.22 rifle opinions please

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If you're thinking about shooting in a particualar match, find out what they're shooting. You'd hate to buy a scope only rifle only to find out it's iron sights only or visa versa.

You also have to figure out what you want the rifle to do and what your budget is.

If I was looking for a bolt gun, I'd be looking heavily at the Savages with the accutrigger and the CZ's. If money wasn't an object, I'd go for an Anschutz. If I was looking for a semi-auto tackdriver, I'd lean towards a decked out 10/22.

If I was looking for something that would allow me to prepare for high powered rifle competition or just to hone my abilities as a rifleman, I'd look for a standard 10/22, add some Tech Sights peep sights and a sling, and run with it.

This is not a joke or rhetorical; litterally every semi auto made, by anyone, ever, will be more accurate, and more reliable, than a ruger 10.22. You have to spend some money, to get the ruger, both accurate and reliable.
CZ is the best bolt for the money, and if you can still find one of their semiautos, I would be so all over that...
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Expecting a $200 factory semi-auto to perform like a $500 bolt gun with almost as much in good glass is not a fair comparison. The 10/22 is what it is. For what it's worth, I had much better luck in terms of reliability with my 10/22 than I did with my Remington 597 and accuracy was about the same. The same can be said for my Mossberg plinkster compared to my 10/22.
 
Expecting a $200 factory semi-auto to perform like a $500 bolt gun with almost as much in good glass is not a fair comparison. The 10/22 is what it is. For what it's worth, I had much better luck in terms of reliability with my 10/22 than I did with my Remington 597 and accuracy was about the same. The same can be said for my Mossberg plinkster compared to my 10/22.
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But what about comparing a Marlin 60 to a 10/22?

The Marlin (out of the box) is much more accurate and reliable.
 
22 bolt action

I'm probably going to end up with a bolt action .22 and start with a nice scope...
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I've had very good luck with Marlin (or Glenfield, same-same) bolt actions. And I recently got a Remington Model 5 that's a real fine shooter, too. Don't be too eager to put a scope on your new rifle, whatever make you decide on, though. I'd recommend taking it out and firing a few boxes of shells through it using the iron sights first. A rimfire with open sights is a lot of fun to punch paper and plink with. It's also very handy for small game, if you're so inclined. Then, if you still feel the need for a scope, there are lots of reasonably priced 4x models that work very well on a 22LR.

But the bottom line is that a 22LR bolt action covers a lot of bases and does so for minimal expense. They're simple, rugged, reliable, and they'll last a lifetime if maintained.

Enjoy!
 
A 10/22 is a bubba gun.
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Ouch! :)

Like others have said, look for a good bolt-action rifle and insist on a decent trigger pull. There many good ones to choose from but don't skimp on the glass if you decide to scope it. Nothing will improve your shooting enjoyment more than a clear picture of the target and and a smooth, light, clean-breaking trigger pull.
 
good luck on your choice so many good .22 rimfires choose from what ever you choose enjoy. you might wanna check out rimfirecentral.com awesome info on the rimfires
 
The Savage Mark II BTVS is also worthy of a good hard look.
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I read the article on this rifle and actually went to pick one up. To say I was unimpressed with the fit and finish is an understatement. That nice fat bull barrel and fancy laminated stock do little for accuracy when attempts to free float it leave a 1/4" gap on the left side and complete contact down the right side. 3 rifles were in stock, all three were fitted identically, and never should have made it past QC. The stock was nice looking, but the LOP was for a woman or kidand the bolt handle looks like it was taken straight off an airgun. Savage is capable of producing a fine rifle, but you would never guess it looking at the rifles I saw.
 
Check out Weatherby. Not sure if they have a .22 cal rifle but their .17 is one nice looking rifle, accurate too.
 
My Savage Mark II BV shoots one hole groups at 50 yards.

I've shot .2" 3 shot groups and .3" five shot groups... routinely...

... with Federal Champion Target and Aguila Match, not Eley Match ammo.

... and with a 3 lb trigger, not an Anshutz 8 oz trigger.

