Help me choose a .22 that is NOT a Ruger 10/22.

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I have a 10/22 and a Marlin 39A. I'm looking for a very simple, single shot or bolt action .22. I just want it for plinking. I want non-semi auto for letting younger people shoot it and teaching my girlfriend to shoot rifles.

I don't really know much about .22's outside of the 10/22 and my Marlin. Any suggestions? I'd like to stay less than 200 if I could.
 
I was in Gander Mtn today and tho I forget the model designation, for just over $200 IIRC there is a Savage that could fit the bill - sorry no more details.

There are indeed quite a few options altogether - and Marlin does a bolt too which is AFAIK pretty well OK in similar price range.
 
Romanian trainer (M69?) for cheap bolt action ($70). CZ452 for spendier bolt action ($300 but one you'll pass on to your son). TOZ from SOG is about a $160 alternative. Lots of used Rem 514s and the like out there too.

Savages seem nice, but I have heard that some feed well and others are troublesome.
 
The only choice is a Stevens Favorite, whether original or the new remake.

A single shot bolt action would get tedious very quickly. a tip up would be better but still would not have the feel and tradition of a rolling block or a falling block type like the Favorite.

Plus it take 4 simple and separate movements to load and fire the gun
 
I can vouche for the CZ-452

I was lucky to pick up a great condition CZ-452 SUPER BRNO 2500 SAA off of www.gunbroker.com for less than 200.00. A great price for any CZ-452 let alone a SUPER BRNO. If your willing to shop on-line, www.gunbroker has great deals on the 452's with the trainer version going for just a touch over 200.00 NIB.

Flip.
 
I know it is probably a little out of your "simple" price range but do yourself a favor and at least consider a CZ452. Very accurate, very well made.

Chris
 
The CZ is all things considered one of the best rimfire deals going. If you wish to spend less, the Marlin and Savage bolt guns are highly recommended. They too can be very accurate. They just don't have nice triggers, nor quite the fit n finish of more expensive rifles.
 
CZ452. CZ's are quite possibly the best value in rifles going.
Also, in a semi-auto (blast blast blast, oh look, that was 10 cents, let's do that again:D ), maybe a Thompson Center Classic .22
 
Romanian 1969 they are inexpensive, accurate, simple, lightweight, AND best of all they have a fast rifling so you can use aguilla SSS with the extra heavy bullet. Of course quite a few of them have a very small scope rail so if you want to scope it you either need $30 rings or be picky and find one with a 3/8 dovetail. But for a $100 rifle you can't beat it.
 
My vote goes to the Remington Nylon 66.
Its cheap, accurate, and can be used as a single shot. With the gun canted to the left the recessed bolt allows you to drop in a single round, pull the bolt back, let the round drop in and release the bolt.
Its what I used to teach my daughter.

Otherwise, go with Marlin or Savage.
 
I bought 3 russian trainers about 2 years ago for 60 bucks a piece they have floated barrels and with stingers or wolf target ammo will make 2" groups at 100 yds. i had the stock cut down on one and the trigger tuned and its what my 6 yo daughter shoots ( i also had the barrel cut back to 18" on that one) mine has a cheap bsa scope and i shoot golf balls withit at 100 yds all the time, the point being you dont have to spend much money to have a .22 that will shoot really well:D
 
Marlin has some nice .22s. A 925 or a 915 would be good choices I think. Personally, I want a 983 tube fed .22 Mag bolt action. Stainless barrel and laminate stock. Whooo Eeeee! Well, anyway, that is beside the point. Good luck with you .22 hunt. :D
 
Anything that is made by Marlin. Their bolt action .22s are simply the best.
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I have to say, that is a pretty steep claim.

From my experience, in terms out of the box accuracy, the CZ beats the Marlin without breaking a sweat. (The exact comparisons I'm referring to are between a CZ 452 Varmint .22lr vs Marlin 15YN and 25N and also CZ 452 Varmint .17HMR vs. Marlin 917V.)

In terms of build quality, Its hard to beat Anschütz rifles, though I've never handled or shot a Cooper.
 
Bigblue;

I too will say that the CZ is a fine gun for the money. But, if you don't want to go into the $300.00 range, there are the alternatives.

For about half the price of the CZ, you should be able to obtain a Savage MKII .22 rimfire in either left or right hand bolt configuration. A second 10 round magazine should run about about $10.00. They are also available in Y (youth) models with less L.O.P. & shorter barrels.

You'll get a good, solid gun that works & is decently accurate. The reciever is grooved but not drilled & tapped. It's a fairly simple gun that's easy to work on if you should care to do so.

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I don't think you should have to go into the $300 range for a 452. I bought mine new from the local gunshop for $240. I would say that shop has "average" prices. Usually, I can find better if I shop around on the net, but that day I had brought in a rifle that I wanted to trade. (I think I paid $10 for the rifle, and got $200 in trade. So all told, I'm into the CZ a whole $50. :neener: )
 
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