For whatever reason I have it in my head that I want a .22 magnum rifle. I would like it to be suppressor capable. Idea would be hogs, raccoons, whatever small stuff needs killing. Also just to have for target shooting.

I’m looking at the Ruger American’s and Bergara’s right now. I assume that’s a reasonable direction to go?

Any other good experiences out there?

I’ve not had one as accurate as my 22LRs or the various 17s…..because? Ammo. Just didn’t find any that was consistent. That’s been some years back tough. I’ve pondered one again for shooting heavier subs than my suppressed LRs. Have my reservations though. 300 blackout subs might do the same thing, with more accuracy…..and subsonic is subsonic, but 200gr is a lot of bullet to stop vs a 40gr. I really don’t have much issue with killing raccoons or other stuff of similar size, to a good ways out there at night, with 22lr subs. Then again, I know my dope and can see my own trace in a thermal.

Just some thoughts, since I mull the same thing over occasionally, and dismiss it.

Might be fixing to dump a like new Ruger american (son purchased 4 or 5 months ago) and a Savage walking varminter 22 hornet, but we're on the opposite end of the state 😁

^^^^ when I get my loading room built up again, I may go the Hornet route with some trail boss or red dot and some cast 55s for some loads….be more accurate than a lot of stuff and clean enough to run through my 223 suppressors.

22 WMR has never been known as an accurate round.

I bought a carbon wrapped barrel Bergara 17 HMR a couple months ago. Very good rifles at a good price. Thinking about buying the same rifle in 22 LR and running it suppressed.

Let me know if and when you want to get rid of that hornet.

Long as they keep makin 17hmr bullets…i wouldnt have a 22magnum..i shoot a savage 93r17…i bought it new in 2014 from gander mountain..it has been a laser with nearly anything you shoot through it..an i have killed more pigs with that thing than you can shake a bag of shrinkflation tater chips at.

I don’t know if they come threaded but I’d look at a CZ.

All good input, keep em coming!

I need to look and see if they still sell 22 hornet ammo in good supply. Cuz that sounds interesting too.

Naw it's probably among some of the hardest to find 😆

10/fur. Didn't wanna txt ya this late now

As for the Bergara, they are good kit. I got a BMR Carbon in 17HMR a few weeks back. The thing is amazingly accurate. My son has one in 22LR, same thing. His is very accurate too.

my marlin 22 mag seems to shoot pretty good with what i have shot through it

He may be old but he ain’t that old 👴🏼

Usually text wrong person, reckon need to go ahead and change that 😏

I have a ruger american go wild 22mag .came factory with muzzle brake. It's a tack driver

Ive had 2 marlins that would cloverleaf at 60 yds. Excellent accuracy

Also have a Ruger American in 22wmr with a threaded barrel. My Ruger Silent-SR fits it nicely and shoots as good as I'm capable of.

I shopped and shopped the 22 mag rifles a while back. Ended up finding a deal on a stainless/black Ruger American in 22 mag during holiday deals. The rotary mags were a big plus for me. Tube fed would have been my ideal preference but people love those old guns too much $$$.