H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Apparently, Winchester is introducing a new lever action .22 rifle in the $400 price range. https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/ranger/ranger.html It certainly *looks* a lot like the old 9422, but that designation is not used, nor is there any reference to that model on the website. It's got an aluminum frame. I assume it's as much a cost cutting measure as anything. I am not sure of what to think about it. I think it's great that they are coming out with such a gun, but the aluminum frame gives me pause. And I am no fan of the front sight, but I didn't "like" them on the old 9422 either, but learned to live with them. I hope it is a success. Would I buy one? Tough question. I've already got a a pair of 9422's, and an Uberti 66 .22, (and a Colt Lightning) so I don't know if I really have a use for one. I'd not out an out refuse one. I guess I'd have to hold one in my hands and get a feel for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 It looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I like the look of it and I like the "take down" option for cleaning and transport. The aluminum receiver doesn't give me any pause on a 22. The Henry rimfire rifles and the Ruger 10/22 both use aluminum receivers and I have never experienced or even heard of this being an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I've got a 1970 made Mossberg 500 shotgun, 12 gauge 3" magnum, running now 50 years, aluminum receiver (but the action locks into a steel barrel extension). Runs as smooth and tight as it ever did. With a proper design, aluminum works fine in a receiver - EXCEPT for the fact that scratches, modifications, damage usually means a paint/coating of the repair since you can't cold or hot blue it. At least the lever (a part that works hard) is steel. If AL receiver lets Winchester (probably Miroku) make a gun that can compete price wise with a Henry with an aluminum frame, so be it. good luck, GJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 It don't look bad . It's about time they come out with something to compete with Henry and the other manufacturers . It will never be a heirloom like the 9422. But nether will the Henry's or the others . Rooster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Looks nice and time will tell how nice it is. I have a Henry and don't need another .22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 im probably going to pass as i have an older 9422 , but it does look very similar and i hope anyone who gets one lets us know how they like it , it does look like a nice option to the henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I'll probably get one and see what I can do with it. When the video showed it apart, the bolt and carrier seemed to be like the Henry. Sooooooo, lets see what we can do to it. ..........Widder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I am sure we will have one come through the shop soon and will report on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Any first hand feedback on the new Winchester/Miroku 22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I'd get one, my Buckaroo Grandson (and his Buckaroo mate) uses my (getting on to vintage) 9422 that I have owned for 45 years and soon my soon to be Buckarette Granddaughter will be using it. I'd like to retire it from competition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Newt # 7365 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I do not need one, but might buy one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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