Suggestions on bolt action 22lr

[TIMETRIPPER]

Chris,
Check the game regulations. Semi-auto .22 rimfire rifles have been legal for small game here in Pa for a couple years now. .22 and smaller rimfire only rifles but not pistols.

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get an accurate .22.
Personally, I'd go with a Marlin 25 or one of the Marlin-Glenfield variants. They are wonderfully accurate and you should be able to find a used one for under $200.
I had a Marlin made JC Higgens .22 bolt action that took the same box magazine as the 25 and it too was as accurate as any rifle costing two to three times as much.

The Marlin model 60 semi-auto is another responsibly priced .22 that has great accuracy. I think they run neck to neck with the Ruger 10-22 in numbers produced, reliability and accuracy and sell in the $150-$250 range used.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

John

 

[alwslate]

That Rock Island youth model at RK mentioned above looks like a good buy but the ad says they're out of stock.

 

[alwslate]

OP, do you have a good idea of how much you are actually willing to spend? I have way too many guns, including several older bolt action .22 rifles.

 

[mauser9]

Like others I went with the Ruger American compact in 22 magnum. Very happy with the 18 inch barrel for a change instead of the usual 22 inch for woods varmints. Had a Marlin 925M but not getting much use lately. Found the bolt smoother on the Ruger and accuracy great with the Vortex 2-7 rimfire scope.

 

[BearBio]

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.

I shot NRA expert with a Mauser single shot training rifle from the police rifle club. Excellent rifle. They only had the one!

 

[LostintheOzone]

I had a Rem 511 Scoremaster when I was a youngster. I shot a truckload of jack rabbits with it. I don't know if you could find one these days but worth a look.

About 10 years ago I went on a search for a .22 rifle and ended up with a CZ 455. I can't really say enough good things about that rifle because they're the best quality rifle in that price range today. I think I paid about $600 for it but worth every penny.

I also had a 541T (the best 22 rimfire that Remington ever built) but those are collectable these days and bringing stupid prices.

 

[Rpg]

If you're considering CZ prices, take a look at older Winchesters.

A few years ago, I picked up a nice Winchester 75 for under $300. It's only 60+ years old but will shoot more accurately than the more recent production.22's. You may not need that level of precision, but it sure is impressive!

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

MTC has exactly the same Ruger American I have, including the scope. I think this is my first choice, for quality of build, accuracy, and price. I also have a less expensive CZ, I think the model is a 99. Very accurate. I bought it at Cabelas a few years ago for $159.

I neglected to mention in my post that I have replaced the BSA Sweet 22 since my first range trip with a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x Rimfire scope. In place of the 11mm dovetail rings I installed an aluminum picatinny rail from Evolution Gun Works ($36 on Amazon) and some pic rail rings. Not there was anything wrong with the BSA but I had a bad experience with a BSA 2-7x32 Sweet 22 I had on my 10/22 on the first range trip when after 14 shots the reticle rotated 45 degrees and after a few more shots if came loose completely. Returned to Amazon for refund and after emailing BSA got no response. The Vortex is more than worth the $50 difference in price over the BSA. The duplex reticle is much finer, the glass is better and the eye relief, even at 7X is about an inch longer than the BSA. I put the BSA 3-9X on the 10/22 and hopefully it holds up.
Here's a couple groups at 50 yards with the RAR and BSA 3-9X before I put on the Vortex. The first one is SK Flat Nose 40gr
target and the second CCI Standard Velocity 40gr LRN.

 

[LostintheOzone]

CCI std velocity is very respectable target ammo. Not the best but certainly a value at the price in normal times. I purchased a case of it a few years ago because it was 0.07/rd. I get sub 1 MOA at 50 yards with that ammo in my CZ 455. At 50 yds that's 1/2'', more or less.

A squirrel wouldn't have a prayer.

 

[Rodan]

My Tikka really likes CCI SV. And it's nice and quiet through my suppressor.

 

[growr]

rifle

CZ527, love mine with and without the scope.

SVT28


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Isn't the 527 a center fire instead of rimfire?

Randy

 

[cjcutter1]

Picked up the Savage Mark II G yesterday after work. I sent approximately 100rounds of Federal Bulk Blue box 40gr LRN down range. The trigger locked up quite a few times working the bolt up then down freed this. After doing some reading this sounds common to the accutrigger either being set to light or operator error of improper trigger pull. Setting the trigger pull slightly higher seemed to correct the problem for many and using proper tigger pull.

 

[DGNY]

Congratulations to the OP on finding a new Savage that fits his requirements. It's always great fun to have a new rifle and the chance to look it over, clean up any tiny cosmetic and mechanical matters and then break it in for years of happy ownership!

My first rifle was a Savage model 3-D some decades ago - and it still gives pleasure. May yours do the same.

 

[JOliver]

Enjoyed reading this, congrats to the OP for finding something he likes.
I have a young son and I find pleasure in studying .22s and finding them at shows, auctions and from friends and family. There are several out there that aren't "worshiped" like others they just don't get the credit they deserve. I guess that's why they have made as many models as they have over the years. I also think that ammo has a major part in .22s I have seen friends over the years bad mouth a particular rifle because it wouldn't shoot or jams and they just tried one or 2 ammo brands. If you are shooting a .22lr and it's not a total pile of junk swap the ammos up and most of the time they will do great. My mentions were the Winchester 75s you can find these reasonable and they will shoot! I'm also a CZ fan I like their quality and looks and have several that are really accurate and fun plinkers.
I also really like the old Mossbergs the models with the Bakelite finger grooves in the grip,some are ugly and usually cheap as alot turn their nose up being a Mossberg. I have found several over the years and they're absolute tack drivers I used to find them around the $100-200 price range and their wonderful rifles. They're also bigger guns for .22s which I like sometimes. The old Mausers definitely deserve an honorable mention if you can find one around $500 those old bolt guns are some of the most accurate I have ever shot. I have plans on trying out some of the new Bergaras soon new to me buy some of the models I have seen in the past few years I like a lot just haven't bought one yet. I think Bergara is building rifles now like I wish Remington would build,as in quality, options, pricing and availability.