Tell me which .22 you would buy, whether it's based on QC, fit and function, looks, realibility, whatever. What brand? I'm just sort of curious if people believe there is a certain .22 that simply "stands out" among the rest.

Price range, please. There's a world of difference between the Savage bolt .22s and the Kimbers. Both great guns in their own respects, but FAR apart in price.

I am partial to the Savage and Marlin bolt actions myself. The Savage for the "Accu-trigger" And the Marlins for the "microgroove" rifling.

Hmmm, if you put the Savage trigger in the Marlin would that be a "SAVAGE MARLIN"? Sounds like a gamefish.

When it comes to .22LR, I'm kind of partial to Lever actions. I like a gun that has some "heft" to it, that feels like a grown-up's gun. I also want somthing with quality, that will last forever and I can hand down to one of my kids someday. I'd want it to be accurate enough for popping squirrels in the head, and more than anything....just plain fun to shoot.

With that said, If I were buying a .22 today...it would be a Marlin 39A. I've got a Marlin 1897 CL which is just a special edition of the 39A and I just love it. No, it's not as accurate as bench rest bolt action, but that's not what I bought it far. I'ts a fun gun to shoot and is plenty accurate for the squirrel hunting I do. 5 shot groups at 25 Yds are just over 1/2" CTC and thats better than minute of squirrel head.




firstshot
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Make your first shot count!

I would stick with either of my two favorite bolt actions, the Ultra Light Arms or the Cooper. The ULA in a synthetic stocked rifle or the Cooper in a walnut stocked rifle. Both are great rifles, built to high standards of quality and accuracy.

Being left handed influences my decisions obviously. Based on my experiences with them, they are two of the best.

If I could find an original S model or Super America Kimber M-82, I would choose that. Among currently made rifles, either the Cooper 57M Custom Classic, or possibly an Anschutz 1710D with the Meistergrade wood. The Kimber is a little more compact and lightweight, but if you want a big, heavy, full sized rifle sized for adults instead of teens, the Anschutz is it. Coopers workmanship is astounding, great wood, great metal finishes, perfect checkering, and they are guaranteed to perform or Cooper will make it so. For a less expensive rifle, right now I would go straight to CZ.

I "need" an original 52A Sporting Rifle..Having said that I believe Anschutz makes the most consistently accurate production 22 on the market today.....

Most likely it would be a Winchester, (old or new, lever or bolt), or a Ruger semi or bolt. Most other brands don't appeal to me and I've been extremely happy with these brands.

For some reason, probably just $$, I've not gotten wrapped up in the Kimber/Cooper craze.

No knocks on any of the others. JMO.

Does Winchester still offer a .22 in a bolt action model? I didn't see any on their webpage.

I would have to pic a Winchester 52B original sporter. Why because it is the bench mark by which all other sporters are judged.

No unfortunately Bearstalker Winchester does not currently make a bolt action rimfire. I wish they would make another run of the 52s. The Miroku model that I have shoots just great. Winchester could kill the compitition if they brought it back like it was made years ago. We if they changed the bolt design it would.

JC

I agree. Where I mostly see Winchester bolts, and levers for that matter, are at gun shows. Most guys aren't interested in the old ones because they don't know the value. The dealers do, that's why they're on my list of what I'd buy and why I'd buy it. Assuming the deal was right.

Last .22 I bought was a 9422M and I paid through one of my orifices for that one. But, it's mine now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

this summer I picked up a winnie 9422m xtr, nice wood, finish, and a great price.... sometimes even I get lucky <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ruger 10/22.
Then I'd soop it up a bit <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />.
Bart

I would buy another 94/22. Reliable, accurate, god looking..........I would end up buying it to give to my girlfriend so i can get my personal 94/22 back.

I just bought a new 22. I bought a Ruger 10/22 Target. It is a little heavy but very accurate and capable out to 100 yards.

I use it for shooting gophers and whatever else. My son had a 10/22 and we swap magazines. Can't think of a better working/hunting 22.

Probably a pump gun, because I already have a bolt, an auto, and a couple of levers. Remington Fieldmaster, most likely.

