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Might not be the most popular for some, but all but one of those swfa's are 16x
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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..
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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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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. DF
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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. 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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"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
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Best bolt action 22 I've ever had was a Remington model 512.
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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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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.
DF 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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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. DF Where do you get one of these for $1200?
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