Bolt Action .22

[Ifticar]

I'm thinking about a new bolt action .22 I was looking at the Savage Mark II FV w/bull barrel. I'm kinda tired of my 10/22 constantly stovepiping on me. I've tried different ammo, changed/tuned the extractor and still get one almost every magazine. I've heard that the Savage is pretty darn accurate for the money. Also looked at CZ 455 American, but pricey. Any suggestions?

If I were looking for a bolt action .22, I would choose the Kimber Model 82 from the CMP.

http://www.thecmp.org/22targetsurplus.htm

[Gem1950]

I'm thinking about a new bolt action .22 I was looking at the Savage Mark II FV w/bull barrel. I'm kinda tired of my 10/22 constantly stovepiping on me. I've tried different ammo, changed/tuned the extractor and still get one almost every magazine. I've heard that the Savage is pretty darn accurate for the money. Also looked at CZ 455 American, but pricey. Any suggestions?

I wouldn't give up on the 10/22. If you're not up to working on it yourself you might find a fellow Calgunner (or a Rimfire Central member) in your area that knows how to tune one up. It doesn't take much to make it operate smoothly and reliably and someone who's into them would probably work on it for free for you.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php

It is a semi-auto however, and therefore more prone to finickiness than a bolt gun. It wouldn't be such a popular rifle if didn't have it's good points but sometimes, like the 1911, it requires a little love.

[resident-shooter]

I actually own both Marlin 925 and Ruger 1022.

My 1022 was very unreliably through the first maybe 2000 rounds. I got one FTE or FTF every other mag or so. Then again, I used crappy armscor ammos. Then I swtiched to Federal bulk ammo, cleaned and oiled the gun, cleaned the mags, and it shoots through a whole box of ammo with NO issues.

That said, Marlin 925 is an outstanding rifle except the trigger part. It is heavy, loose, flexible and honestly one of the worst triggers that I have ever pulled. I am just one of those people who do not get stressed over the trigger. To me it still works fine. The magazines on 925 are single stack mags, they don't fit flush like 1022 mags, and there are no mags that hold more than 10 rds reliably. On the other hand, they are not rotary, they don't require cleaning (yes, the top never gets dirty like 1022 mags), they are dead reliable, easier to load, and in most cases cheaper. This $200 rifle comes with 20" bull barrel, so its dead accurate..... It is easily capable of doing 1" groups from 100 yards with a 9x32 scope and decent ammo. It is designed for an adult and fits me just right.

Good luck, I hope this helps.

[Kryptyde]

If you want quality, accuracy and reliability then you would probably be best off with a CZ.

I would personally recommend the tried and true 452, but there is a massive wealth of information on Rimfirecentral.com

Will be pretty hard to top a CZ unless you go to a very high end 10/22 or an Annie, both of which are going to cost 2-4x more than the CZ.

I really cant see any compelling reason to select a Savage over a CZ other than perhaps Savages have more bling.

[870JG10/22]

Ive shot over 20k rounds threw my ruger 10/22 i've only had one FTE and it was on a Remington 22 shell i picked up that my brothers S&W 15/22 wouldnt shoot. It fired just didnt eject cant believe your having a problem is your 10/22 stock or did you replace all the parts?

[375Ranger]

I ended up selling my 10/22 for a handsome price of $350, sooo, I went ahead and ordered the Savage FV. I wanted the new FVSR w/ thread protector and 16.5" bbl, but was told it's not available yet. I have my ultimate built-up 10/22, so I'm not out the pleasure of shooting this type of gun, just too many small issues w/the other one. Thanks for all your comments, it helped in my buying decision. Scott

[RickyB]

I ended up selling my 10/22 for a handsome price of $350, sooo, I went ahead and ordered the Savage FV. I wanted the new FVSR w/ thread protector and 16.5" bbl, but was told it's not available yet. I have my ultimate built-up 10/22, so I'm not out the pleasure of shooting this type of gun, just too many small issues w/the other one. Thanks for all your comments, it helped in my buying decision. Scott

In case you're wondering, I think you can get that same Savage in stainless for just another $38.00 or so. Tres sexy if you ask me......

[sofbak]

While you're waiting on your FV to arrive, you should hop over to rimfirecentral.com and check the savage section. Lot's of good info there on how to set up your rifle, optics, problems and solutions, and so on. Even the manager of Savage Arms customer service reads that forum and has posted over there more than once.

Then find a good source for Wolf Match Target ammo. Midway has it on sale now at 45.00 a brick.

Congrats, it's fun gun and very accurate.


sofbak

[rubber duckie]

anyone check out the marlin xt-22vr? looks like my new bolt action. its only 187 over at buds.

[Ifticar]

The last time I was on Bud's website, this caught my eye.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_63/products_id/11850

I think this is one classy looking rifle! Anyone have any experience with them?

Looks cool. I prefer floating barrels.

[X-NewYawker]

I'm thinking about a new bolt action .22 I was looking at the Savage Mark II FV w/bull barrel. I'm kinda tired of my 10/22 constantly stovepiping on me. I've tried different ammo, changed/tuned the extractor and still get one almost every magazine. I've heard that the Savage is pretty darn accurate for the money. Also looked at CZ 455 American, but pricey. Any suggestions?

What ammo and more importantly MAGAZINE are you using with your 10-22? Look at the nice 22 lever guns -- I think they hold more than 10 round and kick ***.

This MF holds 19 rounds of .22:

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/22rifle/golden39a.asp

[MASTERLAB]

I love my cz452, buy once cry once