I'm sort of itchin' to get my hands on one of those Ruger stainless laminated 10/22 with the heavy bull barrel.

Tho, I find that Marlin stainless/synthetic bolt action rifle to be very tempting as well.

Either way, I wouldn't mind using either one to take out on a cold winter morning/afternoon to do some rabbit and coyote hunting.

Ruger is coming out with a compact 10/22 that looks intersting. would be a perfect .22 for my wife. The loss of the barrel band can't hurt accuracy.

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/News-09-26-2005.html

Marlin 39-A, because everyone needs to one a good one, and I don't.

The question is far too general for me to answer. I like lots of 22's, all the way from an H&R Sportster up.
Benchrest shooting, plinking, hunting, position shooting.... they each have a "best" one for my likings.
Don

Well, I bought a (nother) .22 a couple of months ago. I'd been trying to find a Win 63 for obvious reasons but they were pretty much out of reach. So when I learned that the Taurus version was a respectable rifle, I checked it out. Everything looked positive, and so I inspected one at the local g'store. The rifle looked and felt beautiful, and the price was unbeatable. With over 500 rounds through it, it has not had a malfunction of any sort - perfect operation every shot. Great balance, hefty, fairly substantial barrel, all steel construction, beautiful bluing and maching/woodwood. Granted, I've not held or shot an original 63 to compare, but this copy feels pretty good. I am very happy with it. I'm just waiting for the tang sight to come in.

grouseman

You bring up an interesting thing. A couple of years ago, I was on a pistol buying kick. Doing all of the research, and comparing everything in the equation, I decided on a Taurus. Why? Because it was the best in every respect; design, fabrication, quality and price. During that "mountain climb" I was on, I read that Taurus is a well managed company, which turned me on, given the sad state of affairs with Smith &Wesson here in the US, at that time, not now.
I'm laughing, cause just last night I was looking for an older Winchester 63 in Gun List, as I never owned one and thought I really "need" one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> But, the turn off was what they are asking for them.. Too much for me.
Thanks for the reminder about Taurus. I WILL be looking at them when I go to the gun shop today, if they carry them??
Don

Remington 541T.. See my post on this page. I know they're not made anymore but if you can find one, buy it.

Just did by a new 22 LR. Got a CZ Trainer, all I can say is
WOW. Put a 6 x 24 Bushnell on it, shoots 10 in a quarter with
bargin 22 shells, got some good Federal Gold Match and all 10
where touching. Went with a Trainer, at $175.00 was a good buy and a 24 inch barrel I beleive, hardwood stock will take a better beating on the front on my quad.

This will not be my last CZ.

I've got Winchester 22's in 62A, 63, and 9422 Legacy.
Two Ruger 10/22's, one HB custom and one 22" rifle.
One sako 22 bolt gun, and one Savage Stevens Favorite.
The next 22 rifle I buy will be a Winchester 67 single shot, just like the one dad bought me for my 10'th birthday.
Dang, I shoulda NEVER sold that gun! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Virgil B.

Ditto on the 541T.

I would buy a wrf or a henry lever or a 66

I don't need any more .22s, but I want to echo the support for the Remington 541T and 541S. They are superb. I buy them when I see them, and then sell them to friends and family. I don't keep them because I am LH, and they are not.

Another gun that I buy when I can is the old Browning T-Bolt. It is a great mechanism, and quite accurate. But like the 541s, they are beginning to be priced out of reach. Be careful--some of them are "salt guns" with extensive rust under the wood.

WHAT? You sell them because you're LH??? LOL.. I'm LH and I've shot RH rifles for better than 5 decades.. Who cares, in this particular incidence, whether you're LH or RH. It's an easy rifle to use either way and I'm hoping you can make the switch and keep one next time. They ARE definately beginning to be real scarce.

I started shooting big game just as the first LH Rem 700s came out, so I am strictly a LH person, as far as bolts are concerned. There is only so much room in the safe. I still get to shoot the 541s I have sold--they just get paid for by brother, father, hunting buddy, etc.

