Bolt Action .22LR

Buck1950 said:
IMO you would be better served to get the CZ, and for a few bucks more I would look for a Match chamber model. Especially 'used' to keep close to your $750 budget.
I have a CZ-VMTR and a Savage B22-FV (SR is virtually useless on heavy barrels in Can't-ada) and although I have extensively modded my Savage it is WAAAY LES Accurate than the VMTR. Of course, the Savage cost ca 1/3 $$ and it Does still shoot 3/4" groups at 50 with most any ammo, so it's fairly accurate. A 3/4" group is pretty small when considered vs a 10/22 getting 1"+ groups for the same Price.
Used rifles are often a great bargain, IF they are NOT being sold for Accuracy Reasons.
PS - As IDCAY said above, changing barrels is a MINOR issue since most barrels are not easily changed.
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All CZs have a CIP chamber, which by SAAMI standards is a match chamber. You pay an extra 100+ for the roll-stamp on the barrel.
 
Meroh said:
All CZs have a CIP chamber, which by SAAMI standards is a match chamber. You pay an extra 100+ for the roll-stamp on the barrel.
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As a note of reference, not all CIP chambers are the same. CIP specs have the minimum allowable chamber dimensions. That doesn't require or mean that all CIP chambers must have those spec dimensions. A semi-auto CIP rifle may reasonably be expected to have "looser" dimensions than a bolt action repeater, which in turn may be "looser" than a single shot match rifle.

Among other dimensions, the leade angle, for example, is not the same in all chambers that meet CIP requirements. Sporter rifles meeting CIP specs will have a steeper angle closer to 5 degrees, while true match chambers such as those in Bleiker, Walther, FWB, and Anschutz single shot match rifles will have a much shallower leade angle.
 
Thank you for all the input and ideas. I am understanding the experiential nature of discovering both fun guns and the right guns for each person, and to control costs while doing so I can see why so many are recommending exploring used purchases. I am going to explore this - I appreciate the help. I also continue to see the love for CZs and Tikka's, and they are on my get-to (or is to-get?) list for sure.
I've spent the last few days visiting shops, handling options and checking pricing, and I found a deal on a Savage B22 FV-SR that seemed an unbeatable value (to me). The proprietor put together a little package of the rifle, scope rings and a second mag that worked for both of us. I really want to own or have owned a rifle made in Lakefield, so that was a factor in this journey. I recognize it may not quite work for me, or that I may outgrow it in some way, and I'm OK with the experience for dollar value - at least I am today. I hope to see how she shoots soon!
 
Congrats on that purchase ! I suggest you look up YT vids on disassembly and cleaning. In several New rifles I have found 'bits of metal and/or plastic' loose in the action, so 'pre-use' cleaning is my advice. You will understand your rifle better if you do so. Also, there are simple 'mods' that can be easily done, with many threads here and on 'Rimfire Central dot com' (omit spaces) regarding 'improving' the Savage Rimfire action and the 'Accutrigger Safety' system. My First advice is to lubricate any 'friction points' you can find with a Synthetic grease. I use Permatex Synthetic from CanTire as it contains PTFE- ca $17.
Good luck and ENJOY !
 
Thermal23 said:
Thank you for all the input and ideas. I am understanding the experiential nature of discovering both fun guns and the right guns for each person, and to control costs while doing so I can see why so many are recommending exploring used purchases. I am going to explore this - I appreciate the help. I also continue to see the love for CZs and Tikka's, and they are on my get-to (or is to-get?) list for sure.
I've spent the last few days visiting shops, handling options and checking pricing, and I found a deal on a Savage B22 FV-SR that seemed an unbeatable value (to me). The proprietor put together a little package of the rifle, scope rings and a second mag that worked for both of us. I really want to own or have owned a rifle made in Lakefield, so that was a factor in this journey. I recognize it may not quite work for me, or that I may outgrow it in some way, and I'm OK with the experience for dollar value - at least I am today. I hope to see how she shoots soon!
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I reckon you're gonna like 'er. ;)
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/savage-b22-fv-sr-22lr-rifle-gun-review/
 
Thermal23 said:
Hello
I realize this is a topic that a lot has already been written about, and I have enjoyed reading through a number of older threads. If this seems redundant please feel free to skip, however if some enjoy debating the merits of a rifle choice for a bolt action .22LR please chime in!

I'm looking for a bolt action .22LR. It will be my first bolt action and that's a large part of the plan - to learn them. I am sticking to .22LR for ammo cost to allow a much higher round count for learning and experience. Centerfire will come in time. Below is my "scope" for this project.
Use: Range use, target practice, firearm experience
Cost: <$750 before tax for the rifle & picatinny rail. I have a scope - which will be upgraded in time.
Essentials: reasonably accuracy with good accuracy potential desired, reasonable useable/comfortable
Preferences: heavy barrel, wood stock, 10/22 magazines, DIY interchangeable barrels, decent factory stock, aftermarket upgraded stocks available.
Options considered & prices I have access to:
  • Savage Mkii FV-SR @ $400
  • Savage B22 FB-SR @ $450
  • Ruger American Rimfire Target Laminate @ $760 (just over budget)
  • CZ457 Synthetic @ $550
Current Thoughts (subject to correction from input!):
  • Mkii FV-SR - part of me feels I should go with this for lowest sunk cost and get some experience on a .22 bolt gun to inform other decisions in the future without significant investment.
    • Good: seems to have a good reputation for accuracy, and has a stock and rail at what seems to be a great price. It's a very known product.
    • Bad: Factory plastic stock doesn't have a great reputation for fitment and I really don't like the magazines. The barrel is not easily replaceable. Made in Canada which seems like a bonus for any collection.
  • B22 FV-SR: - this is a minor price increase but I'm unsure about this gun.
    • Good: Reports seemingly indicate that it has kept good accuracy, but has a better stock than its predecessor. Tang mounted safety.
    • Bad: this is the rifle I have the least info on. The barrel is not easily replaceable. The stock is still plastic. I'm unsure about the magazines - they are rotary and 10 rd (why couldn't they just use 10/22 mags! arggh). Made in Canada.
    • 12.5% increase in cost over the MKii
  • Ruger American Rimfire - I love a lot about this but am concerned the accuracy potential is lower than all the others. It's also the highest cost and would be a more costly mistake.
    • Good: Uses 10/22 mags and feels nice. Laminate stock.
    • Bad: reports indicate the accuracy potential is the lowest on this list and the barrel is not easily replaceable.
    • 90% price increase over the MKii
  • CZ457 Synthetic - It seems 457s are a very common answer to a bolt .22 question. This one is priced remarkably, but isn't quite what I want. Buy it and upgrade it with time? Use it as a proof of concept and sell it to move into something event nicer? Or use something cheaper to prove what I want and dive straight to higher price point 457 when the time comes?
    • Good: Best reputation on the list for accuracy, interchangeable barrels, large aftermarket parts and stock availability. It's a very known product.
    • Plastic stock, thin barrel
    • 37.5% price increase over the MKii
and then the "other" option - don't buy anything and wait to get almost everything I want in one platform - such as a CZ457 varmint which comes with a heavy barrel, nice wooden stock and all the good parts of a 457.

Ok the floor is open! Thanks in advance!
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CZ , massive aftermarket support allowing for progressive upgrades as the budget permits. It s a good shooter.
 
You don't want to break the bank, go with tikka t1x, or cz 457, any variations will do.
Go a bit fancy, get a Anschutz, they have beautiful wood.
Then the real fancy stuff, Vudoo, and RimX, starting from building yourself, go as far as $$$$.
Enjoy
 
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