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

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

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I like my Savage Mark II.

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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.

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

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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.

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"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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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.

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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

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Can anyone tell me how the good is the Savage Trigger? I went to Dicks to look at the savage. Very nice looking gun, but you cannot dry fire them there. )-: So I cannot get a feel for how good the savage triggers are. I figure if I have to replace the trigger I am better off to get the CZ. But if the savage trigger is good and can be easily worked on I will get the savage. Does anyone know?

Cheers,
Chris

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I would not discount the Marlins. I have one that I bought at Walmart about 15 years ago for $119 and it is a real shooter. I cannot say anything bad about the CZ's though. Mine is very accurate and a very good looking rifle but it is more than double the price of the Marlin. Good luck.

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I'm extremely impressed with the trigger on my Savage Mark II. It felt so slick right out of the box that I've never fooled with it. The general consensus, however, is that it's a snap to do if you feel compelled.

I've also been thrilled with the accuracy ofthis rifle,as well.

FC

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I wonderif the moderators edited my post. I did not but in the ****???

Just has me curious.

Adams, thanks for the suggestion on the Marlin. I own one, but not very impressed with it.

Folically, thanks for letting me know that you are pleased with your savage.

Cheers,
Chris

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Mossberg plinkster 109-125 at dicks

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Savage. 'Nuff said.:)

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cma3366a,I wonder if you can get that Schultz And Larsen an a .22 Magnum? I would buy one tomorrow.

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How heavy is the Schultz and Larsen Model 70?

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The Savage Mark II (G for a less expensive one or the FV for $40 more) FV Heavy barrel is the way to go. Mine is a shooter and shoots as well as mycustomized fully decked out Ruger 10/22, AT A FRACTION OF THE COST. With the Accu-trigger, the Savage will be approximately 2 pounds right out of the box. Best factory trigger on the market, and the safest as well.

http://www.savagearms.com/markiifv.htm

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One can buy a NIB CZ 542 for 279 at www.cdnninvestments.comThey still have some in stock

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It's the filter on the website. They don't allow that word for obvious reasons......:)

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It's not a bolt gun, but I picked up a used stainless Ruger 10/22 for 80, installed a GM barrel, Boyds stock, and a Volq hammer/sear set, with a total cost of about 440...it'll shoot 1/2" groups quite readily. I put it together for a younger cousin to squirrel hunt with, but it shot so well I stole it back after he got tired of it.:D