Howzit gang - looking into getting an entry level bolt action, probably in 22. Any recommendations? The Savage MkII seems like a decent option from the little research I've done... Appreciate your input 

CZ 457 is pretty good I have one of the previous models.

I’m looking to buy a 22 also.  Been debating over the CZ 457 Varmint “at one” or the Tikka T1X.  Didn’t want to spend a fortune initially but both have a lot of upgrade options. 

Ruger Precision .22LR,

Pros - accurate, never had any failures to feed or fire. Eats any ammo I put in it.

Cons - very heavy,  fit and finish are a bit rough, ugly as hell, ruger rotary mags are a bit fussy to load - Maglula just came out with a speed loader to help with that.

They had a good price point when they first came out, but since then have become very popular and the price climbed.

Ruger American rimfire.  mine came like a Predator model with the threaded barrel, shiny blueing, fatter barrel.  i changed to a Boyd's wood stock.  it is very accurate.  adjustable trigger 3-5 lbs. 

Rugers are good.
I had a chance to experience the savage MK2 also. I was impressed with it.

The Savage MKII has long been on my want list.  I've shot a number of them over the years that friends own and they are fun guns to shoot, a great price, and overall solid rifles. Just never really had the burning need to get one, but the recent ammo craziness has renewed my interest in a 22 rifle.  That and I have a nice Vortex scope that came off my .308 bolt gun that needs a home. 

I've been looking at the CZ offerings recently too and they seem like solid rifles.  I've shot one for a few rounds.  I would say the Savage is still leading.  I am also open to a 10/22 as well.  Those are tried and true, and super fun rifles. 

Ruger Precision .22LR,

Pros - accurate, never had any failures to feed or fire. Eats any ammo I put in it.

Cons - very heavy,  fit and finish are a bit rough, ugly as hell, ruger rotary mags are a bit fussy to load - Maglula just came out with a speed loader to help with that.

They had a good price point when they first came out, but since then have become very popular and the price climbed.

I have 1. Mrs. CMO bought it for my bday.  I actually like the way it looks.  I'm not a fan of wood type stocks.

Performance, it keeps up with my friends kidd that cost of $1K.  IIRC we got the RPRR for about $450 (precovid)  So I would call this  a tack driver because my 22 skills isn't that great but I was able to make rounds touch at 50 yards with no rear bag.  And using CCI SV ammo (cheap ammo).

My 10/22 ruger mag works fine and the safety control is like an AR, so there's familiarity there.

I have 1. Mrs. CMO bought it for my bday.  I actually like the way it looks.  I'm not a fan of wood type stocks.

Performance, it keeps up with my friends kidd that cost of $1K.  IIRC we got the RPRR for about $450 (precovid)  So I would call this  a tack driver because my 22 skills isn't that great but I was able to make rounds touch at 50 yards with no rear bag.  And using CCI SV ammo (cheap ammo).

My 10/22 ruger mag works fine and the safety control is like an AR, so there's familiarity there.

They became a very popular choice. Friend of mine gushed about how accurate his was with even with the cheapest dirtiest ammo so I bought one. More I went to Kokohead the more and more I saw them showing up. Got almost comical where every third person was shooting one when the range was full for a while.

It's a 'I know the rifle shoots way better than I ever will' kinda thing. Almost feels like cheating.

Edit- I consider it an easy on the wallet purchase, just add glass, it's already 'hot rodded' no need to add after market anything. Some company is making super expensive stainless match barrels for them. No clue why you would need one.

They became a very popular choice. Friend of mine gushed about how accurate his was with even with the cheapest dirtiest ammo so I bought one. More I went to Kokohead the more and more I saw them showing up. Got almost comical where every third person was shooting one when the range was full for a while.

It's a 'I know the rifle shoots way better than I ever will' kinda thing. Almost feels like cheating.

Edit- I consider it an easy on the wallet purchase, just add glass, it's already 'hot rodded' no need to add after market anything. Some company is making super expensive stainless match barrels for them. No clue why you would need one.

I saw a few after market barrels and it's performance doesn't justify their price.  But to each their own.

Howzit gang - looking into getting an entry level bolt action, probably in 22. Any recommendations? The Savage MkII seems like a decent option from the little research I've done... Appreciate your input 

I would say buy once, cry once.

What do you want to get out of the 22?  Like tac driver, silly side shooting, just cause ammo's cheap, etc...

If you're looking for a tac driver, then the RPRR is a very affordable one.  $400ish vs. a $1K+ KIDD 22. (Precovid prices).  I've seen a guy with the magpul 22 takedown and his grouping at 50yards was like a shotgun.  Had holes all over the 10 inch target while bench shooting.

I have shot a handful of CZ .22s,

Pros-  they are beautiful works of art, very well made and very accurate.

Cons- Spare mags are very expensive $35+ each.


CZ semi-auto .22s I personally would pass on, I know someone who owns one with serious failure to eject issues. Gunsmith still scratching his head why.

compares the Ruger American rimfire to the Ruger Precision rimfire
the precision, like the centerfire precision, is based off the American action and receiver.  very similar.  differences are barrel length, chasis, among other things
my intended use is not precision shooting, but just plinking mostly at the silhouette range.  for that purpose it is more than adequate.  i can take out the small 2" targets at 100m consistently.  2" targets at 50m, i cant miss.   
being that i'm just plinking, and i like the look of the boyd's wood stock, I opted for the American rimfire.  suits my needs perfectly

Thanks to an unnamed associate who introduced Rockette to .22 rifles (rhymes with Tom_E) the classic  Lever Action Octagon Frontier .22   available in S/L/LR (our choice), 22 Magnum and 17HMR is accurately tons of fun.
Though it's not a bolt action, we regularly cut cards with this beautiful wood stock octi bbl

Savage, Ruger, CZ.
Can’t really lose with any of them unless you get the rare “bad” one.
Never shot a CZ but the reputation is what it is.
Savage and Ruger both shot beautifully.
Savage plastic stocks have a low cheek weld, I prefer the wood on the savages. (Got 3 of them - 22lr and 17 hmr)
Happy hunting and enjoy the silhouette side. 

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See comment below.
Dammit....you caught that Mac...

Savage, Ruger, CZ.
Can’t really lose with any of them unless you get the rare “bad” one.
Never shot a CZ but the reputation is what it is.
Savage and Ruger both shot beautifully.
Savage plastic stocks have a low cheek weld, I prefer the wood on the savages. (Got 3 of them - 22lr and 17 hmr)
Happy hunting and enjoy the silhouette side. 

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I have the factory cerakote 16” American rimfire .22LR and I really like it. It uses the same magazines as my 10/22 takedown.

It’s model 8376.

They have all sorts of nice 18” models, like stainless and camo also.

https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/22-target-commercial/

Do I need to start a non-profit to qualify for that pricing? Its almost half of MSRP. Now I want one.

Do I need to start a non-profit to qualify for that pricing? Its almost half of MSRP. Now I want one.

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