Looking for a really good accurate 22lr

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For the price and accuracy level you can't beet a 10-22--

Ruger just got it right with this one--
 
i have a BLR22 browning that is a lazer in the accuracy dept., a prom queen in looks and is so quick to the shouldr that if it were any faster i'd beat myself to death w/ it.
but thats only if your are smart enough not to think of a lever gun as limited or old fashioned.
 
Are you set on that price? If so, that will probably be a good rifle in that price range. If you weren't set on the price you could pick up a Kimber Hunter model for about $650-700. My gracious wife bought me one as my wedding gift last summer. It came with a factory 50 yard, 5 shot, test target of .3333". My results with it have been excellent.
 
If you are not set on a semi-auto

Then definitely look at the CZ rifles. I have two, and they are very well made, have excellent accuracy, and depending on the model you want, maybe cheaper than the Ruger.

Nothing against the Ruger, but I just like bolt guns better.

Kimber is great too, but the price is getting up there.
 
Ruger isn't very accurate stock, usually. For like $300 the thompson center 22 classic is really nice accurate autoloader. Unless you plan to trick that 10/22 out :D I'd get that over 10/22.
 
look around for a lever gun.ive got a marlin 39a and it shoots long rifle and shorts interchangably.holds 15 or 17lr or 20 shorts in that tube.was my first groundhog gun and has become my just about anything gun up to 100 yards.very accurate.
 
No collection is complete without a good .22 rifle. I love my Ruger 10/22 International Carbine. Its got the mannlicher stock, and an 18 1/2" barrel. Very cool, lots of fun. Plus, there's no limit to the add-ons and modifications for your Ruger 10/22.
 
I've owned a couple 10-22 Rugers, a Charter Arms AR-7, a Ruger 77-22...etc

They were all generally good, but I've had a Remington 597 for about 2 yrs now, and I LOVE IT!!

I've never had the feeding problems that some have mentioned...

I bought a 2nd magazine for it, (metal body) and it works great too..

I put a $65.00 Tasco Bantam 4X32 for it.

The scope is nice and short, compact, bright and works like a charm.

I amaze friends by zinging hand sized rocks at 200+ yards out on the ranch, resting across the pickup hood..

It's easy to clean, and is the most practical gun I own.

It is also unbelievably accurate, enough to regularly knock over a line of shotgun hulls at 100 yards on the range..

I have handily dispatched many animals with it, including head shots on feral cats at near 100 yards. (again, from a rest on the porch)

It is much more accurate than I expected it to be, and I didn't realize how accurate until I put a scope on it late last year..

I know this seems to be a "glowing" personal review, but I believe my 597 Remington to be "that good"!

Also, it cost me less than $150 new..
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I am another convert to the CZ-452. Since I still like to use open sights, I've got the CZ-452 Lux, but based on its performance/build quality/looks, I would seriously consider the 452 Varmint if I wanted to scope one.

The cost would be well within your limits, and the quality would probably surprise you.
 
Unless you just want an auto to play with, get a bolt. The CZ is definately the gun to beat for the money. If you don't mind paying more money, take a look at a Sako or Anschutz. If you check with folks seriously into accurate 22 sporters you'll find the Anschutz and Sakos are tops with the CZ's coming in a close third.

My CZ is just as accurate as my Anschutz, but it's just not as refined in the trigger or looks department.
 
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What he said. The CZs I've shot were all accurate.

I have a Finnfire, but it's not in the right price range.

I looked at a pretty nice Kimber Super America a few hours ago, but it's not in my price range - $1599. It had a tiny booboo on the checkering and the rear swivel stud was in crooked, but it had the finest piece of wood on it I've seen in years and years and above-average polish and bluing.

John...I never liked 10/22s anyway.
 
My Marlin Model 60 w/22" barrel is the most accurate .22lr that I've shot. Wally World sells them for just over $100. Semi-auto and hold 14 rounds in the tube. You don't even have to mess with magazines.

That's a plus, at least until the ban sunsets, then you might want something that accepts 100 round banana clips :D
 
If accuracy is all you want, then a Marlin 880SQ will be a good choice. With good ammo, It rivals my friend's Anchutz in accuracy. Otherwise, get a 10/22 and trick it out to your heart's content.
 
The king of the accuracy/low cost ratio is the Romanian Model 1969 trainer. $60-70, and great accuracy. Its not pretty, and its not a semi-auto. Its just cheap and accurate.
 
Dave - I agree on the Romanian trainer, but I never even think of recommending them because the gun show dealers here want $119 for the really beat up ones. JT
 
i would also recommend the romo 69. i didn't realize they had gotten that pricey...the last one i saw at big 5 was only $79, i have more than that into the scope
 
12.7 ... what will you be using the rifle for. The answer to that question will thin things down considerably. It will also provide some useful context for your "accuracy" needs. Anything is accurate if you are close enough and the target is big enough. rimfirecentral is a great place to go and learn and meet wonderful rimfire nuts. benchrest.com is another good, if sometimes snobby and crusty site. for anything beyong pest control and plinking, a standard 10/22 is not likely the answer. However, a 10/22 action can be the basis for a rifle that will do anything you require short of serious benchrest competition. The custom will cost more, how much more depends on taste and accuracy needs. As others have stated, there are other ways to get there. One thing to look into are used rifles.
 
I have an accurate remington 597 Heavy barrel. With the scope it was $320. I fired the 10/22T and it seemed to have about the same accuracy as my 597.
 
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Marlin 39A is my all-around favorite. Manufactured in 1950 and still eye-ball shootin' accurate.
 
12.7;

Like the previous poster said, what are your other .22's? IMHO, you've got the right idea, wrong variant. Go with the base 10/22 at about $160.00 these days. Or, better yet, find a junker for really cheap. Throw the stock & barrel. Then do what you want with it. From looking at the Ruger site, you are wanting accuracy, correct? Spend a coupla bucks & get the Brownell's catalogue, Volquartsen's too. Have a blast planning exactly the 10/22 you want. With the added nice touch of not having to spend all the money at once. Don't like what you did? Change it. The 10/22 is the gun of a thousand faces. Hope you have fun - 900F
 
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