... $235 + $70 for a BSA Target Platinum
 
If you have a few bucks to spend, the Browning BLR (Lever Action) is incredible. So is its semi-automatic brother. They are pricey, but the best on the market, in my opinion.

Thompson Center makes a very nice semi-automatic, but it's pretty expensive, too.

The Henry Lever Action .22 is a phenomenal value, if a lever action interests you.

The Ruger 10/22 is a simple, classic semi-auto at a very affordable price. I've heard mixed reviews on Remington's 597. The Marlin 60 is also an affordable classic, but I'd go with the Ruger if an affordable semi-auto is your choice.

If I could have only one .22, it would be the Browning BLR 22.
 
I have had pretty good luck with Remington's 597 "The green stock" It has the full grown stock feel. Accurate and dependable. I have purchased a 30 round magazine made by remington and let me tell you it fits tight and all of the rounds shoot through perfectly. The scope set on 2 power and in the indoor range and alot of fun can be had. My daughter shoots the ten ring great and my son does a little better.
The little factory magazines kinda suck because they are picky as to what type of ammunition they like to feed. Those dependable 30 rounders are great. :)
 
It's been a while since I've been around here due to life experiences beyond my control. I never thought too much of the Ruger 10/22 until I bought one that was on the used rack but still in the box for not much more than $100. i thought I'd use it as a base for something better. Well after a few scopes I've found it'll do everything i need it to out to the useful range of a .22lr. It's still as it came out of the box and only been cleaned a few times. Countless woodchucks have met their maker with a CCI standard in the 100+ yards that make up my back yard.
 
Ruger 10/22

Gee, am really let down as to the supposedly inaccuracy of the Ruger 10/22 rifle. I have Dad's old one with a good Burris Scope installed and dang if I can remember anything I have shot at and missed. Within reason of course.

Than I laid out some money for the Ruger 10/22 Magnum .22 and a good scope. Iam very pleased with it's accuracy but the rising price of .22Mag
cartridges has made it a gun safe queen.

And I even have a Ruger Mini Ranch Rifle....in spite of all reports about being a 4 minute of angle piece of iron, I hit pretty well with it but prefer my AR-15 or the Golani for 5.56/.223..........."I ain't hard to please"......:)
 
For a good entry level 22 bolt my Marlin 925 has performed well. The T-900 trigger is too heavy for my liking but hey this was a $149 rifle a few years ago. A two tone laminated stock from Marlin really spruced it up. I will be shooting the 925 quite a bit this Spring.

For the next step up I picked up a CZ 452 American last year for $339. The fit , finish , wood and overall appearance is quite exceptional for a rifle in this price range. Again if there is any drawback it is the trigger although the CZ trigger can be dramatically transformed with little cost.

My "old" CZ 452 Special was bought new in 2002 for $189. Thery are called the Trainer now and have risen in price quite a lot. The CZ has displayed accuracy which rivaled a $675 Sako I used to own!

The Ruger 10/22s take a lot of heat since many shooters like to customize them and that simply does not sit well with others. You hear it takes thousands in mods to get one to shoot - nonsense , simply switching the barrel on my 10/22 Deluxe resulted in my most accurate 22 rimfire. Shooters were spending far more modifying on 1911 pistols for years and no one was having cows. And that work for the most part had to be performed by a smith.

Later when the market appears where a 10/22 owner can order parts and modify their rifle on their own people now get upset:confused: No one gets upset when a BR shooter tosses the barrel on an Anschutz and installs a Lilja.
 
Here is my top choice. I had two at one time and this is the only one I have pictures of after a computer problem (lost all my own pics a couple years ago). I used one for plinking (this one), and the other was for walking (carbon barrel model). Fast and accurate, but expensive. Either would but a 10/22 it the dirt and were much better in the hands and quicker to reload. I would but them up to a bolt gun any day and expect them to perform better than the shooter can.
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If not, then find a Marlin 880SQ. I'm looking for one of those myself. Loved that one.
I hate my Savage MKII. I posted a review of it here: http://shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?p=366762 I would get rid of it once I have something to replace it.
 
All .22's show a little preference towards one type of ammo. It is normal. Kinda like centerfires like one handload over another. Most will shoot any ammo decently, but will really shine with the right type.
 
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