Bolt action recommendations?

[X_Factor]

Looking to pick up a bolt action .22LR for plinking and rabbits. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

[Stoopy]

Savage mark ii

[OHOD]

I just bought a 1946 Remington Model 510 TargetMaster while I was in Florida. Brought it to the range yesterday.....



I was hitting a 6-inch target at 100 yards with open iron sights all day!!!!
Excellent rifle. Lesson: It doesn't have to be new.
By the way, shot my Mauser too...

[rsrocket1]

For low budget best-bang-for-the-buck the Marlin 925R is hard to beat. Savages and CZ's are "single ragged hole @ 50 meter" guns, but that comes with a price and I wouldn't want to be climbing over fallen trees or slogging through a creek in a drizzle with one of those precious guns.

The 925 is very accurate to 100 yards and a "flea smasher" at 25 yards. I can keep all shots inside a quarter sized circle at 100 yards off sandbags using a BSA Sweet 22 3-9x40 scope ($40 on clearance at Natchezss). The elevation dials are plenty accurate for "minute of squirrel". My scope is mounted on see through mounts so I can use the iron sights for close in work or fast point and shoot shots.

If you get one, look up the "pens spring trick" to replace the trigger reset spring. It takes about 5 minutes and reduces the trigger pull from about 8 pounds to less than 2 and really helps add to the placements of the shots.

[sk8804]

SAVAGE, bullbarrel and accutrigger.

[Kelster1574]

I just ordered a Savage Mark II FV-SR, it has a tactical look to it (large bolt handle, top rail, short barrell that's threaded for a suppressor, etc.). Best part about it, CHEAP only about $270 out the door with tax and DROS. Just my .02 Good luck with yopur search

[a1c]

For low budget best-bang-for-the-buck the Marlin 925R is hard to beat. Savages and CZ's are "single ragged hole @ 50 meter" guns, but that comes with a price and I wouldn't want to be climbing over fallen trees or slogging through a creek in a drizzle with one of those precious guns.

The 925 is very accurate to 100 yards and a "flea smasher" at 25 yards. I can keep all shots inside a quarter sized circle at 100 yards off sandbags using a BSA Sweet 22 3-9x40 scope ($40 on clearance at Natchezss). The elevation dials are plenty accurate for "minute of squirrel". My scope is mounted on see through mounts so I can use the iron sights for close in work or fast point and shoot shots.

If you get one, look up the "pens spring trick" to replace the trigger reset spring. It takes about 5 minutes and reduces the trigger pull from about 8 pounds to less than 2 and really helps add to the placements of the shots.

^ Yup.

Love my 925R. Mounted a Nikon Prostaff rimfire on it, and that thing is just a lot of fun to shoot. I killed a lot of jackrabbits with it.

[Stoopy]

Looking to pick up a bolt action .22LR for plinking and rabbits. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

How much do you want to spend? Remember you get what you pay for.

[Izzy43]

Plinking and rabbits, just about any .22lr. For a little more accuracy I would suggest one of the less expensive Marlin or Savage bolt action rifles. Other options are Marlin Model 60 (accurate out of the box) or Ruger 10/22 in semi-auto.

As another posted, the rifle doesn't need to be new to be accurate. Many older Marlin, Savage, Mossberg, Remington, Winchester, etc... are fine rifles. Just be sure the bore and crown are in good condition. Top it off with a decent 3-9X 32mm AO scope and you are good to go for plinking, hunting and casual target work out to 50yds. (maybe beyond if you are already a good shot)

[rdc2co]

Nothing like the old days...

Newer guns are not nearly as good as the old timers. Here's why:
I just bought and restored an old Winchester Model 67 for $50.00 (built in 1932). It was rusty and looked like hell, so I stripped, cleaned, blued, (etc) the gun. First time on the range I hit a target spot the size of a dime. I thought it was beginners luck, so I took another shot. Same result. Three more times.

I did the same with an old Remington Model 41 (built in 1936) for $70.00.

If you can find these old guns at a gun show, gun shop, etc, jump on it! You won't be sorry. They are EASY to maintain, too. If I can maintain these guns, anyone can do it- they are stupid-proof!

[thenodnarb]

CZ 513. runs about $300. Thats what I have and it is dang accurate. Very high quality and cheaper than the 452 or whatever other CZ rifles are out there.

[sephy]

I had a CZ 452 American with a Nikon scope that was extremely accurate. If I was to get another bolt 22 that would be it.

[Fjold]

I had a CZ 452 American with a Nikon scope that was extremely accurate. If I was to get another bolt 22 that would be it.

I have the left handed CZ452 and it shoots great. It and the Ruger 77/22 are probably the best looking rimfires around also.