First 22LR rifle question

Buy a bolt action Savage. Good bang for the buck. I have a 10/22 DSP as well. Its fun but the Savage is more accurate. The 10/22 has sent 1000 gophers to heaven....
If you scope it, don't buy a cheap scope. They are junk and frustrating. Just because its a 22, don't go cheap.
 
Get a 10/22 if you want cheap, semi-auto fun. But my bolt-action .22LR is one of my most favourite guns, though new shooters seem to think it's boring. Their loss.
 
So I have decided not to go with the Ruger anymore and if I do go with a semi auto rifle I will go with the Marlin 795. I think I am leaning towards going the semi auto route but will go check out the savage and Marlin bolt actions too.

Thanks for all the advise so far!
 
604hunter said:
So I have decided not to go with the Ruger anymore and if I do go with a semi auto rifle I will go with the Marlin 795. I think I am leaning towards going the semi auto route but will go check out the savage and Marlin bolt actions too.

Thanks for all the advise so far!
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If you decide to go for the marlin semi, check out tech sights. They are really nice and you can still stay under budget. I think hical sells them.
 
I like how the Savage bolt slides and the wood stocks are well made I have only shot one marlin a few times but every one I know says good things about them.
 
Every time I see/handle a CZ I get the urge to buy one. I just have a "phobia" of doing something stupid a putting a scratch in the stock....
All my long guns have synthetic stocks (now) except for my Polish M44 that's stored in a "gun sock" in the cabinet...but I digress.

One day I'll get over it and pick up a 452 FS!
 
Battle scars don't detract from a shooting standpoint. My old Anschutz has quite a few marks, don't matter to me cause it's my gun and not going to be sold. My three recent CZ's will get a few dings too, I'm not saving them for some one else to profit from. I don't have any use for safe queens. Doesn't mean I'm careless but stuff happens. I'd sooner be the one to cause the first "handling marks" on a new gun than having a friend give it an "oops"
 
johNTO said:
Every time I see/handle a CZ I get the urge to buy one. I just have a "phobia" of doing something stupid a putting a scratch in the stock....
All my long guns have synthetic stocks (now) except for my Polish M44 that's stored in a "gun sock" in the cabinet...but I digress.

One day I'll get over it and pick up a 452 FS!
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Check out the 452 style then. I think P and D lists one on their site. Its my hard use CZ. Shoots awesome too.
 
aaron v said:
Check out the 452 style then. I think P and D lists one on their site. Its my hard use CZ. Shoots awesome too.
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I was fondling a 452 Varmint yesterday BNIB $470 IIRC. Beautiful wood, love the "short heavy bbl", fit me well although it would be a little heavy once scoped.
So here's my dilemma.....Do I get the Varmint (and a decent scope) or choose a model that has a set of good irons with a short bbl. I enjoy target plinking off a sandbag and standing.
I want it all in one rifle...inherent accuracy, decent trigger, and easy to carry/shoulder. Any suggestions on which model?
 
All in one rifle = compromise.

The 452/455 LUX can be scoped but your cheek weld may be compromised to a degree because of the stock configuration. I have a 455 LUX and occasionally I put on my Leupold VX2, 2-7 x 28. It works ok in terms of the cheek weld but the rifle works the best with open sights. I love my 452 Silhouette for "scoped" off hand shooting. The stock configuration fits me well.

Some people like the extra fwd weight of the Varmint for off hand shooting and bench rest. There are many CZ choices, have fun deciding which one to get.
 
A semi vs bolt accuracy is a bit overrated for a new shooter. Maybe if in hands of an experienced hunter/shooter or mounted in a gun cradle...yes but for me, my semi Marlin 795 is way more accurate then I am.
 
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