Best rimfire around $500
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Cz Brno, no doubt. I have the synthetic silhouette model, not a heavy bbl and get one hole at 25 yds., damn near at 50 and under an inch at 100, where .22s start to destabilize usually. The triggers are workable, as well.
It realy depends on what you want it for . If you are out gopher plinking with buddies a 10/22 target with 25 rnd mags is hard to keep up to with a bolt as my buddies found out and with a bi-pod can be just as deadly at long range .Don't get me wrong nothing wrong with a bolt but the semi burns more ammo and I'm not happy unless I get at least a brick off at the farm.
I have a tricked out 10/22 (evo thumbhole stock, GM heavy barrel, etc) and a CZ model 2 (+Brooks trigger kit). I've had the cz for 25 years and the 10/22 for a few months.
In general, both guns produce the same accuracy.
For value up to $500 total, the Savage is the only new gun choice, since the scope and sling also needed eliminates the cz and 10-22 target.
Above $500, the CZ gives you a better overall package by the time you're up to $550 spent, since you're done with the trigger kit, and it's good for target, walking and stalking, etc. Well, you still need a scope so buying a used CZ with scope can help you there. However, they don't come up that often. Well, I don't plan on selling mine ever. It is the one gun that always goes to the "range".
I am a little more accurate with the CZ and would use it if it ever came to a bet (offhand), simply due to the trigger.
The 10/22 is more fussy on ammo, and for the first time ever, have needle nosed pliers in my ammo box for clearing jams in the 10/22, cause when they jam partially into the chamber, it takes a bit of force to clear them. It's kind of embarrassing to be taking an expensive gun home to clear a jam-hence the pliers.
I have given up on the win xperts for this gun, since they are wonderfully accurate for the first 5-10 shots and then the jams start. xperts, however are great in the cz which can go for 500 rounds before the gumming of the bolt requires a quick wipe-down.
However, if you want to do lots of gopher work and money is not a problem, the 10/22 is more fun and is probably worth paying extra to trick out. But you will be lugging around a heavier gun, plus eventually will want to buy speed loader, extra mags, etc. With shooting sticks, I prefer it to the 10/22 for gophers.
The one tip I would give in either case is the scope magnification on a gun primarily intended for hunting. For me, a 3-9 or 4-12 is all you'll ever need on a .22 LR, so I will be selling the 6-24 I have on the 10-22 (soon to be on Equipment Exchange). I don't need 24x to find gophers and I don't need the extra pound in the field.
That's the way it works for me anyway.
Larry
In general, both guns produce the same accuracy.
For value up to $500 total, the Savage is the only new gun choice, since the scope and sling also needed eliminates the cz and 10-22 target.
Above $500, the CZ gives you a better overall package by the time you're up to $550 spent, since you're done with the trigger kit, and it's good for target, walking and stalking, etc. Well, you still need a scope so buying a used CZ with scope can help you there. However, they don't come up that often. Well, I don't plan on selling mine ever. It is the one gun that always goes to the "range".
I am a little more accurate with the CZ and would use it if it ever came to a bet (offhand), simply due to the trigger.
The 10/22 is more fussy on ammo, and for the first time ever, have needle nosed pliers in my ammo box for clearing jams in the 10/22, cause when they jam partially into the chamber, it takes a bit of force to clear them. It's kind of embarrassing to be taking an expensive gun home to clear a jam-hence the pliers.
I have given up on the win xperts for this gun, since they are wonderfully accurate for the first 5-10 shots and then the jams start. xperts, however are great in the cz which can go for 500 rounds before the gumming of the bolt requires a quick wipe-down.
However, if you want to do lots of gopher work and money is not a problem, the 10/22 is more fun and is probably worth paying extra to trick out. But you will be lugging around a heavier gun, plus eventually will want to buy speed loader, extra mags, etc. With shooting sticks, I prefer it to the 10/22 for gophers.
The one tip I would give in either case is the scope magnification on a gun primarily intended for hunting. For me, a 3-9 or 4-12 is all you'll ever need on a .22 LR, so I will be selling the 6-24 I have on the 10-22 (soon to be on Equipment Exchange). I don't need 24x to find gophers and I don't need the extra pound in the field.
That's the way it works for me anyway.
Larry
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- Winnipeg,Man.
Why not get an older .22 and spend the extra on scope and ammo. I have a 1946 151 Mossberg with a 3x9x scope and it has not failed me by any means. Last year, it was a gopher getter and very accurate out to 150 yards and at the range on Wed. I tried it on paper at 50 yards. With only a bipod and shoulder, it shot under an inch consistently. For gophers, could not ask for more, it throws the lead where you want it . and with only a $175. investment. Did not need to add a trigger nor a barrel or whatnot to make it shoot. I liked how it shot so much, I bought 3 more just in case. They all shoot the same, thus showing the quality of them back when. You do not have to throw a large deal of lead for results....the critters fall one at a time with a single accurate shot. Best of luck in your choice...enjoy....
P.S. I do like an accurate bolt( Lakefield Mark II) with a mag for critters but the way this Mossy gun shoots...I am inclined to keep it as #1 choice.
P.S. I do like an accurate bolt( Lakefield Mark II) with a mag for critters but the way this Mossy gun shoots...I am inclined to keep it as #1 choice.
Clobbersauras
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Get an older BRNO #4 etc...amazing value if the rifle is in good condition. Rings are a little harder to find but you can usually get a good condition #4 for $450 or so. Mine has a 26 inch barrel
. They come up in the EE fairly often. Here's my rig:
. They come up in the EE fairly often. Here's my rig:
notsorichguy
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I'd have to say the Savage MKII is the best bang for your buck.
Thanks KDX for backing me up on that one!
I get 1 hole groups @ 50 yards with AE bulk ammo, and I get 1 hole groups at 75 yards with Lapula Super Club ammo..... I paid $225.00 including GST for mine in January....... prices are now up in the $300 to $375 range.
I still can't belive that a rifle that inexpensive can shoot that well.........
I highly reccomend this one..... and if you want to customize it there are parts and stocks available.... you can forget about a new barrel, this one can't be beat.
Or you could buy the Mako, or thumbhole version or the laminate...... but prices are a bit higher.
Thanks KDX for backing me up on that one!
I get 1 hole groups @ 50 yards with AE bulk ammo, and I get 1 hole groups at 75 yards with Lapula Super Club ammo..... I paid $225.00 including GST for mine in January....... prices are now up in the $300 to $375 range.
I still can't belive that a rifle that inexpensive can shoot that well.........
I highly reccomend this one..... and if you want to customize it there are parts and stocks available.... you can forget about a new barrel, this one can't be beat.
Or you could buy the Mako, or thumbhole version or the laminate...... but prices are a bit higher.
Heavy barrel or sporter barrel?
I'm pretty torn between the two, does one actually shoot better?
