Bolt 22LR under $500??

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Hey there,

I haven't been on for awhile.
Just thought I'd throw a question out there for suggestion.

I'm planning on getting a new Bolt Action 22LR for target shooting and maybe some stupid crow

I know a good quality Anschultz will run up to the $1000 mark easily.

I've also heard the Savage Mark 2 with accu-trigger is top notch

What are some of you guys' experience? Are there any other Bolt 22LR that would be able to nail some tack at 25 meters?

Currently I'm interested in the Savage Mk 2 from FrontierFirearms, but if you guys have any other accurate Bolt 22LR and inexpensive as well, please suggest :)
 
And if the rifle could have the option of having a scope then it's all the better :)

My ruger 10/22 with a 4x scope is shooting very decent and is able to hit a paper plate out to 200meters.
I was hoping if there's anything better out there that could out-do my ruger 10/22 (I was thinking Bolt action should be more accurate)
 
C9,
If my 10/22 with 4x scope can hit a paper plate consistently, I will not bother with a bolt action, seriously. What ammo are you using?

IMO, the only reason for a boltie is better accuracy and I seriously doubt if even a Savage MKII with accutrigger/bull barrel/mako lam stock can beat your 10/22 at that distance, with the same ammo.
 
25 meter tack driver? Just about any could do that. I shoot a 1960s Mossberg 144 that leaves you wondering if the other 4 shots hit the target ( one small hole or clover leaf). The 1940 Marlin 81s shoot about the same. You do not need a super special .22 to make it shoot, confidence and practice does that. The Savage Mark II is a great starting place as the accutrigger is super for trigger control.

I also have 3 Mossberg model 151s ( 1947) that shoot marvelously out to 75 yards. All are scopeable but the peep sights are good too. These are $125.00 guns...plus scope of course.
 
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Winnipeg Toymaker said:
25 meter tack driver? Just about any could do that. I shoot a 1960s Mossberg 144 that leaves you wondering if the other 4 shots hit the target. The 1940 Marlin 81s shoot about the same. You do not need a super special .22 to make it shoot, confidence and practice does that. The Savage Mark II is a great starting place as the accutrigger is super for trigger control.

I also have 3 Mossberg model 151s ( 1947) that shoot marvelously out to 75 yards. All are scopeable but the peep sights are good too. These are $125.00 guns...plus scope of course.
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You sure have that right!
Before I read your post, I was thinking about a Model 69 Winchester.
In the glory days of shooting, after WW2 and fading out in the 60s, many world class shooters in small bore sporting class competed in world events with the Model 69.
I think a good one at the gun shows run in the $250 range. (Mine is not for sale!)

Edited to say if you were lucky you could find the considerabley higher quality Winchester Model 75. Sporters are scarcest, but without regulations limiting the weight for you, a target Model 75 would really fill your bill regarding accuracy.
 
Surely you could see youself shooting out beyond 25 yards. A good bolt action 22 will shoot pretty good at distance and you might enjoy shooting targets and small critters out to 100 yards or more.
 
My ruger 10/22 with a 4x scope is shooting very decent and is able to hit a paper plate out to 200meters.
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A pie plate is a pretty big target. Try a 600ml pop bottle which is more like the size and shape of a gopher. Your hit ratio will drop way off.

I have done a lot of rimfire shooting against some very good marksmen using 10/22's and without exception a good bolt action will result in a much higher hit ratio at any distance. I have even managed to convert one or two people to a good quality target rifle because they simply could not connect at longer distances with the regularity that my bolt gun did.

Shooting an inexpensive rifle can be very frustrating because you never know if YOU missed or it was the rifle so you can end up chasing a target around with little success. When I miss, I know it was me who missed and that the correction will be accurate and consistent. I commonly make first and second round hits on gophers at ranges up to 150 yds.

You will NEVER regret buying good equipment.
 
A new CZ goes for a bit more than $500, but I don't think you would be disappointed with one. You should be able to pick up a used one for less than $500.
 
tjhaile said:
A new CZ goes for a bit more than $500, but I don't think you would be disappointed with one. You should be able to pick up a used one for less than $500.
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They can be picked up for slightly less than $500 + tax new.

For 25m, just about anything will do. For a new gun have a look at the marlins, savage MK II, or CZ. My pick is the CZ.
 
Look for used BRNO, accurate rifles ,i have a model 4 and with peeps that came on rifle will shoot one hole groups cost around $400 for the trget models .Scoping a bit of an issue tho as uses 16mm that aren't common but can be ordered.
 
I own the Savage MkII FV .22 as well as model 93R FV .17 both are deadly accurate and rival my buddies CZ's in the same cal. The only problem I had was the clip feeding would hang up a bit (the bullet nose wasn't tilted up enough) when new. It has since corrected itself.. Good guns for the money.
 
i would suggest going to a range that holds .22 metallic silhouette matches and go to one of those. and after the match chat with some folks. you get some real life advice and the chance to look at their rifles and set ups. by and large they love to help and show off their current favorite - they usually have a lot of experience with other rifles as well.
BTW, it is amazing how many Savage Mk II's that are being used for silhouette now at my range.
cheers,
 
T.B.G. said:
I own the Savage MkII FV .22 as well as model 93R FV .17 both are deadly accurate and rival my buddies CZ's in the same cal. The only problem I had was the clip feeding would hang up a bit (the bullet nose wasn't tilted up enough) when new. It has since corrected itself.. Good guns for the money.
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I found the same thing. My old savage is not to bad accuracy wise but towards the end I was getting tired of all the FTF and FTE. One day the mag decided to separate and when I opened the bolt it just shot all the bullets straight out the top of the action. Since putting 4+ thousand rounds out of my silhouette and around a thousand out of my .17hmr varmint the only other rimfire I might buy would be an Anshutz or Sako.
 
larry20082 said:
Look for used BRNO, accurate rifles ,i have a model 4 and with peeps that came on rifle will shoot one hole groups cost around $400 for the trget models .Scoping a bit of an issue tho as uses 16mm that aren't common but can be ordered.
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Larry these rifles have jumped a fair amount with the peeps attached, you'd be giving yours away for $400.00
 
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