Winchester produced some 1885 low walls in 222 rem last year, and Ruger is making the #1-A light sporter in 222 rem this year. I am a huge fan of the 222 and wonder which of the above rifles AR members would prefer in this caliber. I know what to expect, acurracy wise, from the ruger. However, I have no experience with the low walls. What do you guys think. I'm sure the best answer would be to buy both, but that is not in my poll. One of these would be on my bucket list anyway as I can't afford one right now. Thanks for your input.

Question:
Which of the following rifles would you prefer?

Choices:
Ruger #1-A 222 rem
Winchester 1885 Low Wall 222 rem

 

Sorry, posted in the wrong section. Can the moderater please move to the single shot rifle section?

I have both rifles in 22 Hornet. The 1885 is more accurate out of the box but the Ruger can be made to shoot also. 1885 has a better trigger. That being said, I like the Ruger #1 better.

I have a Steyr SL 222 with a set trigger, but it has a bolt on the side of it :-)

I'd probably pick the low wall, for no other reason than I just like the look of a low wall better.

The low wall for me. #1s can be a struggle sometimes in the accuracy dept. and I think the low wall looks nicer.

I think I will order a No.1-A, 222, after all I only have 5 No.1's.

Single shot rifles have hammers.

Low wall has a hammer!

Thus an 1885 is the only possible choice

I thought these were single shot rifles, not leverguns...

They have a lever.

so does the pump house out at the ranch.

The legal description of either is a falling block single shot rifle.

The pump has one?

Now that's a funny comeback, and I don't kere who ya are!

I prefer the Ruger 1A, hands down..