emilianoksa
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I have two CZ 452s in 22lr, and I've been thinking about getting a semiauto.
I like rimfire, and, in any case, centre fire rifle cartridges here are ridiculously expensive.
I like the Marlin Mod 60 and the Ruger 22/10, but after experiencing the accuracy of a bolt gun, I'm no longer sure that a semiauto is the way to go.
So I've been thinking about another bolt gun, but this time a in magnum caliber, to shoot at longer distances - plinking only.
I've been looking at a couple of Marlin bolts: a 22 magnum with wooden stock, and a 17 HMR with bull barrel in a polymer stock.
I really like the look and feel of both of them, and I'd like to have an American rimfire to add to my little collection. However, I've noticed that the Marlin build quality is not up to the CZ, and the difference in price here is not great. European imports are better value than US ones. Anything from the States doubles in price here.
So I have three questions that you may be able to help me with:
Would you buy 22 magnum or 17HMR if you wanted something for longer range target practice?
Is the Marlin trigger an improvement on the stock CZ trigger?
Would you go for the Marlin 17HMR or 22mag, or a CZ varmint 22 mag? The CZ 17 hmr is not available here - only the 22 mag. Both calibres are available in the Marlin.
What I want from the gun is accuracy - very close groups out to 150 yards or beyond.
I like rimfire, and, in any case, centre fire rifle cartridges here are ridiculously expensive.
I like the Marlin Mod 60 and the Ruger 22/10, but after experiencing the accuracy of a bolt gun, I'm no longer sure that a semiauto is the way to go.
So I've been thinking about another bolt gun, but this time a in magnum caliber, to shoot at longer distances - plinking only.
I've been looking at a couple of Marlin bolts: a 22 magnum with wooden stock, and a 17 HMR with bull barrel in a polymer stock.
I really like the look and feel of both of them, and I'd like to have an American rimfire to add to my little collection. However, I've noticed that the Marlin build quality is not up to the CZ, and the difference in price here is not great. European imports are better value than US ones. Anything from the States doubles in price here.
So I have three questions that you may be able to help me with:
Would you buy 22 magnum or 17HMR if you wanted something for longer range target practice?
Is the Marlin trigger an improvement on the stock CZ trigger?
Would you go for the Marlin 17HMR or 22mag, or a CZ varmint 22 mag? The CZ 17 hmr is not available here - only the 22 mag. Both calibres are available in the Marlin.
What I want from the gun is accuracy - very close groups out to 150 yards or beyond.