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Bolt-action rimfire rifles in the magnum calibers normally sell for approximately $20 to $25 more than the similar model in 22 LR. For example, the lowest priced variant of a Marlin Model 925 (22 LR) bolt-action has a retail price of around $150 while the 925M (22 WMR) and 917V (17 HMR) sell for around $170-$180. A similar situation exists for the Savage 93 series of rimfires. However, both Marlin and Savage also produce bolt-action rimfires that have heavy stainless steel barrels and laminated stocks that sell for approximately $100 more than the basic models. Performance of the Marlin boltaction 22 LR will be described later in this book (see Chapter 13).

While the cost of a bolt-action rifle in one of the magnum calibers may be around $20-$25 higher than that of a comparable 22 LR, this is not the case for autoloaders. For example, the retail cost of a Ruger 10/22 Carbine semiautomatic may be around $160, but the cost of the rifles in magnum rimfire calibers is as much as $150 higher. The reason for this is that in the 22 LR caliber, the receiver can be made from cast aluminum. Because of the much higher power of the magnum calibers, the receiver must be made of steel, and the bolt assembly must be more massive to handle the stresses that occur during blow back of the action. Although they are similar in appearance and model numbers, the auto-loading magnum rifles and those in 22 LR are essentially different rifles. A similar situation exists for the Remington 597 autoloader in 22 LR compared to the magnum calibers.