Which .22LR rifle?

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Pond James Pond

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Going for the lower end of the budget scale, I have two choices locally that have turned up:

A CZ 513 Farmer or a Winchester Wildcat.

Both are new, both are bolt, both are decent brands and both are about the same price, give or take say €20.

Which would you recommend I choose and why?

Beyond those two, the closest price-wise are the CZ 452-2E ZKM LUX, and the Ruger 10/22, although the Ruger is a Semi and I'd prefer bolt. Both these are about 20% more that the Farmer and Wildcat.

NB: country of origin is not a factor for me, so let's keep this to issues such as accuracy, reliability, finish, even resale...

Thanks
 
Of those first two,I'd definitely go for the CZ.Even throwing in the 10/22 I'd go for the CZ.I guess Savage isn't an option?
 
Actually, Savage are: but it is a semi and I I certainly don't know the price: I'd have to look. The same shop have a semi Remington, too...

But I have blown a heck of a lot of cash on guns since getting my licence, and I really need to consider other little factors like...oooh, I dunno... home, family, marriage... that type of stuff...:p

In other words, if the Savage is .22 but too expensive, then no-siree!!;)
 
Savage makes a bolt action .22, it's called the Mark II. You could probably get a basic model for around $200
 
I just found the CZ 455 LUX (replacement rifle for the 452 series :( ) at a "deal" here in the states. I went with it because I wanted open sites included and I liked the "upgrade" of the CZ style and craftsmanship, fit and finish. I looked at the Savage (bolt gun) and they are a very good gun at a great price point (accurate as a laser and nice trigger). Most of the others (Remington, Marlin, Henry) didn't trip my trigger. YMMV.

I must admit I know nothing of the Winchester, but I did compare the CZ to my Browning A-Bolt 22, Kimber Model 82 Bolt Action 22 and my Browning A-22 semi auto rifles and I think the CZ will fit in with that crowd nicely.

Let us know if you get one. Remember it never happened if you don't post pictures.
 
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Both made in Europe. The Wildcat has been discontinued in the US. I thought it was discontinued everywhere. It didn't sell so well.

I'd choose the CZ. I prefer a slightly higher grade than the 513, but it is a very good 22 rifle.
 
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Actually, Savage are: but it is a semi and I I certainly don't know the price: I'd have to look. The same shop have a semi Remington, too...
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Savage most definitely makes a bolt action, a fairly nice one at that. The Mark II.
 
just FYi, the Buzzcock smart idea is thre best idea, Savage bolt action.


I have a Mark II GXP combo package from Dick's Sporting Goods. $199.99 regular price, I asked for the sale price and got it, $149.99... and it is awesome, a bolt action .22LR with beautiful *yet entry level* wooden stock, it came with an AWESOME for price Bushnell rimfire "sharpshooter" scope, 3-9x40mm.... it was awesome and it would still be on there but a friend dropped it and broke it. Now the Savage wears a Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40mm BDC Reticle and its amaziong.


I cannot say enough about this and it makes me a hige fan of Savage so uch o.
 
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