Suggestions on bolt action 22lr

[cjcutter1]

Looking for suggestions on "budget" bolt action 22lr I own a Savage 93 22mag with 3x9. I rarely even shoot long guns no plans of putting a scope on it plinking perhaps hunting. Semiautomatic not legal to hunt with in my state and had a bad experience with a early Remington 597 so not my first choice was looking at a Rossi R22 today not a bad looking gun for $130 just not interested in a jam o magic since most of my 22lr is cheap bulk. Thanks!

 

[growr]

Why not stay with another Savage? Or a used Marlin?

Here in Montana the Ruger All American is very popular as is the CZ 452-5-7 series of guns, but they are not a real cheap solution.

I tend to buy any Remington 581's I spot.....very accurate!

Let us know how it turns out.

Randy

 

[cjcutter1]

Why not stay with another Savage? Or a used Marlin?

Here in Montana the Ruger All American is very popular as is the CZ 452-5-7 series of guns, but they are not a real cheap solution.

I tend to buy any Remington 581's I spot.....very accurate!

Let us know how it turns out.

Randy

My only other rifle is a Savage 110 so I was thinking the same stick with brand I've had decent luck with both rifles extremely accurate to my standards.

 

[SVT28]

CZ527, love mine with and without the scope.

SVT28


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[THE PILGRIM]

For a Budget 22, the Savages are hard to beat.

 

[Golphin]

I would find a older Marlin//Glenfield model 25 single shot bolt action. They are tack drivers and not a lot of money. Not much can go wrong with them that is not a easy fix.

 

[aphelion]

When I was looking for a less expensive bolt action .22 with a threaded muzzle, I considered both the Ruger American rimfire and the Savage. I went with the Ruger because of the magazines. It is very accurate and the trigger is decent.

 

[rockquarry]

I don't know what Ruger 77/22s cost these days, but I've had several and still have two that I bought new at least thirty years ago. They're well-made and quite accurate with a variety of ammo. They may cost more than what you're considering, but I doubt they are expensive.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Hardly a long gun expert, and prefer wood instead of plastic, but my LGS gave me a great deal on a Ruger American Rimfire. Hubby put a twenty dollar scope on it and it was so boringly accurate, MOA, that I had him take it off so I could plink with the iron sites.

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[Squarebutt]

It used to be that every gun shop would have a dozen old .22 LR bolt action and single shot rifles in the rack. If you prowl a few shops, look for old Marlin, Mossberg and Savage models. They tended to be put together by guys that cared about quality. Like Growr, I like Remington 581 rifles. Those and the tube-fed Model 582 and the fancier 541s are excellent choices and often available at a good price.

 

[AlHunt]

I would find a older Marlin//Glenfield model 25 single shot bolt action. They are tack drivers and not a lot of money. Not much can go wrong with them that is not a easy fix.

Great rifles. Down side is the magazines are pretty precious. Used ones are going for about $50 on fleabay. Don't lose the magazine!

 

[tndrfttom]

Another vote for the current Savage bolt actions with the AccuTrigger. Bought a Mark II series rifle 2 years ago and am happy with it.

 

[murphydog]

Used, major brand with a tubular magazine and you probably can't go wrong. Savage has made quite a few with this feature but a quick check of their website doesn't show any.

 

[Eric300]

Ruger77/22's are pricey....IF you can even find one. Savage is a good choice for a budget .22 bolt-action. If you hunt around enough you may be able to locate an old Glenfield/Marin. A few months ago I was lucky enough to happen upon this little Model 20 gem at a LGS. Got it for $140.00 otd with no mag. But the rifle was dang near like new with ZERO rust anywhere on it. Mfg in May 1966. I found a company called American Rifle Magazines that produce factory mags for it for $21.99 (used on e-bay are going for $80.00 or more!). The trigger isn't great but the accuracy is outstanding. It will group under an inch at 50 yds and not much worse than that at 100 with CCI Mini-Mags, and clang a cow bell at 140 yds. with ease . I put a Bushnell Prime 3.5-10x36AO on it. If you can find a clean one like this for a decent price buy it!

 

[Rodan]

When I was looking a few months ago, I was looking for a Savage FV-SR, and new ones were nowhere to be found. Used ones were bringing $400+ on GB. I still think it's a great rifle, if you can find one for list price, or what they were sell for pre-Covid.

