I had never purchased a .22lr long gun before, either. Until Friday. Then I happened to be in a shop I don't go into that often and spotted a used unfired CZ 452 LUX for $275. I jumped on it like a duck on a June bug. I've been wanting one for a long time and hadn't realized they had discontinued them. Can't wait to shoot it.
i feel ashamed :(
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I dont understand the need for an expensive .22 gun. The whole point, to me, to owning a .22 is for cheap shooting. So, who spend a few hundred, or more even, for something that is supposed to be cheap. I got mine because my dad had gotten a H&R .32 and traded it for a 597 and an RG in .22 LR. Well, after awhile he just decided to give them to me because he had a hard time selling it. Well, the 597's aftermarket 25 round mag was garbage and the gun just needed cleaned. The RG needs refinished badly and just needed cleaned. I Remington has a cheap red dot, which is kind of neat, but I wouldn't of bought it myself. Both guns, used value combined might be $150 tops. Good, cheap, fun. Bot guns have probably had 150 rounds through each since I got them and no major problems. So my advice, don't be afraid to get a cheaper gun.
woodrow019
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WV_gunner I agree with you fully its just nice to know that with the 10/22 if a person later down the line wanted to upgrade they could easily do because of the endless array of parts available. "Do what makes you happy."
customaquatics
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an a CZ would make me happy 
I have a CZ 452 American .22 WMR. Got it used for $285.
I have a Marlin Mountie, too.
And a Finnfire Hunter.
And a Rem 541-S.
And a Cooper Custom Classic.
I don't believe .22 rimfires need to be inexpensive. Most people trying to save money on ammo shoot them a lot more often than their centerfire rifles.
John
I have a Marlin Mountie, too.
And a Finnfire Hunter.
And a Rem 541-S.
And a Cooper Custom Classic.
I don't believe .22 rimfires need to be inexpensive. Most people trying to save money on ammo shoot them a lot more often than their centerfire rifles.
John
Different guns for different reasons.
I do have a 10/22.... got it for free from a Ruger Promo. Actually I have 2. It is my loaner gun, plinker, ect.
I have high end .22's like CZ's for hunting/ small bore silhouette competition.
I have a Walther/Umarex H&K MP5-22 because my and a few friends hold ".22 Tactical competitions between ourselves. Generally to practice for 3 gun matches and the like. Keeps you moving, keeps you thinking.
I say if it is going to be your first .22 rifle, to buy quality... get a gun with a good barrel, and good sights, and good trigger, and hone your shooting skills.
Problem with too many shooters these days is they only shop by price point, often with the word cheap or cheapest involved. I'm only 25 and I still appreciate quality over quantity.
I do have a 10/22.... got it for free from a Ruger Promo. Actually I have 2. It is my loaner gun, plinker, ect.
I have high end .22's like CZ's for hunting/ small bore silhouette competition.
I have a Walther/Umarex H&K MP5-22 because my and a few friends hold ".22 Tactical competitions between ourselves. Generally to practice for 3 gun matches and the like. Keeps you moving, keeps you thinking.
I say if it is going to be your first .22 rifle, to buy quality... get a gun with a good barrel, and good sights, and good trigger, and hone your shooting skills.
Problem with too many shooters these days is they only shop by price point, often with the word cheap or cheapest involved. I'm only 25 and I still appreciate quality over quantity.
Dragline45
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Mosinka
Now I agree if with one thing you said and that is Ruger.
If you want a pistol the Ruger MKIII or 22/45 will outshoot the SR22 all day and for years to come. I can hit my 5" steel plate at 50 yards all day long with my 22/45
If you want a revolver I would go with the double action Ruger SP101 in .22lr vs the single six. I go through .22's like nothing, a single six is just too slow to load and empty shells.
If you want a rifle, I recommend the non take down model of the 10/22 unless you plan on actually sticking it in a pack. I got my all weather 10/22 which is a stainless barrel and synthetic stock for only $230, and with all the aftermarket accessories and the option of 25rd mags I would see no other choice.
Now I agree if with one thing you said and that is Ruger.
If you want a pistol the Ruger MKIII or 22/45 will outshoot the SR22 all day and for years to come. I can hit my 5" steel plate at 50 yards all day long with my 22/45
If you want a revolver I would go with the double action Ruger SP101 in .22lr vs the single six. I go through .22's like nothing, a single six is just too slow to load and empty shells.
If you want a rifle, I recommend the non take down model of the 10/22 unless you plan on actually sticking it in a pack. I got my all weather 10/22 which is a stainless barrel and synthetic stock for only $230, and with all the aftermarket accessories and the option of 25rd mags I would see no other choice.
m&p45acp10+1
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I am a 10/22 fan. I have been shooting the crap out of the same box stock stainless Ruger 10/22 for 30 years. I have put literaly more than 10K bricks of 22 lr. out of it in those years. Not one part has failed. It still shoots as accurate today as it did when I was 5.
If I were getting a bolt action I would go with the CZ I have the 527 American in .221 Rem Fireball It is a pleasure, and a joy to shoot, and tack driver would be an gross understatement.
If I were getting a bolt action I would go with the CZ I have the 527 American in .221 Rem Fireball It is a pleasure, and a joy to shoot, and tack driver would be an gross understatement.