What Is The Most Accurate, Durable And Well Made 22LR For Around $300?

[basicblur]

A couple of my favorites (close to your price range?) are:
1. Savage Mark II FV-SR (but I added the Boyd's stock).
2. Savage Mark II BTVSS (can find much less than MSRP).
3. Ruger Takedown Heavy Barrel. Not your typical long range / high accuracy rifle, but boy do I like it!

I have all the above - don't have these, but they look interesting, and I was impressed with my recently purchased Takedown Heavy Barrel, so the two models below should be OK?
They also have the Target Model and they had a Tactical Model which seems to have disappeared from their site (similar to the Target Model). I was interested in the Tactical Model, and just sent them an e-mail the other day stating they should have a threaded barrel on the Tactical Model, but now I can't even find it at their site!

 

[red rick]

In your price range Savage MK II , but I would save another $100 and get a CZ452 or 455 . The 452 is about $400 and the 455 $385 .

 

[Jackal]

I vote for a used Remington 500 series or used Mossberg 44. Under budget and both will likely outshoot most new rifles. New .22's just have no soul.

 

[X-Rap]

I don't do anything competitive with .22's so I'm talking about practical accuracy in the field but if I were in the market for a .22 I'd be looking at the 10/22 with the ultimate goal of having a few so I could tweak each to my specific tasks and liking.
I have several from light compact with folding stocks to heavy barreled with thumbhole target stock.
I have a more than 40 year love affair with the 10/22 so I am biased.

 

[fpgt72]

I will say the same thing everyone else said....get a CZ.

Used guns you take a chance on.....just how well was it cared for....you could do fine...you might have issues.

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[RainDodger]

I have a Savage 93 R 17... it's a .17 and not a .22 but this is a point that likely applies to both. The way the magazines slide into the receiver is just about the worst design I've every had experience with. You guys will know if the Savage .22s use the same design. The magazine has rails on the rear and it slides up a metal "tongue" for lack of a better word. Early "tongues" were spring steel I think, and later ones are cast aluminum. I had to have Scott Null in Idaho at savagegunsmithing.com mill the "tongue" down in order to even fit a magazine into the rifle. Now it works much better, but the design is really poor. On that basis alone, I would look at CZs.

I have more money into this Savage .17 than the rifle cost - yes, it shoots really well now, but I think I would rather go with a different rifle and not have the hassle. Mine also needed to have the barrel re-lined, as the chamber was cut too big and it was splitting cases.

Just my experience on this one rifle. I'm sure Savage makes some fine rifles. If I were looking for a .22 now... CZ all the way, especially based on my experiences with CZs as a whole.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I bought a new 10/22 in 1990 and still have it. It is nearly 100% reliable as far as functioning goes. It has never been better than a 1.5" or so 50 yard group shooter regardless of the ammo used. From all I read, I could throw about the cost of the gun at it on a new barrel and trigger kit and might shave that group down to .5". I never felt the need....In all honesty, I hate the gun in factory form. The accuracy is so-so. The trigger sucks. The stock is ill fitting for me. I keep it because it is the first brand new rifle i bought. However, if I had to pick one to leave it would be the first to go.

 

[denton]

Here you go. The Romanian M69 training rifle

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/611206535

The Romanian M69 is not to be scoffed at. IIRC, many of them were made by CZ. There seem to be at least two varieties in circulation, one very accurate, and the other suitable for paddling a canoe.

On mine, the "scope rail" is purely decorative since it is not cut dovetail. The sides of the rail are simply vertical. So I'm just using the irons and enjoying it.

 

[Panzerschwein]

A used CZ-452 trainer. Great guns, economical.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Several post have been removed, or edited, as it was degenerating into an argument as to the virtues and faults of the 10/22.

While recommending one is in-line with the thread and offering alternatives is also in-line, arguing about it in this thread is Off Track. If you want to do that, start another thread

 

[d2wing]

As a shooter of many .22's I also recommend the CZ, they are superior in every way to anything in that price range. I and others have had very good results with the Ruger American as well. Savage and Marlin also shoot well enough for plinking. As mentioned some guys go for older target model rifles. They tend to be very heavy and may not shoot as well as a modern rifle. I have a Remington 540XR that is very accurate but it is a range only gun. And picky on ammo. It likes Ely.