My LH 22s include a couple of Oregon Kimbers, a T-bolt, and a NULA. My "ambis" include a 40x BR gun, a Remington pump, a Model 63 and a couple of 10-22s.

funny... today I saw a browning auto 22 takedown... going thru the debate with myself, I wonder which one of me is gonna win?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I own a Dakota 22 for all the reasons you listed!. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Too
bad they are not made anymore, but used ones can be
had. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I restocked mine with a beaded cheekpiece, two screw gripcap
and rimfire recoil pad. Wood was bastogne and duplicated from a pattern I made by Claude Gatewood.

And by the way, I wouldn't swap it for two Kimbers! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Oh yeah I have one of those too, forgot all about it nice little Belgium made 22 auto. hides in behind several Ruger 10/22's. Ruger is my choise for a 22 one can do a lot of things with a nice litte Ruger.

Bullwnkl.

I'm happy with the one I bought last spring, a TC Classic semiauto.

Marlin 39 just to see how it compares in fit and accuracy to mine that dates to 1947. That or a used Remington bolt gun in the discontinued 500 series. Ward

Cooper 57M. It is beautifully crafted, puts 5 shots into one ragged little hole at 50 yards (as the factory test target shows), and mine is left handed.

I have to go with the Marlin 39A. I've still got the first one I ever bought. Owned a bunch of 10/22's, a few Marlin's and Remington's, but none have ever equaled the 39A. I've got a Browning 22 auto that is near equal, but the 39A is my first 22RF love.

Yep, one of my very early 22's was a Marlin 39, but that was 50 years ago when I could only afford to own one rifle at a time.. So, it got traded.. Sure wish I had it back as I LOVED that thing...
Don

Well, I guess I've actually contradicted what I said in my earlier post. I had said that if I were buying a new 22LR I would buy would be a 39A. What I actually did was trade in my 1897CL (39A) and purchased a CZ 453 American in 22LR.

I had recently put a scope on my 1807CL replacing the Marbles peep sights. With the scope on, I learned that the rifle simply was not shooting consistently no matter what type of ammo I tried. Sometimes it shot great, but most times it was hard to get 1" groups at 25Yds. I finally got frustrated with it and sold it.

The CZ's fit and finish is great, it's accuracy is excellent, and the single set trigger on the 453 is absolutely outstanding. I'm very pleased with this rifle and would highly recommend either a CZ 452 or 453 to anyone thinking about purchasing a new 22LR.

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I'd look for a nice 9422. Preferably one made in the early 70's.

This one..............check it out

link:

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/614781/an/0/page/0#614781


GTC

+1, +1, +1. Sorry for the stutter, I couldn't control the drool <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I have been waiting for CZ to put a set trigger on their .22 just like their centerfire guns. Now that they have I will be looking for a M453 Varmint. It just has the balance and correct comb height for my style of shooting.

Bob

Seeing as I already have a Marlin 39A Golden, I guess I'd buy a bolt-action, either from T/C, Kimber or Remington. (I have a .22 Magnum bolt action by Marlin, and while it's a great rifle, I'd get something else for the variety).

I would have to vote for either the Winchester 52B or the Remington 541T. I have both and the only weak link in the groups is me. Both guns will shoot cheap ammo as well as match ammo into small holes at 50 yards.

I do a rifle program at a YMCA camp in the summer and bring along a couple of my own for variety. The choices are: Martini International; Savage 19/33; Remington 521; and the alltime favorite, a Winchester 67 that someone in the past put an old 2x scope on. Not only do they shoot, but they got class.

I would just buy another Browning .22 Auto. The one I have now is a 1964 model.....still going strong.....made in Belgium too.

I did just get a CZ-452. I could spend more but it couldn't shoot better.

Just make sure your scope doesn't hit the back site!

i'd buy a ruger 77-22 magnum.

Same one I have now - a left hand Model 82 Kimber of Oregon. I'd look high and low on the auction sites and in Shotgun News until I found one.

Barring that, I'd probably get a left hand Cooper.

