Long story short: I've come to the realization that I need to add a .22 rifle to my beginning collection, and am seeking input.
I like what I've seen on the Marlin XT-22TR; namely that it's a .22 bolt gun that can chamber .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. That ability seems to be fairly uncommon in what research I've done (mostly on new guns). Friend has a Henry that has that capability, and it's an absolute riot running Shorts through it at the range (stupid quiet). My question is, besides those two options, what am I looking at in terms of that capability.
The rifle will be a plinker/range toy, with the very outside possibility of some pest control (squirrels) should I make my way back to New Hampshire in the coming years. I'd prefer a bolt gun, but a lever or pump would be acceptable as well (in that order). Outside of an optic of some kind, and possibly a different stock/minor trigger work, I don't envision many modifications.
I'm definitely open to outside/oddball suggestions that may not be out there on the new market. Or, tell me I'm stupid for wanting the capability to fire all three rounds, and that LR only is all I really need.
I like what I've seen on the Marlin XT-22TR; namely that it's a .22 bolt gun that can chamber .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. That ability seems to be fairly uncommon in what research I've done (mostly on new guns). Friend has a Henry that has that capability, and it's an absolute riot running Shorts through it at the range (stupid quiet). My question is, besides those two options, what am I looking at in terms of that capability.
The rifle will be a plinker/range toy, with the very outside possibility of some pest control (squirrels) should I make my way back to New Hampshire in the coming years. I'd prefer a bolt gun, but a lever or pump would be acceptable as well (in that order). Outside of an optic of some kind, and possibly a different stock/minor trigger work, I don't envision many modifications.
I'm definitely open to outside/oddball suggestions that may not be out there on the new market. Or, tell me I'm stupid for wanting the capability to fire all three rounds, and that LR only is all I really need.