.22lr rifles that don't use mags

[cysoto]

+1 on the Marlin 981T

The only drawback about this model is the stock which flexes quite a bit. There are a handful of aftermarket stocks available but, to the best of my knowledge, none of them are "drop in" with tube-fed models.

[Jherexx]

Lots of great suggestions, but after doing a little more interweb research, I think I'm with Ray on this. Model 60 for less than 2 bills (even at Bass Pro), looks like a deal that can't be beat.

Although if I run across a Remy Nylon 66 (one that's loaded through buttstock) at a good price, I may not be able to pass it up. Everything I have read on the Remy suggests that it is one slick rifle, produced way ahead of its time.

[ray1970]

You can't go wrong with the model 60. Plenty of plinking capacity, super reliable, and very affordable. I put tons of rounds through the one I had growing up.

[Mountain Boy]

I have the CBC clone of the Nylon 66 (from when Remi sold the tooling to CBC in Brazil). Cool little gun but feels cheap as hell because the plastic. positive is it is a great shooter for the little ones.

I do also have a tube fed Marlin model 60 that has eaten everything I have thrown at it for over 20 years. Been one of my favorite plinkers for most of that time.

[cstone]

I have two Model 60's, which is the same as the 795. The 60 has the tube mag and the 795 box mags. They function the same and they are both inexpensive and are very accurate right out of the box. Only a year ago you could pick one up from Dick's for just about $100 after the Marlin rebate.

You will get more shooting in with any .22lr rifle than you will with any other rifle.

I just can't wait till rimfire ammunition stocks get back to normal.

[colo-pr]

for me the Ruger 77/22 is the best, dammit, i sold mine a week ago :-(

[hatidua]

40x

[JFQuest]

I have a couple of Marlin 60's and swear by them. First round out of my 60SS was a headshot on a groundhog at 40 yards.
Another good one if you can find it is the Winchester 63. Loved my dads when I was young. Too bad if you can't find one these days they are over $500! Taurus made a copy of it, but I don't have any experience with theirs.

[bravastar1]

I cast a vote for the little Browning semi that loads through the stock. They are light,good looking and lots of fun to shoot. They also eject out the bottom of the receiver. Hard to beat in my opinion.

[jerrymrc]

Marlin/Glenfield 75c. Carbine to the old style 60. Same size as a 10/22.