a beater precision 22?

Jahnj0584

Jahnj0584

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In my first year of having a PAL, I managed to acquire 7 different rimfires. It's about time I sell 3-4 of them, and just settle on one nice bolt-action rimfire.(I didn't pay over 350 for any of them).

I'm going to be shooting in the woods/fields a lot from September to March 31 (thanks to NS gun regs, then I'll have to drive 45 mins to nearest DNR range....) so can't really bother with a case queen that needs a clean range with a booth and hard case etc as it will surely get scratched by branches and being carried (unless there's a bookbag-soft case I'm not aware of?)

Just looking for suggestions, around $700 CAD feels right to me. Not sure if I feel strongly about wood or synth stock either way (my 308 ruger American predator is moss green plastic), but I feel like a shorter (~18"?) barrel would really come in handy for transit through these dense softwood forests.
I'll be sporting a 4.5-18x scope on it, and intend to shoot 1-300yards (as I'm making a shooting lane on my property to shoot targets). Not sure about running a bipod or bringing bags.

Laminated stocks really excite me.
Tactical looking mono-color chassis' excite me.
Bolt handles near the trigger excite me.
Accuracy of 1moa excite me.
Stainless steel annoys me



Cheers!
 
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Black friday could have some sweet deals:

cz 457 mtr comes in 16" or 20"

Just spray it with some fluid film if your worried about moisture.



or tikka t1x mtr
 
Tikka T1x, available in a 20" or 16" barrel. (22LR) You can buy aftermarket stocks/chassis for these, but I find the original synthetic stock to be rigid. I have no plans on upgrading. Mine is the 20" model, and very accurate. Never handled or fired the 16" version.
 
There was a Savage markII fv-sr Landry on the EE that looked interesting.
The 16.5"bbl and gator camo might fit your bill. New ones can be had for <$400.....
 
If you don't mind it being single shot only. Those TOZ-8M's are phenomenal shooters. Been ringing a steel plate with mine over 300 yards with irons, haven't gotten around to putting good optics on it yet to see what it can really do.
 
StrelokM38 said:
If you don't mind it being single shot only. Those TOZ-8M's are phenomenal shooters. Been ringing a steel plate with mine over 300 yards with irons, haven't gotten around to putting good optics on it yet to see what it can really do.
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I have 2 already. I was gifted an 8 with 4x22 bushnell when I got my license then bought a 13 with 5rd mag (it's one of the 3 I'm thinking of selling, just because redundancy) sometime around July


I'm sure the tickas are great, but it just doesn't give me the "fizz" so to speak.
 
You don't have to pay much for a good rifle, but you need to know which ones to buy.I paid under 400 dollars used for a Anscutz model 1403 match grade .22.It out shoots any of my other guns, and is built for accuracy.It is heavy, and for that reason I suggest a CZ 457.Nice solid action with an improved trigger and bolt, makes this the best CZ they every came out with, in a Rimfire.I owned a 452 CZ and the 457 is much better.Good trigger and action, plus barrel changing calibers makes this a good choice.
 
Jahnj0584 said:
I have 2 already. I was gifted an 8 with 4x22 bushnell when I got my license then bought a 13 with 5rd mag (it's one of the 3 I'm thinking of selling, just because redundancy) sometime around July


I'm sure the tickas are great, but it just doesn't give me the "fizz" so to speak.
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^I've been shooting 22 enthusiastically for over 30 years, and the Tikka 22 didn't rev me up initially. Holding one, the "feel" didn't jive with the number on the price tag either. Incredible experiences with their centerfire rifles made me reconsider, now that T1x is my most-used 22. That last comment might have more impact if you know what wasn't leaving the safe when I reached for the Tikka. lol

If fast-handling, accurate, synthetic stock, $700-ish price range is the goal, my opinion is that you can't do much better. Your $/your decision though.
 
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If fast-handling, accurate, synthetic stock, $700-ish price range is the goal, my opinion is that you can't do much better. Your $/your decision though.
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I couldn’t agree more. I have more .22lr’s than brains and the T1X often makes me wonder why I have others 3-5X the price tag.

