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May 2008

Tricky Trio of 22 Autoloaders: Marlin Tops Remington, Ruger

Marlin’s Model 60 pleases us, and Remington’s 597 SS was right up there. But Ruger’s laser-sighted 10/22 left us clutching our wallet and wondering if its technology was worth it.

The 22 autoloading rifle is an American icon. Many a youngster had one for his first rifle, and while they may not be ideal for that service, they are unquestionably handy rifles for any serious outdoorsman. They can also be excellent training pieces for just about anyone interested in serious shooting.

We found three semiautomatic 22 LR rifles at the local gun shop. They were the Marlin Model 60 with tubular magazine and hardwood stock ($179), the Remington 597 SS with stainless barrel and synthetic stock ($283), and a Ruger-made 10/22 Model 1163 LZ distributor's special, available through your dealer, with camo stock and laser sight ($526). The tricky laser got…

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Tricky Trio of 22 Autoloaders: Marlin Tops Remington, Ruger

Marlin’s Model 60 pleases us, and Remington’s 597 SS was right up there. But Ruger’s laser-sighted 10/22 left us clutching our wallet and wondering if its technology was worth it.