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[mnewsham]

Henry seems to make some pretty good .22 lever rifles.

Thanks, there is a Henry distributor about 2 blocks from campus, I will check them out after class on Monday! And take a look at their other stock as well

 

[davmat787]

Might as well get an AR if you're spending Mini-14 money IMO.

Agreed, but I am fairly certain I saw the base wood stock version on sale for $499 recently.

Two vastly different calibers.

Go with the 10/22 for pure plinking satisfaction.

Of course they are different calibers, twas why I specified the .223 caliber for the Mini 14.

 

[schneiderguy]

Agreed, but I am fairly certain I saw the base wood stock version on sale for $499 recently.

Maybe at Walmart or somewhere? Around here the only place that sells them is Big 5 and they go for about $700 + another $70-80 in sales tax + $25 DROS fee. California sucks

 

[jpeyton]

You can get a lower-end Savage or Remington bolt-rifle in any number of hunting calibers for around $500.

 

[pontifex]

I was considering this as well, any suggestions?

Henry makes nice ones. I have a Henry Golden Boy. They make a blued version that is a bit cheaper.
Marlin did or maybe still does make one. Not sure of any other companies.

 

[pontifex]

You can get a lower-end Savage or Remington bolt-rifle in any number of hunting calibers for around $500.

Savage has like a new Axis or something line that is around $300.

 

[mnewsham]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, looks like bolt action, or lever action at the moment, with a Mossberg being a 3rd.

Any more suggestions?