Most you'd spend on a rimfire.

good olympic level anschutz match rifle is what... $3-4000 without sights?
figure another $500 or so for sights, and another few hundred for a spare butt plate/hook (for standing versus prone)
 
employee said:
I just spent 1800 on the rifle and another 650 on a scope.

Ill spend whatever I can afford to spend.

I have 1500 dollar hunting rifles that I shoot a lot less.

Rimfire is cheap, and gophers are fun targets
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Just what I'm thinking... It's much easier to justify spending $1000 on a 22lr that I'll fire thousand's of rounds trough in a year, then spending the same amount on a centerfire that will see maybe 100 rds...

Like many other thing in life... some people will buy 1 bottle of scotch, some people would rather buy a few 24 for the same $$... It's just a question of what you like :D
 
I can't really get my head around the idea of an expensive rimfire, despite some of the sound logic in prevous postings. I'd maybe cough up, say $600, for a completely pimped/black 10/22 magnum in mint condition with a whole gym bag full of accesories, but apart from that I just couldn't see myself going over $300 for a scoped rimfire package. For me the whole point of rimfire is cheap, I guess.
 
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$4k
 
If you enjoy it, why not. You get what you pay for, and if you can appreciate the finer qualities of the more expensive gun, go for it. And that includes 22 handguns as well.
 
Generally speaking, a rimfire sees 10x the action a centerfire rifle does. It is the rifle to shoot a lot, not just take out of the safe to caress, so spending real $$ on a premium rimfire is not an issue with me. I have several that are in the $750-2500 area, and that does not include optics nor any add-ons. I also own a number of relatively inexpensive 22 rimfires. They all get used as much as I can find time to do so. Regards, Eagleye.
 
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Generally speaking, a rimfire sees 10x the action a centerfire rifle does. It is the rifle to shoot a lot, not just take out of the safe to caress, so spending real $$ on a premium rimfire is not an issue with me. I have several that are in the $750-2500 area, and that does not include optics nor any add-ons. I also own a number of relatively inexpensive 22 rimfires. They all get used as much as I can find time to do so. Regards, Eagleye.
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:agree:
 
I've come to the conclusion that I can get in a lot more good practice shooting a .22 than my centerfire competition rifles, because of the comparatively lower cost of quality ammo and the limited distance of my local range facilities.

If I'm going to shoot a .22 to maintain my skill level in the fundamentals marksmanship, I should expect it to be at least of the same quality as my centrefire rifle. Anything less and the practice just won't be beneficial, or at worst may even be harmful.
 
Eagleye said:
Generally speaking, a rimfire sees 10x the action a centerfire rifle does. It is the rifle to shoot a lot, not just take out of the safe to caress, so spending real $$ on a premium rimfire is not an issue with me. I have several that are in the $750-2500 area, and that does not include optics nor any add-ons. I also own a number of relatively inexpensive 22 rimfires. They all get used as much as I can find time to do so. Regards, Eagleye.
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I have similiar views on rimfires. I don't have the collection that Eagleye has :D but I'm slowly working on it.

I love the accuracy and cost effectiveness for the ammo with the rimfires. Plus when the weather is crap you can shoot them indoors. This is a big plus for me.

How much am I willing to spend? Well a Kimber SVT with a Leupold VXIII EFR was pretty expensive. Then add in the rings/bases. So it gets up there pretty quick. My Ruger 10/22T was a good bargain for the accuracy/cost. But... the Kimber is clearly far more accurate. Does it justify the extra cost? Well it's the good old law of diminishing returns. It's worth it to me. I enjoy shooting them, but there is also pride of ownership. Plus it's always fun shooting the breeze at the range when people have unique firearms. Almost everyone is willing to chat about their pride and joy :D.

so far: Ruger 10/22T, Kimber SVT, Walther KKM.

Eventually I also hope to have: Anschutz 54, Cooper LVT, Winchester 52.

Here's a picture of the rimfire I just bought. Even just looking at the pictures puts a big smile on my face. That's worth the price for me.

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The same dilemna I am in... figuring out what I want to spend and on what exactly for what... for semi auto it seems Ruger 10/22 or TC R55. I don't like the Mossberg or Remington.
 
Epoxy7 said:
I have similiar views on rimfires. I don't have the collection that Eagleye has :D but I'm slowly working on it.

I love the accuracy and cost effectiveness for the ammo with the rimfires. Plus when the weather is crap you can shoot them indoors. This is a big plus for me.

How much am I willing to spend? Well a Kimber SVT with a Leupold VXIII EFR was pretty expensive. Then add in the rings/bases. So it gets up there pretty quick. My Ruger 10/22T was a good bargain for the accuracy/cost. But... the Kimber is clearly far more accurate. Does it justify the extra cost? Well it's the good old law of diminishing returns. It's worth it to me. I enjoy shooting them, but there is also pride of ownership. Plus it's always fun shooting the breeze at the range when people have unique firearms. Almost everyone is willing to chat about their pride and joy :D.

so far: Ruger 10/22T, Kimber SVT, Walther KKM.

Eventually I also hope to have: Anschutz 54, Cooper LVT, Winchester 52.

Here's a picture of the rimfire I just bought. Even just looking at the pictures puts a big smile on my face.

Congratulations!! That KKM is a great rimfire. You will not regret that one!! Eagleye.
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I would spend as much as I thought it was worth, and as much as I had money for. Just do not tell the wife that you can not afford that pair of earrings because you just spent 1500 on a custom action.
 
Hi,2 things I'v noticed. guys ##### at spending real money on a 22 that get shot thousands of rounds, but drop a grand on a deer gun they shoot 10 times a year. the other they shoot only the cheapest ammo they can find. Then complain that they cant group well. Get a good gun, your kids will be happy with it. (how many envied the kid that got a Browning trombone handed down) Cheap shell are fun but get some good ammo & see what you & the gun can do. A great way to get ready for deer season. Like many of the older farts here I have lots of 22 but I now injoy well placed shots more then "pray & spray" Pay what you can. Buying good quality is never a bad investment. HAVE FUN :) AJ:wave:
 
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Hi,2 things I'v noticed. guys ##### at spending real money on a 22 that get shot thousands of rounds, but drop a grand on a deer gun they shoot 10 times a year. the other they shoot only the cheapest ammo they can find. Then complain that they cant group well. Get a good gun, your kids will be happy with it. (how many envied the kid that got a Browning trombone handed down) Cheap shell are fun but get some good ammo & see what you & the gun can do. A great way to get ready for deer season. Like many of the older farts here I have lots of 22 but I now injoy well placed shots more then "pray & spray" Pay what you can. Buying good quality is never a bad investment. HAVE FUN :) AJ:wave:
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Sound advice :agree:
 
A timely thread.
I spent some time yesterday at International Imports in Toronto
talking with Peter and handling some Anschutz rifles.
I got a funny feeling my 22 budget is going to be a little over
300 bucks....lol
When I handled the 1907 barreled action,I knew I was in trouble.
 
Epoxy7
That's a very nice Walther. It's a KKM action - what year of production is it?
The stock looks aftermarket but still very nice. You should have a lot of fun shooting that. Subsonic hollowpoints will make one mean 100m gopher
scharfschutzen gewehr !
 
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