.22 reccomendations

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63Belair

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Hey guys,

I own a 1300 for skeet, but whenever my buddies and I take a break from that and switch over to .22's, i always have to borrow one of theirs. This isnt a big deal since we have more rifles than people, but I have decided to purchase my own .22.

I was wondering what you guys reccomend, I am looking for something fairly inexpensive, reliable, and most of all, fun to shoot. I am leaning towards bolt, but am still on the fence when it comes to action type.

Any and all input on this would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
 
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hksigwalther

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Let me be the first one that arrived on the band wagon. CZ452 or 453. Particularly chambered for .17 HMR over .22 lr, but the .22 lrs will do too.
 
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Limeyfellow

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If you want a bolt action you can't get much better than the CZs as been said. Semi automatic I would recommend something like the Marlin 60.
 
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tulsamal

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It's fun to own something different and you can usually count on me to recommend something off the wall. But the 10/22 rules the .22 rifle roost for a reason. For a "general fun .22" I don't see how you can do much better.

Gregg
 
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Chuck Dye

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I recently bought a Savage MkII left handed .22LR for the honorary nephew. Both the kid and I are well pleased: with the rather rough OEM iron sights, the kid manages ½" to ¾" groups at 50 yards with the Federal bulk pack ammo (my aging eyes can double those groups. :( )

That having been said, I find handling the Savage offhand something of a nuisance with the ten round magazine sticking out, having been spoiled by my Ruger 77/22’s flush mount ten rounders. The Ruger is decently accurate, ¾" to 1" 50 yard groups with the cheap stuff, but not up to the Savage.
 
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Jeepmark2005

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+1 for the 10/22 . Cheap initial price and you can do anything with it. Lots of options. Butler creek makes good, cheap 25 round mags. Good luck
 
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maas

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10/22 is hands down best bang for the buck. if you are still looking at bolts i hear marlin makes a good one but i dont have any experance with one. i like leavers myself so i have a 94/22 winchester. fun gun and its a tack driver. my only true suggestion is .22's to me are the most fun without a scope.

p.s. nice handle i have a 57 belair
 
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skeeter1

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I'm giving +1 for the Ruger 10/22 as well. There's no much more fun little rifle out there to shoot. I like my Marlin 39, but it's a lot more expensive.:)
 
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dfaugh

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Marlin 60

Marlin 60, is probably the "best bang for the buck out" there. Mine's way more accurate than a $125 gun should be. Utterly reliable with any ammo.Top it with reasonably priced scope, and have a blast for under $200. If you want something a little nicer, especially in a bolt gun, go for the CZ. I don't have personal experence with these but I've yet to hear one bad thing about them.
 
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buckster

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CZ rules

THE low price great rifle that you don't have to put a lot in to get greatness out of. Scope it ,adjust trigger, and find out what ammo it loves. Done. 221.00 @ Walmart. Great for benchrest, plinking, turtle thinning, or first rifle for you or the kids.
 
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Scorch

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My vote is for a Ruger 77/22. Mine shot 1" at 100 yds, almost as well as my 22-250 varmint rifle. They shoot great, are easy to carry, and it is a gun you can stick with for the next 50 years.
 
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dbldblu

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.22 recomendations

Ditto what FirstFreedom said.

If you want a rifle you can spend a lot of money on to make accurate, buy a 10-22. If you want an accurate rifle right out of the box buy a Marlin 60 (or other Marlin semi).
 
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M14fan

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Model 60

Model 60s are cheap, reliable, and plentiful. I own a couple of them. I also have a 10/22 but have had trouble with feeding. Rounds tend to hang in the magazine, both factory and Ramline. I think I may just need to switch ammo.

Still, bang for buck you can't beat the Model 60.
 
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870 wingmaster

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The rimfire rifle again!!!!

Well, I have used all the actions, bolts,semis,levers,pumps and have a ruger 10\22 and It aint worth a **** compared to my CZ 452 american 22lr bolt action!!! I can not say enough about it. Best value there is in rimfire rifles IMO!!!! I use that gun more than any other in my cabinet, I agree that the marlin 60 is more accurate for a semi than a 10\22 and priced well. Henry makes a pretty nice lever action Hoo1 thats decent for the $$$ I have a Remington 572 pump thats a decent plinker,But from my experience I really like the CZ 452!!!
 
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