suggestions for .22 lr bolt action

[almar]

Like the title says....its for getting the best accuracy but at or under 1K. CZ 457?

[Shurshot2]

I have an older remington 541 target, it shoots better than me. Fun and with the heavy barrel it's quiet too.

[nhithaca]

CZ rifles; 452, 455, or 457
All shoot great.

[G W Wade]

I have ac Tikka T1x that I am VERY happy with. GW

[Daekar]

My CZ 452 is my most accurate rifle by a huge margin even with bulk ammo. It's eerily good with decent target stuff.

[FergusonTO35]

Ruger American all the way!

[15meter]

I've got a Ruger 77/22 that shoots exceptionally well. Only thing done to it was float the barrel and changed the sear and spring. Volquartsen used to make them.

They come up occasionally on the used market. It shoots almost as well as my Kimber 82 Government and my Winchester 52D.

Think they are still under the 1k level.

[sigep1764]

I will say the CZ's for sure. 452, 453, 455, 457. Lots stock options too.

[sparky45]

CZ's. I have a CZ 452 trainer, beautiful firearm and very accurate.

[Minerat]

I have a Brno model 1 long rifle, parent to the CZ 452. It shoots everything very well. It has express sights rear and a hooded gold front. I'll get a 452 one of these days to go with it.

[Randy Bohannon]

CZ,any of the rimfire rifles shoot very good are a lot of gun at their price points. $50.00 in after market parts makes them very competitive to more expensive rimfire rifles.

[LtFrankDrebbin]

What does the Lithgow LA101 sell for your way? Apparently they shoot pretty straight.
https://www.lithgowarms.com/la-101-crossover/

[atr]

Mossberg model 46

[tja6435]

I have a Savage GVXP (accutrigger, bull barrel, walnut stock) I got from Dick’s around 2007-2008 for around $325. I set the trigger to about 1#, very light. It’ll shoot American Eagle 40gr ammo through the same hole at 50 yards.

[almar]

Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it. I think ill go for the cz because i usually tend to customize my rifles over time. Cz has alot of options for that.

[Iowa Fox]

I have ac Tikka T1x that I am VERY happy with. GW

This is the one

[Bigslug]

If you're going to scope it, pick the CZ that gives you the warmest fuzzy feeling. If you're going to run irons, the 457 Jaguar uses their already excellent sights on a 28" barrel, which puts the front one out where old guys can actually see it.

[mobilemail]

I have a CZ452 and Anschutz 1416 (both LH). Honestly I feel the CZ is just as good a rifle, at half the cost. I've only taken them to one competition, but I found the Anschutz would have been put in a different class just because it's an Anschutz and cost more. The Anschutz does have iron sights if that's important to you.

[NSB]

302415302416My CZ455 American with its 20” whippy thin barrel outshoots the Anschutz, T-Bolt, and custom 10/22 I have/had with ease. It’s a stock, out of the box gun, and it’s exceptionally accurate with either the .22lr barrel or the 17HMR barrel on the gun….with the right ammo.

[almar]

I got the cz457 american and got a rail for it and the timney trigger. I havent decided on a scope yet so i just put my ultra long range scope on a spuhr QD to test the rifle out. I know now why cz has a following, it's fantastic with the right ammo.

[FergusonTO35]

What is your impression on the new plastic mags? I wasn't too impressed with the ones I have looked at, they just look like a step down from the old metal mags.

[almar]

Yeah they would be better if they were steel. But they work.

[Bigslug]

What is your impression on the new plastic mags? I wasn't too impressed with the ones I have looked at, they just look like a step down from the old metal mags.

I stocked up on the metal 5-rounders, but now do most of my playing with a 10-round plastic mag in both of my 452's simply due to twice as much bottle busting before a reload. They work well.

[Bigslug]

What is your impression on the new plastic mags? I wasn't too impressed with the ones I have looked at, they just look like a step down from the old metal mags.

I stocked up on the metal 5-rounders, but now do most of my playing with a 10-round plastic mag in both of my 452's simply due to twice as much bottle busting before a reload. They work well.

[tazman]

What is your impression on the new plastic mags? I wasn't too impressed with the ones I have looked at, they just look like a step down from the old metal mags.

I thought the same thing until I used them. They function much smoother for me than the metal ones do. No rough edges on the plastic to make feeding rough.

[15meter]

What does the Lithgow LA101 sell for your way? Apparently they shoot pretty straight.
https://www.lithgowarms.com/la-101-crossover/

Not sure these are available in the states yet. It's a nice looking rifle, when you go to their website and go to "where to buy", they have no distributors listed.

