Thread: Best semi

Tasked with buying a mate a couple of rifles for when he is in nz.
One on the list is a semi 22lr
He is left handed but has shot right handed actions mostly.(held left handed)

Iv never owned a semi so bit out of my depth here.
First thought was cz but was told near impossible to get left hand semi action.
1022? Very popular i know but you have to buy triggers and buffers to get them to shoot?
Left hand not essential but would be nice.
Budget 700 to 1k
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I've only ever bumped into one LH 22 semi in the last 15yrs, better to just grab a marlin 795 or 60 (if you can find one) and be done with it.

A Marlin 795 maybe ideal. have enough money left over to buy ammo

Hey Cam I don't think it being right handed will really be an issue with semis. I shoot mine right and left handed. You're not really having to work a bolt or anything. That's what I find anyway.

I've got two Ruger 10/22s (one from the 60's, one from 2007 ish). The newer one needed a trigger job, and you can't hit a barn door with it. The old one is all good though.

If I were in the market for another semi I'd have a decent look around other manufacturers. I'd imagine the CZ would be choice based on the quality of the 452's I've owned.

If he dosnt mind tube fed then Id say Marlin M60. I can lend you one for a play if that would help.

Originally Posted by sneeze

If he dosnt mind tube fed then Id say Marlin M60. I can lend you one for a play if that would help.

Are they readily availible? when I think marlin i think lever? cost?

I paid $400ish for a nice aniversiary model ( bottom one in the pic). Mudgripz is the man to talk to, havnt seen him on here but he may still be around the other forum .

Yup, in 22 I'd not bother with a lefty.

Get a marlin 795, and have enough money left over for a decent scope and ammo.

I had a marlin 60SS a couple of years ago, bloody good gun and from memory had a 16 or 17 rnd mag.

A write up in a firearms book I've got say they are one of the best .22 semis available.

A mate back in the day had a rem 597 with major feed problems, not sure if its a common problem.

Nice Sneeze! we are lookin new tho
Needs to be readily availible, need to get shit sorted by end of month.

Yeah Im talking new. Your not getin mine
They are very well priced. If you cant find Mudgripz Id try these guys

http://www.huntingandfishing.co.nz/i.../pi_storeid/16

Unless he wants to shoot an antique browning (or the crappy Norinco copy) with bottom eject I don't think you will source a left handed 22 auto. And if they do exist would something so rare be sitting in a NZ gun shop's rack?? Go the Marlin 795 or 60. Somewhere around 15 million (if my memory serves me) made. Out of the box performance, no dicking around. Sure the Ruger has the better mag but that's about it.


I like your 60 sneeze.

hey vc, i am selling my 10/22 semi syn stock ruger and it comes with silencer, and scope all zeroed in. almost brand new. its about year old. only reason i selling it is that i want to get a youth gun for my kids. its a great gun. wont sell forum members rubbish. i am looking for four fiffty for it. the barrel is threaded ready to go. excellent condition.

Marlin 2012 Consumer Catalog
page 24/25

Yank+gun starting with M= RUN THE OTHER WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!