Having a fine .22 has totally spoiled me. I keep looking at cool new .22's coming out - especially all the tricked out 10-22's, but then I realize I'll never top what I already have - super acuracy, super trigger, super pride of ownership.

I've bought and sold two Winchester 9422's since getting that Kimber and my 1968 vintage plain jane, much used, squirrel and rabbit slaughtering Ruger 10-22 just sits in the corner and sullenly stares at me.

Yep, I have a lefty Kimber of Oregon M82. It's my favorite .22, and I won't ever part with it.

Paul

i am looking for a good bolt action 22lr or 17mach II for blasting tree rats. i have a bolt 17hmr but it is a little loud. all of my 10/22s are heavy barreld target types. any suggestions.............blake

I may be making this choice soon,,,,

I just sent a Savage 93 back to savage because it keeps misfiring,,,,click,,,nothing,,,recock,,,spat

local gunsmith said headspace'

Shoots geat an honest .5-.75 moa gon in 22 mag.

have an old Winchester 190 my parents bought me in 2nd grade that still takes out small game with ease,,,,,If I had a $ for every round that puppy has fired,,,,,

Kimber SuperAmerica. Looks great, carries well, shoots bug holes with what it likes(Fed GMUM). Had a Ruger 77/22. Nice but too heavy for trampin thru the woods. Gettin' old I guess.

Scout the gunshops for a Remington 581 (clip) or 582 (tube feed). Great full size 22's. Mine is accurate as it needs to be with 5 shot 50 yard groups of 3/4" with bulk ammo. Not bad for a $100 rifle. Ward

If I had to pay for it it would be a CZ 452 American. I have one in .17HM2 and it is a great shooter and value. Otherwise I would get a Cooper Model 57 with all the extras.

left handed CZ 452 American .22lr.
Very accurate rifle, and it's moderately priced.

Mine would be a .17 HM2, already have the HMR. These outshoot any .22 I have ever had and are more lethal on little critters.

The CZ is a super value!!!

GB

I'd probably get an Anschutz 1710. These use the best action in the world are built to very high standards and have excellent but not great wood. It's a good combo of the best of shootability and looks.

The best bolt action I could afford.

Being a die-hard Savage guy, this might surprize some but if I were to go out and buy a NEW .22LR today it would likely be CZ 452 American LH model. Being a lefty my choices for bolt-action rimfires is extremely limited. I currently own two Savage's (17HM2 and 17HMR) that have been worked over and offer excellent groups, I'd like to play with something different for a change. An Anschutz 64L MPR would be nice, but I just can't see spending that kind of money on a rimfire.

leomort,

Now ya done it! Awhile back I asked about the lefty 452s, and I recall that they were a limited order item for some distributor. Now I checked the CZ website and find they are listed. So, I have another rifle on my wish list.

Paul

I couldn't help myself today when I was in Wal-Mart. I simply went in to grab something real fast and walked out with a Marlin stainless .22 bolt action and a brick of Remington Thunderbolt ammo. Time to see what she'll do with open sights tomorrow.

Paul39,

I'm glad to hear CZ is finally "officially" offering a lefty .22lr. They're not terrible expensive guns and fairly accurate. Mine would keep around 1/2" with several brands of ammo at 50yard. At a 100yards I've only found two or three brands of ammo that would hold an honest 1" group consistantly.

There's only two things I dislike about this CZ. One is the backwards safety. The other is a very lousy trigger, which supposedly can only be adjusted by using different set of springs likes those from Brooks. My trigger has a terrible amount of creep in it.

You're going enjoy your CZ rimfire rifle!


Leo

leomort,

If you've found "only" two or three brands of ammo that will reliably shoot honest 1" groups at 100 yards, you're doing far better than average with any .22, even target models. Despite what you read on the internet, there aren't many that will do that well.

Paul

Paul,

In regards to my lefty CZ rimfire. I put those 1" round "shoot-n-see" dots on white paper plate at 100 yds. I can keep all 5-shots in that 1" dot (this if from the bench). The three brands of ammo that work in my CZ are: Federal Gold Medal Match, Wolf MT, and Federal Gold Medal Target, in that order listed for accuracay. I've decided to use the Wolf as it was the cheapest of the three and gave the 2nd best accuracy results. Best of both worlds from my viewpoint.


