MicroScopeV16Six Squirrel Rifles On a Budget. When getting into the world of squirrel hunting, it can get fairly expensive, really quick. By the time you add a scope, ammo, and sling you can easily step over the five hundred dollar mark. Honestly, you can spend 5. Im sure there are a few of you out there who have fully rigged out rifles for under the 5. The 5. 00 mark should get you the rifle, scope, sling, and one brick 5. If you choose to use just iron sights, well youll be sub 3. What We Do Alliance Electronics supplies a wide range of New Remanufactured Electrical Electronic parts. When I first started out all of my squirrel rifles fell under the above mentioned mark. When it comes to budget minded rifles, I have six rifles that I would choose from to get you in the game. 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This rifle was introduced in 1. You can get into the carbine model beech wood stock and barrel band for under 2. The synthetic model can be had for even less. There are many flavors to choose from, and some of those go north of 4. The Ruger 1. 02. Im not sure its the most accurate out of the box semi auto on the market. It comes with one 1. Buckhorn iron sights are included on most models, along with a scope mounting rail. The stock trigger on the Ruger is the best out of the three semi autos listed, but that isnt saying much. On average you should expect 5. Another point of interest, after firing the last shot, there is no last shot hold open. It is only a minor complaint with the rifle. The 1. 02. 2 is the Glock of 2. There are thousands of aftermarket enhancements that can be added to a 1. Things can get very expensive if you head this route, and you will likely not get the money you put in the rifle out. Just like a Glock, the 1. You probably could get by with cleaning this rifle every 5. I wouldnt recommend that. Consider the Ruger 1. It may be the best. Marlin Model 6. 0The Marlin Model 6. This rifle is where my journey into squirrel hunting rifles started. Daddys old Model 6. North Carolina timber. The Model 6. 0 is slim, lightweight, and handy. It has defended a many chicken coops on the family farm, along with riding in the back glass of most good ole boys pick up trucks. Introduced in 1. 96. Marlin deems this rifle the most popular 2. Last I heard they had sold over 1. Model 6. 0s.  Marlin has a handful of varieties of the Model 6. Most can be had under 2. They come with a set of buckhorn sights, and the receiver is grooved for scope rings. The Marlin probably has the worst trigger of the three semi autos listed. It should break between 6 7 pounds with lots of play. Loading this rifle happens directly under the barrel, via the tube fed magazine. Marlin states 1. 4 rounds can be loaded, but I know Ive put more 2. Daddys rifle before. Marlin also touts there micro groove barrel for supreme accuracy. I tend to agree and would say this is the most accurate semi auto on my list. On older models, after firing the last shot through the Model 6. The newer models no longer have this feature. The magazine fed version of this rifle is the Marlin 7. This rifle is how I cut my teeth into squirrel hunting, and will remain a icon in my collection as one of my favorite inexpensive choices for squirrel hunting. Remington 5. 97. At seventeen years old I had a chance to purchase my first 2. I had to decide between the 5. Hind sight being 2. I would have purchased the 1. I walked out of the gun shop that day with the Remington. Not to discount the Remington, but the Ruger can be more easily customized along with better resell value. Saying that, the Remington 5. The 5. 97 comes with one 1. Out of all the semi autos the Remington has the best iron sights. Its receiver is grooved for scope rings. Accuracy of the 5. Plenty of squirrels were victim to my Remington 5. Libreoffice Writer Table. I added a red dot scope. Red dot on the squirrel, press the trigger and collect your squirrel. Trigger pull on the 5. A 5 6 pound trigger pull should be expected. My 5. 97 doesnt see any woods time now. I dont feel, for me, that it meets what I need in a squirrel rifle currently. This is only my opinion and I wouldnt deter you from trying one out for yourself. The Remington 5. 97 will be in my collection indefinitely because it was my first firearm purchase with my own hard earned cash. Ruger American Rimfire. I havent had a chance to evaluate this rifle, however from what I have gathered, and as a consumer, I think Ruger listened to there customer base. If I werent so tied up with CZ 4. Id have put one of these in my stable. Heres what I like about the RARRuger American Rimfire. First is the stock design. It has a interchangeable buttstock system that allows you to use the appropriate stock for either iron sights or optics. Thats huge for me, as if I want to train my daughter on irons first, the correct stock can be applied, for her length of pull. Network Notepad Professional Cracked. Ruger decided to allow for either a standard length of pull stock to be used, or the compactyouth stock. By this means, one rifle can cover the whole family. Next is the ability for the rifle to use the standard 1. If you already have a 1. Your sling will fit nicely, on the factory installed sling swivel studs. The safety is on the tang of the rifle where it belongs, hope I wasnt unclear Lets not forget the trigger, one of the nicest features of the bolt action options. It is user adjustable, settable to between 3 5 pounds. Sights are buckhorn variety, with a fiber optic front. The receiver is grooved to take rings for a scope. The stock also has a bedding block system, that to my knowledge provides great accuracy. Photo Courtesy of Sturm, Ruger Co., Inc. Accurate, rugged, user configurable, and inexpensive sounds like an excellent combination of features from a manufacturer every firearms owner has come to know. The squirrels have another bolt action rifle to fear. Marlin XT 2. 2The older Marlin 9. XT 2. 2 replacement is another option to consider when attempting to assemble an inexpensive squirrel rifle. My hunting buddy Chad went this route, allowing me the opportunity to spend some time behind this rifle. The Marlin can be had in either tube or magazine fed options. The downside of the magazine is that it protrudes past the stock and can dig into your back while toting it through the timber. The synthetic version is the only model Ive evaluated and it fits the bill for a rifle under 2. Wood models are available. Sling swivel studs are installed from the factory. The Pro fire trigger is adjustable to weights that are inherit for better accuracy. Sights are of the buckhorn variety, and the receiver is grooved to take scope rings. Marlin also touts its proprietary micro groove rifling, which I must say is accurate. Chads rifle preforms very well with Eley Subsonic Hollow Points. This rifle would be a sure fit for your squirrel hunting needs if you are pinching pennies. You may not wow anyone with its subdued looks, but you may surprise someone in the timber with its outstanding accuracy. Savage Mark II GI dont have a great deal to say about this rifle. Ive only owned two Savage rimfires. A FVSR in 2. 2LR and a Model 9. R1. 7 in. 1. 7HMR.