Looking Economically priced rimfire bolt action

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I'm looking for an out-of-the box accurate boltaction .22lr under 500.00.
This being a rifle capable of under 1 MOA accuracy. What are import. factors to consider,- besides ammo choice and sorting? Or am I just expecting too much for the dollar that I want to spend?

I was looking at the Savage MK2 TR and was wondering if anyone had any input or experiences with this firearm. (Was actually wondering about the "accu-trigger" and what type of chamber reaming is done to this particular gun.

Savage has a tactical version which sports a 16 inch barrel which caught my eye.:rolleyes:

I obviously can't afford a Sako Finnfire or an Anschutz, but was hoping someone might suggests models that could be of interest to me.
 
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I bet you would be able to shoot more accurately at more distance with a Savage 93R17 TR. It is an attractive rifle, and can probably be had for under $500. I had a 93R17, but it was a very basic one though. Was a fine shooter for being as light as it was, probably shot 1 moa. With a heavier barrel I am sure that it would easily shoot sub moa. As far as the accu-trigger, its adjustable and a good trigger system all in all.

If you don't mind the extra cost of .17 HMR ammo, it has better ballistics than the .22lr or .22 magnum.

I am sure the .22lr from savage is probably very accurate out of the box, but if I was put to a challenge of "lets see who can shoot a golf-ball off a tee from 150 yards first, or with the least number of shots" I would feel like i had a real good chance of doing it on my first shot with a .17 HMR. It wouldn't take me more than 3 shots on a windy day. Hitting a golf ball at 150 yards with a .22 lr, I would not be so confident. Especially if you compared the Savage MK2 TR and the 93R17 TR.

The .22lr has its place though, If you want to shoot all day long .22lr all the way. Its much cheaper ammo, and there is a lot of different choices in ammo as well.
 
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Rimfire bolt action

Had the same "bug" a few years ago so I bought me a Marlin 980V...I paid less that $200 for a new one and it is superbly accurate even with bulk ammo. On a good day (no wind and when I am on my game) I can hit a business card sized plate at 100~125 yards with some brands of bulk ammo with it. Then I got lazy and started to get interested again in my Semi-Autos...(no bolt to cycle)...so I don't use it as extensively as I used to. Over the last two years my 10-22 and a Marlin 60 have been used more, but there is no doubt that teh 980V is the most accurate...probably because it has a tigher chamber and a bull-target barrel.

I set up my steel plate on a cable---shooting into a sand hill and using a high power scope. I can then see the misses/strikes and correct my aim accordingly. This allows one to quickly determine just how accurate that the ammo is... I used a wide variety and the best was Remington Golden Bullet--of all things.
 
I really like my Savage MKII. I have the Savage MK II FV-SR that I really like and to answer your question I like the AccuTrigger. With good match grade ammo mine is consistently MOA to over 100 yards.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIFVSR

I am sure the .22lr from savage is probably very accurate out of the box, but if I was put to a challenge of "lets see who can shoot a golf-ball off a tee from 150 yards first, or with the least number of shots" I would feel like i had a real good chance of doing it on my first shot with a .17 HMR. It wouldn't take me more than 3 shots on a windy day. Hitting a golf ball at 150 yards with a .22 lr, I would not be so confident. Especially if you compared the Savage MK2 TR and the 93R17 TR.
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I would take you up on that for a lunch bet any day with my Savage 22. The best part about mine is I can do it quietly ;) Of course I have more money in accessories. Scope and silencer - than I do in the gun.
 
.22 under 500

I have a mark II .22 in stainless ad a Savage 93 in 17HMR,both have the Accu Trigger,both are excellent rifles. They are extremely accurate. You will be pleased! BTW Each rifle is under a 5 hundred dollars. :) Cliff

You also need to check out the Marlin line up, also an excellent choice.
 
Thank you all for the great imput.

Was considering the .17hmr,... but ammo cost and muzzle report counts it out in a big way for me.

I know the .22lr has its limitations but it will fit most of my needs. I'm a bit a fan of the round being that it was the first caliber I've shot as a young kid and that there has been so much development of specialty ammo. The .22lr has come a ways...

Forget 150 yards..., If I can hit a golf ball consistently at 100 yards with match ammo on a calm day, I'd be very pleased:eek:
 
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Savage 93 BTVS in 22 Mag...

50 yards... The fifth shot was to check where I was aiming. I just aimed lower on the graph... Awesome...

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Bought it from here:

http://www.jetguns.com/savage-93btvs-22wmr-at-p-6541.html
 
My Kimber silhouette rifle costing a ballpark $1000 will certainly meet your accuracy needs. It's interesting to me that my (now older) Zastava Charles Daly import will shoot as well with certain selected ammo. And that cost $200, which is well under your pricing goal.
 
Chet punisher,

Nice BTVS .22mag, I love the stock style and was interested in the .22lr version. I want a synthetic stock that is weather compatible and slightly lighter though.
Those are pretty guns for the price though. Can I get that same style in synthetic? What pull weight is the accu-trigger set to and how crisp is it?

How are the .22 mag groups at 100 y though?
 
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To me the choice is between the Savage MKII and optics or the CZ 452.

I went with the Savage and cheap scope, VERY happy with it. But.... if I had a little more scratch I wouldve gone with the CZ and then glass.

Specific to your question I really like the Accutrigger.
 
another vote for the cz 452. my preference is the 452 american. but, if you want a cz in the 452 flavor you had better get on the stick so to speak as cz had dc'd the 452 action and is replacing it with the new 455. the jury is still out on the 455 as its new anduntested as compared to the been around the block a few times 452 action. i must warn you though. don't buy a cz 452 if you don't have a very strong constitution towards your wallet as they are VERY addictive. i bought my lil boy a cz 452 scout about 2 yrs ago and since then i've brought home 4 more 452 americans. mine will do 1/2" groups with a variety of sub-sonic hp ammo. my personal best 5 shot 50 yd group has been 1/4" with winchester sub-sonic hp.
good luck,
 
Chet Punisher,

What is the scope you have on that rifle? Looks VERY interesting. That is usually a bad sign for a zero balance CC:D
 
At the time it had a vortex crossfire on it.. It's got a 3-9 now.. The vortex was way overkill on it. Nice, but I have another rifle that needs it more.
 
Honestly I've owned Marlin, Savage and CZ all accurate however the most consistent with match ammo goes to my CZ455, golf ball @100 yards easy.:D
 
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