[BFJ]

Cz.

[trails4u]

Browning T-bolt circa 1967..... :grin: Squirrel killin' machine....

[beltfed]

If you are into pure target, check out the "old" BSA Martini International MKII rifles. Here and there on the
gunbroker, guns international and guns america
Also, the Savage MKII, heavy barrel rifles/accutrigger are out of the box very accurate
beltfed/arnie

[almar]

ok. Now does anyone have any sources for a lilja or bartlein barrel? lol they seem to be unfindable...

[Baltimoreed]

Any of the old school Remington or Winchester entry level target rifles would be neat to own and shoot. Might be cheaper and are blued steel and walnut. Made in America too. Love shooting my Pre A M52.

[nueces5]

I have 2 cz 452, nothing best for the money

[DSW]

ok. Now does anyone have any sources for a lilja or bartlein barrel? lol they seem to be unfindable...

https://www.bartleinbarrels.com/shop-barrels
https://riflebarrels.com/rimfire-precision-barrels/

[wildwilly501]

New gun CZ or Tikka and

[Sgt H]

I have a Ruger American 8351 stainless synthetic. This model has a heavier barrel than the standard model but not as heavy as the target. Mine shoots about .5" at 50 with Eley club or better. CCI SV .6-.7" at 50 for a cheaper round. Took a fair amount of tweaking to the bedding and trigger to get there though. Love the 10/22 magazines, IMHO one of the best 22 mags and interchange with my 10/22's, another plus. Lots of the others are plastic/polymer and are not flush fitting in 10 round capacity, needed if you shoot NRL22. The mag hanging down below the stock limits your positioning on the bags on various barricades and is otherwise a pain IMO. Christensen Arms make a rifle that uses 10/22 mags and there may be others. Never held or fired a Christensen but they seem to get pretty good reviews in the accuracy department.

[Sr.Galahad]

My son has a VooDoo custom built and a stock CZ 457. For 1/4 of the money that CZ gives that VooDoo a run for it money every time. If I did not have four 22's already I would buy one of CZ's.

[Jack Stanley]

You will like the CZ , mine is almost as accurate as a Kimber .

Jack

[Milky Duck]

well Im going to come out and say it...NORINCO JW15 one of the older wooden stocked models,not a plastic polyteck special....
mine has a simply awesome trigger,if you concentrate really hard there is 1mm or take up then breaks like glass,hardly notice it on game but on paper its awesome..... they shoot really well when pick the right ammunition... also have a bruno model 2 and they are pretty much identicle..the CZ/Bruno plastic mags work even better than origonal metal ones.

[murf205]

I am , a CZ fan also but during the Covid period I had a hard time finding one so I bought a Ruger American. It shot softball size groups at 50 yds with 5 or 6 different loads and brands of ammo, so it went back to the LGS and I bought a Savage MK II FV. It shoots lights out with almost anything when I do my part. It is not a bughole gun but it's not far from it either. Best of all, especially since Remington is back at work in Arkansas, it really likes the Remington "Golden Bullet " solid and hollow point. At 6lbs it is slightly muzzle heavy and I like that for a small game gun. I put a 3x9 Tasco on it with a bit of parallax that I had on hand and I'm sure it could benefit from a dedicated RF scope but me being notoriously cheap, I can live with it like it is.

[Bill.68]

My cz457 Varmint 22wmr is a very nice rifle.

[BLAHUT]

Most any target rated rifle will be very accurate after you bless it and find the ammo it likes, if you get lucky you will get one that likes the cheaper ammo verses the expensive match ammo.

[barrabruce]

Shot a Lithgow crossover heavy ss barrel.
Was shooting the about a half inch size group at 100 yrds with cheap hiland high velocity ammo.
Impressed would be the word.
I got called away unfortunately so we never finished sighting in his new rifle.

I have shot a couple and they have all shot tight groups at 50 yrds with cci std as a reference.

Worth a look for sure.

[Squid Boy]

I've tried to find/buy a Lithgow here in the US for better than three months now and no joy. Tried to get one imported from Australia, Britain and Canada with the same result. The best I could do is possibly get one from England but the tag was $1800US. If anyone knows where I can find one I would buy it or otherwise I am going with a Bergera B14R that is available right down the road. Thanks, Squid Boy

[Newtire]

Keystone 722 is one accurate little adult sized rifle.

