What's your guilty pleasure rimfire?

What's your guilty pleasure rimfire? The one that you know what they go for so every time you enter a shop or show you just happen to have the right amount of "mad money" with you. Because if you see one its a pretty good bet that its leaving with you?

Me, I'm a sucker for Remington 581's....first rifle I ever had and learned to shoot with. Still have it 25+ years later.

***disclaimer - you don't have to post specific collection sizes, photos or values. Just curious to hear who else has this problem.

I'm a Rimfire Snob so I get sucked in all the time.

Considering the number of 10/22's around here.... I guess it wins...

But I've got a number of MK series pistols as well.

And Marlins.....

Ok so I have a rimfire problem....

Don't judge me....lol

Hi my names Joe and I’m a .22hollic. Love all of them. Next on the list for me is the Browning BL 22. I had one about 35 years ago, I regret getting rid of it.


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Marlin Model 60's and 795's. I've had half a dozen over the years, and I've enjoyed every one. Seems like most pawn shops will have one on the shelf for under $100.

I've had a few Ruger 10/22's as well. I do like them, but my Model 795 has spoiled me. I've yet to find a factory 10/22 that runs as good as it does.

Infield .22 trainers, and BSA internationals.

10/22 has to be high on the list for me. You can build em so many different ways, it's hard to turn down a good deal.

CMR/PMR-30. No better "get home" guns out there in terms of size/mass vs firepower, once you verify yours is reliable. Need one for each vehicle, not done yet.

Did I mention they are a hoot to shoot?

Anything Marlin or Ruger.

My holy grail is a Win 94/22 magnum.

I too am a "22holic". Trying to get a deal going on an old western auto 22. The guy is not sure he wants to keep it or not. The outside of the barrel is in rough shape, but that does not bother me.

I mostly like the old trainers.

Cz 452s. They are now two models old, but I've yet to find one I didn't like.

RF Pumps and levers of all kinds. Never met one I didn't like!

I've got Winny 62 clones, Remmy 572, Stevens miserable loader, Ruger 96/22, Browning BL22, Marlin levers of various lengths and configurations and a few I've forgotten about!

2nd place is Ruger MKII Govt' models.
Love them.

3rd place is S&W M17/617 wheelguns.
I've hoarded them. I think I singlehandedly drove the price up.

Couple porn pics.

I have a confession....I RARELY shoot mine. Mostly due to range access. However I like them and will hardly ever pass on one!

I MAY have added another Charger since this photo was taken in Oct.....

CZ 452 American 17 Mach2
CZ 452 Varmint 22 lr
CZ452 Trainer 22 lr
Marlin 39A Mountie ‘59
S&W 617 6”

Always look for a good deal on Marlin 60 and I prefer stainless.A marlin 17hmr with a stainless heavy barrel would likely come home with me.I have several marlin 883 bolt action 22 magnums and would bring another home.

I would like a couple of bolt action 22's as well.

I've got a 1931 or 1932 Mossberg Model C. It's a single-shot bolt action .22 that is too much fun - especially with powderless ammo. It will make next to nothing for noise but still works great for practicing the fundamentals of sight alignment, sight picture, breath control and trigger control.

I've also still got my first rifle - a 1970's Ithaca Model 72 lever action saddle gun. That was the one that started my love of firearms.

For the modern .22s, I've built my own 10/22 with parts sourced from all over.

Remington 513......a .11 5 shot group at 50 yards with irons..shot by Don Carroway, past S.C., N.C. and Georgia Hi Power champion and target signed by International Benchrest Champion Humble Henry Rivers. Shot on Mike's indoor 50 yard range.

Winchester M69's 56's and 75's.
EVERY time...

S&W Model 41.
I always look at them when I see them.
I got lucky and had cash once when I came across a 5 1/2".
I still look, but they stay just out of my reach

If I see one I buy one, Beretta Olympia 22 rimfire. Great rifle.

If I see a vintage .22 rifle with a factory aperture sight, or a period correct Weaver scope, and it's not overpriced... it's mine!

Lever actions and Pumps.

Marlins of any stripe & the tube feeders in particular.

I used to buy only levergun 22s, mostly Marlins... but then I discovered Depression Era Remington 22 rifles, and various Western Field and Sears models. It all started with a Remington Model 24, one of the few semi-autos that cycles Quiet-22 ammo.

i am guilty of fondling a few... the S&W mod 41s, Anschutz, and lucky enough to own a few High Standards...

Average Joe said:

Hi my names Joe and I’m a .22hollic. Love all of them. Next on the list for me is the Browning BL 22. I had one about 35 years ago, I regret getting rid of it.


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They had a Maple one at the local Cabelas before Christmas. I had willpower. It’s gone now.

Sold all of my lever .22s to Phillip in Wagram. Brownings, Winchesters and Marlins. All now in N.C.

Glad to see I'm not alone! I stopped at Cabelas in Sidney, NE on my way back from a hunting trip. Found a lefthanded 581 fully complete in the gun library for a steal. My buddy couldnt comprehend why I'd want to buy it when I shoot RH....simple answer...its an addiction.

Diznastyx80 said:

What's your guilty pleasure rimfire? The one that you know what they go for so every time you enter a shop or show you just happen to have the right amount of "mad money" with you. Because if you see one its a pretty good bet that its leaving with you?

Me, I'm a sucker for Remington 581's....first rifle I ever had and learned to shoot with. Still have it 25+ years later.

***disclaimer - you don't have to post specific collection sizes, photos or values. Just curious to hear who else has this problem.

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Lefty Remington 581 for me. I wish a had another one, and another one, etc...

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Had some .22 fun at Battery Oaks last weekend. Ran the Sparrow suppressor on the Ruger Bullpup.

Did I bring a Winchester 250 back to Battery Oaks, that you sent to Wagram???

.22 Enfields, I like all of them. Especially the early ones.

gsimmons said:

.22 Enfields, I like all of them. Especially the early ones.

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I think I’ve just found the next number 1 after the BL22. Those are very nice sir!


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Average Joe said:

I think I’ve just found the next number 1 after the BL22. Those are very nice sir!


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I used to shoot my Dad's BL22 as a yute. I ended up buying my own 6 or 7 years ago. I'm partial to the grade 2.

I sold it a couple years later and of course, I wish I had it back. I love those little guns.

Button Pusher said:

Had some .22 fun at Battery Oaks last weekend. Ran the Sparrow suppressor on the Ruger Bullpup.

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pfft, MY zk22 has the RJF logo on it because it was one of the preorders joe did before the old shop went down. so i guess maybe i like yours better...
Is your trigger crap too? any way to lighten them up? My hand was getting tired after 50 rds last time i shot it and i needed a LOT of finger to make it work.

rantingredneck said:

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I MAY have added another Charger since this photo was taken in Oct.....

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I love this picture. Sometimes I think I may have too many 10/22's - and this picture reminds me I still have a ways to go

Honorable mention to my CMMG 22lr AR conversion setup. Makes practicing with the binary trigger a lot less expensive and garners a lot less attention!

DrScaryGuy said:

pfft, MY zk22 has the RJF logo on it because it was one of the preorders joe did before the old shop went down. so i guess maybe i like yours better...
Is your trigger crap too? any way to lighten them up? My hand was getting tired after 50 rds last time i shot it and i needed a LOT of finger to make it work.

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Could be the return spring is not seated just right or the bolts too snug.
I'd check that first. Lotta nuts and bolts to remove.

You can always have the RJ logo removed with a laser.