High-end 22LR bolt guns?

Threemorewishes

Threemorewishes

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Hello all,

I am in research mode for my next rimfire purchase and want to hear from experienced owners of high-end bolt action 22LR rifles.

Pros and cons are all welcome.

Thanks in advance for any input you may have.

Threemorewishes
 
if money is no object then this will do nicely

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That's still a little vague. What do you mean by "target gun"? For some purposes there's little valid reason to spend more, but for others, several thousand dollars worth of refinement is valid. I like a CZ452/453, but its no high end Anschutz. Is it worth spending more than $650.00? All depends on what you expect from this rifle.
 
I got a 1940 Marlin model 81 that shoots great out to 100 yards. Fifty yards and one hole are common. But varmints cannot see the difference between an expensive gun and an accurate one.
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
But varmints cannot see the difference between an expensive gun and an accurate one.
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I agree that the varmint on the receiving end doesn't feel the difference... But to the shooter, it does make a difference.

It's a bit like driving of Hyundai or a BMW... it's not a question of needing it, it's a question of wanting it.


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Now, back to Threemorewishes!

By target shooting, do you mean "ISSF" target shooting... or simply "paper" target shooting?

On the lower end of the high end scale... the new Browning T-Bolt are nice rifles for 'paper' target shooting... (and still 1/2 the price of an Anschutz 54).

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If you've got the coins, the Anschutz 54 are the rifle to beat...

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And personnally, if I had more money then brain I'd go for a Cooper JSR :D

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Just my 2 cents.
Mike
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
I got a 1940 Marlin model 81 that shoots great out to 100 yards. Fifty yards and one hole are common. But varmints cannot see the difference between an expensive gun and an accurate one.
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Sure, even then, a squirrel isn't hit or missed because the rifle can shoot one hole groups at 50 yards or shoot 0.4" groups at that distance. That quest for the holy grail of uber tight groups doesn't translate into any more or less hits or misses of small game. But, I can appreciate the need to own a rifle that you enjoy, and if part of that is having something more refined, the sky is the limit. When you spend $200 on a bolt action 22 these days you get something that is rough around the edges in my opinion, and when you spend $450 you get something significantly nicer but still full of compromise.
 
sillymike said:
I agree that the varmint on the receiving end doesn't feel the difference... But to the shooter, it does make a difference.

It's a bit like driving of Hyundai or a BMW... it's not a question of needing it, it's a question of wanting it.


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Now, back to Threemorewishes!

By target shooting, do you mean "ISSF" target shooting... or simply "paper" target shooting?

On the lower end of the high end scale... the new Browning T-Bolt are nice rifles for 'paper' target shooting... (and still 1/2 the price of an Anschutz 54).

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If you've got the coins, the Anschutz 54 are the rifle to beat...

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And personnally, if I had more money then brain I'd go for a Cooper JSR :D

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Just my 2 cents.
Mike
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Hyundai has been making better quality cars the BMW for about 3 years according to the reviews and warranty returns. We also own both a Santa Fe and a X3, so we can compare. The X3 "feels" better, but not twice the cost better. It's the psychology.

Another good point related to BMW though, is that some owners are racers, and car fans, not just posers who want to rev the engine. Even professional drivers, and police friends go to a lot of BMW precision driving classes and events hosted by BMW.

So, once you know how to drive... Or shoot at a higher level, you are better positioned to judge the relative quality of a product for higher performance...

So: Take a class.
 
Anschutz all the way.

I own an Anschutz with the 54 action with an adjustable target trigger that is in the ounces at the moment. I have the running boar configuration. It's got a Bushnell 8.5 24x scope on it. And without a word of a lie, I have shot house flies with it at 100yds at Sharon. The biggest problem with that set up is the cost of feeding it Elly 10x (red box) ammo. Other than that it is an incredibly accurate rifle. I've even shot the piggy at 200 meters with it. Good Luck!
 
there are so many views to the same question.....I see so often that the 10-22 is praised for its accuracy ...BUT....also in the same paragraph.....you have to add a trigger, barrel, ectractor, sights etc to get it to shoot. then to top it off....every one hole seems to be a "50 yarder".

Big names and makes do not always produce good shooting, it takes a lot of practice and knowledge of your particular gun to give the results you want. I do not own a high end gun ..nor do I want to. I enjoy getting pleasing results each and every time I shoot at the range or in the fields with my plevy of shooting irons. Much more important in my view . In the many years I have been in the fields, never have I seen an Anschutz pulled out of a case to varmint shoot. And the only ones I have seen were coddled and bench shot. Would a regular guy use a multi hundred dollar gun to shoot in the fields? My $0.02 worth certainly. Why spend the big bucks until you know what you want in performance and useability? Enjoy whatever you buy as this is the great sport so many partake in.
 
From what I gathered, Threemorewishes isn't asking for the 'best bang for the buck' rifle... He's asking for ideas/recommendations on a higher end bolt action rifle...

Whether he's a good shot or not or whether he'll be able to notice the 'extra' that make a high end gun 'special' is pretty much irrelevant... Wanting something is reason enough to get it :)
 
It's certainly not high end but I've very happy with my Savage Mark II. So far I've done nothing to it and only been running Winchester Xpert ammunition through it but Ive been happy so far and the accuracy is outstanding.
 
I have a very nice Ruger 77/22 heavy barrel with laminate stock the thing is very accurate maybe not like the anshuntz but but good enough and it's not as expensive ...
 
Well, all this talk about "high end" rimfires just got my attention. If the guy wants the best, he will have to pay the price, simple as that! I have several 22 rimfires that fall into that "want" rather than "need" category. I can recommend an Anschutz with the 54 action. As a matter of fact, a 64 action would probably satisfy. Other desirable rifles include a 40X Remington, a used Suhl, or a Feinwerkbau. Pricey, but good stuff. I have a 504 Remington HB that is plenty accurate to satisfy 95% of shooters out there. Considerably less expensive than the others mentioned, too. For a "walking" rifle, I would be looking for a used Remington 541S or a Anschutz 64Sporter, since they are lighter to pack around. So many options available. There may be some less expensive [$300-$450] offerings that deliver decent accuracy, but when the chips are down, they fade away quickly. Regards, Eagleye.
 
In my opinion the best bang for your buck is the CZ/452/453 or if you have an extra K that's burning a hole in your pocket buy an Anshutz with the 54 action.
 
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Since the OP did not mention New or Used, I'd spend my high-end money on Winchester Model 52. Check out the 52s over at rimfirecentral.com under the
Winchester sub-forum.

But even a Savage MkII with accutrigger or CZ453 will make all but the most jaded 22 boltie fan happy, at far less expense. That is if accuracy is what you want.
 
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