For a budget gun, I would suggest trolling local gun and pawn shops for older bolt .22s. Stick with major brands for parts availability.

I ended up buying a Tikka T1x from my LGS. It was more expensive than I originally planned, but not a lot more than what the 'budget' guns I was looking at were going for with 'covid inflation'. It turned out to be a great purchase, as the gun is very accurate, and has gotten me interested in our local rimfire benchrest matches.

 

[max503]

Savage synthetic stock. Only downside is heavy trigger. Guess mine doesn't have an Accu-trigger. Mine wears a 3 x 9 Leupold. The other day I bought a miniature sponge football from the dollar store and hung it from the 100 yard backstop. Plinked at it from sitting and standing.

 

[Onomea]

I'd look for a used CZ 452. Very accurate bang for the buck.

 

[smoothshooter]

Used: Marlin box magazine-fed. Get a couple of extra magazines.

New: CZ (any model). Be aware that scope mounts are tricky. See rimfirecentral for reference chart.

 

[mtgianni]

I'd look for a used CZ 452. Very accurate bang for the buck.

My kid calls mine "Dad's little sniper rifle". They are accurate with almost any ammo.

 

[Puller]

I wonder what used Mossberg bolt actions are going for these days, they used to be very affordable, especially the surplus model 44US that the CMP was selling some years back.

 

[cowboy4evr]

When I was 12 yrs old my dad bought me a Winchester model 67-A . It's a bolt action , single shot 22 . It has to be the simplest 22 rim fire rifle to disassemble , clean etc . It is very accurate as well . If I was looking for a single shot bolt action 22 rim fire ? It's what I would buy . Regards Paul

 

[BearBio]

Mossberg 340 series! Regret selling mine!

I have a 540 22 Mag that I love!

 

[cjcutter1]

Called two shops they both have the iron sighted Mark II synthetic stock one is $240 other is $250 also have wooden stock model for $250. Have Ruger American Classic for $350.

 

[Eric300]

Called two shops they both have the iron sighted Mark II synthetic stock one is $240 other is $250 also have wooden stock model for $250. Have Ruger American Classic for $350.

Well quit playing on the computer and go get one! LOL

 

[GSP Fan]

I'll cast another vote for the CZ.

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

I'll cast a vote for the Ruger American Rimfire. Mine, the polymer stocked model with 22" barrel, shoots everything I feed it from cheap Winchester 333 to CCI Stingers. I haven't tried target ammo yet, but mine really likes CCI Standard Velocity, Blazer and Aguila High Velocity and scoped with a BSA Sweet 22 3-9X has no trouble shooting 3/4" groups at 50 yards (if shoots better than I do). I paid $300 at Academy several months ago with the Veterans discount but IMO Ruger's fit, finish and quality is worth the extra you pay compared to the Savage, Rossi and others priced lower. Another plus, it uses Ruger BX rotary mags.
I agree with the others though, if price isn't an issue the CZ457 is a great choice.

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

Here's a Savage MK II, used police trade in.
Savage Mark II 22LR Police Trade-In Rifle | Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore

 

[diyj98]

I prefer the CZ rifles over anything in their price range. Below that price level I'd pick whichever Marlin or Savage I found in stock at a price I was comfortable with. I'd probably stick with a wood stock model. A lot of the cheap plastic stocks have far more flex in them than I like.

 

[pawncop]

I received my bolt action.22 in 1966 as my Christmas gift. It is a Remington 582, tube fed, with a cheap K-Mart scope, Iwas over the moon.

I recently purchased a Rossi brand, Rio Bravo, lever action rifle, tube fed, and am very satisfied the gun.

 

[kraynky]

Mossberg 340 series! Regret selling mine!

I have a 540 22 Mag that I love!

I love my Mossberg 341 bolt gun Santa gave me back in the early 70's, and wouldn't give it up for anything.

But about 20 something years ago I bought a cheap Romainian 22 training rifle on a whim. That little sucker is as accurate (or more) as any 22 rifle I've ever fired.

I think it was about $69 bucks when I got it. Ugly wood and coarse finishing, but that barrel will flat shoot.

I've got another one here that doesn't have a bolt or magazine, but I keep hoping to run across the parts to make another tack driver. I want to say it's a M69 or something.

Somebody here will have one. I'm curious how accurate the others are.