Schultz & Larsen
Most accurate .22LR under $750?
- Thread starter cdncowboy
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No problem backing up my choice .
I vote CZ455 varmint.This is my very first set of groupings with this rifle with sk std plus off a wobbly plastic fold out table.
I am not suggesting that this is "the most accurate" .22 rifle under $750, but it is certainly the most accurate .22 rifle I have ever shot that cost under $750 ($650 shipped):
5 round group at 50 yds
CZ 455? Barrel? Stock? INFOOO
It is a CZ 455 "Thumbhole Grey" model, that comes with a fluted .920" x 20" barrel. I purchased it BNIB on the EE for $650 shipped. I added a DIP rail and DIP trigger spring (9oz)
What do you plan to shoot? Benchrest, silhouette , or small game. A S&L might be best at targets but not suitable for rabbit. You have received great advice for general use now you need to determine what you need. Good luck.
turbo_bird
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Agreed. I've got one of the single shot match rifles with a double set trigger from them and wow. Now I'm thinking of buying one of the ones missing the rear sight to scope it and see what they can really do off a bench.
Kristian
freedomintheskies
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- On a sand bar in the Atlantic Ocean.
Savage Mark II BTVLSS. It's pretty darned accurate. I've not shot a CZ, but the Savage is more accurate than anything else I've shot in 40 years of rimfire
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+2 on the btvs here are my ammo test results 10-shot groups at 50 yards on sandbags. RWS club takes the cake at 0.395" followed up by CCI SV at 0.53". Thunderbolt was doing surprisingly well but consistently suffers from fliers that ruin groups. Alright for plinking or 25 yard shooting and at $8.99 a brick (from the states 16 years ago) I really can't complain. Federal Gold Medal shot over an inch and eley club just under an inch. Recently picked up some RWS Target that was putting it through the same hole at 25 yards have yet to try it at 50.
To the Savage Btvss guys....
It's the only savage I own, but mine is .17hmr..... they are indeed deadly accurate....
Just wanted to point out that the .22 version is a terrible hunting rifle for anyone reading the thread.... thumbhole stocks and .22 don't go well together for hunting at close range purchases.....
BUT, if you want a highly accurate .22 out of the box rifle without partaking in a build, they certainly fit the bill......
It's the only savage I own, but mine is .17hmr..... they are indeed deadly accurate....
Just wanted to point out that the .22 version is a terrible hunting rifle for anyone reading the thread.... thumbhole stocks and .22 don't go well together for hunting at close range purchases.....
BUT, if you want a highly accurate .22 out of the box rifle without partaking in a build, they certainly fit the bill......
I fully intended to buy a Savage bolt action when I gave my Marlin 81DL to my brother (it was our Dad's rifle and my brother has kids).
I looked at a Savage at Hubs and agreed to buy it and then made the mistake of asking to see the CZ455 while he was writing up the Savage................................
My first outing with the 455 and its ammo test. Shot off sand bags at 50 yards. I am not a target shooter and I am sure that with a better rifleman it could have done better.
Supermatch??
