Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?

guntercb · 11-02-2007, 11:55 AM

I am looking for a good .22 bolt rifle to buy.By good I am looking for something that iscapable of shooting 1/2" groups at 50 yards, and by cheap not so expensive I will break the bank. I am leaning towards a CZ-452, but was wondering if the Savage .22 bolt was any good or if there are any others that people know of I should look at? I really like the trigger on the CZ (I go to test it at the gun shop) and I understand they are very accurate.

Thanks,
CB

rem 700 · 11-02-2007, 02:40 PM

I like my Savage Mark II.

Ridge Runner · 11-02-2007, 04:48 PM

the savage mark II's are nice rifles, I have one in 17 HM2 and shoots very very well. mines bone stock with just a trigger spring replacement, and a lil honing.
RR

TUK101 · 11-02-2007, 07:02 PM

I know that Marlin makes several variations of one. I have never shot one, but I do have thier stainless tube fed one and it shoots about 1" groups at 50 yards, which I think is excellet for it only being topped with a cheap Simmons scope that is so blurry you are lucky to see the bullseye at 50 yards let alone hit it lol. Anyhow, it may be worth checking into. Another thing to consider is trying to find an old Winchester bolt action single shot rifle if you want accurate. My old single shot with just old fashioned open sights will group about an inch at 50 yards if I do my part. I love to take it out when the kids are shooting thier 22's with scopes and still beat them at horse with my single shot 70 year old rifle lol.

Ideaman · 11-02-2007, 07:54 PM

Marlin is a very good choice. Good price and quality, very accurate as a rule.

Maine Shooter · 11-03-2007, 04:53 AM

No exp wth the CZ's myself but have heardgood things about them. I caould go along with the tohers and reccommend the savage. Got one of the Mako models last year and it's definately a great shooter. fantastic trigger also. I also know some that shoot the marlins and have good accuracy. With any .22lr especially, you may need to try a few different ammo types/rands and see which your rifle prefers and shoot best.

eldeguello · 11-03-2007, 06:25 AM

"Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?"

No. No GOOD rifle is "cheap". Particularly not one that will shoot 0.5" groups at 50 yards! But you might be able to pick up such a rifle USED off of one of the auction sites. One real "sleeper" I've found is the Mossberg target rifle. They ARE accurate!

I revise my answer: IF you conbsider a CZ cheap, then YES, if you are willing to pay that much, you CAN find an accurate one!

Schultz & Larsen rifles are superb!

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The Rifleman · 11-03-2007, 12:30 PM

All modern American Made rimfire rifles will hold a 1/2 MOA at 50 yards - right out of the box.

My friends recieved Marlin .22's - Glenfields - that were sold at KMART for $49 back in the 70's that would hit a dime at 50 yards religiously.

30 years later, they still have the same accuracy as they did the day they were brand new.

guntercb · 11-03-2007, 06:42 PM

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I revise my answer: IF you conbsider a CZ cheap, then YES, if you are willing to pay that much, you CAN find an accurate one!

Schultz & Larsen rifles are superb!

I believe I can find a CZ for about 440 while I don't think it is really cheap it is cheaper than many of the sporter .22s on the market. But I am really hoping to find something under $300. I will look into the Savages and the Schultz & Larsen. I had never heard of the Schultz & Larsen.

CMA3366A that S&L looks very nice. I wish I had a Gander Mountain here in FL. )-:

Cheers,
Chris