Leo

Leo,

Like I said, that's mighty fine shooting, both you and the rifle. I'm not surprised at the ammo you're shooting. I shoot .22rf competiton out to 200 yards, and the most accuract ammo in most of my rifles was Federal 900, the faster stuff. I say "was" because it has been my understanding that Federal got out of the match grade .22 ammo business awhile back. I was not aware of a Gold Medal match ammo in current production. Is there a product number designation to refer to? Do you know the approximate price of the stuff?

Paul

Paul,

Thanks for the kind words. But it's the rifle's ability more than mine. The ball-park price for a box of 50 rounds:

Federal Gold Medal Match ~$7.50
Federal Gold Medal Target~$4.50-$4.75
Wolf Match Target ~$3.50

I can buy a brick of Wolfe MT for $27 out the door. Unfortunately, I don't have the product number designation. I still shoot the Wolfe, so I can check when I get home from work and post back later.

The Federal Gold Match stuff, I shot a 4" group from the bench at 200yards. Our club also has 200 yard matches for the rimfires. I've only participated once, but it was extremely fun and I plan on doing more matches when our club holds them.

Leo,

Thanks for the info. I'm OK on the Wolf ammo, product numbers and all, it's the Federal I'm not clear about.

Paul

For an out of the box performer, any Anschutz, with a 2-stage trigger. Like every other rifle, however, one should run several brands of ammo through the unit to find the 1 or 2 that group the best. I have one, and wish I had made that purchase 30 years ago. There would be a lot fewer ground squirrels about had I done so.

Well my savage 93HB stainless in 22 mag came back from savage this week,,,have yet had a chance to shoot it and see if they fixed the problem,,,,they installed a new firing pin.

My first choice would be a Win 69-A target model. After that, one of the Marlin Bolt actions.

a remington 521T.
just got it today. nice old girl.

Haven't shot one but the Remington 504T looks awful good and fully (authorized dealer) adjustable trigger. http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/rimfire_rifles/model_504/model_504-T.asp Check it out comes in 17hmg also

If legal in your state of residence, I readily recommend a silenced 22 LR rifle. I have a Ruger 77/22 with an integrally suppressed barrel. I now find that it is my prefered rifle for small game. You don't have to worry about donning hearing protection. If firing at multiple targets or you miss, the game is not readily spooked. And it won't offend other people in the area. Also, it is great for training kids. The rifle is quieter than an air rifle. Only the slap of the bullet downrange or a ricochet reminds you that it is more potent than a pellet gun.

There are many makers with either suppressed barrels or screw on cans. The silenced 22 pistol may be even more useful. I wish I had obtained and hunted with one years ago.

I have a 77/22 and love it. very accurate gun after a trigger spring change and striker and sear polish job. got a leapers 4X12X44 swat mildot on it. Get good 1 1/2" to 2" groups at 100yds with stingers, but get 1/2" or better at 50 Yds. Gun was extearnly in bad shape picked it up for $40.00 but a little sand paper and steel wool did wonders. But I would still like to get my hands on the 504T Looks like a tack driver. Takes $250.00 and a federal back ground check to use a leagal supessor in Alabama plus the cost of having it done is quite expensive.

You'll have about $1,000 into a new integrally suppressed rifle after the federal excise tax and dealer fee is done. As cheap if not cheaper than the Coopers and Dakotas I see mentioned on this thread. It is all in what you want. My 77/22 shoots like yours with its prefered ammo. I have an after market Timney trigger in it.

OK the firing pin fixed the 93,,,still shooting one hole groups and putting a good ding in the rim now

Do you like the timey and is it adjustable? I've been thinking about changeing the whole thing out on mine (my sons actually) I would like to get down to about 1 1/2 lbs. I've been doing some changes on my 19R17FV and not real happy with anything I've tried. Got a SSS trigger coming in the mail today I hope. We put one on my brothers and it's really sweet.

