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Best .22 Auto Options
10 April 2020, 02:34
talentrecBest .22 Auto Options
I want to put together an accurate, suppressed .22 auto. For people who have had both, which would typically be more accurate - Browning Buckmark or Ruger 22/45?
10 April 2020, 09:33
jimatcatford/chevy argument... I have/had both.. preferred the browning buckmark camper because it "felt" better.. had a 4.5' bbl... the 22-45 had a 3".i don't care for the grip. I prefer the ruger standards, mk1, 2's, or 3's,, as far as feel... but none are factory threaded,, the buckmark camper is..
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11 April 2020, 15:36
p dog shooterI own both I would go with the Ruger
Ruger! Hands down, 22/45 MKIV But I prefer the steel model over the light versions.
The MarkIv is beyond cool! Great design.
Old Bill Ruger is up there in gun heaven thinking "man! Why didn't I come up with that"!
12 April 2020, 19:04
WV HitmanI have a SSK MkIII Ruger with integral suppressor. Beautiful gun. Unbelievably accurate. Have taken over 400 groundhogs with it the last 4 years, longest being 101 yds. , all with Rem. 38 gr. subsonics. I've never regretted getting it.
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I guess I will pile on the Ruger bandwagon. I won a 22/45 probably 20 years ago. I wasn't that impressed with them at the time (preferred the Luger-like look of the standard MkIII). But I'd won it, so it was free. I shot it, and it was very accurate. Plus heavy enough to be easy to shoot well. Reliable. I love the gun.
Bought one of the new LITE versions. They're pre-threaded. I like it too. Probably just as mechanically accurate, but light enough that I don't shoot it quite as well. Still really like it. And the new design is way easier to take down and put back together. Anway, both are great guns. Highly recommend.
13 April 2020, 07:26
Use Enough GunI too, have both. I prefer the Browning Buckmark. Just my own preference. Others have theirs.
15 April 2020, 01:42
talentrecDoes anyone know of a source of custom barrels either platform? Right now I just want something pre-threaded, but down the road a 1:8 barrel would be ideal.
15 April 2020, 03:07
packrattusnongratusI agree with the Ford/Chevy argument. Be Well, Packy
15 April 2020, 04:23
BuglemintodayCan't go wrong with either. I also have a Ruger Wrangler and the Ruger SR22 and they have both been great as well. I love .22's
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16 April 2020, 00:15
crbutlerI have a lightweight Ruger 22/45 as a suppressor host gun.
I like the gun. Works reliably. Reasonably accurate. Not as accurate as a SW41, but I don’t regret it. I do like it better than the Browning Buckmark .22 I shot quite a bit- buddy’s gun- but his does’t have a suppressor or threaded to accept mine, so no experience with that part.
16 April 2020, 03:19
Bill/OregonGo to rimfirecentral.com for gobs more information on the Rugers and Brownings.
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17 April 2020, 06:27
SliderI have a Ruger Mk 22/45 Hunter with a Stainless Fluted Barrel. I had a Volquartsen Accurizing Kit installed.It is Very Accurate and I have taken many Head Shot Grouse with it. I love the pistol.
26 June 2020, 15:19
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26 June 2020, 21:59
packrattusnongratusSorry man, with only one post and pushing products from Kalifornia. I won't buy from that state unless it is the only option. Others can do what they want. Be Well, Packy.
27 June 2020, 21:39
hikerbumEither choice is excellent. Check out Turnbull Restoration for some they have done up very nicely
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24 November 2020, 17:11
KWardboth are great guns, own both cannot pick a favorite