axxe55

they also come in 22WMR, tube or box magazine. i have my eye on a 22WMR with the box magazine and heavy barrel right now!

22 win mag. I don't have one of those yet. Hmmmm.

[axxe55]

Originally Posted by ScottA

22 win mag. I don't have one of those yet. Hmmmm.

Scott, the price isn't bad. the one i want has a MSRP of $326, so i figure i can probably get it from my LGS for less than $300. even with tax, a new stock from Boyd's and a scope and rings, i should come out for less than $500 for all of it.

[longunner]

Originally Posted by ScottA

Tube fed and bolt action... I'm not familiar with such.

However, you can get tube fed and lever action.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22Rifle/Golden39A.asp

I would love to have a golden boy but unfortunately its above my price range.