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Tools and Uses => Firearms and Accessories => Topic started by: Mr. Hyde on September 08, 2014, 01:04:24 PM

Title: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Mr. Hyde on September 08, 2014, 01:04:24 PM: I'm in the market for a reasonably priced bolt action .22 ($400-$600) but have no idea as to what brand. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance for all of your help.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Heavies on September 08, 2014, 01:18:40 PM: I have a savage bolt action .22. For the price it is very accurate and the trigger is pretty nice(with the ammo is likes which is wolf match target or sk). The magazine and feeding sucks, though. I usually single feed it anyway, with a single shot adapter.

For more money, the CZ s are awesome. The trigger on these can be stiff with not much choices on alternates.

I did an aftermarket stock and added the option for some iron sights.

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/photo-87.jpg)
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Bigkahuna808 on September 08, 2014, 03:37:10 PM: Cant go wrong with a cz 452. I have a ultra lux with peep sights 2 lb triigger pull, free float barrel and just started to polish the bolt body.
or the newer cz 455 u can swap the barrel or a lilja or soon a fj federson. Both guns shoot very very good if the shooter does thier part
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: ren on September 08, 2014, 04:43:28 PM: Occasionally the CMP has some really great surplus rimfires i.e. Winchester 52Ds and Remington 40Xs.
I was fortunate to get a heavy barrel 40X for $400 + $40 shipping to my front door. It is worth more now and shoots as if it was more.
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/joefriday22/USMC40Xw-handstop.jpg)

Sights were about $100 more and since I am not as talented as some people who can shoot without sights - I bought a set of Olympics. I love to shoot this in prone
Title: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: SpeedTek on September 08, 2014, 05:27:30 PM: I have a CZ455 and it shoots awesome. 1" groups at 100 yards with good ammo. Also I also have a Charles Daly Superior II which shoots just as good. Both have cold hammer forged barrels.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: JHanawahine on September 08, 2014, 05:39:48 PM: Savage Mark II.also a great rifle
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: dirtylickins on September 08, 2014, 05:44:53 PM: Savage mk2 is what I got actually 2 of them
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: mf_tom on September 08, 2014, 07:15:13 PM: Savage mkII
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: reloadme on September 08, 2014, 07:29:45 PM: RUGER American Rimfire - 22lr :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: nakas on September 08, 2014, 07:46:00 PM: I have 2 Cooper .22s and they both really look good and shoot awesome. Sorry not reasonably priced though as you're paying for the craftsmanship.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Mr. Hyde on September 08, 2014, 08:07:00 PM: Thank you all for the recommendations. Now I'm even more confused with all the great choices.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: sannixinc on September 08, 2014, 08:14:28 PM: Ruger American
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: the foot on September 09, 2014, 01:10:24 PM: My bolt action .22 is a Marlin 981T very accurate
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: musubi on September 09, 2014, 05:50:09 PM: I have a Ruger American Rimfire too. Fun gun to shoot and if I remember correctly it was about $275 from SEC back in December.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Inspector on September 10, 2014, 03:46:06 PM: I'm a .22 fanatic. If you are looking new I would recommend the CZ and I would seriously research the new Ruger American. All the articles I have read about the Ruger American have been wildly positive. Especially the accuracy. If you are looking used I would again look for a CZ or even an Anschutz. I have a friend who recently got a great deal on a good used Anschutz on Gun Broker. I love my Anschutz 64. The only .22 I have that is more accurate is my highly modified Kidd Ruger 10/22.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Mr. Hyde on September 10, 2014, 07:19:25 PM: Thank you all for your responses! I knew I could count on the vast knowledge of the 2ahawaii members to point me in the right direction. I took your advise and bought a Ruger American. They had one over at sports authority which came out to $273. Fit and finish on the gun is excellent and I cannot wait to get it to the range. Again thank you all for your help. Aloha.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Bigkahuna808 on September 10, 2014, 07:25:27 PM: Best thing about the american it uses 10/22 mags. If u get bored polish the action/ bolt. Gun scopes up very well too but im a iron sight guy even though im blind as a bat.
good choice in a ruger rimfire
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: drck1000 on September 10, 2014, 07:53:17 PM: I've been wanting Savage Mark II as well. Have just been putting it off. If I get the gun, then I'll have to get a scope, then I'll have to get... You know how this goes. Haha
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Mr. Hyde on September 11, 2014, 06:27:04 AM: Quote from: Bigkahuna808 on September 10, 2014, 07:25:27 PM
Best thing about the american it uses 10/22 mags. If u get bored polish the action/ bolt. Gun scopes up very well too but im a iron sight guy even though im blind as a bat.
good choice in a ruger rimfire

Did polishing the bolt/action help? If so, what was your method and tools? Thanks.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Bigkahuna808 on September 11, 2014, 03:13:45 PM: Its just smooths out the bolt movement to make it smoother. Look up polishing a bolt or jeweling a bolt. I usually do this on most my guns. Makes it look pretty too.
Title: Re: Recommendations for bolt action .22
Post by: Zaytsev2013 on September 16, 2014, 09:26:59 AM: Another vote for a CZ455 if you have the chance. Just picked one up and it is a great shooter. My newest favorite .22 bolt.