CZ or Tikka T-1X, either will be good and will fit your price range. If you are a wood and blued metal guy that likes tradtional styling then the CZ, if you are into more modern styling then the Tikka T-1X.
The Tikka T-1X really impressed me with its out of the box accuracy.
The Ruger American Rimfire failed to impress me, I tried two in 22 l.r. and 50 yd groups ran from around and inch to 1-1/4".
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