Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Who is still making a good single-shot bolt-action .22 rifle? The question came up in a discussion with a young grandson and I'd like to follow it up. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I have a Savage model 30G “Stevens Favorite” Single Shot that is a tack driver with iron sights. They are a .22 falling block rifle design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 What size? Keystone makes both Chipmunk and Crickett single shot bolt "youth rifles". They are both good guns. The Chipmunk is slightly smaller than the Crickett, but you can get a full-size adult stock to put the little Crickett rifle in. I don't think they make a full size stock for the Chipmunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 This 13-year-old is already a six-footer and seems to be growing about an inch per week! So a full-size rifle is the thing. I have 10/22s but diplomatic introduction, so to speak, for various reasons made me think of single-shots. I have older grandkids who are shooters; this is a younger cohort starting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 They have this https://www.keystonesportingarmsllc.com/product/crickett-wood-laminate-adult-rifle-standard-stock/ Appears to be the standard Crickett rifle, with a 16 and 1/4 inch barrel, put into into a full-size adult stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Compromise...and get him a CZ 457 CZ 457 American 5 shot bolt action he can use forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 A few years ago, when I worked at Sportsman's Warehouse, we carried a bolt action .22 that came with a magazine and a magazine blank, but I don't remember who made it. The blank simply clipped into the magazine well so the rifle could be easily used as a single shot without dropping the single round out through the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Howdy, I bet you could buy the single shot ruger 10/22 magaxine cheeper,, pard. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 The Savage 30 is definitely a full size. I found them for sale online but Savage doesn’t list them on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muley Gil SASS # 57795 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I have had a number of single shot rifles over the years and love them. I have also owned a couple of Ruger 10/22s and consider them top drawer. I think I would buy a 10/22 and a Ruger single shot magazine. https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/5-Reasons-You-Need-More-Ruger-10-22-Magazines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Other than buying a quality bolt repeater consider one of the old 512 target masters. Really good ones are still around at gun shows and gunbroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 The old Marlin 100 I have is a tack driver. I got it off of Gunbroker five years ago for $90. There are a couple on Gunbroker now at $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Henry mini-bolt youth. I have no experience with their bolts. But their Lever .22's are really tops. Savage: Savage makes so many models that its impossible to recommend a particular one. Savage also makes EXCELLENT rifles. CZ (as mentioned above by Lawman Mark) These are EXCELLENT rifles. Don't limit yourself to just a 'single-shot'. There are a lot of nice .22 rifle available that are great for youth and new shooters. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I’d definitely be looking at old guns over anything manufactured today. Lots of bargains out there on extraordinarily well made classic .22s that in the future will be worth a lot more than most of what’s available new. I have an old Iver Johnson Safety Bolt model that used to be a staple of the Boy Scouts and it’s still as functional as it was made in the 1930s. If I were to look at something new I’d consider something like bolt action CZ as LawmanMark suggested. Seamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Three Foot Johnson said: A few years ago, when I worked at Sportsman's Warehouse, we carried a bolt action .22 that came with a magazine and a magazine blank, but I don't remember who made it. The blank simply clipped into the magazine well so the rifle could be easily used as a single shot without dropping the single round out through the bottom. The Mossberg comes with a magazine well plug to convert it into a hand fed single shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 The Cricket and the Henry mini bolt both use plunger type cocking. That is good for the very little kids that you don’t want to be able to fire on their own. The Savage Rascal bolt does the cocking. It also is the smoothest loading of the three and the most forgiving when you just drop a bullet into the action. There are single shot plug magazines that can be used in the Ruger American which has a modular stock to adjust comb height and LOP. The Savage mk ii or b22 are both good shooters. Not sure if there are single shot adaptor plugs available. There are always the old standbys available used like the Winchester 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Find an old Winchester 67 or Remington 514 in decent condition. They will hold their value and provide the safety you seek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 You’re right Red Gauntlet, there are not nearly as many single shot trainers in new production. Here