Don't know why but suddenly I feel the need for a 22 rifle even though I have never been a rifle shooter.
I'm not in a hurry or need to rush out and do this and as I'm retired now and on a fixed income I have set a budget of no more than $200.00 and do not have an issue with buying a used one which is what I will most likely do.
Last weekend the wife and I went to a local gun show and I didn't see anything I liked or that was within my budget. At this time I believe what I would like is a bolt rifle rather than a semi-auto, pump or lever. I also think I would like to stay away from single shots. Mag fed or tube fed doesn't seem to matter.
I have been watching Armslist for rifles in my state that would eliminate having to have it shipped and then have to deal with an FFL transfer fee. Which just that alone would most likely add $40.00 to $60.00 to the cost of the gun. Having to pay sales tax would be much less.
So for now I've looked at many of the new and old model Marlin Bolt rifles, Some of the Savage rifles and a few old rebranded Sears, Wards, and such other store brands.
Any input you fine folks can provide will help. Right now I have a line on a used Savage MKII that looks pretty good with the right price only minus a scope. Some of the Marlin model 25's and 80's are fetching close to the same price as a new XT.