Heirloom.22

[SSBN617b]

Hello friends,
New to this forum, and am looking for advice.
I want to get into .22 bolt action shooting from 50 to 100 yards.
First off, I am coming from air gunning , so I understand what things cost but l need to get out of the rabbit hole of support for PCP’s.
I am looking at Sako, Bergara, and Tikka. I am looking for a scoped rifle only at this point on .22. My budget at this time is for rifle only $1500.00.
Thanks ,
Mitch

 

[horsemen61]

Tikka t1x hunter model spend the rest on a scope or like I did tikka t1x MTR

 

[Obturation]

Have you seen the volquartsen rifles? They make some nice guns and they do make a modern 22 bolt action. I haven't shot one but I'm sure they're excellent if they shoot like their pistols . worth a look.

 

[SSBN617b]

Tikka t1x hunter model spend the rest on a scope or like I did tikka t1x MTR

And from my wife’s home country. I will look into it.

 

[Bottom Gun]

You should be able to find a nice 64 action Anschutz in that range.

 

[Dr T]

The straight pull Volquartsen is awfully tempting...

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

CZ?

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

Have you ever had any experience with BSA / Martini's Cadets or Internationals? those make fantastic shooters and heirlooms. Also, a + for the Anschuetz or Tikka - SAKO rifles. regards. also a nice Winnie 37 also shoot well. and the legendary Remington 40X in .22lr If you want a Bragin, look at a pristine H&R m12 / 5200. Fantastic shooters that won't break the bank!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Have you ever had any experience with BSA / Martini's Cadets or Internationals? those make fantastic shooters and heirlooms. Also, a + for the Anschuetz or Tikka - SAKO rifles. regards. also a nice Winnie 37 also shoot well. and the legendary Remington 40X in .22lr If you want a Bragin, look at a pristine H&R m12 / 5200. Fantastic shooters that won't break the bank!

I woulda thrown BSA out there but I got the vibe the OP was lookin for something new production in a bolt gun.
My Mk2 International definitely falls in the "heirloom" catagory-


This one wears Parker Hale sights, but scoping them isn't hard. Gonna be a little challenging to find the rifle, mount, and good glass within the OPs budget though.

If the OP is open to vintage bolt guns, its pretty tough to beat the M52 Winchester-


Probably lookin at the $2000-2500 range for a setup like this these days though.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

I woulda thrown BSA out there but I got the vibe the OP was lookin for something new production in a bolt gun.
My Mk2 International definitely falls in the "heirloom" catagory-
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This one wears Parker Hale sights, but scoping them isn't hard. Gonna be a little challenging to find the rifle, mount, and good glass within he OPs budget though.

Options are spice for life, lol This type of request on gun forums in my experience. Especially with target .22s the "Budget" always gets stretched. "Sorry honey I got it for a great price!" lol regards

 

[LoonWulf]

Anshutz, and steal one of the nice scopes you undoubtedly have on a PCP till you can get a worthy optic.

Im happy with my Christensen Ranger, and i was happy with my CZ457, and would happily recommend either.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Does it have to be new, or would a lightly used rifle be OK?

Also, are you thinking of a rifle with a light sporting stock, or something leaning more toward competition, benchrest or tactical?

 

[Jim Watson]

Right, Jeff Cooper's Embarrassing Question, what is it to be FOR?
Do you want a rifle for bench, prone, 3P, offhand, varmint, or sporter?

Me? The last .22 shooting I did to amount to anything was when the local club held CMP Rimfire Sporter; 7 1/2 lbs, 6X, 3P.

 

[Domino]

A $1,500 budget will rule out any new production Anschutz. Used rifles should be in that price range though. However if this budget includes optics I think going the CZ route would make a lot of sense. The CZ 457 is a really nice rifle and it comes in a variety of models, many of which are classic looking designs that are worth of a family heirloom.

