Suggestions for .22

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Suggestions for .22

Post by cala90 » 01 May 2014, 11:23 pm

Hey guys,

In the market for a cheap .22. Around about $500 excluding scope. I'm sure this question has been asked a million times before but I couldn't seem to find anything!

Will be used for rabbits/foxes and the occasional target. Can anyone suggest any I should be looking at?

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Post by Fozzy » 02 May 2014, 12:04 am

Should have no trouble in that Money getting something decent

My Marlin cost me under 450 with a decent burris scope..

Have seen savage's for around the same money.. Most LGS offer a 22 package with a rifle, bag, scope, bipod/torch etc rifle for around 600 bucks
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Post by savagehunter » 02 May 2014, 1:05 am

savage mark ii series best option, best value of money, very accurate, very cheap, go online select model then check price with local dealer, then go for it.

http://savagearms.com/firearms/finder/
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Post by Bills Shed » 02 May 2014, 7:01 am

You do not need to go new.

The Bruno mod 1 or 2 were and still are very good. They are hard to wear out. Mine is over 30 years old. I have a mate who is a better shot than me. He just put 4 rounds into a hole 3/4 the size of your little fingernail @50m.

Often you will get a scope already fitted as well. As said above there are lots of Daedalus out there.

Go to a range and fire as many as you can. Do not get sucked in by looks. What shoots well comes first.

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Post by petemacsydney » 02 May 2014, 7:59 am

cz 452. you wont be disappointed. slightly more than 500, but worth the extra $ for a rifle you will have for a lifetime.
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Post by Chronos » 02 May 2014, 9:03 am

Bills Shed wrote:You do not need to go new. The Bruno mod 1 or 2 were and still are very good. They are hard to wear out. Mine is over 30 years old. I have a mate who is a better shot than me. He just put 4 rounds into a hole 3/4 the size of your little fingernail @50m.
Often you will get a scope already fitted as well. As said above there are lots of Daedalus out there. Go to a range and fire as many as you can. Do not get sucked in by looks. What shoots well comes first.

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I'd say you'd struggle to find a Brno Under $600, I recently sold a 1980 model 2 for $675

Good luck with your search, there are a few good used guns around if you keep your eye open

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Post by cala90 » 02 May 2014, 2:38 pm

Thanks for the input guys.

I've been doing a bit of research, seems like the Ruger American is getting good reviews.

Has anyone had experience with these?
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Post by Norton » 02 May 2014, 2:48 pm

Second hand CZ would be good IMO too.
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Post by disko » 02 May 2014, 2:49 pm

Getting with a scope if possible is always a money saver too.

Buying them separately always ends up costing you more.
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Post by Sender » 02 May 2014, 4:07 pm

cala90 wrote:I've been doing a bit of research, seems like the Ruger American is getting good reviews.


They seem to shoot ok. Just a few material changes to make them cheaper than the Ruger Hawkeye's basically.

Plastic stock, no metal floor plate, two stage safety instead of 3, plastic mag... They're half the price though so that makes sense obviously.

Seem to shoot just as well though for people giving them a go.
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Post by Wes » 02 May 2014, 4:08 pm

Doesn't have the Mauser action like the Hawkeye either.

Not a problem, just FYI...
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Post by MeccaOz » 08 May 2014, 6:29 pm

I see Lithgow arms is bringing out a new .22 "Aussie Made" .. Haven't heard to much about them, but here's the page.
http://www.lithgowarms.com/portfolio-it ... crossover/

I'm putting off buying a .22 till I see what the storey is with these.
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Post by Fozzy » 08 May 2014, 6:47 pm

They do look good.. Might even get one in 308 when/if they come out..
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Post by Travis hutch » 08 May 2014, 8:54 pm

In my opinion for a first rifle you can't beat a SAVAGE MK2 FV.

It's fully free floated, comes with the accu trigger, heavy barrel, comes with dove tails for sights/scopes, the bolt is nice and crisp, very very accurate, and parts are very common and easy to find and mags are fairly cheap.
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