 

[d2wing]

Modified or target 10/22's are fun, I have one. It won't beat the CZ's but it is very good. Some guns like some bullets much better than others. A lot depends on chamber cut.

 

[22-rimfire]

I'd go CZ 455 which might be a tad higher than your stated budget, but worth it.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Marlin Model 60 microgroove barrel. Put a 4 x fixed scope on it and call it done.

You can spend more, but in your price range? Get a Marlin, bricks of ammo. You won't miss a pop can you can see. Need longer range? Budget a few dollars more for a good 4x fixed scope.

 

[Saleen322]

The Savage gives good performance for the money. I had a CZ 452 Varmint and it shot better than the Savage with the right ammo. I also have 4 Kimbers, 2 Walthers, 2 Martinis, a Remington 37, a 52 Winchester, and an Anschutz; all of which are better than the CZ. I bought the Kimber SVT and Kimber Hunter Silhouette used for about $500 each and they are better than the CZ in about every way. Buy once, cry once....YMMV.

 

[DownInTheDark]

Henry 22 lever action

 

[M1key]

Super BRNO 2500 (same as CZ 452 Ultra Lux), added a 3-9x Simmons, shooting Winchester Power Point, bench rested, five shots, 50 yards, no wind

(betcha thought I was gonna post a picture) LOL...Well I would if I could find it. Anyway I haven't shot at 100 yds yet but how is .30 inch for 5 shots @ 50? Paid ~$375 out the door.

M

 

[Wyo_F-A]

Savage Mark II and the Marlin 60 are my votes. I own multiple Marlins and one savage and like them both. I also have a 'tacticooled' out 10/22 but I prefer my other ones.

 

[Elkins45]

The Marlin 60 is a great gun, but most of them have pretty heavy and rough triggers compared to almost all of the other guns that have been recommended.

 

[Panzerschwein]

CZ-452 Military Training rifle:

This gun is based off of older BRNO military trainers that were used to train soldiers before they stepped up to an AK-47. Very cool guns, I own one and it's as reliable as it is pretty. Also hella accurate for the coinage dropped. And yes, before anyone asks, I do own one and I have shot it extensively. That's mine in the above picture, dontcha know.

 

[CB900F]

Fella's;

In response to post #36 as to why the Czechs would be making Romanian training rifles: Because they were both Warsaw pact nations at the time. In other words, client states to the USSR, and therefore not always able to make their own decisions about things like armaments.

To return to topic, I'll also throw my vote to CZ. Do the ammo testing & possibly do some quite easy home tweaking & be prepared to fall in love.

900F

 

[BrocLuno]

Gee, I'd throw my vote for a Remington 513T. Pretty much pinpoint accurate and an excellent trainer for larger caliber competition rifles. And they hunt too, if you can stand the weight ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_513

Used to be able to buy them from CMP, but that dried up long ago. However they are still out there and can be found in used rifle racks in gun stores

 

[readyeddy]

A 10/22 at $250 with a $39 trigger job by Brimstone Gunsmithing will get you a good gun for under $300.

 

[CaliCoastie]

Marlin 39a, haven't paid more than 280, some under 200 in like new condition. Patience, find what you want, start the search. Meet the price point you want. Good luck.
10/22s should come in easy around 100(from what I've seen 90-125, 4 or 5 in the last couple years)

 

[d2wing]

The Savage gives good performance for the money. I had a CZ 452 Varmint and it shot better than the Savage with the right ammo. I also have 4 Kimbers, 2 Walthers, 2 Martinis, a Remington 37, a 52 Winchester, and an Anschutz; all of which are better than the CZ. I bought the Kimber SVT and Kimber Hunter Silhouette used for about $500 each and they are better than the CZ in about every way. Buy once, cry once....YMMV.

I would love to buy any one of those for $300. Especially the 52 Winchester and the Anschutz. Just Kidding. You make a good point. I do not dispute anything you say.You have some excellent guns and must be an astute buyer.