SCG
 
gandalfe said:
You don't have to pay much for a good rifle, but you need to know which ones to buy.I paid under 400 dollars used for a Anscutz model 1403 match grade .22.It out shoots any of my other guns, and is built for accuracy.It is heavy, and for that reason I suggest a CZ 457.Nice solid action with an improved trigger and bolt, makes this the best CZ they every came out with, in a Rimfire.I owned a 452 CZ and the 457 is much better.Good trigger and action, plus barrel changing calibers makes this a good choice.
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I love the bolt throw of the 457; the safety is more intuitive than the Brno2, 452, or 455. That being said, I would put my old Brno #2 with the YoDave trigger kit up against any of the newer CZs; no it's not better, but just as good, and I am used to it.

I think the 457 would be a good choice, and they have a great laminate stock available.
 
gandalfe said:
You don't have to pay much for a good rifle, but you need to know which ones to buy.I paid under 400 dollars used for a Anscutz model 1403 match grade .22.It out shoots any of my other guns, and is built for accuracy.It is heavy, and for that reason I suggest a CZ 457.Nice solid action with an improved trigger and bolt, makes this the best CZ they every came out with, in a Rimfire.I owned a 452 CZ and the 457 is much better.Good trigger and action, plus barrel changing calibers makes this a good choice.
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Indeed, I have a CIL Anschutz 180 I bought as a basket case for $100.00. Great trigger, and every shot in the same ragged hole at 25 yards. Not that it is more accurate than my Brno, but it is the factory peep sights that are amazing. I used this for the first time at our fall shoot for my open sight rifle. 6 stages at various ranges, shot freehand. I won the class with it. Tied for second with the Brno in scop class. Shot against a lot of $1000.00+ rifles too. LOL. If you can't shoot, a rifle made of money, or one that looks slick, will not fix that.
 
gandalfe said:
You don't have to pay much for a good rifle, ....
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Exactly.

But you won't know if it's a shooter until you shoot it. You can spend hundreds or thousands accurizing any particular rifle (not to mention the time involved), or:

1. Buy three new identical spec rifles.
2. Shoot each of the three side by side with a reasonable variety of easy to find, decent ammunition.
3. Keep the rifle that groups best and sell the other two at a small loss.


Way cheaper and way less time consuming than the accurizing option. If you're organized, you can do all of this before the credit card bill is due.

You could then spend on further accurizing an already accurate rifle if you want, but I'd bet you'll get better value (and your groups will be smaller) if you spend that same time and money on range time and ammunition.
 
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As for which particular rifle: From what the OP said he's looking for, I recommend Savage A22 or B22 in FV-SR or Precision trim, whichever floats your boat.

($50 rebate on A22/B22 now)
 
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SigWig said:
Black friday could have some sweet deals:

cz 457 mtr comes in 16" or 20"

Just spray it with some fluid film if your worried about moisture.



or tikka t1x mtr
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This. Both are excellent and accurate rifles. Plenty of aftermarket support if you go the rabbit hole and turn it into an NRL-22 open style rifle. Savage is another option but just isn’t as refined.
 
If you can find a BRNO #4 or #5 you will be very happy. Very good shooters and if you get one that's not too pretty you won't feel bad using it. TC
 
This is on the EE at the moment, quite a deal.

Savage MkII 22lr. TR, 21 inch heavy fluted barrel. EGW 20 moa rail. 1-5 shot and 1-10 shot mag (still in package). Tasco Target/Varmint 6-24x42. $445.00 plus shipping.

I have noting to do with the sale nor the owner.
 
How bought spending 250.00 NS 522 and average.3-.4 max absolute trash rig very little work involved to make super accurate ive now owned 4 which I accurize and sell they have gone up in price now hence I’ll keep one.
Showed up to a shoot at our local range and ran against some very expensive rifles and dominated one does not have to break the bank to obtain reasonable accuracy it’s no Vudoo or Annie but I sure like showing up with trash and kicking a**.
 
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