Out of the box accuracy

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Hi all,

My wife has been expressing an interest in trying more precision shooting but she wants to stick with .22 for now. I'd like to get her something that is as accurate as possible, straight out of the box but keeps the price down. I'm particularly interested in in something that keeps as much of it's accuracy even with cheap bulk ammo (because that's what she'll buy)

She's using a 10/22 right now (formerly mine). Are the 10/22 T models worth the extra? Should I be looking at a bolt action of some kind? Or is it better to put some money into upgrading the 10/22? (She's not interested in any part of gunsmithing and I'm not much good for anything beyond field stripping so nothing complicated) Or is she probably best to just stick with Wal-mart ammo in the 10/22 that she has?

Thanks for your help.
 
Well since you allready have the 10/22..throw an aftermarket barrel on it,bolt buffer and vq extractor..should be just what you need..the 10/22 is a cinch to work on.
Or you could just go buy a cheapy remmington .22 for about the same price
 
(Ronin) said:
Well since you allready have the 10/22..throw an aftermarket barrel on it,bolt buffer and vq extractor..should be just what you need..the 10/22 is a cinch to work on.
Or you could just go buy a cheapy remmington .22 for about the same price
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These upgrades are simple to do and it will noticably increase your accuracy and overall functioning of the rifle.
 
So, if I wanted to get my 10/22 back as is, should I buy her another basic 10/22 and build on that or would it be better to start with a 10/22-T? Is the barrel on that one any better?
 
The 10/22T does have a better barrel in my opinion. If you or your wife are not interested in customizing the current 10/22, then I would go for the
10/22T.

Keep in mind that although the barrel is a bit better and the trigger is a little lighter, it is still going to need and aftermarket edge extractor, bolt buffer, extended magazine release.....etc. Since you know the basic teardown proceedure, I would buy her a stock 10/22 (cheaper then the T) and fix that up.
 
The barrel on the 10/22T is better! but an aftermarket one is even better!

It takes no time at all to customize these guns

Take the barrel off (2 allen bolts)


and just reverse the process by putting the new barrel in.
 
Here is a little story.... :D :D

Over the past two years or so, I have bought about 7 rimfires. I started off with a CZ 452 (thus, the username ;), and than I got a Custom Ruger 10/22 (customized it). Next up was a Valmet Finnish lion, than a .17hmr. After that, I got a Marlin 2000L, than some other guns.

I have learned something from all this. For the ammount of money that you are going to spend on ammo, and or possible upgrades, and the time you are going to be shooting, its always better to get something good, something that will last.

I have spent about $1000 (indluding the cost of the actual gun) on my 10/22 and I will admit, she sure is a good shooter, and looks great to boot :D. Between it and my cz 452 its hard to say which is more accurate, but I may give the slight edge to the Ruger.

I have also shot several 10/22T's over the last couple years, and although they are nice, they were not up to the accuracy of my 10/22.

So...

Unless your willing to upgrade your 10/22 (get a GM, or lilja barre), I would get the CZ452. If you would like to spend a bit more and get an anschutz 54, or a Winchester 52, or a Remington 40x, something that will last a life time I think your making a great decision...

My rant for the day :rolleyes:
 
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T/C or Buckmark....IMO.
 
OK, you guys have convinced me to start doing some upgrading when I get my 10/22 back. First, I have to convince my wife to give it up.

I talked to her a bit more about it and she really wants to get a bolt action. That puts me back to my original question, how's the accuracy of the bolt's out of the box. I'd like to stick with guns in the $500 range but if there's major difference in quality, I will go higher.

Thanks again
 
In the $500, IMHO, there is only one choice: the CZ 452 :)

If you can find one, a used Anschutz 64 or 54 (54 beeing the more expensive one) would be great.

The cz is sure an accurate gun, especially for the money, but not quite up to par with anschutz.
 
Let her try out a bl-22 or a 9422,maybe she'll like the feel of these fine lever guns.I know once I got mine I wouldn't go back to the 10/22,but then again I really like leverguns.
 
Thanks folks, looks like I need to show her some cz 452's and see what she likes.

Now I'll move on to the next question, what scope would you guys recommend to go with the 452? I have owned a total of zero scopes and have no idea what makes one better than another.
 
On my CZ, I have had a number of different scores, anywhere from cheap $60 simmons, to $600 bushnell scopes.

If she is going to use the gun strictly for off the bench, you will want a higher power scope, I would reccomend at least 18 power or more. If she is going to be hunting with it, it might be worth getting a variable, such as a 4-16 or something like that.

But if it is stictly for benchrest, a 6-18 or a 6-24 would be good. Simmons makes a great scope for the money, for not a bad price. You can look at wholesale sports or russel sports for more details on those. If you don't mind spending a bit more money, the Bushnell 3200's, and 4200's are also good choices.

Another really good scope for the money is the Mueller eradicator, and the mueller tactical. I believe there is one in the for sale forums right now that might be worth looking at.
 
I would look at the Mueller line of scopes (they can be found at White falls), either the tactical (8.5-25x40) or the Eradicator (8.5-25x?).

Another good choice would be the Bushnell banner 6-18x50, or the 6-24x40 model.

Simmons Master series scopes would also be a good choice.
 
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