I'm in the market for a good, reliable bolt-action rifle. I'd like to get a .22lr primarily for the low cost of the ammo, with the near-term goal to improve my marksmanship (I'm a pistol guy, with little real practice on any rifle platform). I'm not interested in rapid fire or looking like I'm carrying a Navy SEAL weapon I'd like something simple, reliable and affordable.
I came across the CZ 455 American and it looks like it's very well reviewed (and the wood stock looks quite nice too!).
Does anyone have this gun, and would it be a good starting point?
For a bit more moolah, I can get the combo set that includes the 17 HMR caliber conversion. I don't know much about this round, but gather it's more effective/accurate at longer ranges than .22lr? So...
1) Is the 17 HMR cartridge "enough better" than the .22lr to bother having both? I likely won't be hunting with it, it's more for target use.
2) Would I be better off just getting the .22lr and then buying the conversion separately later
I know Ruger American has a lot of good reviews too, and Savage seems to get a lot of good writeups especially for its lower price point. I admit to being a bit of a CZ snob though (Love me some 75s!)
I came across the CZ 455 American and it looks like it's very well reviewed (and the wood stock looks quite nice too!).
Does anyone have this gun, and would it be a good starting point?
For a bit more moolah, I can get the combo set that includes the 17 HMR caliber conversion. I don't know much about this round, but gather it's more effective/accurate at longer ranges than .22lr? So...
1) Is the 17 HMR cartridge "enough better" than the .22lr to bother having both? I likely won't be hunting with it, it's more for target use.
2) Would I be better off just getting the .22lr and then buying the conversion separately later
I know Ruger American has a lot of good reviews too, and Savage seems to get a lot of good writeups especially for its lower price point. I admit to being a bit of a CZ snob though (Love me some 75s!)