I did purchase a .22 today so I can speak from experience on this thread. I picked up a Browning .22 auto Grade I. This will be a great addition to my other two .22's. I already have a Kimber Hunter with Leupold 3x9x40 readjusted parrallax and my Custom 10/22 with Green Mountain barrel, action job, etc etc etc and of course a Rimfire special scope.

I wanted this Browning for packin and plinking. Really great rifle and sure small when packed down. Beautiful too, one that I'll sure pass to my kids someday when I have them.

Kev

terryo,

When I bought the suppressed rifle the maker had already installed the Timney on the Ruger77/22. So, I do not have the prior trigger to compare the pull. However, the Timney breaks clean and lightly; it pleases me. And, I am a stickler for a decent trigger. Now it is not a benchrest Jewell trigger but it lets off with little effort. I measured it once but do not recall what it was. I am working out of town until Saturday. I can put a trigger pull gauge on it when I return if you like.

I have a super accurate Kimber of Oregon 22LR, but I rarely shoot it. It will group in a dime at 50 yards with most ammo. I just can't part with such a shooting iron even though it gets little time out of the safe.

Kimber of Oregon M82, but I wouldn't ignore the Rem 541-T, Sako Finnfire or CZ 453. The early Kimbers are so outstanding in every way that they have become my handsdown favorites, and I just can't resist them. And, who can ignore the Cooper or Anschutz 54s, if one has the moola. Lots of good choices out there, depending on what you want to shoot.

How many of you remember carring around a nylon 66 or a old marlin 60 semi? the good ole days. The T/C semi auto looks like it mite make a good squirrel gun. I have a 10/22 mag. converted to .17 hmr and tricked out sure would loved to had it when I was 14

Given the price of Hummer ammo ... could you have been able to afford to shoot it at 14?? I am very grateful for my old Marlin 25 and the bricks of ammo she digested at only pennies a shot! That's where most my lawn mowing money went!

Good point! at about four times the price of .22lr shells

Anschutz 1416d, They cost just a bit more than a Ruger 77/22 and have all the quality you'd expect from a $600 gun. Not to mention they will shoot well without any modifications (isn't that what a $600 gun should do anyway?)

Remington 541S (used) would be my hands down choice for a rifle that shoots well out of the box without modifications. The new Remington 504 should be a pretty good little rifle. My only problem with it is that the stock feels a little undersized a bit, sort of like a Ruger 10/22, but obviously much nicer. Have not shot one of the CZ's but have looked at them in the store. Action too stiff.

I have A Win.mod. 62, my first 22, and it holds a lot of fond memories. Also have Rem. mod 12c, Rem 241, Browning 22 auto, and the most accurate is a Browning mod.52 sporter, (Win. clone) But my favorite go to rifle that I have shot the most and has never let me down is the good old 10/22 Ruger I have had for around 30 yrears.

I have an Anshutz 1416 left hand that puts wolf MT into one hole. It ain't American, but it's a lefty and it shoots. My first was a Remington Targetmaster singleshot that killed a lot of rabbits in it's day.

Cooper. Extremely accurate and fantastic trigger. Trigger breaks like a thin glass rod. A bit pricey.

I'd buy a Winchester Model 9422. It's one of the greatest and best-made 22s of all time, in league with the quality standard Winchester set before 1964 with their fine model 61, 62, 63, and 52 rifles. The 9422 features all-steel construction, fine balance, superb accuracy, and superb function.

The Model 9422 is a great rifle from a functional and quality standpoint, but I'd also buy one because it's being discontinued, and the prices of exisitng specimens are just bound to go up and up inh the years to come.........

AD

Funny Allen, my last purchase was a 94/22 M. I think they are going to continue making the Mag variant, not sure. You are quite right about the attributes of the gun though, it is a classic...and I never met one that didn't shoot very well.

I am a bolt action man. The best I have found for the money is the CZ american they are a very acurate , nice finish and they shoulder well - just a good fit I own 2 a .17 hmr & .22 long

Henry lever gun youth model.

Bought one for my 10 year old boy a few months ago. Even though it's a dinky thing and I can just about put it in my back pocket it IS a great little shooter with sum nice wood. What a campin' rifle or canoein' rifle it would be!!