[Squid Boy]

No joy on the Lithgow so I brought home the Bergara today. It is darned nice overall and very smooth. Glass comes tomorrow and I'll try it soon.

[buntingmiester]

If you can find a Winchester Model 57, buy it.
About my favorite rimfire, handles like a dream, and is very accurate.
CZs in my rack are model 452 x5 ea. 453 x 4ea. 455 x 1, plus centerfires 527x3, a rare model 537, and a couple of 550's.
Little Win. mo. 57 is never getting sold!

[Squid Boy]

I had an extremely accurate Win M-52 and a very fine BRNO ZKK-602 375 H&H but lust for something else clouded my mind and both got traded off. Dumbness happens sometimes. Bad weather is holding me back on shooting the Bergera. Maybe this week. Best, Squid

[Brimstone]

Mossberg model 46

Fitted with the diopter sight and good ammo, the Mossberg 46 will create ragged holes. Plus they look good. Mine is oil finished, don't think it's original but far better. Perfect dark red walnut with curl in it hence why it was refinished.

[Squid Boy]

Here' the first Bergara target after getting it in the paper at fifty yards. This is the last five of the first 18 down the tube. Data is on the target. I think it wants to shoot but I need to get used to it. Squid Boy
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[Squid Boy]

I took advantage of a very nice day to shoot the Bergara B14R at 100 yards. I was using some older Eley Match and it took about twenty shots to get settled down and then I shot this target with the last five I had. The group at the bottom edge is the one with four shots going into 0.388" the one outside brings it to 0.763" and I am pretty happy with it. Then I adjusted the scope and shot the last five of some older Eley Ten-X and I was hoping for a repeat but no joy. Four in 0.612" and five in 0.990". Still at factory settings. I like this gun. Thanks Squid Boy

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[barrabruce]

Looks pretty good to me.
Be right happy with that.

[Andy45]

A CZ or a Tikka. 10-22 triggers are just too crunchy for me to enjoy. Even with aftermarket parts tuning.

[schutzen-jager]

A CZ or a Tikka. 10-22 triggers are just too crunchy for me to enjoy. Even with aftermarket parts tuning.

post was about bolt actions 10/22 are semi auto's -

[ChuckJaxFL]

I took advantage of a very nice day to shoot the Bergara B14R at 100 yards. I was using some older Eley Match and it took about twenty shots to get settled down and then I shot this target with the last five I had. The group at the bottom edge is the one with four shots going into 0.388" the one outside brings it to 0.763" and I am pretty happy with it. Then I adjusted the scope and shot the last five of some older Eley Ten-X and I was hoping for a repeat but no joy. Four in 0.612" and five in 0.990". Still at factory settings. I like this gun. Thanks Squid Boy

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This is encouraging. I bought a Ruger American LR Target 8378 and was so disappointed that I took it back. I picked up a B14R, and intend on taking out for it's first outing tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

[ChuckJaxFL]

First day out with the Bergara, thought I'd share. I really only tested Norma and Eley Target. I shot a group with Green Tag as well, but only that one lucky group.

Winds were gusting in every direction today, so I shot at 50 instead of 100.

Norma averaged about 1.37 MOA, Eley Target averaged 0.93 MOA. I'm eager to see what other ammunition will do. I've collected several other flavors of Eley, some Wolf Match Target and Extra, and some others.

I'm also very happy to see that one group with Green Tag. If it really likes Green Tag, then it should be pretty good with SV as well, and I have a good stash of SV.

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[gc45]

I built this 22 several years ago and thought it might interest some.
My used gun show 10-22, bought for 50 bucks, now has a Midway heavy barrel. I installed it using an inch pound torque wrench on the Allen heads just tight enough that IMO felt right. I did match each Allen head for even pressure. next, I bought a Heavy barrel laminate stock also from Midway and glass bedded both barrel and action. lastly, I made the trigger into a single set that is very easily done and breaks easily, to light perhaps for some. The action functions as it should but the trigger must be pushed forward until a click is heard or, set before it well fire. With plain old Blazer and a Leupold 3x9 compact, I get 1/2 inch, sometimes better at 50yds; sage rats have no chance at 75-100yds.

[Squid Boy]

I really like my Bergara but I am amazed by just how accurate some of the modified 10/22's can be. I'll have to find some Green Tag to test. It shoots CCI standard velocity well but not as good as I would like. Thanks, Squid Boy

[Racing]

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Yeah. She´s been around a little while, saw light in the late -70s. Doesn´t matter. A model 1416.
That single stage trigger, jury´s still out on that one. Have adjusted it about as low as it´ll go while still being safe, which hands me maybe around 800 grams or so.
That said.
Using SK ammo this is a "ragged hole" gun at 100 meters using a 10rnd clip.

