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American-made rifles in .22 long rifle?
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Txhillbilly
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If you're wanting a nice walnut stocked production 22lr made today, look no further than the CZ 457. While not made in the USA, it's probably the best made and shooting 22 lr that you'll find under $1k. Plus, there's plenty of aftermarket support for them if you want to change them.
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I was going to suggest the SA 2020 with a Grade AA stock, but a quick check reveals they’re made in Turkey. 
Kimber .22’s are great guns. Pricy, but really sweet.
Stay safe.
Kimber .22’s are great guns. Pricy, but really sweet.
Stay safe.
Can I help you hold it for safekeeping?The days of the high quality American made bolt action 22LR rifles have passed. In the early/mid 80's Kimber of Klackamas Oregon offered them, also Cooper Firearms, and Ruger came out with the Model 77/22 back then. The first year Ruger introduced the Model 77/22 I went to gun show to buy one. When I found a 77/22 there was a Kimber Model 82 on the table next to it. The Kimber was $75.00 more than the 77/22, had nicer bluing, better wood, a checkered metal butt plate, and a metal grip cap. Coopers were running about $400.00 more than the Kimber. Not a hard decision on the Kimber. People simply would not pony up the money for high quality 22 LR bolt action rifles back then and they quit making them. I still have the Kimber. One of the nicest rifles that I own. If I were to look for a high quality 22 LR bolt action replacement comparable to the Kimber it would be a CZ. I have some CZ pistols and CZ makes some very high quality guns.
Ive shot a few 9422 and Marlin.
Have one 9422M thats decent. It sits in the back of the safe.
Nicely made, but crap sights and trigger, ergs suck for scope...............yeah they're awesome LOL.
I'll take a CZ or Anschutz bolt rig (my .22 mag hunter is a CZ).
Not a fan of the Rem 541 either. Even though mine shot well, that small bolt and junk magazine just ruined the feel.
Have one 9422M thats decent. It sits in the back of the safe.
Nicely made, but crap sights and trigger, ergs suck for scope...............yeah they're awesome LOL.
I'll take a CZ or Anschutz bolt rig (my .22 mag hunter is a CZ).
Not a fan of the Rem 541 either. Even though mine shot well, that small bolt and junk magazine just ruined the feel.
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Other stuff moved up the list but last march I was impressed with the savage 22b.
Side by side, Ruger 77/22, American, CZ 455 and Savage 22B
I was going to attempt a more comprehensive test but I didn’t get the hay put up until late and the rain came early. I gathered the 4 out and did a little testing at 50 yards before I had to put up. Using CCI blazer I shot 3 fowlers the proceeded with 3, 5 shot groups, round robin style vs...
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If your reason for wanting American is to put money into American company pockets, your choices are limited and not that great. You might do yourself a disservice.
If that IS the reason, then buying used doesn't really matter if the brand is European. You're buying from an individual and the money paid to the manufacturer was already spent.
If your reason is to own something American made, then as others said, vintage (and still used) is your best choice.
If that IS the reason, then buying used doesn't really matter if the brand is European. You're buying from an individual and the money paid to the manufacturer was already spent.
If your reason is to own something American made, then as others said, vintage (and still used) is your best choice.
CraigC
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In a new gun, the walnut stocked Ruger American is a nice rifle. If made in Canada is "close enough", the Savage MKII is a good one, I have two of them. You might find the "Classic" version online to get walnut. I'd suggest biting the bullet and getting a CZ. My 457 American is nice enough, though the accuracy is not what the true believers would have you expect.
Your best options for American made guns are out of production. The Ruger 77/22 is a very nice rifle. My lone example is a .17HM2 that is a tackdriver. The Remington 541 is a fantastic rifle. As was the 504 and some of the older target rifles like the 513. My 541 has a factory fancy walnut stock and Leupold 3.5-10x.
You can always put together a 10/22 that will shoot to any level of accuracy you desire. This one has a French walnut stock from a TALO limited run from 2009.
Or the standard factory walnut sporter.
Your best options for American made guns are out of production. The Ruger 77/22 is a very nice rifle. My lone example is a .17HM2 that is a tackdriver. The Remington 541 is a fantastic rifle. As was the 504 and some of the older target rifles like the 513. My 541 has a factory fancy walnut stock and Leupold 3.5-10x.
You can always put together a 10/22 that will shoot to any level of accuracy you desire. This one has a French walnut stock from a TALO limited run from 2009.
Or the standard factory walnut sporter.
Yes, it's very nice looking!
I'll have to consider this (although buying a used gun doesn't help any current American companies or workers.) I'm very cautious about used because when people are selling, it's for a reason -- and if the reason is performance-related, I'd rather not be stuck with that.
I'm starting to realize this. If I don't go American, then I'll look at models such as the Springfield 2020, the CZ457, the Browning T-Bolt, and the Tikka T1x.
I have a Savage MkII TR and while it appears to shoot well ( only tried one ammo, less than 50 rounds down new gun ).....it is an ugly clunky thing and the magazines suck.
Only reason I got it, try NRL 22. Never did due to some knee issue that popped up. Kept the thing to experiment from bench and let family members use it.
Slapped a Freedom VX 6-18x ( also ugly ) and DIP trigger guard. EGW base and rings. Im in deep enough as it sits to feel stupid.