Jealous I am of a ten year old.

If money was no object, I'd get a Cooper. Otherwise, I'd look for a Remington 541T or 541S. Fine rifles.

Prob'ly a 10/22 target version. Just to get in with that particular clique for awhile and try out some of the aftermarket stuff made for that rifle. As far as I can tell, a worked-over 10/22 is the cheapest way to a super-accurate rifle

Really though, my Savage Mod 24C .2/20 gauge has my .22 needs (plinking mostly) about covered.

Birdwatcher

For me, either a CZ in .17HMII or a NULA in .17HMR

If you want a 22 with the nicest wood, checkering, finish, blueing, feel, and most accurate, I would go with the same gun I bought last year, a Cooper Custom Classic 57M. Otherwise, get a Kimber!

Marlin 39-A, all the way. Next choice would be a 94/22 and then a 10-22 in stainless. My last choice would be a Henry of some sort. I've heard nothing but good things about them.

kidd

...Anoughter fine choice would be the Browning T Bolt ,which is returning to production this year...My Kimber hunter model was one of thier less costly models,but is equal in precise construction, and accuracy, with thier glossy finished models. My old Kimber of Oregon model 82 is wonderfully accurate with a number of loadings as well.I've got a couple old Remington model 550A semi-autos that do all you could ask of thier design.My Remington 541 is a shade behind my Kimbers,but only a shade.If I stick to one carefully selected loading, and one lot of that loading, it can shoot with the kimber in the field.The Kimber keeps MANY varied loads close to the same point of aim. Anoughter Remington I wish i'd kept(it got away to a friend)was a model 581. That little bolt gun was as light as a vagrant breeze,and accurate right along with my Kimbers,a very rare production line rifle indeed. I've never handled a COOPER,Ultralight Arms,or the new Remington 504 but would love to try them out.....Anyone try out the TC classic .22 semi-auto? It looks interesting.I'd also like an old Remington nylon 66,had one as a lad,and have fond memorys of it. Finaly the Marlin model 39 lever gun,and Winchester 9422 are both superbly accurate guns,i've shot them both, and have seen many others of thier model lines shoot super accurate. I still have a great little carbine model 39,but haven't shot it in many years...There are so many great little .22 rimfires! Sako Finfire is anoughter. I've got to quit,it's just that there are SO MANY great ones!

I have all the .22 I've ever wanted. CZ 452 Mannlicher with the best stock trigger I've ever had. Kind of goes counter to all I've heard of CZ triggers. Plus the wood is real nice.


Of course, I've seen pictures of .22 lr miniguns, M1919 machineguns and MG42s. I could really, really use a full-auto .22 lr <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

The wood on that CZ is rather nice. Well done.

Me? A stock 10/22. Just to tinker with and tweak the heck out of.

I think it's called "winning the wood lottery" when buying a CZ rifle. My wife ordered it for me for a Christmas present two years ago, sight unseen, and my FFL guy didn't want to give it up. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Well i have bought a few .22's in the last few years but my favorite one is a Taurus model 62 stainless carbine with a tang site. It has a heavy 16" barrel and handles like a dream.

Those look sweet! How does it shoot?

I own 2 CZ rifles in .22 now.
A no.4 bull barrel CZ, used as a trainer at one time for the military and refurbished by the factory,and a CZ American.
The no.4 and the CZ American outshoots my Kimber . Both CZ prefer WW powerpoints for accuracy which also my favourite gopher load.
The triggers can be finely adjusted by a good Smith down to 1.5-2 lbs. After some use the actions become ultra-smooth.
I know the Coopers/Kimbers/Anschutzes are a class up from the CZ in looks and workmanship, but do not necessarily outshoot the CZ. THe american and no.4 has all steel parts including the clip.
The CZ is a nicer made gun in my eyes as the Remington/Savage/Marlins bolt guns in .22 .

RickyD, it shoots very well. The tang site makes it easy to hit what you aim at, small stuff in particular.

Hey, I never saw pics of that finished, did you take some?