07 October 2008, 14:00
tankhunterpump action 22 LR ,which one ?
I want to buy a 22 LR pump action ,there seems to be only the remington and Henry as new rifles ,or a second hand BPR ,does anyone own one or have some opinions on a good choice ? thankyou
07 October 2008, 18:39
butchlocif it were me, 1st i'd go look for a nice old remmy 12 or win 62. if you want new then find yourself a taurus copy of the win 62
07 October 2008, 20:42
GatogordoIf you're buying it for a fun, using rifle, I'd strongly suggest getting an original Winchester 62(A). With a bit of shopping you can find one for less than $500 in very decent shape, hopefully less. Remember these were used in the Carnie shooting games and often went a million rounds with no problems. Just a super quality fun rifle but basically just open sights unless you find one with a scope plate on it which would make it much cheaper.
I've got the Taurus copies as well, and while they're decent, they don't lock up like a bank vault like the 62s, but if money is a consideration you can find these used for less than $200 easily.
There are many other less common vintage .22 pumps that are nice as well but harder to find and cost just as much as a 62. The Rem model 12 is a good example, the Hi-vis is another.