 

[kidneyboy]

I have had Anschutz, Sako, CZ, Tikka and Bergara rifles in 22lr, most of them at the same time. Of those 5 the Tikka and Bergara would be 1 and 2. The other 3 would be a distant 3rd.

 

[RubEric]

Many years ago I was looking for an heirloom, grandchild's rifle. I wanted something diminutive and very high quality. After many dead ends I wound up with three rifles, all Remington's. They are 40-x Mountain Rifle, single shot; 40-x Repeater; and 504 C: The 504C was the best of these for the intended purpose.



Ulitmately, however, the very best is a CZ 452 Final Edition:

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Remington 40x




If you want an attractive stock, some engraving, and a repeater, look for a Remington 541-S.

 

[horsemen61]

Many years ago I was looking for an heirloom, grandchild's rifle. I wanted something diminutive and very high quality. After many dead ends I wound up with three rifles, all Remington's. They are 40-x Mountain Rifle, single shot; 40-x Repeater; and 504 C: The 504C was the best of these for the intended purpose.

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Ulitmately, however, the very best is a CZ 452 Final Edition:

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gorgeous rifles

 

[SSBN617b]

Right, Jeff Cooper's Embarrassing Question, what is it to be FOR?
Do you want a rifle for bench, prone, 3P, offhand, varmint, or sporter?

Me? The last .22 shooting I did to amount to anything was when the local club held CMP Rimfire Sporter; 7 1/2 lbs, 6X, 3P.

the primary use would be a range toy for sitting position, with a butt pad and bipod.

 

[I6turbo]

the primary use would be a range toy for sitting position, with a butt pad and bipod.

Heirloom and bench shooting, and appreciating good quality stuff made with a lot of hand work, and a heavier gun for better bench performance (all else being equal)... My three top candidates are:

Winchester 52B Standard Target (USA made with outstanding craftsmanship!)


BRNO Model 4:


CZ 453 Varmint (the 452 Varmint is close enough with the only real difference being the trigger):


I've shot numerous quarter-inch groups at 50 yards with all of these.

 

[SSBN617b]

Thanks all for the help. I just ordered a CZ 457 Lux. We will see how much I like it when it arrives from Gunbroker.
“I am looking at Sako, Bergara, and Tikka. I am looking for a scoped rifle only at this point on .22. My budget at this time is for rifle only $1500.00.”
I know this what I posted but a Lux showed up too cheap to pass.
Mitch

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Thanks all for the help. I just ordered a CZ 457 Lux. We will see how much I like it when it arrives from Gunbroker.
Mitch

Excellent choice!

 

[d2wing]

Thanks all for the help. I just ordered a CZ 457 Lux. We will see how much I like it when it arrives from Gunbroker.
“I am looking at Sako, Bergara, and Tikka. I am looking for a scoped rifle only at this point on .22. My budget at this time is for rifle only $1500.00.”
I know this what I posted but a Lux showed up too cheap to pass.
Mitch

Good choice. I just did buy a 457 Lux.

 

[BushMaster-15]

CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis


The 457 is one of the most popular rifles in open-class NRL22. One thing many shooters do is drop it in a chassis. Now, CZ will do that for you. This wildly popular precision .22 rifle comes in a solid-aluminum-billet chassis, full of QD sling sockets, M-Lok slots and all the other adjustable bells and whistles that competitors want. It’s available in two different barrel lengths—a suppressor-ready 16.5 inches and a full-length 24 inches.
MSRP: $1,149; cz-usa.com

 

[WVRJ]

I recently was in the hunt for a good 22 for target shooting,mostly informal 50 yard bench rest and I was able to shoot some of the more popular rifles out there without going too far up in price.I wound up with a Bergara B14 Trainer,and I have no regrets for choosing it.I have several Remington M700's along with a good inventory of parts and accessories if I want to change anything in the B-14.I've only changed the trigger so far.The factory trigger was a little less than 3 pounds,so I stuck a 2 ounce Shilen in it and that helped a lot.