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03-25-2007, 12:23 PM
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Best 22 LR
OK Guys, I'm going to open a can of worms here. It's time for me to invest in a new rifle - chambered in 22LR - as the old Remington Nylon is flat worn-out and can't shoot a 4 inch group at 50 yards anymore. And the flyers are driving me crazy! So, here is the question: what would you recommend I purchase if price isn't an issue? I think I am favoring a bolt-action for ease of cleaning and accuracy. I want a goooood shooter! Suggestions?
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03-25-2007, 02:52 PM
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It depends
It depends on what you prefer, handles well and can afford. I would suggest an excellent used Remington Model 581 bolt action. All the best...
Gil
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03-25-2007, 04:17 PM
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cz's are some tac drivers, the 452 american is a nice one if you dont mind the price tag.
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03-26-2007, 01:10 AM
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Re: Best 22 LR
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There are so many out there. Ya got a price range?
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03-26-2007, 09:35 AM
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yeah it depends. What do you want it for? (hunting plinking survival etc) What do you want to pay? Does your gun like it? Do YOU like it? How loud do you want it to be? How accurate do you want it to be?
Example. My Old Marlin model 60 (before it lost the ability to hold a group) LOVED CCI Stingers. It LOVED CCI Velovitors. It seemed to hate just about everything else. My Winchester model 67 LOVES Winchester 22 shorts, and Remington 22 shorts. It LIKES (not loves mind you) Remington Thunderbolts. It HATES Stingers (Not only will they not group I am convinced some of them are actually shooting over my left shoulder and out of the county after they leave the barrel.) My brothers 22 hates stingers, likes velocitors, and loves remington elcheapo golden bullet bulk box ammo. GoodOlBoy
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03-26-2007, 11:29 AM
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I think, if it were me, spending your money
 , I'd look at the new Browning T bolt.The old T bolt was a really fine rifle- if the new one's anything close, it would be a great choice.
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03-26-2007, 12:34 PM
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BTW I was in a hurry looking at this and posted per ammo. As an FYI My Winchester model 67 (As you will see in one of my posts from not long ago) was CHEAP compared to what alot of new guns are going for. Keep in mind that as great as bolt guns are (I wouldn't trade mine for anything) You can get a ruger 10/22 for REAL cheap and swap parts in it 9 ways to Sunday. Just a thought. GoodOlBoy
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03-29-2007, 05:55 PM
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Great info guys, but, as I suspected, everone has a different first choice while I was hoping for a clear winner (silly me). Yes, I too heard good thing about the new Browning T-bolt, though the feed-back is coming from writers who likely received a sample gun to test. Perhaps they are a little bias. I, too, heard that the CZ's are punching small groups - may consider same despite the price. As for my intentions for the gun - drive a few nails and kill some pesky squirells. For the most part, however, I'll be using it to work-off some excess tention on my backyard range with hunting being second.
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03-29-2007, 10:27 PM
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Check some of the milsurp boards. There are some nice Chinese and Romanian .22 military trainer rifles available, in bolt action, for good prices. Empire Arms has them, and probably offers the best product at the highest price. I paid $80 for mine, refinished the stock, and had a nice looking, nice shooting bolt .22.
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03-29-2007, 11:38 PM
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Okay, if I am not mistaken he said price wasn't an issue and that he was favoring a bolt action for ease of cleaning. Last I checked, we weren't supposed to clean the barrel of a .22lr, but I do every once in a while.
With that out of the way, I would suggest the Ruger 10/22 as mentioned above. Not only is it fun to shoot, it can be modified a million different ways. I have one in .22lr with some decent mods on it, but the next one I am going to get is going to be a Volquartsen 10/22 in one of the .17's or the .22WMR. If you look at their site, you will see some beautiful 10/22's on there with some really nice barrels. Speaking of barrels, that is one good thing about the 10/22. When you finally shoot out the barrel, you can just put a new one on by mearly taking the stock off, loosening a bolt under the barrel, taking the old barrel off, putting the new barrel on, and reversing the take down process. I replaced almost everything on my stock 10/22, including the barrel. The first barrel I bought was a Butler Creek graphite/plastic surrounded one. It shot terribly. So, I bought a Green Mountain barrel and it shoots great. At 75 feet, I can put almost everything into a 5 cent piece off of a rest until I start to get careless, and even then it usually isn't more than a 25 cent piece. I haven't really shot it on paper out to 50 yards, but it has done well on the 50 something yard shots that I have taken with it. That is my 2 cents worth.
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03-30-2007, 09:08 AM
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If Price is really not an object I suggest
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=7021&return=Y You probably won't find a much better modern bolt 22 around. I only WISH I had the coin for one. GoodOlBoy
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03-30-2007, 09:33 AM
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22 Rifle
There are a number of really fine 22 rifles out there that are nice. I happen to have one of the Ruger 77-22's but it is a Hornet. I also happen to have one of the 504 Remingtons and it is a very nice rifle. My favorite is an old Winchester 52 Sporter I have had for a lot of years but at 4 grand I really don't shoot it much. Have had some of the Ruger 10-22's and while they are nice(?) rifles they really don't trip my trigger all that much. Used to have a Kimber (of Oregon) 22 bolt gun but somebody just NEEDED it more than me. So on reflection I guess the 504 is as nice a 22 as there is out there....and not the big buck price tag like some of 'em. Gonna sell my last Anschutz at a gun show this weekend...I hope!!
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04-02-2007, 10:05 PM
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CZ452 Varmint
I have a CZ 452 Varmint that I like. I like the heavier barrel. The walnut stock is very nice. The 453 has a single set trigger that I really like on my CZ 550. Thompson/Center makes their Classic that gets good reviews. You might also take a look at a Savage Mark II. A lot of people swear by the Accutrigger. Just some options.
The point is you'll get too many choices soon and be confused. Get to the store and try them on. Choose the one that feels the best to you. Good Hunting, TJ
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