Advice on .22 LR Rifles

[trs]

Good evening, whilst I wait for the police to complete their paperwork, I would like thoughts and opinions on various rifles to purchase. I am looking for a rifle suitable for prone shooting and a semi-automatic rifle for gallery, both in .22 LR.

So far I have been using an Anschutz 54 and also had a go with a Vostok of some sorts. I'm led to believe in this regard that my choices are Anschutz, Walther, Feinwerkbau or BSA. Of course I am open to suggestions (hence why I am here) and recommendations.
As for the gallery rifle, I am looking for a suitable semi-automatic that will not break the bank. Right off the bat, I have to say that the Ruger 10/22 does not appeal to me at all, neither do lever action Marlins.

After doing some research, the list so far seems to be:

HK MP5 (apparently difficult to clean)
SW M&P 15/22
SIG 522 (rather pricey)
Anschutz MSR RX22

So yes, if anyone can recommend any rifles for prone shooting and gallery rifle, or even enlighten me on ones to avoid then I will be very grateful. If there are lesser-known firearms to recommend that is fine, seeing as everyone else seems to currently sport an Anschutz. Obviously money does not grow on trees and I would like to make a worthwhile purchase on something that will last.

Thank you for your time.

[SevenSixTwo]

How big is your bank?

[saddler]

...from your list I'd get the Anschutz MSR - have been considering one myself, once I sell the V-22

The HK MP5 isn't - it's just a non-HK clone by GSG
The S&W is a scaled down plastic AR
No experience of the SIG - but they look good & I've heard good reports about them

The Anschutz is in a different league price & quality wise - a lot more gun for your money - possibly the best of its type on sale in the UK

[trs]

How big is your bank?

I'm hesitant to set an absolute limit, it's more a case of what can I reasonably spend without going overboard. If I can get something cheaper, great - but if there's something worth spending a bit more on in order to get better returns, I'll go for that.

...from your list I'd get the Anschutz MSR

A purpose built sporting rifle does seem more attractive in comparison to something based primarily on looks with a potentially questionable interior. I have seen people being cautious towards the military style rifles.

Thank you both.

[Dave 101]

Go for a BSA International , its cheap , and its the best rifle you can have , try and find one from a club member maybe one of the old boys whos giving up the sport , probably get a good deal on all the other bits you will need as well , sling , jacket etc.

Dave

[saddler]

How big is your bank?

I'm hesitant to set an absolute limit, it's more a case of what can I reasonably spend without going overboard. If I can get something cheaper, great - but if there's something worth spending a bit more on in order to get better returns, I'll go for that.

...from your list I'd get the Anschutz MSR

A purpose built sporting rifle does seem more attractive in comparison to something based primarily on looks with a potentially questionable interior. I have seen people being cautious towards the military style rifles.

...so WHY print a list then post a negative comment about one of the items on that list??

[Sim G]

Any of those mentioned would make a good choice. The fat hamster is not quite right though.

The HK MP5 is made by Walther/Umarex and is, like all of those by that group a little bit of a pain to strip. There is the other MP5 that started it all, by GSG, but they seem to have fallen out of favour.

The S&W is not "scaled down" it's mil-spec sized. Designed at the outset as a sub caliber training weapon for those using .223 ARs. Likewise, "plastic" is the generic term, but is polymer as used on the M&P pistols and other like the Glock. No issues there with regards to longevity.

The Sig 522 was also designed as a training tool coupled ith the 552. A good quality piece of kit but as said, expensive.

The Anshutz was designed by three companies, Anshutz, GSG and someone else who I can't remember. It's produced by a firm they called ISSC. They stuck an Anshutz barrel and an Anshutz trigger on it and called it the Anshutz MSR. The one I handled, I didn't pwrticularly get on with.

[Sim G]

...so WHY print a list then post a negative comment about one of the items on that list??

I posted before reading Jon's comment above. He has q point, why list military style if sporting is what you're after?

[Blu]

For what it's worth if it's accuracy you want then look no further than the Sig 522. Though pricey the one I have is not fussy what I feed it and it is always accurate no matter what. Easy to strip down and clean as well.

Blu

[Mike357]

If you want a 22 for gallery rifle and you want to be competitive then a 10/22 is your only choice. Have you seen how small the X ring is?