Most Accurate Auto .22 Pistol Under $400?

[HelpUsRonPaul]

the title says it all, what is the most accurate .22 auto pistol for under $400, new or used?
1st hand experience only please!

EDIT: show me some targets if you got em' or tell me what kind of groupings you are getting.

 

[Boba Fett]

Ruger MKII Target Slab Side

Well...since I have only used one 22lr pistol, I'm not sure my advice will be what you are looking for.

But, my Ruger MKII Target Slab Side was $280 when I got it NIB. First time out with it, my friend and I carved a half dollar hole out of the target in the first couple of clips. So we picked a new area to shoot at and did the same thing. Both of us had equal accuracy with the gun and loved it.

I put a dot scope on it and it became a 22lr laser scalpel.

If you can find a new MKII Target under $400, get it. Otherwise you'll have to go with the MKIII which I'm not a fan of, but should have just as good accuracy from what I understand.

 

[cliffy]

Ruger Mark III, California Ready

The Mark III has a "feature" where it cannot fire without a magazine installed, and it has a "loaded chamber" indicator, and a safety-lock via an allen wrench. Other than these defeats, it's pretty much a good old Mark II. Whether Mark II or Mark III, a Ruger rimfire is a fantastically accurate target pistol. Don't use super-cheap ammo, and it will function perfectly. For best results, I find CCI MINI-MAGS, VELOCITORS, and STINGERS the MOST accurate and problem-free. cliffy

 

[HelpUsRonPaul]

i've got a ruger mk 3 22/45 with a 5.5 bull barrel, at 50 feet with a scope i get 2''+ groups from a rest. only 4 shots per group and i used tons of different match and bulk ammo. i want much better than that, i want a gun that will do at least 1/2" groups.
am i asking for too much at this price?

 

[cliffy]

CCI Stingers

These rounds are super-accurate, if a bit pricey. With my Bushnell Trophy Red-Dot, I can produce one-inch groups at 50 feet quite often. My old eyes don't cotton to open sights anymore. cliffy

 

[Davek1977]

OPn average, any of the .22 caliber pistols from either Ruger or Browning aregood choices--relibale and plenty accurate for most people. My buckmark shoots better than I can shoot it, which is enopugh for me

 

[skoro]

My Ruger Mklll 22/45 is as accurate a handgun as I've ever shot. Sometimes it almost amazes me at ranges out to about 30-35 yards or so. It makes me look a lot better than I truly am.

Lots of fun to shoot. Not so much fun to break down and reassemble for a thorough cleaning.

 

[coosbaycreep]

I've got the exact same gun as Boba Fett and it's incredibly accurate.

 

[passinthru]

My old Browning Challenger is hard to beat. Can't hold her steady anymore tho. Have tremors. Old age is hard on accuracy. Can still hit a squirrel head at 30 yds.

 

[Claude Clay]

ruger mkll
sig trailside
kimber made 22lr conversion upper
1/2 of a used S&W 41

 

[Runningman]

The Ruger Mark II 6 7/8 & 10" bull barrels are hard to beat in the best bang for the buck.

Ruger Mark II 6 7/8" Blue Government Target with a 2-7x scope. Bought new 1987. Shooting off a bench rest Best group to date 10 shots of RWS match ammo .990 @ 50 Yards.

Ruger Mark II 10" Blue bull barrel I bought new a few years ago. $289 out the door. Best group to date off a bench rest with iron sights. Is 10 shots 1.6 @ 50 yards with SK match ammo.

 

[spyder1911]

I think that the Ruger Charger might be up there also.