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New .22cal rifle.

Post by Sleepy_Hunter » 21 Jul 2015, 6:38 pm

Hey guys.
I want to buy myself a new 22 rifle by the end of the year , but was hoping for some help.
I was looking at the CZ455, SAVAGE or RUGER.
I am looking to spend over $1000 dollars on the rifle wanting it to be very nice quality and super accurate.
old fashioned wood finish is my preference but that can always change.

I was also looking at the 22MAG or the 17HMR latter being possibly a bit pricey on ammo in the long run.
Just seeking some help on a very good quality accurate 22 rifle.
thanks in advance.

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Post by AusTac » 21 Jul 2015, 6:46 pm

Can't go wrong with eaither really mate, my choice would be the CZ probably a 452 though
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Post by North East » 21 Jul 2015, 6:47 pm

The prettiest rifle is a Browning BL-22 lever action. 15 shots and you can cycle the action as quick as a semi auto. Just over $1000.00. :thumbsup:
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Post by Sleepy_Hunter » 21 Jul 2015, 7:27 pm

thanks.
any reason the 452 over the newer 455
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Post by AusTac » 21 Jul 2015, 7:32 pm

Sleepy_Hunter wrote:thanks.
any reason the 452 over the newer 455



Not really any solid reasons, but for me personally i prefer the barrel be screwed in (452 ) rather than clamped in ( 455 ) that said if your after a multi caliber platform a there s nothing wrong with the 455. The 452 are getting harder to find and have stood the test of time

what do you want to do with it?
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Post by Sleepy_Hunter » 21 Jul 2015, 7:39 pm

mostly want it for rabbits and foxes out in field and even a range gun. it wont ever be used on the back of a ute. want to keep it in good condition for aslong as i can, hopefully hand it on to further generations.
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Post by AusTac » 21 Jul 2015, 7:45 pm

Anything you chose out of those brands will be fine for that stuff mate, savage and ruger have really stepped up their game latelly, i was looking at a cz in a manners composite, a savage fv-sr ( i think ) thumbhole fluted very nice but the mag change and trigger put me off that, and i still want a CZ but once i felt the lithgow i knew i had to have it depends on your preferences really, wood/composite, old school design, or all the latest wizz bang stuff
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Post by Sleepy_Hunter » 21 Jul 2015, 7:48 pm

thanks alot guys, will go and look at them all in the flesh very soon :)
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Post by Turtleburp » 21 Jul 2015, 8:11 pm

I bought a Weihrauch hw66 production -partly because the wood on the stock was so nice (not as nice as the tiger striped one in the advertising unfortunately)

I like the fact its different, the medium heavy barrel, the bolt (now its worked in) and the trigger (it's light mind).

I don't like the spring on the extractor clips (CZ and others have a band of springy metal that is more robust) and the cost of magazines (plus they're only 5 cap).

I'd buy it again though I think but maybe in a .22 mag
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Post by tom604 » 21 Jul 2015, 8:15 pm

Sleepy_Hunter wrote:mostly want it for rabbits and foxes out in field and even a range gun. it wont ever be used on the back of a ute. want to keep it in good condition for aslong as i can, hopefully hand it on to further generations.



17hmr, you can reach out that bit further than a 22, fast and flat, wind will move the pills about but no more than a 22 :thumbsup: better fox gun than a 22 as well :thumbsup: give it time,whatever you end up getting will end up hanging out of a window or the back of a ute :oops: the extra few feet of height from the ute comes in handy :thumbsup:
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Post by JOY » 21 Jul 2015, 8:30 pm

I have been able to purchase both the cz 452 in .22 and hmr.17 as tom said both are quite good rifles but the .17 steps out a fairway but it is wind effected and awesome on foxes.
I have had my .22 trigger modified with a spring kit and the trigger is now pure class and the .22 shoots beautifully .
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Post by on_one_wheel » 21 Jul 2015, 8:46 pm

North East wrote:The prettiest rifle is a Browning BL-22 lever action. 15 shots and you can cycle the action as quick as a semi auto. Just over $1000.00. :thumbsup:


No way can any bolt , lever or pump gun cycle as fast as a semi-automatic. ... not even half the speed.

