.22 good bets?

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So I've been asking questions and looking around and it seems that everyone preety much recomends a .22 as a first rifle so what are some good bets and a scope to match would like a gun with iron sights on it to just so i can learn with that to

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if you are not handy with tools, and do not want to do immediate upgrades, avoid the ruger 10.22, no matter what anyone else says here, and I have a 10.22 and like it very much. It is just that they need 100 bucks or more in basic upgrades, to make them reliable, accurate, and a few extra mags and parts.
anything new or used, in marlin , savage, remington, springfield, or cz will fill the bill nicely. For new, a marlin mod 60 or savage 64 in semi auto is nice, and accurate, so is the remmy, they all make a nice bolt action as well. the marlin in bolt will also fire a short, long, and long rifle bullets, and do so just fine, and accurately so.
 
I would actually look for used first, go to a gunshop, where they have, or use a gunsmith, that checks out all incoming weapons, then, don't be shy, ask the folks behind the counter, how they work, what's special about them, how are they for reliability, accuracy, new parts, etc.
 
If you are just starting out, I would recommend a bolt action magazine (box or tube) fed .22 with a reciever that has a 3/8 (the male part of the dove tail) on it and open sights. Move up to the scope once you have mastered the open sights and understand trajectory. .22 ammo boxes used to have the wording: "Be Careful, range one mile"

Once you are confident and comfortable shooting your .22, the sky's the limit. Don't be afraid to ask questions at the range, most people there will enjoy answering you questions and helping you if they can.
 
if you'd really like to learn to shoot a long gun well, i would avoid a semi-auto as a first rifle. there's no hurry when you're getting down the basics of position, sight alignment and trigger control.

my personal favorite is the Romanian M-69. not much on looks but great proportions and accurracy...plus it has fold down leaf sights

at the other extreme in price, my favorite is the Anschutz 1700 series. i'm not sure you could ask any more of a bolt action rifle...plus i love the roll-over cheek piece, palm swell fit and finish
 
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I bought a CZ-452 awhile back and have very few complaints. It's extremely accurate and has never malfunctioned with any ammunition. I also like the long range sights on it - very cool for popping balloons and shooting cans at 100 yards.
The only complaint I have is the magazines. They're very stout for a .22 magazine but they also cost like $40 for an extra mag. That's freaking nuts!

I agree on the 10/22. Mine is a great plinker but it did take some work to be reliable. I'm sure Ruger would have gladly fixed it but it was cheaper and easier for me to just buy a Volquehartsen extractor and be done with it.

If I were planning to buy a .22 now, I'd probably look really hard at the Savage MKII bolt actions. They're around $125 new. Every Savage I've owned or heard of has been a good gun so I can't see how for that price you could go wrong with one of their guns.
 
i've also heard good things about the Savage bolt actions. even though i don't own one, i have a handfull of mags for one...they fit the Anschutz at half the price. i just can't warm up to one
 
Ditto on the Savage. I have a MKII BV and am very happy with it.

This is a target (50 yds, 22X scope, adjustable front rest and rear bag) I shot this week using Winchester Dynapoint bulk ammo. If I use match grade ammo (Wolf ME) I get even smaller one hole groups, with no fliers.

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Can't go wrong with Ruger 10/22, I've got a Nikon scope on mine (it's a carbine and they also make a rifle 10/22) and I have 3 10 round magazines and 1 30 round magazine for it.

I also have the Remington 597. I just got one, but a Simmons 3-9X40Blazer scope on it, and I've got 2 10 round metal magazines and 1 30 round black magazine.

I can shoot tight patterns from 25 yards up to 100 yards (1/4 to 1/2 inch drop at a 100 yards if I'm not trying very hard).

I believe these are 2 very fine .22 rifles are both are semi-automatic. I was not sure if you were look'n for a bolt action or not.

My 2 cents. Hope ya find what you're looking for and Happy Shooting!
 
Look at the CZ 452.
A couple of good models in this line - I have the Lux (great iron sights).
I also like the earlier recommendation of the Trainer.
 
Remington Model Five - European Walnut stock - $279 NEW...

Without any hesitation I'd say it is going to give the CZ-452 a run for it's money in the accuracy area. Fully adjustable rear sight, solid wood stock, great feel, smooth action...

That said, the CZ is also a great rifle... but it is about $100 more... ;)
 
Everything RonE said

It looks like I wrote the post.

I only recommend the Savage Mk1-FVT because I am familiar with it and you have to love a gun that inexpensive that shoots that good out of the box. I have heard nothing but good about the CZ 452 but have no experience with it. My personal favorite is an old Savage single shot rifle I bought at Coast to Coast Hardware store in 1963 and I still shoot it and is the gun I use to train new shooters with.
 
I do recommend the CZ 452, but it does not have factory sights. I resisted answering this thread until reading some of the responses. Take a look at the Marlin 39A lever action. It's a nice accurate rifle and very reliable. Many like the Henry lever actions too although I don't have any experience with them.

I can't recommned the Ruger 10/22. The Marlin Model 60 is better in my opinion.

The TC R-55 is a man sized 22 rifle. I have one and it shoots very good. It still jams some however which bugs me.
 
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I do recommend the CZ 452, but it does not have factory sights.
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Depends on the model.
I have the Trainer and it's a great rifle (but someone told me they were discontinued). If it weren't available, I'd probably spring for the Lux though.
But I get your point - I also wouldn't want a .22 without iron sights. It's like peanut butter without jelly or a smore with no chocolate. It would just feel like there was something missing.
 
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