Precision 22LR Build

kthomas said:
Proper and consistent application of fundamentals will always trump gear. Sometimes we put too much emphasis on the gear, rather then the skillset that goes to properly take a shot.

In rimfire, arguably the biggest weakness in the system is the ammo. Voodoo has done extensive testing with Lapua, and their rifles shoot Lapua Center-X really well. One of the advantages to getting a Voodoo is that you can buy a Voodoo and pick up some Lapua Center-X ammo, and the thing is going to shoot. Voodoo's are a big chunk of change, and I wouldn't blame someone for not wanting to spend that kind of money on a rimfire. But arguably they are consistently some of the best shooting rimfires on the market.

We are currently going through a precision "rimfire renaissance", which Voodoo kicked off. There seems to be lot's of affordable precision .22lr rifles becoming available every passing month. CZ, Tikka, Bergara, Ruger etc. all have more budget friendly options. Bighorn is coming out with the Rim-X, which has had rave reviews from those that have handled them, but they will be priced more like the Voodoo. Ultimatum is also supposedly bringing out a rimfire as well, probably more along the lines of the Voodoo/Bighorn then Tikka/Bergara, Ruger, etc.

Good luck and have fun. A precision rimfire is something that I may need to add to my collection in the future.
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Definitely agree we are seeing a renaissance of precision 22LRs. I was also considering the Bergara B14R. Quite a nicely put together platform with promising accuracy.
 
sillymike said:
Buying new? That budget will get you a 1907

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Those are the single shots? Really sweet. I was contemplating buying the 1907 barreled action from Nordic and sticking it on a chassis if it fits.
 
I have a Mark II with iron sights - recently installed a Simmons 4x32 didn't have to remove rear sight at all. My shooting has gotten better with just over 4,400 rounds to date - rifle to my door under $300 scope around $60. The feeling I get shooting it better than rifles that cost more is priceless. Practice your shooting skills - that rough bolt people point out is no longer an issue with mine - I can cycle the bolt using my thumb without moving my head and taking my eyes off the target. I have a protein jug about 1/2 full of all the spent .22 brass. It can shoot 10 round groups mostly under an inch at 50 yards - put several 3 shot groups touching one another its the other 7 or sometimes 12 more that open up the group.

For me it's the fun factor I get going to the range for 3-4 hours talking to others and simply enjoying shooting sports while we still can
 
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