Need a recommendation - I might be looking for a unicorn.

[North86]

I am looking for something that's proving harder to find than I thought. I want a 22lr bolt action rifle, with a 16" barrel, wood stock and a threaded barrel.

Ruger American - no stock on the target models (only ones with wood stock and threaded) for the last year. This is what I really wanted because they use the 10/22 magazines.

CZ 457 Scout - fits the bill, but it's kid sized.

Savage MKII - there is an FV-SR variant that has the AT-One stock, but its zombie green and nearly $450 which is seems alot.

Are there any other bolt action 22lr rifles under $500 that fit that bill.

TIA

[North86]

I looked at the Savage at the local Wally. It's not the FV-SR, its VSR, so a non-fluted barrel. That, plus the AT-One stock made it really heavy. Passed on it.

[bigbossman]

Well - you could always buy a used .22 bolt gun at a gun show for a couple hundred, and have a gunsmith bob and thread the barrel.

I was just at a local gun show yesterday, and saw several old .22 bolt guns in the $125 to $200 range. All had wood stocks, and I'll bet you could get it bobbed, threaded, and re-blued and still be in line with your $500 budget.

[tuna quesadilla]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_...ock+10+1+70203

This rifle, and a Boyd's laminate or walnut stock, should put you right around $500.

Or, as above, just buy any ol' knock-around rifle from a gun show and get the muzzle threaded.

Any reason not to consider a 10/22 though? You mentioned mag compatibility already, and there are tons of custom barrels on the market that'll hit your 16" threaded requirement.

[FeuerFrei]

Savage MARK II FV-SR is the correct answer for a budget 22. VERY precise shooter with good ammo. I like subsonic ammo for my best results.

The stock is stupid easy to make better also. Caveman easy.

msrp is <300 so...

[bigbossman]

Originally Posted by tuna quesadilla

Any reason not to consider a 10/22 though? You mentioned mag compatibility already, and there are tons of custom barrels on the market that'll hit your 16" threaded requirement.

Looks like he wants a bolt action.

[North86]

Originally Posted by tuna quesadilla

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_...ock+10+1+70203

This rifle, and a Boyd's laminate or walnut stock, should put you right around $500.

I used to have an FV-SR. In hindsight, maybe shouldn't have sold it.

Originally Posted by tuna quesadilla

Or, as above, just buy any ol' knock-around rifle from a gun show and get the muzzle threaded.

Any reason not to consider a 10/22 though? You mentioned mag compatibility already, and there are tons of custom barrels on the market that'll hit your 16" threaded requirement.

I have several 10/22. Looking for a bolt action.

[North86]

Originally Posted by bigbossman

Well - you could always buy a used .22 bolt gun at a gun show for a couple hundred, and have a gunsmith bob and thread the barrel.

I was just at a local gun show yesterday, and saw several old .22 bolt guns in the $125 to $200 range. All had wood stocks, and I'll bet you could get it bobbed, threaded, and re-blued and still be in line with your $500 budget.

This may be an option too. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Dan_Eastvale]

I have the European CZ 513 Farmer
Was thinking about getting the barrel threaded
Maybe just get a larger stock for the Scout?

[FeuerFrei]

Originally Posted by Ishootforblood

I don’t blame you for selling it. I have one that’s seen very little use because of that horrible stock, and lack of iron sights. I paid about $250, and it’s not worth selling considering California’s junk fees. The Boyd stocks are an expensive and heavy solution. The Victor Company makes the “Titan” cheek riser which might be the best $50 solution. I wish Magpul would make a stock for it.

If it's so horrible, why did you buy it? Savage makes lot of other models if iron sights are a real need.

The stock on my rifle doesn't effect that stout barrel one bit and the lop is within industry standard for non-youth cut.

As I said before, the stock is stupid easy to make stiffer and also make balanced by strategically adding weights inside the open areas of the stock.

Yes it's a cheap stock, but it sure doesn't shoot cheap. That barrel/trigger combo is dead nuts accurate. Little rifle that checks all the boxes. Silencer ready.

IMO of course.

