Target or sporter?

A bolt rifle will have the tighter 'match' chamber as the action is stronger for ejecting, semi's have the 'Bentz' chamber which has to be slightly larger. A sporter chamber will still give very good accuracy though at a smaller price. Depends on what you really want.
 
That's not quite right. European brands of rifles tend to have tighter bores than their North American made counterparts, with CZ's being among the tightest. Whether the outer profile is a straight heavy barrel or sleek sporter, the internal bore of a CZ is the same, and that is tight. That said, these tight bore barrels can shoot any ammo that will chamber (With the exception of certain sub-sonic, low-power specialty rounds). What you may have heard probably refers to having a tight chamber. A rifle like an Anschütz has a match chamber where the bullet gets engraved into the rifling when you close the bolt, and this is considered a good thing for accuracy. However, if you try to load a CCI stinger into this chamber, the longer case of this round will get jammed into the rifling, and it could even possibly push the bullet down into the casing plus crimp it as it jams into the rifling. Not good things, so avoid using stingers in a match chamber. CCI SV ammo also has a noticeably longer driving band on the bullet compared to brands like SK, Lapua, Eley, RWS, etc... and can be more difficult to chamber and extract a live round in a match chamber, but shouldn't cause any real issues. CZ has a sort of hybrid chamber I would liken to a Bentz chamber that is often used on semi-auto target rifles. It doesn't engrave the bullet into the rifling like a true match chamber, but it is close. Stingers might be iffy, but depending on who you talk to, some run them just fine in their CZ's while others wont touch them.

With your budget I'd seriously look at a used Anschütz bolt action rifle, you can always upgrade your scope later when your budget is restored, but this will be a rifle that will keep you happy for a good long time. You'll probably find yourself wanting to upgrade from a Savage rifle in a couple years, I know I did. Accurate rifle, but cheap feel/build, didn't satisfy me. The smoothness of the bolt and high quality out-of-the-box triggers of an Anschütz are just a pleasure to operate. CZ's can also be tweaked up fairly well. When you feel like plinking, a CZ can handle Thunderbolts and Golden Bullets no problem, so there's your cheap ammo for your plinkin' fix. When you want to punch tiny holes in paper, load it up with some nice ammo like Lapua and it should shoot very well too. For ease of shooting off a bench, a "Varmint" style stock is better than a sporter style, and shouldn't be too bad to carry around for the odd hunting trip.

Agree with most of that. My wife likes her savage bolt action with scope. I prefer my Anschutz 1712 or an old Ruger 77/22lr ... nowadays you might have to go with a ruger american rimfire .. i see that EE has couple with wood stocks for 606 .. plenty leftover for a GOOD QUALITY SCOPE...dont scrimp on the scope either. I know several who have CZs and most have had some trigger work done but nothing major. Note that Cabelas.ca has a nice selection including a Ruger American rimfire Target
 
MaxGen,

What "kind" of shooting are you planing to do? Will you be shooting off a bench, or from positions?

If you're planing to get into benchrest, then YES, it will be somewhat of an equipment race trying to squeeze all the possible accuracy... if you're into positions, then YOU will be the weak link.

Since you're new to the game, I'd strongly suggest putting some $$ aside to attend one of the Project Mapleseed event. As a "new" shooter, you'll really benefit from it.
 
I bought a new CZ 452 Lux first, and like it. But I more often shoot the two used match rifles I bought next, a CIL/Anschutz 190 (1970s production) and BSA 12/15 (1946 or thereabouts). The 190 has the Anschutz Match 64 action, not the more expensive Match 54, but having fired both I can say that for me there's no accuracy difference. For a better shot no doubt there would be. I keep the BSA sighted in for 100m and can hit a 3" plate all day reliably. (I find that when sighted in at 100m with CCI SV this BSA is also spot on at 50m with CCI Quiet, without adjusting the sights -- convenient.) These 3 rifles all have iron sights, open on the CZ and aperture match sights on the other two. My advice, get a good bolt action rifle, repeater or single shot, learn to shoot it with iron sights, and don't just fire off the bench. Shoot prone and standing too. Standing is harder but a military sling makes it much easier. If accuracy is what satisfies you then I suggest a single shot with aperture sights. You don't have to spend a lot to get one. The older Schultz & Larson .22s on Trade Ex are quite good. The new Savage 22 rifles are quite accurate and inexpensive (around $300) but the plastic stock is very poor. I don't own a semiauto 22 and would not buy one, but have fired several including the 10-22 and a Kel Tec. They are way less accurate, at least for me, and I don't believe I've ever seen anyone at the range get accuracy out of them. Fun for plinking, only.
 
Great read for me. Just started getting into the sport. I have been shooting the club owned Anschutz 1903 Junior mostly.

I think I will wait till my EE access and see what's available for an used Anschutz bolt action single shot or repeater.

I am torn between start with a 64 and get a "better" 54 action. Either way it will not make a difference now since I am the weakest link. Any suggestion on this?

I've been checking the new Anschutz. Don't really find anything that's suitable for Canadian Sporting Rifle events. The target line is usually more that 4 kg and the trigger weight up to 650 g.
 
Ensure you watch a few youtube videos how to strip and assemble the Ruger 10/22 for cleaning. They are a PITA for sure. I had a 10/22 50th anniversary and sold it and put the money towards a CZ455 Varmit with no regrets. Picked up a cheap Marlin model 60SS SB for a semi to plink. Its tube fed but holds 15 rounds wich is a bonus. The CZ455 is a tack driver. Peace.
 
The most accurate 10/22’s out of the box in my opinion is the VLEH or target models with the bull barrels. My VLEH shoots better than my cz455 any day.
 
I’ve been watching tons of videos and reviews on 22lr’s. Just waiting for my PAL to come in, which is kinda painful. Even found a small air and 22 club looking for members in my city.

Presently, I plan to buy a CZ bolt action for my first, then a custom dlask/Kidd 10/22 once I rebuild my funds. I found a place that has 2 brand new CZ 452 Varmints for sale. Once my PAL comes in, I’ll order it if the 457’s aren’t out yet. If the 457’s are out, I have another tough decision to make :)

To the original question about the barrels, I will go with the Kidd 20” bull barrel for the 10/22 build. Most of my shooting willl be bench, so might as well buy for that.

Thanks for all the great advice.
 
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