Looking to get a bolt action rimfire for training for hunting

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Hey guys,

I am going to sell my plinker (sr22) and move to a bolt action 22lr to help work on my fundamentals.


What do people think of the ruger american target rimfire?
I like that i can keep using the same mags as the sr22. Any suggestions on bolt action rimfires in the $700 range?
 
If you can find a CZ 452 or a 453. The 455 can be a problem child. Triggers can be easily tinkered with. The only problem is the bolt lift which can hit the eye piece if the rings aren’t high enough
 
I would just get a MK II, savage or lakefield. Save money for your hunting rifle and scope.

I haven't owned a CZ, but from everything I've heard they are a nice rifle, they are an option as well but not as cheap.
 
What is your main hunting rifle? It's nice to have a 22 trainer with similar features. I mostly use tikkas while hunting so I'm planning on buying one of the new tikka rimfires as a trainer.
 
I really liked the savage mark ii G. A simple bolt action of metal and wood with a monte carlo stock which lends itself well to a scope.
With no other mods i was taking grackles and starlings in an open field out to 100yrds. As a bonus its made in Canada.
 
I agree with the Savage Mark II rifles. Cheap, accurate, and reliable. Spend the extra money on ammunition.
 
MrUndertow said:
Hey guys,

I am going to sell my plinker (sr22) and move to a bolt action 22lr to help work on my fundamentals.


What do people think of the ruger american target rimfire?
I like that i can keep using the same mags as the sr22. Any suggestions on bolt action rimfires in the $700 range?
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Myself, I would think that you want a bolt action rimfire that closely resembles the bolt action that you use for hunting.
If the goal is to practice for hunting situations having a rifle as mentioned is what I use.
What do you use for a hunting rifle and then we can recommend a practice rifle.

David
 
257Roberts said:
Myself, I would think that you want a bolt action rimfire that closely resembles the bolt action that you use for hunting.
If the goal is to practice for hunting situations having a rifle as mentioned is what I use.
What do you use for a hunting rifle and then we can recommend a practice rifle.

David
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Agree. Something similar in fit, feel, sights and trigger.
Without what you are using now you are getting a lot of GIGO . . . garbage in garbage out . . . or it may be GOGI!!!
 
While I love my CZ452s, my Savage MKIIs have a place in my heart too. My MKIIF was (sold) and my current G and MKIGY are as accurate as my CZs at 40% the price or less. But then the CZs are ten times prettier than the Savage:p.

While a good argument can be made to practice for full caliber centerfire rifles using a sub-caliber rimfire equivalent, I find most conventional hunting rifles close enough in "feel" that having a close duplicate in rimfire is not necessary, JMHO. BTW, if I may digress, I find .22LR versions of centerfire pistols, next to useless.

For hunting training purposes or all around bush duty, I agree with those who recommended the lower end Savage MKIIs.
 
Thanks for the info guys. The savage is defs in my top three right now.
I am currently hunting with a sako 85 hunter (grey wolf). Chambered in 30-06. I haven't looked at the Tikka rimfires yet. Are they within my price point? I know I can't afford the another sako....
 
I've had a Ruger American rimfire bolt action in .22LR. With the right ammo and precise execution of the fundamentals it could do clover leaf groupings at 50 yards. I never seem to get that type of grouping on my first couple of mags, usually takes me a mag or 2 to get into the swing of it. This is from a bench with a bipod. Great practice for breathing, hold, trigger and managing scope sway.
 
One day ill have a cz rimfire, im making due with a Norinco JW25a which after my home gubsmithing to fix the front sight shoots aces. I think the metal components will corrode or fail on me as the bolt already shows rust speckling. Not durable metal, still it works good for now.

I'm holding out to get the CZ 455 Lux 2 with leaf sights....
 
Another vote for the MKII.
Unbelievably accurate for a stock 22 and such a low price.

Their bolts are made out of some of the softest steel I've ever seen though.
That aside I own one and am a huge fan of it. It's deadly accurate. Was not a huge fan of the accu-trigger but after shooting it quite a bit now, it's grown on me. I don't even notice it's there anymore.
 
MrUndertow said:
Thanks for the info guys. The savage is defs in my top three right now.
I am currently hunting with a sako 85 hunter (grey wolf). Chambered in 30-06. I haven't looked at the Tikka rimfires yet. Are they within my price point? I know I can't afford the another sako....
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There are many good choices available in bolt action 22, for what you can sell your SR22 for, a good CZ rifle can be had for about the same cost and be a great all around training, plinking, and hunting rifle all in one.
 
MrUndertow said:
Thanks for the info guys. The savage is defs in my top three right now.
I am currently hunting with a sako 85 hunter (grey wolf). Chambered in 30-06. I haven't looked at the Tikka rimfires yet. Are they within my price point? I know I can't afford the another sako....
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YOU can't afford not to try the Sako! It could well be the only 22 you will need and may most closely resemble your Grey Wolf.
You have lots of time to look. The Savage rimfires used in our 100 meter matches fail to measure up to what a little extra quality produces.
Another option might be to closely duplicate the stock on your Grey Wolf . . . maybe a Boyd's.
I tried a couple of Remington 22's (541 and 504) in a effort to duplicate my 700's with some success . . . A standing unsupported shot at a mule deer at 100 yards similar to Metallic Silhouette.
 
They are already taking pre-orders for the Tikka rimfire. I think it was 649 cdn. One of the sponsors of this site, delivery this summer.
 
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