I still regularly use a Ruger 10/22 and it will fire as fast as you can pull the trigger.
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Post by brett1868 » 21 Jul 2015, 11:40 pm

Might I suggest the Sako Quad? If budget allows. Buy the cheapest version (22LR) sell the barrel on used guns and buy the Lilja match barrels in 22LR & 17HMR, best of both worlds and with the Lilja barrel nothing short of a Anschultz will be as accurate.
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Post by pajamatime » 21 Jul 2015, 11:56 pm

North East wrote:The prettiest rifle is a Browning BL-22 lever action. 15 shots and you can cycle the action as quick as a semi auto. Just over $1000.00. :thumbsup:


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Post by North East » 22 Jul 2015, 12:06 am

The cycling speed of a 15 shot BL-22 has been known by police for a long time...short throw lever action.

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.
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Post by Blu333 » 22 Jul 2015, 7:14 am

Got a CZ455 with a lightened trigger kit, love it.
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Post by sandgroperbill » 22 Jul 2015, 11:57 am

I would stick with .22lr to start, then if you need a bit more gun I would go .204 or a 22cal centrefire.

Yes, the .17hmr is a good rimfire round but ammo is a little more expensive and if you need something with a little more reach it becomes harder to justify a .17 over a centrefire.
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Post by Gwion » 22 Jul 2015, 1:25 pm

brett1868 wrote:Might I suggest the Sako Quad? If budget allows. Buy the cheapest version (22LR) sell the barrel on used guns and buy the Lilja match barrels in 22LR & 17HMR, best of both worlds and with the Lilja barrel nothing short of a Anschultz will be as accurate.


Yeah! Go the Quad by Sako.
I still lie awake at night wishing they made the Quad in left hand.

Last I checked they were about $1300.

Just get the 22lr and when you are ready for a 17hmr or 22wmr, buy the Lailja barrels for both the 22lr and the next one up. Effectively two rifles for around $2k.
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Post by Newdave » 22 Jul 2015, 6:12 pm

Don't buy a lever at the moment . The gov has deemed them to be the new devil gun. I wouldn't put anything past them , they have never let facts get in the way before.

May I suggest a Anschutz 1416 dkl . Mine sure is pritty and shoots better then I can . They usually go for around $ 1300 . Got mine on special for a 1000 flat. There were reports of some ejection issues in the past but mine has operated flawlessly.
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Post by sally-bee » 27 Jul 2015, 1:17 pm

Blu333 wrote:Got a CZ455 with a lightened trigger kit, love it.


I thought CZ was supposed to have a pretty good trigger right off the bat?
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Post by Walt68 » 27 Jul 2015, 4:23 pm

go with the Savage.
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Post by XP22 » 27 Jul 2015, 5:48 pm

North East wrote:The prettiest rifle is a Browning BL-22 lever action. 15 shots and you can cycle the action as quick as a semi auto. Just over $1000.00. :thumbsup:


Nope, that is total BS, I have a 10/22 at the moment but have had the miroku version of your BL22 and it is physically impossible to cycle it as fast as a semi auto.
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Post by sandgroperbill » 27 Jul 2015, 11:19 pm

Everyone knows lever actions are as fast as pumps and semis... :sarcasm:
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Post by 5Tom » 28 Jul 2015, 8:38 am

For up to a $1000, I just bought the Lithgow Crossover LA101 in .22. Build quality is superb, floated varmint barrel and accurate. I've only put just under 200 rounds through it and it has been a sub-MOA rifle with the odd flier.
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Post by Harper » 28 Jul 2015, 11:41 am

sandgroperbill wrote:Everyone knows lever actions are as fast as pumps and semis... :sarcasm:


Faster than automatics apparently by how the media are going on about them at the moment :roll:
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Post by Tiger650 » 28 Jul 2015, 8:34 pm

My information is probably many years out of date but if you are looking at the CZ look at the stock, I bought one once and without a heap of duct tape and foam rubber to serve as a cheek rest the stock was useless with a scope, in the words of the great Jim Carmichael "You would need a head shaped like that of a horse".
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Post by Seik » 04 Aug 2015, 11:07 am

It could be interesting to know what the bloke who designed the stock looks like :lol:
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Post by GLS_1956 » 04 Aug 2015, 11:36 am

I can only speak to the CZ455, mine is the 455 American. Accurate, handy and great value. Only short coming is the trigger could be better.
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Post by Norton » 11 Aug 2015, 12:10 pm

sally-bee wrote:I thought CZ was supposed to have a pretty good trigger right off the bat?


Personally I think my 550 trigger was fine out of the box.

Some have said they found them a bit heavy and with a little creep though.
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