Best budget bolt action 22 rifle for plinking and target shooting.

[Grim Peeper]

Best budget bolt action 22 rifle for plinking and target shooting? I want to get into the world of bolt action rifles and looking buy my first bolt 22lr rifle. I want a rifle with a real feeling bolt and action and I looking to put a little 4x scope on it. Im thinking of a magazine fed but I would possibally consider a tube fed as well. My budget is about $200 but cheaper would be better and im not against buying somthing older and classic, actually I would perfer an older tried and true type of rifle. Any thoughts?

 

[7even6ix2wo]

I have seen Savage .22 bolt actions for cheap. Around $100 price range. I know their reliable and straight shooters. And they are magazine fed.

 

[travisd]

Savages are normally pretty good and at pretty fair prices. Never had one myself however if I ever was to buy a new .22 bolt my first choice would probably be a Savage. Look around pawn shops If you want something older, bought an old '71 Glenfield mod. 25 for $100 with a red dot and some ammo and its a great shooter. Everyone seems to have a few cheap .22s so look around and you'll find a good deal somewhere.

 

[stchman]

Savage makes the Mark II F. I have seen them in the $175 range online and they have an accu-trigger.

 

[cluttonfred]

I am a Marlin fan, despite the fact that the company seems to be having some issues these days, so my first instinct would be to recommend a new or used Marlin, but the Savage is certainly a good choice. The Stevens models made by Savage are generally the less expensive but still quality versions.

If you don't mind a single-shot, then one option would be the Henry Acu-Bolt. It's a little over your budget at about $300 but it's stainless and comes with Williams fiber-optic sights, a scope mount and a 4x scope.

CZ makes beautiful bolt-action .22s, but now you're talking $275 and up without a scope.

Semi-auto .22 rifles are actually cheaper than bolt guns so a Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 795 might also be worth a look at $150-200.

 

[X-JaVeN-X]

I just bought a Savage 93 heavy barrel in .22 wmr and am waiting for the scope I ordered to arrive. The feel of the trigger (accu-trigger system) is really nice. Can't wait for the scope to get here so I can go put some rounds through it.

 

[stchman]

I recently bought a Savage 93FVSS in .22WMR and love it. It is as much a tack driver as I can do.

 

[wrench]

I'll echo the recommendation for the Savage MkII. I bought the cheapie version with the plastic stock, and the scope already mounted.
Shoots very, very well with cheap bulk ammo.

 

[Chuck Dye]

I bought the honorary nephew a Savage MkII, left handed, for $140 several years ago. It is surprisingly accurate. Had I not planned to provide a scope as soon as Dad OKed it, I would have replaced the factory iron sights. That was until Kiddo plunked down on the sand bags and casually started shooting 3/8" groups at 50 yards with the cheap bulk ammo. Note that a single shot adapter is available, great for newbies.