Older bolt action 22's

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Hey guys, while I enjoy shooting my 1022 I'm looking for an older bolt action magazine fed 22lr. Just want to go back to the basics of iron sights. I grew up shooting a remington 581 that my father bought new when he was a kid. What would you guys recommend that's comparable and under 250$ ? I know I can get a new savage mark 2 for around that same price but I rather have something older and used.

What do you guys think about the older cooey's, lakefields, mossbergs, were they batter made than the savages and marlins of today? If I had the money I would invest in a CZ but that's not the case.

What would you guys recommend that has decent accuracy and parts are still available to get if something breaks?
 
Go with a Savage Mark II in wood with the accutrigger - I know you said and older 22 bolt - the Mark II has the same clasic look as my fathers lakefield?? I shot as a kid and you will not find better accuracy for the $$ IMHO
 
Look for one of the east german model 1001 bolt action 22 rifles. Big gun for a bolt action 22, but nice to shoot. Great European quality with deep bluing.
 
I found the same thing after shooting my savage 64 fvxp for a month or two. I picked up a new savage MK II with the acutrigger for $209 + tx, the stevens MKII without the acutrigger can be had for $10 less. Granted these aren't the wooden stock models but after a few night at the range I'm very happy with mine.

With used .22 on here once you factor in shipping buying from the local shop isn't that much more sometimes.
 
Thanks guys, keeping my eye open for a remington 581, a winchester 69a, or a Brno what else would you guys suggest, I know the prices on the EE are overly inflated. I know a few shops locally that periodically get used guns in, just have to check every week or two.
 
Mossberg 144lsb are nice guns.
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My Schultz and Larson M70 is pretty decent as well.
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I have an old Cooey 600 I rescued and it is a phenomenal little gun all things considered. The only reason I am buying a new Savage is because I don't want to risk ruining the cooey stock by putting on a sling stud for a bipod. It's a nicely weighted rifle that is a joy to shoot iron sights and I plan on keeping it long enough to hand down to my kids when I have them.
 
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