Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
11-02-2007, 11:55 AM
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Fork Horn
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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
Thanks,
CB
11-02-2007, 07:02 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
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.
11-03-2007, 04:53 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
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.
11-03-2007, 06:25 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
"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!
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!
11-03-2007, 12:30 PM
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RE: Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
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.
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.
11-03-2007, 06:42 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
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!
CMA3366A that S&L looks very nice. I wish I had a Gander Mountain here in FL. )-:
Cheers,
Chris
11-06-2007, 07:14 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Is there a "good cheap" bolt .22 rifle?
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
Cheers,
Chris