[sofbak]

ESH...Bear in mind while th Savage MKII/V and B22/V models (V being heavy Varmint barrels) are very, very accurate, none of them come with iron sights. So a decent optic should be recognized in OP's budget/requirements.

And, it's possible to catch a sale at Boyd's to acquire a good wood/laminate stock. Trying to bring that tupperware plastic stock up to accuarcy standards is a lo$t cause...

I have two FV models, and caught a Boyd's sale on MKII stocks at $14 each! Only prob was they were HOT PINK in color. But Krylon rattle cans of Satin Black and wrinkle finish black transformed them into better models.

There were other mods to those Boyd's stocks that allowed the basic V Savage model to excell, but that's another follow on thread.

TLDR
With a little work, the Savage FVSR platform is an excellent starting point.

[Sir Toast]

I bought a little Savage bolt action with a little tactical stock. Nothing crazy. It had a threaded barrel. It was a fine little shooter. I got it here on the marketplace for dirt cheap. I'll look for a photo of it. (I sold it and bought a Bergara tactical .22LR rifle. I love it.)

SAVAGE:



BERGARA:

[North86]

Was looking at the Ruger American Rimfire 8305. Has a tupperware stock, but has all the other features I want. Boyds is $230ish. so close.

I have a CZ 452 Varmint that's my target gun, so looking for something lighter

[BigStiCK]

CZ 457 ProVarmint checks all your boxes except price, as does the 457 AT-One.

I own a Varmint MTR and its exceptional.

[North86]

Ordered the Ruger 8305. Will report back in a few weeks when it shows up.

[SharedShots]

OP already ordered something but for others, buy whatever it is you like and hydrodip it. A plastic/laminate/whatever stock can be made to look so close to wood you couldn't tell the difference.

Just a suggestion. I've seen other things that aren't made from wood hydro dipped and without very close examination it's difficult to tell it isn't well sealed and filled wood.

Search for : wood hydro dipped rifle plastic stock and see if you could easily tell the difference.

https://tomscustomguns.com/2016/02/2...shotgun-stock/

Just for a look-see.

This way you aren't limited to only certain brands/models. Of course, you have to find someone to do the hydro but there are plenty of people around who can do that, or experiment yourself.





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[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by North86

I am looking for something that's proving harder to find than I thought. I want a 22lr bolt action rifle, with a 16" barrel, wood stock and a threaded barrel.

Ruger American - no stock on the target models (only ones with wood stock and threaded) for the last year. This is what I really wanted because they use the 10/22 magazines.

CZ 457 Scout - fits the bill, but it's kid sized.

Savage MKII - there is an FV-SR variant that has the AT-One stock, but its zombie green and nearly $450 which is seems alot.

Are there any other bolt action 22lr rifles under $500 that fit that bill.

TIA

I shorten and thread lots of 22 barrels.

Get whatever gun you want, pull the barrel off it and send it to me to be shortened and threaded.
www.22barrels.com

[Peahi2]

As said above cz 457 pro varmint is the answer for a little more money. But you already have a nice cz. I love my pro varmint. Why so big on wood stock? They look good and all.

[North86]

Originally Posted by Peahi2

Why so big on wood stock? They look good and all.

I like the aesthetics, but I think there is more to it. I need to think about it a bit.

[bigbossman]

I recently picked up a very clean Marlin/Glenfield Model 25 $100, a bolt action .22 with a pretty wood stock. I think it would be easy and relatively inexpensive to have Randall or another gunsmith bob it and thread the barrel, and still be well under your budget.

[brassburnz]

If you can find one, a Romanian M1968 trainer is a nifty little .22 rimfire. Extremely accurate, but the 5-round mags are known to be finicky. Optics mounting options are limited to 5/8" groove that is non-standard, but I was able to mount a scope if you cut down the barrel. Not sure how much they are going for now, but they were sub-$100 when I picked up mine.

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by brassburnz

If you can find one, a Romanian M1968 trainer is a nifty little .22 rimfire. Extremely accurate, but the 5-round mags are known to be finicky. Optics mounting options are limited to 5/8" groove that is non-standard, but I was able to mount a scope if you cut down the barrel. Not sure how much they are going for now, but they were sub-$100 when I picked up mine.

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search...=1&PageSize=48