Rimfire Rifles

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jason79

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Greetings all, my first post. I usually hang around the SIG forum but I have a different kind of question.

I recently sold all my handguns in an attempt to gain a new perspective on this my favorite sport. I sold a SIG P239, SIG P220 and some Beretta 92's. Ive already bought another SIG P239 in 357SIG. I just cant live without a SIG. But Heres my question, I want a semi custom .22. Ive been thinking about buying a Ruger 10/22 and then getting all the aftermarket goodies, stock, barrel trigger group etc.. That was until I found the CZ 452 Varmint. Its a heavy barreled bolt action .22. Turkish walnut stock. Looks very nice. And the price of CZ's is very resonable. I cant decide. After selling all my ohter guns and with the new P239 I still have well over $1000.00 to spend. Just cant make up my mind. Anyone have expierence with this CZ rifle. The varmint ecpescially but any of them would help.

thanks

jason
 
I would suggest you look at the Anschutz sporter line. I picked up another one a few weeks ago and it is typical Anschutz quality.

If you have over a grand look at the Anschutz 1710D Custom Meistergrade with Monte Carlo walnut stock. If you prefer a stock without the rollover cheekpiece the 1710D Classic is the one you want. If you shop around the Custom Meister Grade can be had for about $1150 and the Classic for about $1000.

These are beautiful, incredibly accurate rifles and would be a great addition to your gun safe.

http://www.championshooters.com was running some specials on them.
 
bk40,
Yes, I agree on Cooper Arms being a great rifle. I didn't mention them due to their price, although the Model 57 Classic .22 rimfire is listed at $1250. The Custom Classics are around $2100 or so.

The Cooper Arms rifles are handmade by former Kimber of Oregon employees and they are truly great rifles. I have had the opportunity to shoot them in .223 and .308 and they are works of art. Years ago I used to shoot with a friend who had one of the old Kimber of Oregon .22 rimfires and it was comparable in accuracy to my Anschutz. Those people really knew how to build a rifle. At Cooper, they obviously are still building them like the old Kimbers.

As for the current Kimber, they are not the same company that the old Kimber of Oregon was years ago. The old Kimber had financial difficulties and sold out to an investment group. They are now in the NYC area.

Another rifle I didn't mention is the Sako Finnfire. It is an excellent rifle and can be had in the $600 to $700 range.

If you want American though, get a Cooper!
 
The CZ 452 is also known as the BRNO Model 2. I owned one for years before I picked up a Cooper Model 36. My Czech rifle was very accurate despite a slightly creepy trigger. Mine would shoot rings around any Ruger and most Remington's. For the price, they are the best deal around.

The Ruger rifle is okay but I'd strongly recommend spending the extra on the Sako Finnfire. These are superb rifles.
 
CZ's are great...

I just recently bought the 452 "special" model. It was only $169. Does not have the nice stock though. I have heard nothing but good things about either the American or the Varmint. Instead of blowing all that money on one gun, buy smart and get a few. The CZ's are the most bang for the buck in .22's and I researched a lot before buying. Buy a .22 pistol to go along with it. Maybe a SIG Trailside or Ruger Govt. Competition MKII. Hey get a Makarov while you are at it. For $1000 you can get several guns.
 
I have a Kimber SuperAmerica. I think that it is a great 22 bolt action. Gotta love that Mauser controlled round feeding action. Beautiful wood and workmanship. I found mine at a nice price and I think it is in your range.

I have no experience with a 22 Cooper, but a friend of mine has a 223 Cooper. A real sweet shooter. Smooth bolt, crisp trigger and dead nuts accurate.

I also have a Volquartsen-modified 10/22 that I like a lot, nice trigger and superlight carbonfiber barrel. Great rabbit and can gun. But it just doesn't have the workmanship and beauty of the Kimber.
 
I have a CZ452 Varmint and I really like it. I paid $300 for it. I have shot several .35 groups @ 50 yds with Federal B900. It does have a touch of creep to the trigger, but with a spring swap, I brought the ajustable trigger down to 1lb. I too believe it is the best buy for the money today.
 
A real sleeper is the Remington Fieldmaster pump. It will usually shoot 1/2 MOA!!! And the old ones are just as accurate as the new ones. I got one last year for $50 used cause the forearm was cracked and glued back. It is my favorite "betting" gun. It is perhaps 30 years old, looks it, is very beat up and a little rusty on the outside... and I love out shooting $1,000 plus .22 rifles with it. AND then I let the other fellow shoot it and he often outshoots me!!! A fun "sleeper" of a fine firearm.
 
jason,

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Winchester new model 52 Sporter. Beautiful finish on both metal and wood. Semi-gloss finish on walnut with fine checkering. Nice adjustable trigger, and plenty accurate for anything I want to do. I picked up a used one in "like new" condition a couple years ago for around 4 bills. Stuck a Tasco 6-24 x 40 scope with AO on top.

While not the absolute best in accuracy, you could do a LOT worse. With Eley brown box, it shoots into 1" at 100 yds all day long. It will keep'em in 1-1/4" with CCI Standard Velocity, which is pretty cheap shootin'. Even the CCI Hi-Velocity HP's will stay inside 1-1/2".

I have not yet tried any of the "premium" ammo in this rifle, but have no doubt that I could find a couple it likes even more than the Eley Brown box.

An accurate, inexpensive, and quite pretty little rifle. This one I'm keeping, even if I do eventually find something that's more accurate.

Swampy
 
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