Right now fabbing a supressor for it (they´re perfectly legal without any red tape around here)

Using SK subs at that.. perfect plinker while still being a gun i bring to matches.

[BadgerShooter]

SK ammo has been very good in my guns. At half the price of Lapua, I get pretty much Lapua accuracy. I really like Center-X but SK Standard Plus will shoot right with it. I also found that the SK High Velocity Match shoots way better than expected for HV ammo. I think its a great option for windy days. From what I understand, Lapua and SK are made in the same plant in Germany. The early Wolf Match rimfire ammo was made there too until that shifted to Eley the last few years. The Wolf Match Target was my goto practice ammo for years. I shot cases of it including some personal best scores in 50 meter 3-P.

[BadgerShooter]

Thats a sweet Anshutz!

[Racing]

Thx.
Living here in Europe they´re about in abundance and thus doesn´t cost of all that.
Count on 300 used or so.
As you don´t really wear the barrel of a 22 out... used work just as well. At least to my findings.

[challenger_i]

Ruger American Rimfire. Mine was a tack driver out of the box.

[John Guedry]

I have a model 60 Winchester that I enjoy. Lord only knows how old that thing is.

[OS OK]

If you have a 'Propensity for Precision' ... a 22lr Bench-rest rifle will be some of the best & affordable fun you can have!

I am biased on the CZ452 but...keep in mind, ALL THE HIGHER QUALITY offerings will shoot better & more consistently than you can...

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I am retired and shoot alone here on my property...the fun for me is to try to beat myself...do better than I did before.
Currently I am trying to shoot under an average of 1/2" @ 100 yards & keep all my groups within the 3/4" spot.
If I miss the spot the group is a fail...since starting this game with myself I have had many many fails but I have learned to shoot in the wind much better.
A simple little self-challenge like this one will keep you entertained for months...

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I hope you will start a thread with your new rifle and show us your progress...the 'tips & tweaks' you will receive are priceless. There are many good shooters here & many will share helpful things about every piece of gear you use and believe me this..."every piece of gear can be made better, right down to the bench you are sitting at."

charlie

[Squid Boy]

Best group to date from my Bergara B14R. Eley 10X five shots 100 yards.
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Put the wrong picture up that didn't include the data. This one is correct.
It will shoot sub 1/2 inch if it isn't too breezy.
Thanks, Squid Boy

[Snakeoil]

I shot a Rem 541 in NRA Sporter Rifle and shot NRA Master the last two years. Rifle will make one .22 caliber hole at 50 feet all day. I later put a Mueller scope on it and used it out to 300 yds on silhouette targets. I've since moved to a Win 52C. That is probably my favorite .22 of all times. Gun has lots of history if it could only talk. Says US Govt Property on the action and the barrel is acid etched "Totem Rifle Club, Anchorage, Alaska.

[sparky45]

I have a CZ 452 Trainer and now a Bergara B14R that is consuming all my attention. Shoots into the .3's @25 (sighting in my Arken Scope) and I look forward to better weather and low winds to stretch her out to 100yds.

[Squid Boy]

I can't speak for the CZ but you should really like that Bergera. Squid

[ChuckJaxFL]

Best group to date from my Bergara B14R. Eley 10X five shots 100 yards.
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Put the wrong picture up that didn't include the data. This one is correct.
It will shoot sub 1/2 inch if it isn't too breezy.
Thanks, Squid Boy

I tried some Tenex in my B14R as well. It was awful. About 3” at 100 yards.

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[Squid Boy]

It just goes to show you how finicky 22's can be. I found that changing ammo usually requires a certain number of shots before it settles back down. Eley Match shoots about as well as 10-X but it doesn't like CCI standard velocity. I just got some Lapua long range to try but still can't locate any CCI Green Tag. Much too windy around here lately to bother shooting long range. Thanks, Squid

[Photog]

A few take-aways about 22lrs:
1. They are ammo sensitive. Period. All of them. Buy 10-15 brands/types of ammo and test, test, test.
2. There is a huge difference between the bench-rest/competition, bull barrel, high mag scope, full custom trigger type gun - and the field use type gun. Each have their place. Get one of each!
3. Almost all 22 rifles will shoot better than you can when fired offhand. Chasing moa's is for benchrest/competion. If you compete, each style requires a special gun (biathlon is not the same as steel challenge duh!)
4. most folks get a few and then only shoot one or two based on personal preference - so get a few and figure it out.

