Peppergun Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Dear All, The time has nearly come to go shopping for a .22 LR, waiting for the postman. I will be using it for targets, 25 to 100 yards and in the future for bunnies etc. I first was looking at a Ruger 10/22 but really want a bolt action. Have been looking at a CZ with 16" heavy barrel and laminated thumbhole stock. Scope wise, considering a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 or Bushnell Banner equivalent. A Deben bipod of some sort. Moderator. Like the Anschutz 1417, Ruger 77/22 and Browning T-Bolt (especially this one, but none near me either :() also but all a bit pricy. I would prefer to buy new as im a bit funny like that. Any thoughts or personal experiences would be appreciated. Happy Wedding P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum mate, plenty of posts on just this subject on here if you want to do a bit of digging, but to give you a quick summary on what will be a very personal choice for you, the Anschutz and Browning will no doubt have a beautiful build quality, all of the rifles you mention will probably be more accurate than you can be. If you want a totally reliable, very accurate rifle without spending a big extra chunk of cash, you'll probably end up with a CZ, especially if you're going to take it in the field and possibly give it a bash or two! There is no substitute for going to your local RFD and handling a few different rifles, you'll soon figure out which one feels 'right'. My personal choice was the CZ, but as I said before, it is a VERY personal choice. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 cz 452 american 20",brilliant rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blunderbuss Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Ian750 has hit the nail on the head, go to a few dealers and handle a few, there aren't any bad rifles out there if you stick to the more well known makers, what feels "right" is very subjective and personal. If you have the luxury of friends with different rifles - ask them for a go to see what you think. The problem with asking for recommendations is that by default, people will simply suggest the guns they purchased themselves, out of brand loyalty or to subconsciously justify their own purchasing decision, so you won't necessarily get an objective view. IMHO Buy a Weihrauch HW60J by the way Edited April 28, 2011 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 2nd hand sako finnfire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 CZ452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 cz 452 american 20",brilliant rifle Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-70 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I use a CZ 452 style 16" barrel with sirocco moderator and a 3-12 x 50 endurance 30 scope. Have to be honest Ive not used a different brand of rifle but I'm really pleased with it and haven't been tempted to better it, and as said the rifle is likely to be far more accurate than I am. I'm sure you will be happy with whatever you choice you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 cz 452 16" varmint thumbhole stock 3 x9x50 sak mod love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I've a CZ452 Varmint - heavy barrel 18", very, very accurate over long ranges. Can't fault it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Get a CZ 452 mate. I have a 16" style in .22lr and it is very accurate. Also brand new it is very reasonable price wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Id suggest a CZ but siloette/synthetic stock, got mine from eastern sporting £525 all in, rifle/mod/scope a friend has the thumb hole stock type, all I can say is "heavy" wouldent want to be carrying it around also not the type of stock you'd want to get wet/blooded/mudded, mine simply wipes down with a cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrocks Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) I had a CZ Varmint 20" in .17HMR, in no way could I fault the accuracy and it shot brilliantly. It was bloody heavy though and I always thought I was missing on something a little more desirable/better made. In the end I swapped it in and after some umming and ahhing I'm going for a Browning T-bolt (wood stocked) looks beautifully made, fantastic reviews etc. most importantly it's light. CZ have however got some serious customer loyality, of which they're probably very glad. Not only are their customers loyal but also (in some cases) desparate to recruit others to the cause. One balance though, if you go for CZ you'll no doubt have a brilliant rifle that will shoot as well as anything short of an Anschutz (which I think are bloody ugly lumps anyway), it'll no doubt need some fiddling with when it's out of the box though. Ian70 has got it spot on, don't go for the CZ because they get good reviews. Make sure you like the look and the feel of the thing, far more subjective than people seem to think. I got one totally on recommendation (had never shot one) and was never fully happy with it. Edited April 29, 2011 by Horrocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Unless you are into serious target, which doesn't really seem to be the case, there is no advantage of a heavy barrel accuracy wise, some just like them. Any CZ will be as accurate for general work as any Sako, Anschutz etc, so just get what fits and what you like. For my sins I have been able to use a few over the years, but my requirement now is Pest Control, I have no need for anything more than CZ! HMR LR LR WMR Edited April 29, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) To my mind there are three choices Second hand Sako finfire (magazines are quite rare now i believe) Annie good but like all limited only by the ammo, you just aint buying more accuraccy OR CZ like most i have gone this route they are not so cheap as they were but i never ever doubt the gun only me or the ammo miss I love them so much i have two varmints, like most suggest you need to handle a few but remember to factor in a good scope, moderator and a few spare mags from the off. Edited April 29, 2011 by kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 CZ 452 Nikon Prostaff,excellent wee scope. Check out the Nikon website for the Spot On ballistics programme........... gives you all the aim points for your particular set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Ian750 has hit the nail on the head, go to a few dealers and handle a few, there aren't any bad rifles out there if you stick to the more well known makers, what feels "right" is very subjective and personal. If you have the luxury of friends with different rifles - ask them for a go to see what you think. The problem with asking for recommendations is that by default, people will simply suggest the guns they purchased themselves, out of brand loyalty or to subconsciously justify their own purchasing decision, so you won't necessarily get an objective view. IMHO Buy a Weihrauch HW60J by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 To my mind there are three choices Second hand Sako finfire (magazines are quite rare now i believe) Annie good but like all limited only by the ammo, you just aint buying more accuraccy OR CZ like most i have gone this route they are not so cheap as they were but i never ever doubt the gun only me or the ammo miss I love them so much i have two varmints, like most suggest you need to handle a few but remember to factor in a good scope, moderator and a few spare mags from the off. Well that covers it! Just an opinion, get a cz, 16 inch,(I have one in 20!) and in American, silhouette or style. Sak mod if it hadn't been mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 As said above - 452... but I will provide a slightly different reason behind it. I doubt you'll get spare 10 shot mags for about £15 for the others. And as for scope - Pro Staff all the way, Bushnell make some great scopes but the Banner isn't one of them... I'm not saying it's a bad scope but it's not in the same league as the Nikon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm in the cz camp also Exelent value and really reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator 66 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 you wont go wrong with a CZ just do the trigger and what a bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun sam Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 cz 452 style 16 inch sak mod with bsa sweet 16 drop compensator scope deadly and accurate furthest kill is 145 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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