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#1 ·
I'm a Marlin model 60 fan. A few years ago they released the model 60 deluxe. It was a popular gun. I think they made it out of black walnut. I would love to see them release a new Glenfield model with the squirrel on the stock. Perfect .22 for squirrels and rabbits.
 
#12 ·
Recently picked up a CZ 455 American. Topped it with a Nikon Prostaff Target EFR. Never owned a bolt gun before this one but its a lot of fun to shoot. Will be chasing squirrels with it very soon!
 
#13 ·
Have a Ruger American predator .22 WMR that I used the last year or two and liked it so much I bought a .22LR model this year. My son calls them the squirrel laser.
 
#14 ·
I have a Marlin .22 and an old 17shot JC Higgins .22 that is stupid accurate. I usually grab a .22 air rifle anymore though. Just seems more fun to me. I have springers,nitro pistons and pcps. Depends a bit on air temps which I grab. Just wanted an air rifle for small stuff around the house but quickly became another obsession to drop cash on!
 
#16 ·
I have a Marlin .22 and an old 17shot JC Higgins .22 that is stupid accurate. I usually grab a .22 air rifle anymore though. Just seems more fun to me. I have springers,nitro pistons and pcps. Depends a bit on air temps which I grab. Just wanted an air rifle for small stuff around the house but quickly became another obsession to drop cash on!
Can you reccomend a moderetly priced,airgun that will produce in cool to COLD weather?
 
#18 ·
I found that the pellets themselves make a HUGE difference. Never realized that until a couple years ago. Bought various brands of crosman, benjamin pellets etc, wasn't until I bought a box of pellets all made from the same die that I got accurate with the gun. Bobby, you thinking about going out this year? Gimme a holler if you do. I've got a .22 Stoeger air rifle if you want to check it out/target shoot.

That said, Marlin Glenfield 60 for me. Uncle gave me one from the 70s and love that gun.
 
#20 ·
That is gonna depend a LOT on your definition of "moderately priced". The best guns in cold are either pcp's or nitro pistons. The easier guns to shoot of those two is definitely pcp's. Crosman makes the Maximus in .22cal that is an " entry level" PCP. It works well(not the best trigger). Its gonna run @200. But,you need a hand pump or filler tank to put air in it. Those get as expensive as the gun itself(hand pumps,don't know about tanks other than you have to take them somewhere that can fill them). Can get a ready to go kit for @$400 with gun,scope,pellets,pump,etc. Nitro pistons require special holds to shoot accurately but can be/are great guns. Best thing is they're cheap. A $100 gun and a $3 bearing for a NEEDED trigger job will get a decent shooter as long as you do your part. You may want to upgrade the scope,but may be OK with what comes with it,that's be up to you. If you get one,message me and I'll tell you the EASY trigger fix with a 5x8 rc bearing or just YouTube it. Pellet wise,More guns like crosman premier pellets than any other,but some hate them. Its a trial thing once gun gets broken in. You can get sample packs that have numerous different pellets. But day in/day out the crosman premiers perform and are cheap. @$8 for 500. Don't wanna make this too long so if you have any specific questions ask away. I'll do my best to help you out.
 
#24 ·
When I turned 18 the very first gun I purchased, as a birthday gift for myself, was a Marlin model 60 with a checkered stock. $98.00 at Dunham's. Topped off with a four power scope since new. Thousands of rounds through it with maybe two or three malfunctions that I can remember. Straight shooter, no complaints other than not being able to use shorts. Would recommend to anyone from the experience I have had with it.
 
#25 ·
I bought a new Marlin 60 this spring and have put close to 1,000 rounds through it out plinking. It is an absolute straight shooter right out of the box. For $150 you can't go wrong.

It's favorite ammo seems to be CCI Mini Mags. The only ammo it jams up on her Federal's bulk packs and the Federal blue box 50 round packs.
 
#26 ·
Remington 541s, when I would hunt them........,now if I did I would give them more of a chance and use a pistol....s&w model 41, or the scoped ruger compitition slab side target,high standard citation open sights also.....all shoot really nice with great triggers
I think someone has thinned them on my place, didn't notice the amounts during deer hunting plus a crushed beer can on one of the atv paths up the hill
 
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