22LR Rifle Choice

One thing I will say... I wouldn't recommend going for a $200 rifle if you're looking for something a little more accurate. You're better off spending most of the $500 on a higher quality rifle, and go cheaper on the scope.
 
I bought myself a Savage Mark II BTVSS and I could not be happier. Thumbhole stocks are often hit/miss for people but I love mine... especially for prone shooting which is like 99% of what I do. All of the Savage Mark II are excellent shooters for their purpose. You should seriously consider looking into one of the heavy barrelled ones.
 
scobro61 said:
savage rimfires are made in canada
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This shouldn't be a deciding factor on what you buy.

Ive played the savage game. Ive had 4 rimfires and none are still with me. On all of mine fit/finish, and accuracy just wasnt what everyone says. I have had a 10/22 as well got old fast with pop can accuracy at 30 yards.
As the saying goes buy once cry once. My cz will be with me for my lifetime.
 
hometownhero said:
Yes in Lakefield, ON
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I did not know that, very cool, thanks. It's always nice to buy Canadian when ever possible. This new information will probably now alter my next purchase of a .22 rifle. I've been debating between a Ruger VLEH and a Savage MKII FV-SR, lookin like it's going to be the Savage now.
 
Hypox!a said:
I did not know that, very cool, thanks. It's always nice to buy Canadian when ever possible. This new information will probably now alter my next purchase of a .22 rifle. I've been debating between a Ruger VLEH and a Savage MKII FV-SR, lookin like it's going to be the Savage now.
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They really are awesome rifles for what you pay. The accutriggers could use a little work but they're still a really great feature and there's a reason so many other companies have tried to copy it. My MKII BTVSS will punch out the black dot within 50 all day. I have taken many gophers to 75 with little difficulty (after getting range and wind adjusted for correctly) and have landed a fair number of shots around and maybe even past 100. I'm sure a CZ would shoot a little better with a rest and match grade ammo but I doubt the difference is dramatic, especially within 50 yards. Anything over 100 I just switch to my .204... also a Savage with thumbhole stock that will shoot under an inch out to 200 almost any day of the week.
 
I wouldn't overlook the older gems. Sooooooooooooooo many .22's, and so little time.

Marlin, Mossberg, Savage/Springfield/Stevens, Cooey/Lakefield/Savage, Remington...list goes on. Many of these venerable 'ol .22' are crazy accurate, and available at half your budget. I have a weakness for rimfires, and usually have a float of about a dozen. You can't go wrong with the proven gems.

It will take a lot (understatement) of trigger time before you become more accurate than the rifle. By that time, you'll know what you want in your next one.
 
Guys - I really appreciate all your opinions and advice! Feel free to keep discussing the issue.
I've been reading lots and it will be an interesting decision. I will see how far I can stretch the budget. There are a couple CZs in the EE...haven't looked for any Savage / Marlins yet.
Like I did mention - still a week or two away (with any damn luck) to getting my licence so I have a bit of time before purchasing.
 
hoytcanon said:
OP... In your opening comments you requested a gun for "target" shooting... For that, get yourself a CZ 455 (or even better a used 453 or 452 American). You also expressed an interest in lever actions... The basic Henry H001 lever will give you a lifetime of fun shooting (or better yet, for a little more $$$ get the H001T Frontier)... Both the CZ and Henry are guns that you will want to keep.
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Good enough till he picks up a Browning.
 
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