is the Savage list, it seems to be the biggest: https://savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=Single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I have a Savage model 30G “Stevens Favorite” Single Shot that is a tack driver with iron sights. They are a .22 falling block rifle design. I don't think Savage still makes them. Want to sell yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: I don't think Savage still makes them. Want to sell yours? No, but thanks for asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 My first gun was an Ithica "Saddle Gun" . . .single shot .22 Looks like and old time lever gun, but is a falling block single shot .22 Don't know if it is still made ? But available used. I got one for my grandsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Look at the Marlin XT series. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 13 hours ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: The old Marlin 100 I have is a tack driver. I got it off of Gunbroker five years ago for $90. There are a couple on Gunbroker now at $150. Strange you should mention the Marlin 100 because I own the Marlin 101. It is a single shot, period. No mag. Just drop 1 round in the action, close the bolt, and THEN... pull back on the MANUAL cocking handle (which resembles the letter 'T'), and its ready to fire. And Nope, it ain't for sale. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I learned on an old Remington Model 6, which was a falling block type. It belonged to my uncle Floyd, then to my Dad around 1926, then to me, then to the burlgar who ripped off my house. There is a special place in my heart for SS rifles. If I ever buy one more rifle, it will be the Savage SS long range precision varminter in 223. This is doubtful, though. Right now, we are enjoying the absolute dickens out of our new Henry Frontier 22LR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: No, but thanks for asking. Mine was stolen from a man I had lent it to. Would have been suspicious but he lost six or seven of his own guns. He reported it to the local police (Upland, CA) and they never even took a report. Same thing happened when my house was burgled, only Ontario, CA PD. Thirteen handguns and a rifle on the streets and they didn't seem to be interested. Not a new thing. These both happened thirty years ago or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Mine was stolen from a man I had lent it to. Would have been suspicious but he lost six or seven of his own guns. He reported it to the local police (Upland, CA) and they never even took a report. Same thing happened when my house was burgled, only Ontario, CA PD. Thirteen handguns and a rifle on the streets and they didn't seem to be interested. Not a new thing. These both happened thirty years ago or more. That's terrible. It doesn't surprise me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I can attest to the superior performance of CZ bolt action 22LR rifles. They are not inexpensive; however, they are a better value than Remington & Winchester bolt 22LR rifles. CZ has 3 available magazines, 10 round, 5 round & single shot adapter. If a 10 or 5 round magazine is empty just drop & push a round into the chamber. For maximum idiot proofing the single action single shot can't be surpassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Wolfgang, SASS #53480 said: My first gun was an Ithica "Saddle Gun" . . .single shot .22 Looks like and old time lever gun, but is a falling block single shot .22 Don't know if it is still made ? But available used. I got one for my grandsons. Model 49. It was my first gun, a Christmas present 'bout 55 years ago, and I still have it. Google says it was discontinued in 1978. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Many good suggestions. I'll also look at magazine-fed bolt-actions as I reflect on it-- a lot more options, as pointed out by some here. The idea of the one-shot Ruger 10/22 magazine is interesting, but I am going to go with a bolt-action in any event, because I think it best on an introductory rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: Many good suggestions. I'll also look at magazine-fed bolt-actions as I reflect on it-- a lot more options, as pointed out by some here. The idea of the one-shot Ruger 10/22 magazine is interesting, but I am going to go with a bolt-action in any event, because I think it best on an introductory rifle. If you open it to bolt-action repeaters, I'll second the different CZ rifles. The new CZ457s have shorter bolt lifts than the older models - 60° vs 90°, and push-to-fire safeties. With that said, the Savage B22 series is hard to beat based on features/accuracy/price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 My grandparents had his-n-hers, single shot Remington .22 rifles. Grandma's was distinguished by a cocking loop. She tied some leather boot lace around the cocking knob, then had my father tie a Bowline in the tag end. Grandma, rest her soul, had degenerative arthritis in her fingers and she lacked strength and pain tolerance to thumb-and-forefinger cock the rifle, but she could hook her arthritic old finger through the loop and draw it back to full cock! She and Granddad and those two rifles -- and his bolt action .410 -- kept groundhogs smoked out of his bountiful garden every year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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