Suggestions for first 22LR rifle in bolt action?
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I have a BRNO 2 - predecessor to the CZ 4xx series Very nice rifle but a bit heavy. Accuracy is great - wood is not so pretty
I also have a new model synthetic Browning T-Bolt - light weight and very accurate - synthetic and very interesting magazine design
if you can find one the Mossberg 144 LSB target/competition 22's from the 50's are great, but not so much for field use.
I was considering the 522 from ammo supply, but just couldn't justify another rimfire. I have 3 semi auto's in addition to the bolts and I enjoy them all.
one suggestion I will make is try to find a local dealer with some stock of the rifle you want... see if it feels right when you shoulder it. Fit is important for rifles as well as shotguns.
I'm a savage rimfire fan...almost bought a cz but I don't like the high bolt throw
only issue I've had is one of my factory magazines didn't feed right, tweaked the mag lips and problem fixed
the plastic stocks suck, but if you get one with the wood stock they're not bad, easy to get a boyd's stock...won't win any beauty contests
only issue I've had is one of my factory magazines didn't feed right, tweaked the mag lips and problem fixed
the plastic stocks suck, but if you get one with the wood stock they're not bad, easy to get a boyd's stock...won't win any beauty contests
Best bargains are the Marlin XT and the Savage rifles IMO. Haven't had the pleasure of screwing around with a Norinco rim fire yet. The CZ's are far more pretty (though I sure don't mind some of the Savage and Marlin laminate options) and do about the same job. Good luck with the gophers whichever way you go.
Yup,a gopher is just as dead shot with a cheap 22 as an expensive 22 but way back when I had a very nice ruger single shot with a gorgeous stock,I only carried it on nice days.But most of my deer were shot with my 65x55 swede which I carried on rainy days,so it all comes down to what you want to use the rifle for.
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Please leave gopher shooting out of this discussion metalbender. I'm already sniffing around for 2015 opportunities in what might be my first DIY gopher shoot. You don't want me flooding your inbox do you?
I have a whopping 2-1/2 days of gopher shooting to my name, from this past summer in AB. Not crazy numbers, but the most fun I've had in years!!!Back to the .22 discussion...
CZ all the way especially for a first bolt 22.
Gophers are the prime reason I have 22's, 17's and this upcoming season I am gonna slam some with 357mag/38spl... Can't wait till spring....
Please leave gopher shooting out of this discussion metalbender. I'm already sniffing around for 2015 opportunities in what might be my first DIY gopher shoot. You don't want me flooding your inbox do you?
Back to the .22 discussion...
Gophers are the prime reason I have 22's, 17's and this upcoming season I am gonna slam some with 357mag/38spl... Can't wait till spring....
.357? lol Lever action? Should put 'em down! I actually scored a double with a 17gr, 17HMR round. Couldn't believe my eyes! lol The .22s just kind of bowled them over. The 17HMR rearranged them for the most part. .223...well...
I actually scored a double with a 17gr, 17HMR round. Couldn't believe my eyes! lol The .22s just kind of bowled them over. The 17HMR rearranged them for the most part. .223...well... CZ all the way especially for a first bolt 22.
Gophers are the prime reason I have 22's, 17's and this upcoming season I am gonna slam some with 357mag/38spl... Can't wait till spring....
I would look at the NS 522 for a great starter rifle that will give you a great shooter and a little bit of project work when you have time. As stated the down side of these is the stock.Not too hard to reshape to your liking. Lots of wood to work with.
I would also look at older Mossbergs. Depending on what you intend to do with it you could go with the 44 or 144 series for target shooting or the 140-142 series for hunting. They should both shoot as well as anything you can buy new once you find the ammo they like.If you want a semi the 151K is a great choice and known to be very accurate for a semi.
Also, If anyone wants to import some p dogs to Ontario let me know where to send the money....... I am in with both feet.
Scott
I would also look at older Mossbergs. Depending on what you intend to do with it you could go with the 44 or 144 series for target shooting or the 140-142 series for hunting. They should both shoot as well as anything you can buy new once you find the ammo they like.If you want a semi the 151K is a great choice and known to be very accurate for a semi.
Also, If anyone wants to import some p dogs to Ontario let me know where to send the money....... I am in with both feet.
Scott
I will second the addictive part.I started collecting the Mossbergs and had 50 plus in less than 2 years.I would see one at a show and think it was better than the one I had at home and buy it.I thinned the herd a while ago and am down to only 14 or so now.Beautiful old guns that hold their value.
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It was for me then I got tired of have a safe full of 22lr's Sold all but 2 cz 452's one with irons one with a scope. Also kept a cz 452 hmr because it amazing on gophers.
I actually scored a double with a 17gr, 17HMR round. Couldn't believe my eyes! lol The .22s just kind of bowled them over. The 17HMR rearranged them for the most part. .223...well...
X2 on this. Have lots scurry away after 22r hits. With the hmr there is no getting up. I have seen them flip in the air even with the hmr. The 223 flips em the best though.
