Is The $99 Mossberg 702 Plinkster Any Good?

The Ruger 10/22 Magpul Hunter X-22 offers excellent value at around $600, featuring an attractive OD Green Magpul stock, a bronze-finished heavy fluted barrel, and impressive accuracy. It consistently groups 'silver dollar' sized at 50 yards and can hit steel targets at 200-250 yards. While not ideal for home defense due to rimfire reliability, its ease of shooting makes it a viable option for those unable to handle larger calibers.

This review highlights the Bear Creek Arsenal Model 201 as a budget-friendly .22LR rimfire rifle offering significant value. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, details its compatibility with Ruger 1022 magazines, feature set including a Picatinny rail and threaded bull barrel, and impressive performance over 1000 rounds without cleaning. It's recommended as an excellent plinking and varmint hunting platform.

This video review focuses on the Savage Revel rimfire lever-action rifle, highlighting its affordable price point and revival of Savage's lever-action heritage. The review details two models: the Classic with a straight grip and the Deluxe with a curved grip and enhanced stock. Both .22 rimfire variants are presented as fun and reliable firearms. The content features insights from Guns & Ammo's Field Editor Craig Boddington, Managing Editor Jack Oller, and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, discussing the inspiration and specifics of these lever guns. The August 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo, featuring more on modern lever actions, is also promoted.

This review of the Derya TM22 highlights its value as a budget-friendly rimfire rifle, suitable for training new shooters and competition. The reviewer, an experienced firearms instructor, discusses its performance with suppressors, noting potential cycling issues common with .22 LR and the need for a spacer due to non-standard barrel threading. Tips are provided for loading the magazines, which can be challenging.

This review of the Derya TM22 Lever .22LR rifle highlights its functional simplicity and affordability, making it a compelling option for plinking, new shooters, or lever-action enthusiasts. The rifle features a 20-inch barrel, adjustable stock, and proprietary polymer magazines, with an MSRP of $399. While generally reliable, the reviewer noted some ammunition-related failures to fire, a common characteristic of .22LR ammunition. Suggested improvements include a full-length Picatinny rail for broader optic compatibility.

This video provides a demonstration of the Remington Model 341 'The Sportmaster' .22 LR rifle. It covers essential steps from preparing ammunition and loading the tubular magazine to operating the bolt action and safety features. The demonstration includes live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing the rifle's performance and cycling in slow motion. The shooter exhibits clear expertise through proper muzzle discipline and smooth operation.

This review covers the Redball Sports 20-round extended magazine for the Hi-Point .45 pistol. It requires minor grip modification for compatibility. While the magazine features a unique single-to-double stack design, initial range testing revealed feeding issues that were resolved by adjusting the feed lips. The reviewer notes its high capacity and steel construction but also its significant size and weight.

This analysis identifies the rifle used in the Charlie Kirk incident as a modern Mauser chambered in .30-06 Springfield, similar in function to a Weatherby Vanguard. The speaker assesses the shooter's competence based on the challenging 200-yard cold bore shot, suggesting a skilled hunter rather than a professional sniper. The rifle's top-loading action and estimated 4-5 round capacity are also discussed.

This video clarifies the confusion surrounding various 7.62mm cartridges, highlighting their distinct origins, applications, and ballistic differences. It details calibers from the 7.62x25 Tokarev pistol round to powerful rifle cartridges like the 7.62x51 NATO and 7.62x54R Russian, emphasizing that despite the shared '7.62' designation, bullet diameters and performance vary significantly. Key firearms like the AK-47, SKS, Mosin Nagant, and AR-10 are associated with their respective 7.62 rounds.

This review of the Pietta 1851 Navy Sheriff's Model highlights its affordability at $150, featuring a brass frame and blued finish. While the bore is clean, common issues like cap jams and ignition failures due to weak caps or dirty nipples are noted. The short loading lever and smaller grip on the Sheriff's model make it less ergonomic than standard 1851 or 1860 Army models, especially for beginners.