Which .22 to choose!

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Howdy,

Well, I've run into a tough choice and I thought I'd let the pro's help me decide. First: My .22 experience includes a FNH single shot .22 I owned for a while last year, and my friends Savage semi-auto's. Fun stuff, I really enjoy plinking and small game hunting, although I don't have extensive experience in both. I went to my local gun store and took a look at the CZ 455 LUX and the Standard. Both are pretty pricey for me, but they were magnificent; in weight and the contours of the wood. I took a look at the Marlin Model 60 as well, and the Ruger 10/22 as well. So what do you all think? Is it worth it for a beginner to be putting in the extra coin for an excellent looking (and I imagine shooting) rifle, or should I stick to something a bit more utilitarian (I'm really thinking the Model 60). Thanks for your time!
 
It is worth the money to buy something that will last a lifetime.
The CZ Line has a long history, priced within reason, and excellent accuracy.
When I look at the Remington line, they make and change models like GM and Ford.
If you can control numbers, it will make sense to put out the money now for one gun. If you see no fun in the "One Gun Theory" then join the club.
IMO, the lines of the CZ Americans are superior to the LUX as I cannot get use to how the stock drops or droops but my rifles have scopes and iron sights tend to clutter the lines.
 
I have a 10/22 which I bought in 1980. It is a great, reliable semi that shoots 1" groups at 100m with bulk ammo. I just bought my son a CZ 455 LUX for his 12th birthday (which is today so he hasn't seen it yet). I wanted him to have something to pass on to his son and the CZ is built for the long haul. The CZ will likely be mor accurate and consume less ammo being a bolt action. I agree with the comments regarding your intentions with sights. The CZ American would be a better choice if you intend to use a scope. The LUX is shaped for better posture using the iron sights.
 
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Robert22 said:
Howdy,

Well, I've run into a tough choice and I thought I'd let the pro's help me decide. First: My .22 experience includes a FNH single shot .22 I owned for a while last year, and my friends Savage semi-auto's. Fun stuff, I really enjoy plinking and small game hunting, although I don't have extensive experience in both. I went to my local gun store and took a look at the CZ 455 LUX and the Standard. Both are pretty pricey for me, but they were magnificent; in weight and the contours of the wood. I took a look at the Marlin Model 60 as well, and the Ruger 10/22 as well. So what do you all think? Is it worth it for a beginner to be putting in the extra coin for an excellent looking (and I imagine shooting) rifle, or should I stick to something a bit more utilitarian (I'm really thinking the Model 60). Thanks for your time!
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Your choices are all good. Just depends on how much money you want to spend initially. I think the biggest cost of shooting is the ammo. So a couple of hundred bucks between a Ruger 10-22 and a CZ452 is not much looking at the big picture. Buy the rifle that fits you, and makes you happy touching it and looking at it.

If you stay in the sport long enough, you'll probably acquire various models of the Marlin 60, a Ruger 10-22, a Savage MkII and a CZ or similar makes and models. Not necessarily in that order. Then there are the nice 100 buck used .22s on the EE.

If accuracy is what you are after, for the cash spent, both the Marlin 60 semi-auto or any Accutriggered Savage MKII, are IMO the best deals in the .22 world.

IMO, you cannot go wrong with any of your choices. Just decide which one you want to own first.
 
rustysdream said:
+ 1 for the CZ
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I've been hearing a lot for the CZ, and it is probably the best rifle I have held. However, my pay stub has argued otherwise, and it appears I may be getting the Model 60. So, unless I wait another 2 weeks, I'll make up my mind this Friday when I head back to the shop.
 
If it means that you wait another 2 weeks or 2 months to get the gun you really want, wait.

Likely any of the guns you mentioned will be accurate enough to do what you want, plinking and small game-wise.
 
Splatter said:
If it means that you wait another 2 weeks or 2 months to get the gun you really want, wait.

Likely any of the guns you mentioned will be accurate enough to do what you want, plinking and small game-wise.
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That's good advice. I'll keep that in mind when I look at my options again in person.
 
The 60 is a fine choice for a semi-auto Robert, you wouldn't be dis-appointed. Very accurate piece. Same as any rimfire, try a bunch of different shells to find what it shoots best and you're good to go. You'll also get a good return if you decide to sell it down the road.
 
The Savage Mark II heavy barrel guns are worth taking a look at, if your interest is accuracy. They will shoot with and perhaps some even better than the CZ. The finish and fit of the small parts on the CZ is better than the Savage. The wood in the stock seems to vary, but some of the CZ stocks are very nice. The Savage AccuTrigger is better and with some work can be set down to less than 1 lb pull.
 
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