I like my Marlin 925 for field use, I love my Marlin 55 (shoots 1/2" at 50 yards with CCI Blazer 40gr), my Ruger MKi is great, and the other 4 or 5 22s don't see much use. This is typical with 22s. They are cheap, buy a bunch.

[TD1886]

Howa's and Bergara's are pretty accurrate.

[BadgerShooter]

A couple of the guys I shoot Mini Palma with are using the Arken scopes and really do well with them. I saw recently they now have some 30mm tube scopes which makes life a bit easier than the 34mm scope bodies. I think one of them will be on my CZ or Feinwerkbau soon. As an aside, I recently tested some Sellier and Bellot 22 Lr Club ammo. Its a solid performer at a reasonable price. A shop here had it for $470/5000 rounds. Its not Lapua Center-X but its darn good for general subsonic. Shoots around a half inch, 10 shot groups at 50 yards out of my CZ 452 Varmint.

[mrbill2]

Bergara bmr !!

[Racing]

As food for thought.
Seeing the increase in pop as far as PRS 22 i opted to do a dressup of that old Anschütz a number of posts back.

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That there to be more specific. Again, this is a fairly cheap 22cal gun to me where i live and atop that we can add suppressors as we see fit sans any and all permits or the likes.
So subsonic it is.
This rifle runs very well on SK rifle or SK Long range.

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Anyways. I run a sorts of machine shop right and a local vendor has these KRG Bravo chassis for the Ruger 10/22 on sale. As in half the hang tag.
Of course not one yota carries over to an Anschütz so what i came to do was turn like two "paws" that i welded in (yes, i weld aluminium too) in all three dimensions making for a very strong platform. In fact now more rigid than the stock KRG offering, no wonder.
Used 6086 aluminium for the task, it´s a mere 22lr after all.

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Then of course cutting for clearance here n there. The basic idea here being a cheaper than dirt PRS 22 rig all said.

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Modified the plastic to take an adjustable butt pad. Came off of a PCP rifle.

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Indeed! Here we go! Where i´m at i still need to pull some action tuning, bolt runs to "square" for my liking but on a general whole i´d say we´re there.
Shooting steel at 100 meters in all honesty gets kind of boring after a while.. :bigsmyl2: LOL. Yeah, she´s accurate enough for what i use her for alright.

But.. as stated, food for thought. This has turned into a real cheap PRS 22 gun that´ll about hit anything you point it at. It´s an Anschütz after all and "no original Anschütz parts were harmed or injured" in this process.
In other words lift the action out of there and reinstall to the original stock.. presto and we´re back to square one.

[besk]

Browning T-bolt circa 1967..... :grin: Squirrel killin' machine....

Just so happens in 1967 or 68 I passed up on a new T-bolt for an excellent price. I regret it to this day.

[Squid Boy]

Since it shoots a lead boolit I thought I would mention the fun to be had with long range air rifle shooting and "mini-sniping". I bought a Crossman Challenger and mounted a Vortex Venom on it. It uses a pre-charged tank system and is amazingly accurate out past 50 yards or more. I can tell you this has done wonders for my wind reading ability as the little 177 chunk of lead really moves around. Great fun. Thanks, Squid Boy

[jmorris]

I recently had 4 out to play a little. Using CCI blazer I shot 3 fowlers the proceeded with 3, 5 shot groups, round robin style vs shooting all 3 groups with one rifle before moving on to the next.

The Ruger 77/22 shot a best group of .665, with an average of 1.018.
The CZ 455 went as small as .447, with an average of .677.
The Ruger American had a best of .735, with an average of .779
The Savage B22 had a best of .340, with a .412 average.

One brand of 22 and the CZ is very accurate with one brand of ammunition I have but I didn’t think that would be an “apples to apples” comparison because it doesn’t really shoot anything else I have very great. That said, the savage is new and blazer might be ammo it loves, which would be great because nothing else I have shoots it the best.

[Longcarbine]

CZ'z all the way for me, I own 452's, 455's and 457's and all will shoot sub one inch groups at 75 yards. They are squirrel killing machines.

[jednorris]

The biggest mistake people getting into accurate .22 shooting is buying a low powered scope. The best thing I ever did was buy a Vortex 6 X 24 X 50 SINGLE Focus Scope.

[Prodigal Son]

Winchester 52 can’t believe no one mentioned one!