Shoulda got an Anschutz sporter.
Only reason I got it, try NRL 22. Never did due to some knee issue that popped up. Kept the thing to experiment from bench and let family members use it.
Slapped a Freedom VX 6-18x ( also ugly ) and DIP trigger guard. EGW base and rings. Im in deep enough as it sits to feel stupid.
Shoulda got an Anschutz sporter.
Had a couple of the Marlin bolt rigs, and while they looked better than my Savage ( anything proly could ) ...they just felt odd. Bolt shape and throw, just a crude action.
They did shoot well for a hunting gun. Just never felt right to me.
I think that a major deal.....feel. People differ so what one finds great another may not.
A good feeling/ fitting rifle is a thing of joy
And if youre a small game hunter or plinker, maybe even some target.........if youre into .22lr it might be wise to invest in something a little nicer
Your grandkids should appreciate such a gift down the road.
They did shoot well for a hunting gun. Just never felt right to me.
I think that a major deal.....feel. People differ so what one finds great another may not.
A good feeling/ fitting rifle is a thing of joy
And if youre a small game hunter or plinker, maybe even some target.........if youre into .22lr it might be wise to invest in something a little nicer
Your grandkids should appreciate such a gift down the road.
CraigC
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Sigh.CraigC,
Your bottom pic is of a DSP ( Deluxe Sporter ).
The 1022 Sporter is the discontinued " fingergroove " model.
I've been using the Remington 541 mags for nearly 30yrs and the Savage mags for 15yrs. Don't agree with your complaints of either one. Neither seems to be any better or worse than CZ magazines.
While I like wood, I hate dinging it up. Liked the factory synth stock on my CZ455. The new 457 synth doesnt cut it for me. So went w wood. Its dark and cant tell what grain may be lurking underneath.
The 24" bbl feels long. Mine is 22 mag.
I should get a 22 lr and have bbl cut to 22".
Gotta dump that Savage if I do LOL
The 24" bbl feels long. Mine is 22 mag.
I should get a 22 lr and have bbl cut to 22".
Gotta dump that Savage if I do LOL
Ruger 10/22 Deluxe Sporter
I still see fingergrooves now and then so will go w the older model naming.
My DSP was nice, good wood, but it would shift POI and didnt want to mess w bedding it
Unfortunately my last sporter ('70 model) was horrible. And no GM sporter bbls avail so away it went
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I covet that 10/22, good sir......You can always put together a 10/22 that will shoot to any level of accuracy you desire. This one has a French walnut stock from a TALO limited run from 2009.
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Still think a Savage/ Anschutz 164 to be my ideal hunter. Missed out on a 1416 not long ago.
My 184 shot 42gr Winchester max VERY well. But nothing Ive had since likes it LOL.
And that gun was just too light for me to shoot decent offhand. It was a feather.
My 141 shot great but i didnt like the trigger, long pull. I got rid of that and went with a 541 T HB.
And then got rid if that LOL
My 184 shot 42gr Winchester max VERY well. But nothing Ive had since likes it LOL.
And that gun was just too light for me to shoot decent offhand. It was a feather.
My 141 shot great but i didnt like the trigger, long pull. I got rid of that and went with a 541 T HB.
And then got rid if that LOL
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FWIW some of the old Sporters (fingergrooves) were done w optional factory checkering.
Casual folks might think it just a version of DSP.
Theyre considered the Holy Grail of 1022s, approx 550 made.
The Canadian Centennial versions had same stock but w a medallion and made to higher number.
Casual folks might think it just a version of DSP.
Theyre considered the Holy Grail of 1022s, approx 550 made.
The Canadian Centennial versions had same stock but w a medallion and made to higher number.
That setup is perfect.The days of the high quality American made bolt action 22LR rifles have passed. In the early/mid 80's Kimber of Klackamas Oregon offered them, also Cooper Firearms, and Ruger came out with the Model 77/22 back then. The first year Ruger introduced the Model 77/22 I went to gun show to buy one. When I found a 77/22 there was a Kimber Model 82 on the table next to it. The Kimber was $75.00 more than the 77/22, had nicer bluing, better wood, a checkered metal butt plate, and a metal grip cap. Coopers were running about $400.00 more than the Kimber. Not a hard decision on the Kimber. People simply would not pony up the money for high quality 22 LR bolt action rifles back then and they quit making them. I still have the Kimber. One of the nicest rifles that I own. If I were to look for a high quality 22 LR bolt action replacement comparable to the Kimber it would be a CZ. I have some CZ pistols and CZ makes some very high quality guns.
Just checked online and classic 82s are not much over a K.
This could be damaging to my wallet LOL
If you want a single shot target rifle without the complete target rifle price, H&R model 12 is for you. It’s their copy of the win 52.
Repeater that will shoot with and beat quite a few of the target rifles, Mossberg 144LSA.
My 144 is the benchmark for 22 accuracy.
The Remington 40x is nice, but for what they cost, I’d buy an Anschutz 54 super match long before one of them.
Repeater that will shoot with and beat quite a few of the target rifles, Mossberg 144LSA.
My 144 is the benchmark for 22 accuracy.
The Remington 40x is nice, but for what they cost, I’d buy an Anschutz 54 super match long before one of them.
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I have to admit, I really do like my Anschuetz too,
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