I have the urge to buy a more accurate .22 to replace my old trusty 10/22. The Ruger gets the job done on bunnies and squirrels and is accurate enough for range fun, but I would like to get something that will allow me to really get the most accuracy form the little rimfire round. But it still has to be sturdy enough to go afield and put critters in the stewpot.
I have narrowed it down to 3 contenders...
Savage MkII FV-SR.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIFVSR
+With the 16.5" bbl and 5.5lb weight, this the lightest and most compact of the three. I'm a big fan of small, lightweight rifles for hunting and fully outfitted this rifle would be only slightly heavier than my 10/22.
>Although I would probably never fit a suppressor, the threaded barrel would allow me to fit a muzzle break to protect the muzzle during field use. (Obviously not needed, but nice to have)
- Lacks the target style stock of the other rifles I am considering
+About 1/2 the cost of the other 2 contenders @ about $260. I could add the cost of upgrading the stock and still probably come out ahead.
- Not a big fan of the Savage magazines or mag release system. The mags seem a bit unfinished and the release is a bit clumsy while wearing gloves
+ I love the Savage Accu-trigger system.
? Will the shorter 16.5" barrel have a significant detriment to accuracy compared to the longer ~20" tubes?
?Can I get a target style stock? Will the TR stock fit the FV-SR? I assume it will drop right in, but I'm not sure.
Savage MkII TR
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIITR
> I have a bit of trigger time with this model as a buddy has one. Which is how I know about the Accu-Trigger, magazines and mag release.
+ Love the target style stock. I fits perfectly while benched, and the more vertical grip also makes it more comfortable to carry afield.
- A bit heavier than I would prefer for hunting. Not that I would be put out to carry it, but I really like lightweight rifles for tromping up and down in coulee country.
- At just over $500, it is on the upper edge of what I want to spend once I add optics, etc.
CZ 455 Varmit Tacticool
http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/CZ455VarmintTacticool/
> This one is ther great unknown to me. I've heard really great things about CZ rifles, but haven't had the privilege to really check one out.
+ A shade lighter and shorter than the MkII TR. Probaly not enough to really notice, but there it is.
+ Stock looks similar to MkII TR.
? How are the magazines. Anyone have pics, comments?
? Mag release system. Ergos, ease of use, positive locking?
? Trigger. I'm a big fan of the Savage Accu-trigger. Is the CZ on par or better.
- Not American made. I'm not religious about buying American, but it is nice to do when I can.
? Anyone with hands-on experience with the CZ?
Opinions, experience, trigger time with any or all of the above?
Please help me decide.
I have narrowed it down to 3 contenders...
Savage MkII FV-SR.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIFVSR
+With the 16.5" bbl and 5.5lb weight, this the lightest and most compact of the three. I'm a big fan of small, lightweight rifles for hunting and fully outfitted this rifle would be only slightly heavier than my 10/22.
>Although I would probably never fit a suppressor, the threaded barrel would allow me to fit a muzzle break to protect the muzzle during field use. (Obviously not needed, but nice to have)
- Lacks the target style stock of the other rifles I am considering
+About 1/2 the cost of the other 2 contenders @ about $260. I could add the cost of upgrading the stock and still probably come out ahead.
- Not a big fan of the Savage magazines or mag release system. The mags seem a bit unfinished and the release is a bit clumsy while wearing gloves
+ I love the Savage Accu-trigger system.
? Will the shorter 16.5" barrel have a significant detriment to accuracy compared to the longer ~20" tubes?
?Can I get a target style stock? Will the TR stock fit the FV-SR? I assume it will drop right in, but I'm not sure.
Savage MkII TR
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIITR
> I have a bit of trigger time with this model as a buddy has one. Which is how I know about the Accu-Trigger, magazines and mag release.
+ Love the target style stock. I fits perfectly while benched, and the more vertical grip also makes it more comfortable to carry afield.
- A bit heavier than I would prefer for hunting. Not that I would be put out to carry it, but I really like lightweight rifles for tromping up and down in coulee country.
- At just over $500, it is on the upper edge of what I want to spend once I add optics, etc.
CZ 455 Varmit Tacticool
http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/CZ455VarmintTacticool/
> This one is ther great unknown to me. I've heard really great things about CZ rifles, but haven't had the privilege to really check one out.
+ A shade lighter and shorter than the MkII TR. Probaly not enough to really notice, but there it is.
+ Stock looks similar to MkII TR.
? How are the magazines. Anyone have pics, comments?
? Mag release system. Ergos, ease of use, positive locking?
? Trigger. I'm a big fan of the Savage Accu-trigger. Is the CZ on par or better.
- Not American made. I'm not religious about buying American, but it is nice to do when I can.
? Anyone with hands-on experience with the CZ?
Opinions, experience, trigger time with any or all of the above?
Please help me decide.