b16jus Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thinking of getting a .22 lever action for a bit of fun on the target range. Why are they not very popular ? anyone own one they can recommend or give advise on ? Was thinking of a browning sll22 but not in stock anywhere J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Not really a firearms expert but will this help? http://www.marlinriflesuk.co.uk/marlin-rifles-uk/lever-action-22-rifles/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Thinking of getting a .22 lever action for a bit of fun on the target range. Why are they not very popular ? anyone own one they can recommend or give advise on ? Was thinking of a browning sll22 but not in stock anywhere J If only you'd asked a month ago--just sold my Browning BL .22. It took me ages to find, but I never got on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16jus Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 cheers will have a look ive heard of Marlin but no nothing about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 If you want one for cheap then Wabbitbosher has a Winchester for £30!! Probably not what you had in mind though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/winchester-cheyenne-9422-22lr-rifles-for-sale-in-cambridgesh/rifles/632526 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/henry-mares-leg-22-22-rifles-for-sale-in-south-yorkshire/rifles/632082 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/bsa-22lr-22-lr-rifles-for-sale-in-norfolk/rifles/501696 Whats your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 My local RFD has brand new ones on the shelf, not sure of the price. Google Wilson and Wilson field sports kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 If you want one for cheap then Wabbitbosher has a Winchester for £30!! Probably not what you had in mind though. I think he's buying that one not selling it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 I have a Winchester in .22mag. Really nice gun, really nice action. As accurate as I am and knocks rabbits down with ease. I only really do pest control and it is very effective on killing rabbits. Never had any fail to fires or fail to eject (a common issue with lever action .22) I have also owned a Marlin. With quite a bit of work you can get them to be 99% reliable. Accuracy was similar to a shotgun. The Americans seem to rave about the 39A. I wouldn't have another. Henry has a good reputation but from what I can gather are a bit cheap and cheerful. Said to be the slickest action of the lot. My advice would be to try and find a Winchester. Sign up with Gunstar, set your search for Winchester lever action and they will email you if/when one is listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 EDIT: I meant a Winchester 9422 and I also meant Guntrader rather than Gunstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 i shoot a browning bl-22 and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) I think he's buying that one not selling it! sorry, must be going blind, or stupid. Edited December 8, 2013 by FalconFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I have a Winchester in .22mag. Really nice gun, really nice action. As accurate as I am and knocks rabbits down with ease. I only really do pest control and it is very effective on killing rabbits. Never had any fail to fires or fail to eject (a common issue with lever action .22) I have also owned a Marlin. With quite a bit of work you can get them to be 99% reliable. Accuracy was similar to a shotgun. The Americans seem to rave about the 39A. I wouldn't have another. Henry has a good reputation but from what I can gather are a bit cheap and cheerful. Said to be the slickest action of the lot. My advice would be to try and find a Winchester. Sign up with Gunstar, set your search for Winchester lever action and they will email you if/when one is listed. Fail to fire and eject! My 9422 pings empties out like mad! As accurate as a shotgun!! Something was very wrong with that Marlin but please please don't assume they are all the same as your singular experience! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinman Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 have a look at bsa martini 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16jus Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks all the winchester is deffo a contender love love love the HDVA put up http://www.gunstar.co.uk/winchester-cheyenne-9422-22lr-rifles-for-sale-in-cambridgesh/rifles/632526 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Fail to fire and eject! My 9422 pings empties out like mad! As accurate as a shotgun!! Something was very wrong with that Marlin but please please don't assume they are all the same as your singular experience! U. As I said, no ftf or fte with my 9422. Go on any Marlin site and you will see many threads with these two issues in 39A though. Most likely as a sticky! Have to concede that most claim super-duper accuracy with the 39. Shooting competition results suggest otherwise, not many folk winning with a 39. The poor accuracy of the one I owned may well be a singular experience, for me it will remain as such because I won't be buying one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Marlin 39a were built to the same standard as their centrefire cousins. The micro groove barrels are renounded for their accuracy. Can also be taken down to be extremely compact. I've a 39M or Mountie which is a delight to own and shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambly Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Plenty out there but perhaps a bit rarer in the UK. For Marlin avoid anything after Remington took over as QC went downhill. I have quite a few rifles - amongst them I have 4 underlevers. A Marlin 39M Golden 22LR (1973 model) - this is a takedown model with a 15 round tube magazine. Light, fast loading, a fun plinker or could be used for vermin work. A Marlin 57M - this is a short throw 22 Magnum - 20 rounds and very fast load and fire. This is a 1957 model and is very rare. I have fitted it with a Burris red point. A Marlin 336 in 30-30 Winchester - good rifle for running game. A Browning B92 - in 44 Rem Mag - a nice stock and action based on the Winchester 1892. I use this for heavy duty plinking. Underlevers are fun - not the ultimate in accuracy but good fun and a great history. I would say if you have problems of choice of underlever in the UK then the Browning BL-22 might be your best best - it has a good reputation. If you can find an Uberti 22LR from the early 70's then I would go for that. Also check what is imported into the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangers Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 ive just put my fun vouchers on a mossberg 464 its a sweet little rifle and smack on just waiting for my ticket to come back now i cant wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 ive just put my fun vouchers on a mossberg 464 its a sweet little rifle and smack on just waiting for my ticket to come back now i cant wait... Say, who is importing them then? Ta. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Marlin 39 is an excellent rifle but Marlim have had some BIG quality control issues of late. In fairness I haven't seen a very new 39 but their centre-fire 94's have been utterly hopeless for a few years now. This is why used ones are fetching silly money these days. Norinco, Henry and several others make lever action .22's but a decent Marlin is probably your best bet, to be honest. J. have a look at bsa martini 22 Not a 'lever action' though. It's a falling block which happens to be operated with a lever. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/winchester-cheyenne-9422-22lr-rifles-for-sale-in-cambridgesh/rifles/632526 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/henry-mares-leg-22-22-rifles-for-sale-in-south-yorkshire/rifles/632082 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/bsa-22lr-22-lr-rifles-for-sale-in-norfolk/rifles/501696 Whats your budget? Your third link is for a martini-action. It never fails to amuse me how many pillock RFDs can't tell the difference between a lever action, undder lever and martini action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 For those who wanted one there was a winchester lever action 22 in the sales the other day £30 !!!! I believe Mr Wabbitbosher snapped it up , so it might be up for sale still at a decent price , unless of course he brought it for himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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