Looking at one of these for $99 from whom I expect to become my "local gun guy." Plastic, ugly stock aside what do you guys think of these guns? I'm looking for an inexpensive .22 rifle because eventually I will have to give Grandpa's back to Dad.
If it was me, I'd spend a few more dollars and get a 10/22. My $0.02 Edit: Don't get me wrong, I like Mossberg's and own several but when it comes to autoloading 22's they aren't all created equal.
I believe discontinued in '85. Parts may be tough to come by. I have two barreled actions as parts donors, I suggest you pass on that one. Look for a good used Ruger 10/22 or spring for new. Proven design, worth the extra coin. How open is your local "gun guy" to on-line transfers? Ask him his cost for transfers, and if acceptable, start checking out- www.gunbroker.com- If you wait, a good deal can usually be had.
Half the appeal is the oddity of the gun. The name says it all, it's a plinker and might be used for some pest control and small game. There are parts available online. Has anyone shot this gun? I don't always believe that theory that just because it's not the popular model it isn't any good.
This is the thumb-hole stock model, correct? I agree, kinda cool because it's not the norm. But... Check Numrich, - www.gunpartscorp.com- , and look at the schematic of the 377. It has a fairly large number of individual parts. Look @ #34, #38, and #28. They are sold out for a reason. #36 is available, but must be in good shape to work, it's formed and thin walled, very easy to deform. If any of the aforementioned are out-of-whack, you'll experience feeding problems, and that gets frustrating very quickly. Unless you order the parts yourself, and install them, the gunsmith's bill will be more than a used 10/22. If you're dead-set on the 377, insist you get to take it to the range first, 100 rnds. min.- with different bullet profiles. That's my 0.02.
In my mind buy what makes you happy. Dear husband likes 22's and agrees about buying what you like. then he added he might steer you towards different brand.
Weird, I log off- there it is. I log on and his B-day is gone. Time differential thingy?? Whatever, I'm still older and balder than he is. Adam, Happy B-Day! again. Get off my lawn !!...... damm kids..grumble, grumble...
Ruger 10/22 is the go to standard in the 22 world. If you want unique, there's enough aftermarket parts, stocks, barrels, bolts, etc to make it however you want. Look at a Boyds stock if you want a thumbhole. Happy b day!
I have no experience with the model you’re looking at Grizzly, but Mossberg was not known for reliable semi-auto’s in the 20th century. As other’s have mentioned, the Ruger 10/22 is a great gun, and the Marlin Model 60 is even better if you keep it clean and can often be found used for around $100-150, while the 10/22 is normally priced higher (though I wouldn’t call it better, and I own both and have shot probably 5 different guns of both models). Each have their own strengths and weaknesses. If you’re looking for an oddity, older (1930s-1950s & some 1960s) Remington and Winchester semi autos were typically pretty reliable, and the tech they used to cut the rifling in the barrels made them tack drivers. Older Stevens and Savages are also pretty good, but I know less about them.
I never heard of the 377. I have a 702 Plinkster. 5-6 years ago I saw one at the flea market. The guy was asking $110 for it. I thought, what the heck. Black plastic stock, 21" barrel, iron sights and a 10rd mag. There is also a 25 available. I was pleasantly surprised. Deadly accurate out to about 60yds. It took care of a lot of my fox problem. I liked it so much that the next time I saw one, at a yard, I didn't hesitate to snag it.
griz, I shot one in early 80s, it jammed and gramps fixed it.. long time ago and gramps was a master gunsmith.. I think he got it cheap cause it was broken.. so gave his 3 grandsons 500 rounds apiece... it jammed by end of day but what do you expect.. he was a great grandfather! depends on what you want it for.. for 100 bucks may be worth it..
Yeah, don't get me wrong, I like most Mossbergs just fine. I just don't like the feeding systems in that series of rifles. A magazine fed 702, no problems. As bassJAM said, a Marlin M-60 is also a good one. Still voting for the 10/22. Actually, lots of good ones out there- Here's one- Norinco ATD-22, close copy of the Browning SA-22. Used- $175 or so
I wouldnt buy it. Mossburg is a shotgun maker and was never know for sutoloading rifles. Parts would be the problem and feeding. 10/22 are good. I dont have one. Marlin model 60 is good and cheap. They have been made for like 40+ years and parts are about endless. I have a well used worn/rusted barrel no blurring left bit still fires flawlessly. Was left out on a back porch or mud room in an old house years then a cousin took sand paper to the barrel. Its ugly but still is accurate. Fun to plink with or truck gun cause I can beat it around and dont care. You still see them at gunshows and gun broker for $130-150. I remember when they were like $140 at walmart. There probably $200 or a bit more today?
You can find a 60 new for $180. It sounds like Grizzly wants something less popular than either the Ruger or Marlin, but I'll give my opinion of both since they've been mentioned. The 10/22 is a little more reliable, and can be left dirty longer than the Marlin and it'll still shoot. Eventually the magazines will stop feeding reliably though, and you can either take it apart, clean it, and rewind the spring or just buy a new mag. But I'm talking thousands and thousands of rounds before that happens. You can turn a 10/22 into anything as the after-market is huge. It can become a bench shooting tack driver, a lightweight hunter, a tacti-cool assault style plinker, or just about anything you can imagine. I've heard there's even instructions out there to turn the 10/22 into a fully auto (and highly illegal) gun, while taking advantage of the available 25, 50, and even 100 round magazines. As far as accuracy, it's acceptable. I'd call it "minute of squirrel" out to 50 yards. with groups around 1"-1.5". The Marlin 60 is still very reliable but the action needs cleaned semi-regularly or it'll start to jam, especially if you shoot cheap dirty rounds (like Remington Golden bullets or Thunderbolts). I can't say for sure how long you can let it go, but I'd recommend a cleaning every 1000 rounds or so. The 60 is more accurate bone stock. It's actually impressively accurate for a cheap semi-auto. Head shots on squirrels out to 50 yards is no problem at all with groups 1/2"-1".
Yep I would say with a cheap $7 scope I can achieve 3/4" groups at 50 yards without much effort. Even on my neglected gun.
Get a ruger 10/22 and don't look back. They are the best semi auto .22 out there. I have two of them with thousands and thousands of round through each of them without any issues.
