what is generally considered the most accurate semi-auto .22 lr ?
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I have an old Winchester 290 that with a 4x scope is very accurate out to 100yds, but really cloverleafs at 50. I have also "tricked out" a 10/22 (only stock part is the receiver), spent a lot of $ to piece it together with Kidd parts and that old Winchester will still out shoot it regularly. Could be the 290 is an anomaly, I wouldn't know as it's the only one I've handled. Expect others to chime in shortly with a varying list of semi's.
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I'd give another vote for the Thompson Center R55 line. As I've heard them described many times before, they are stupidly accurate. I had one before and I couldn't agree more with that comment.
Mine is easily sub moa to at least 100 yards. I actually find it amusing when people pay just as much or more to modify a 10/22, it doesn't shoot any better, and in many cases even as good, and the finished rifle sells for a lot less than a used Volquartsen.
This.
You can get more accurate, but the price starts to climb. The CZ-512 is an accurate semi with a crummy trigger. But then, the Marlin 795 has a crummy trigger as well.
Nice thing about the Marlins is that you can get 25 round mags that actually feed and work well. With the CZ's and a lot of the other higher end .22 semis, you're stuck with factory, rather expensive, 5 or 10 round mags.
Sounds like you do want to trick out a semi afterall...
The VQ "IS" a 10/22 platform gun... just like so many others... just with higher quality components and much better QC. I don't modify 10/22's... I build 10/22 "platform" guns... just like Kidd and VQ do... I use their parts and the parts of various other manufacturers... not a single Ruger part in the rifle... when I am done, it has cost $1400-$1500 and I have exactly what I want with the degree of accuracy that I am committed to achieving... which is no different than buying a complete Kidd or VQ. Some just like to look down their noses at builds, like they are substandard Franken-rifles... what exactly do you think that Kidd and VQ do... they assemble their knock-off 10/22 parts like every schmo in his garage shop... some will say, "but, they test the rifle before sending it to a customer." Which is exactly what the Schmo does when he finishes his build.... tests integration, function and accuracy and ammo... but the Schmo has been involved from the ground up... and understands what makes it tick and how to tune for function and accuracy. .. your Kidd Supergrade or VQ SuperLite won't be any worse, but it won't be any better... all it does is save you time, if your are disinclined to undertake a project, which is a better option for many people... for the tinkerers and McGyvers out there, building is a better option.
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I agree. My most accurate semi is a Mossberg 151K.
If you want a factory gun that is reasonably accurate and reasonably priced then the T/C 22 might be a good option. Never owned one but they seem to offer good accuracy right out of the box from what I have read.
Volquartsen or Magnum Research are more costly options.
Unless you are totally non-mechanically inclined building your own on the 10/22 platform is a great experience. For the most part just basic hand tools are needed and you can build it as you can afford the parts. For myself I actually get more pleasure out of the build than shooting the final product, plus the process of the build itself is a free education in wringing out the most accuracy and precision in a rifle.
Volquartsen or Magnum Research are more costly options.
Unless you are totally non-mechanically inclined building your own on the 10/22 platform is a great experience. For the most part just basic hand tools are needed and you can build it as you can afford the parts. For myself I actually get more pleasure out of the build than shooting the final product, plus the process of the build itself is a free education in wringing out the most accuracy and precision in a rifle.
