Need Bolt-action .22LR recommedations...

[easyg]

I'm in the market for a new (not used) bolt-action .22LR.
I prefer synthetic stocks over wood as this will be an outdoors rough weather type of rifle.
And under $500.00 dollars would be great.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ratdog68]

Marlin, but, reconsider "wood". Paste wax is your friend.

Also, reconsider "used"... the old Marlin Glenfield 25 is a venerable piece.

 

[General Geoff]

Marlin 980S-CF is my recommendation. Stainless barrel, synthetic faux carbon fiber stock (looks really nice), comes with nice iron sights, and optics are easily added. Mine's a real tack driver. Cost me $270 brand new, so also under budget. Takes detachable magazines in 7- and 10-rd capacity.

 

[LiquidTension]

I like my Savage MkII. Mine is a wood thumbhole version, but they make several synthetic versions as well.

Here is a quick search at Buds.

 

[Smith357]

Since you are severely limiting yourself buy insisting on "new" and "plastic" that only leaves two choices both have been mentioned. $500 can get you an heirloom quality used rifle with a wood stock.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Savage Mark II. Options range from the cheapo F and G models at under $200 through the much nicer IIBV which a laminated wood stock (as weather resistant as plastic) and a heavy barrel, up to a stainless thumbhole model which would still be under $500. Very accurate, nice light accutrigger, nothing to complain about. I have a Mark II BV and wouldn't change a thing or ever sell it.

 

[General Geoff]

Well, there is a possible third option. You could conceivably find a brand new Ruger 77/22 for around the $500 mark. They are superb rifles in accuracy and quality of fit & finish. And it has the bonus feature of sharing rotary magazines with the Ruger 10/22, so you can get super high capacity magazines for it, if you so desire.

 

[Bobarino]

a Marlin 981T would fit the bill and for only about $200. tube fed, synthetic, and shoot great.

Bobby

 

[Buzzard]

Savage Mk II FSS synthetic stainless w/ fiber-optic sights. Mine routinely punches holes in bottle caps @ 50 yards with little trouble. Price? Just about $250.

 

[claiborne]

Cz 452

 

[22-rimfire]

I pretty much go with the crowd; choose either the Savage Mark II or Marlin 980S.

All the CZ's come with wood stocks that I am aware of. Certainly the CZ 452 Trainer would be a good choice. It has a hardwood stock, but good open sights.

What did we ever do before synthetic stocks came to the market place? Wood stocks... have served generations in most weather conditions.

 

[benzy2]

You say synthetic and rough weather and I think of SS. This would leave me looking at the CZ 452 Style. Great accuracy, great rifle, should come in under $500 but not by much.

There is also the Savage MkII FSS which is synthetic and SS. Comes with the accutrigger and should be a shooter.

Marlin has the 980S and 981TS which would be synthetic and SS.

Ruger has the K77/22-KP which is synthetic and SS but I'm not sure they are under $500.

There are some single shot break barrel models that would fit as well.

I think you would do just fine with a properly sealed wood stock but do what you will. Grabbing a rifle with a less than pretty wood stock would make it easier to take out into the field. There are plenty of sealants out there you could apply to waterproof your stock fairly well. I also think you limit yourself on many good rifles by not looking at used models. Rimfires don't get shot out with near the frequency as centerfires. Many old rifles were built with far better care than today's current options and they still shoot very well. But again, limit yourself however you feel comfortable and live with your remaining options. Not my money being spent.

 

[jmr40]

The CZ does come in a synthetic stock with the metal satin nickle plated. I've seen a couple, but the stock is too thick and unattractive for my tastes. I generally like synthetic stocks and stainless, but not this one.http://cz-usa.com/products/by-category/rifles/ Scroll down to see the synthetic. I have been extremely pleased with my wood stocked CZ American however.

 

[HexHead]

a Marlin 981T would fit the bill and for only about $200. tube fed, synthetic, and shoot great.

+1. That's what I've got. And it'll eat .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle. Last year's ammo shortage showed me you never know what you're going to be able to find.

I find shooting it on the bench, I actually single shot load it rather than using the tube mag.

 

[Cosmoline]

I prefer synthetic stocks over wood as this will be an outdoors rough weather type of rifle.

There's no reason a wood stocked, blued rifle can't be a rough weather type gun. I'd still say the CZ 425 Lux. Mine went through hell in rural Alaska and came out with only a little rust that was easy to remove.

 

[atomd]

Easy choice. The CZ 452. Get whichever stock/combination you like the best.

 

[shootr]

Another vote for the CZ. Since you have $500 to spend, might as well get a nicer rifle. Not taking anything from Savage or Marlin, as I own both. CZ's just a better rifle and they shoot very well.

There's a real nice target in this month's rimfire match thread shot by a CZ 452 IIRC. Good looks, quality and accuracy are a compelling combo!

 

[msiley]

CZ 452. It's an awesome rifle. Really great iron sights. You don't even need to scope it they are
that good. It's a very fine instrument, accurate, durable, high quality all around.

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

+1 for the savage. Mine is a cheapo and still very accurate.

 

[Patrick R]

CZ 452

Quality 22.

 

[Tom609]

Yup, the CZ 452. It's in a league by itself.

 

[JTW Jr.]

Savage GV

even my little one loves it...

 

[benzy2]

Great picture but you should get him a youth length stock, or cut an adult length down. Looks like the little champ is right at home on the Savage.

 

[JTW Jr.]

The 10/22 was cut down for my sons , then they fall for the bolt guns....
by end of summer , he will have his own Savage or CZ , cut to fit him

 

[benzy2]

That's great. Man I wish I had that exposure at that age.