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Might not be the most popular for some, but all but one of those swfa's are 16x [Linked Image]


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Originally Posted by dennisinaz
What is the most accurate, best functioning 22 LR bolt rifle currently made that can be had for $1200 or less. What about on the used market? What kind of accuracy is expected in a SPORTER- not a BR50 rifle.



I won't claim a Cooper 57M is the most accurate but mine is very accurate and I have no complaints. The Cooper replaced a Winchester reproduction 52B that was also very accurate with the old, maybe original Gold Medal Match ammo. A buddy bought it and I think he preferred shooting some flavor of Eley.

I have random 22LR's and many have not really been tested. The surprise is my Remington 580 single shot that has shot 1/2" five shot groups at 50 with the preferred ammo, SK Standard+.

The rifle was a gift from my Dad when I was 6, about 47 years ago and he probably paid 35.00 for it new.

Certifiable has a nice spread of rifles, looks like fun!



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I made a similar choice a couple weeks ago. I chose a 455 Varmint. I have yet to try any expensive target ammo but if you find the right cheap stuff it is impressive. I have a Nikon Prostaff Target 3-9X40AO on it and am at 1/2 your original budget.
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22's can be a crap shoot.. in your price points I would say an Anschutz, Winchester 52, or Remington 40X used. For a basic rifle with money for good glass the CZ 452 is hard to beat. Mine with ammo it likes, will do under 1/2" for 10 shots at 50 yards regularly. Just got a Remington 541S, will see what it will do.

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One thing I have learned with trying to shoot 22s at 150 and beyond is that ammo becomes vitally important. Shooting a 1/2" group at 50 yards doesn't guarantee a 1" group at a 100 even if there is no wind. Some ammo was noticeably more accurate at 150 yards but was NOT the best ammo at 50 yards. I have tried possibly every type of quality ammo available and some of the really expensive stuff shot like crap in my rifles and some of it shot lights out!


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a shame to me that the 504 sporter wasnt more reliably accurate. it was a svelte rifle, and now theyre gone.

the 504-T, which i own, is not svelte in any sense of the word. but it will shoot slug after slug into the same hole at 50. can shoot 1-inch 5 shot groups with it at 100 ... wind permitting. thats with the wolf MT ammo, it hates non-target ammo.

the ruger 10/22 target is surprisingly good, bone stock, at 50 yds with CCI standards. not a bad trigger, either.

i like more slender rifles these days, and the CZ 452/455 and ruger 77/22 seem to be the best remaining options.


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and the 77/22's have been discontinued......

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Got lucky with my 504. Shoots pretty good and definetly prefers wolf. Agree that it is the perfect size little package..[Linked Image] [Linked Image]

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Subsonic shoots best at 50yds and can be the most expensive. It may die and hit the ground before 150.
I like my mod 37s for accuracy and my 40x as a tote around rifle.

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Originally Posted by dennisinaz
One thing I have learned with trying to shoot 22s at 150 and beyond is that ammo becomes vitally important. Shooting a 1/2" group at 50 yards doesn't guarantee a 1" group at a 100 even if there is no wind. Some ammo was noticeably more accurate at 150 yards but was NOT the best ammo at 50 yards. I have tried possibly every type of quality ammo available and some of the really expensive stuff shot like crap in my rifles and some of it shot lights out!


What I have learned about shooting at 100 yards with a .22 is that I should be using my .17hmr........17 just picks up where the .22 runs out of steam and is a much better round for the 100-150 yard shots.


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Anschutz or Cooper if you can find one for the price you stated


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For me, it's the Cooper.

I've had Annie, 40X repeater, Win 52, Kimber, all sporters, all since gone down the road.

Still have this one, Cooper Classic with Kahles rimfire 2-7. It's a keeper.

About perfection, IMO.

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Originally Posted by butchlambert1
Subsonic shoots best at 50yds and can be the most expensive. It may die and hit the ground before 150.
I like my mod 37s for accuracy and my 40x as a tote around rifle.



Butch- I have had best luck at 150 with Eley Tenex and Eley Match. Next best is RWS R50. Lapua Midas and other $20 a box stuff stunk at 150 yards. I can't beat Wolf Match Extra at 50 yards even with the Eley stuff.

I don't even shoot high velocity stuff anymore except when hunting. Wish I could find a nice clean 37.


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Kimber of Oregon.


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Best bolt action 22 I've ever had was a Remington model 512.


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Originally Posted by KMS
Best bolt action 22 I've ever had was a Remington model 512.
You have never owned a really good 22 then

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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
For me, it's the Cooper.

I've had Annie, 40X repeater, Win 52, Kimber, all sporters, all since gone down the road.

Still have this one, Cooper Classic with Kahles rimfire 2-7. It's a keeper.

About perfection, IMO.

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I tried a few scopes on my Cooper, right now it has a VX2 3x9 CDS with the parallax set at 50 yds although 75 would probably be better for my use that is paper and squirrels.

I completely forgot about Lapua, Midas-L and M shot very good in the Win 52B.


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You'd be hard-pressed to find a Cooper .22 for <$1200 bucks.
I know it's not a bolt action, but, if I were spending a grand + on a .22, I'd strongly consider a Kidd 10/22 http://www.coolguyguns.com/RIFLES_c_10.html

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VX-2 3-9 CDS is a lot of scope for the buck. To me, the new VX-2 series is pretty darn close to the VX-3. In fact, I find it hard to tell much difference. I like the 2-7, as well.

Can you post photos?

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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
For me, it's the Cooper.

I've had Annie, 40X repeater, Win 52, Kimber, all sporters, all since gone down the road.

Still have this one, Cooper Classic with Kahles rimfire 2-7. It's a keeper.

About perfection, IMO.

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Where do you get one of these for $1200?


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