Which .22 rifle

Which .22 rifle

  • CZ 452 Military Trainer

    Votes: 33 40.2%

  • Marlin 980

    Votes: 11 13.4%

  • Savage Mark II

    Votes: 29 35.4%

  • Synthetic stock

    Votes: 13 15.9%

  • Wood stock

    Votes: 28 34.1%
  • Total voters
    82
  • Poll closed .
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Yung.gunr

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This is the second thread trying to help me decide what .22 rifle to get. I have narrowed it down to three different guns from your suggestions, but I do have a question about one.

1. CZ 452 Military Trainer: It is a little over my price range so the wife would not be as happy with me. I do like the feel of it the best and I hear nothing but good about it's quality.

2. Marlin 980: Really good price, drilled and tapped for a scope.

3. Savage Mark II: Decent priced, has the accutrigger, I think it is also drilled and tapped for a scope. Question on this, is the accutrigger worth the extra money versus say the Stevens line?

I plan on using it to really work on my aim, plinking, teaching the kids to shoot.

On a side note, synthetic or wood stock? I like the look of the wood stock but it seems the synthetic seems more durable. What say you? Please vote for one gun and one stock, you should be able to make two choices.

Thank you for your very valued opinions!!!
 
Man up and get the CZ. They build a great rifle for the money. It will be well worth a little heartburn from the Mrs. She'll get over it and your gun will last you a lifetime.
 
is the accutrigger worth the extra money versus say the Stevens line?
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YES!!! Hands down, night and day difference, get the accutrigger. The stock option would depend on your intended use. They each have pro's and con's. I dont believe there will be any difference in the performance or longevity between the CZ or the Savage. The CZ is more refined and has a better finish but does nothing the Savage wont do.

The others are right, dont settle. If you do, you'll just have to buy it twice.
 
You'll be happy with any of them. But you should pick the one that fits the best.

Oh and use iron sights not a scope.
 
+ 1 on irons first.


10/22 loaded one round at a time. Trigger job DIY. It will something to grow with.

for bolt go CMP.
 
I also like my marlin 981T the barrel is heavier than the thinner 10/22 and is a bolt action tube fed and accurate as I can hold steady and the trigger isn't bad out to 150 yrds on paper.
 
The CMP GSM courses also cover Sporting Rim fire Shooting in other words MIs are also expected to instruct those rifles.

When I attended the CMPs GSM Master Instructor Courses there were people there who were more involved in Sporting Rim fire where I was interested in Vintage Surplus Rifles.

Anyway, my target rifles don't fit the bill, being to heavy (Anchutz & H&R Model 5200s) and not eligible.

So I inquired of these instructors which would be the best light rifle for CMP Games. They just about all said the CZ-452. So when I got home I bought one. I wanted the Military Trainer because I figure its sights would be more compatible with the sights on the vintage military rifles.

Let me tell you, I am quite impressed. That sucker is one accurate 22. I believe its as accurate as my Anchutz (except for the target configuration being easier to shoot).

The sights are set up so the slider would go from 25, 50, 75 etc all the way to 200 yards (Being Chec. its probably meters). I worked the sights at each point to 200 yards a it was right on.

For the money, I'm convinced its the best 22 rifle out there. You can put a military type sling on it and use it in positions. Good little offhand (standing rifle) even though its quite light. I got a couple extra (5 rd) clips and it works great for the NRA Light Rifle Matches. One 5 rounder for the sighter's, then the other two to get the required two shoots per target for the stage.

Extremely smooth action for practicing your rapid fire with a bolt gun. I got a package of snap caps and started dry firing, I got that sucker where I can shoot as fast as a semi (assuming you intend on keeping the sights on the target).

The only question I have on the CZ 452 MT is why I didn't get one earlier. Great for teaching grandkids "proper" shooting concentrating on fundamentals instead of how fast they can pull the trigger.
 
Another vote for the CZ

Mine is the 452 American but I think it's basically the same rifle at the MT. I am extremely pleased with this rifle. Very accurate with any ammo I've shot with it and it feels like a rifle (most .22 LR's feel like toys to me). No hare ptarmigan or grouse stands a chance if I get within 100 yds. It is awesome for practicing field positions because it has pretty near the same weight & feel of a centerfire bolt rifle.

Your wife will prolly get over the extra $... You will not likely get over buying a rifle you really didn't want.
 
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It sounds like the CZ may be a bit too much cash, but if you can swing it, it is probably the best of the group in terms of accuracy and fit and finish.

Personally, I would go with the Marlin in a synthetic stock. Have several Marlin bolt .22's in the family, never had issues with them, and they are accurate and reliable.........and I don't care for the safety on the CZ's, backwards from every other rifle I own.
 
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Had much the same problem with my wife, concerning the cost of firearms. This may be unethical but it worked!

I told her that whatever I spent in guns she could spend as she saw fit. Dangerous, I know. But, I knew the gunshop owner. Good friend of mine. He gave me a "receipt" for my rifle (a Winchester M70, .375 H&H) for $150. I got my rifle, she got her money. Win-Win.
 
So I am pretty sure I am going to get the CZ. I guess it all comes down to the deal. Anyone know of a place that is running some good specials right now? The only place I have seen the CZ is at J&G when I went up to their store this last weekend. They wanted $359 for it. (that seems to be a real nice store with good CS by the way). I am headed to the gunshow in two weeks to see what I can find.
Back to my question though, anyone know of some good deals on this rifle right now?
 
Congratulations. I think you made a good choice. I have been procrastinating about buying one for quite some time now. The trainer has a hardwood stock, but it looks real good.

The Savage Mark II with the accu-trigger is the better choice versus the Stevens, but it doesn't matter now. Hope you enjoy the CZ.
 
My newest 22 rifle is a Winchester 190. It is nearly 40 years old now and I've had it since getting it new in 1972. Lots of rounds through that rifle over the years.Lots of rabbits too. No mechanical issues ever. It is still my active 22 rifle that sits near the door for the night time varmits (skunks, possums, porcupines,...) that frequent us here at the ranch.

My oldest 22 is a Western Field 895 (Mossberg 402) which my Papa gave me when I was 5. Killed my first rabbit with that Western Field. He had cut the stocks down on that one to make it fit me as a kid. A few years ago I got a set of "new old stock" full size stocks for it so I can shoot it again. The Western Field was new in 1965.
 
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