What 22lr to buy
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I almost mentioned the 52 and 40X but didn’t because I figured he was only interested in the ones he listed. They are another option if you want to pursue the used route. I presently own three 52’s and owned several 40x’s in the past. Beautiful rifles that can hold their own as well.
If it was me though, and I wanted to keep my chances of finding one that’ll shoot as high as possible, I’d still try to find a used Annie 54 in good, clean shape...
If it was me though, and I wanted to keep my chances of finding one that’ll shoot as high as possible, I’d still try to find a used Annie 54 in good, clean shape...
Honestly a sporter with real nice wood, is what I would like. But I want it to be accurate. Any opinions on the Remington 541?
I own a 541T and a 541S. Can’t recommend them enough; if you can find one jump on it...
USMCDOC
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consensus is to find one with a standard barrel.. not the heavy barrel.. when you pick it up.. you will want to contact
Brian Volkers
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Good catch Doc. I should’ve mentioned that. Some of the heavy barrels left the factory with sections of the bore unfinished.
No one seems to be able to put an exact number on exactly how many of the HB version were affected, but my understanding is that some left with a good three or four inch section with no rifling. Most nearer to the muzzle.
From what I’ve read here and there, some of them still seem to shoot OK despite it apparently.
USMCDOC
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i have read that not to get one.. that was after i had bought one.. then sold it after seeing ppl typing to pass on that version.. i sold it to a collector
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BOOMS
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Many accurate 40x rifles out there but they are single shots. I’m guessing your looking for a repeater and if that’s the case it’s hard to beat the Vudoo. I have owned everything discussed above minus the tikka. Plus a Stiller 2500XR, Steyr Zephyr II, and Lithgow la101 which have not been mentioned. With this said the only ones I still own are the two Vudoo’s, a 40x, and a CZ 457. I understand your looking to stay at $1500 or less so in this range I suggest you try a CZ 457 and buy a great scope.
However if I could own only one it would be the Vudoo. I can hang any Remington 700 trigger on it, place it in any stock/chassis that a Remington 700 s/a would fit in, replace anything on the fire control group with simple tools and can rebarrel it here in the shop without dealing with left hand threads, metric threads, milling specific slots for loading ramps or action screws. Plus it’s built like a tank.
One last thing, and I think this may go for anyone with a Rimfire rifle. It’s hard to not add to them after you buy one. New trigger, new stock, bedding, barrels, ect... so no matter what you go with plan on dropping more coin on it afterwards.
However if I could own only one it would be the Vudoo. I can hang any Remington 700 trigger on it, place it in any stock/chassis that a Remington 700 s/a would fit in, replace anything on the fire control group with simple tools and can rebarrel it here in the shop without dealing with left hand threads, metric threads, milling specific slots for loading ramps or action screws. Plus it’s built like a tank.
One last thing, and I think this may go for anyone with a Rimfire rifle. It’s hard to not add to them after you buy one. New trigger, new stock, bedding, barrels, ect... so no matter what you go with plan on dropping more coin on it afterwards.
$1500 wont cover the cost of a vudoo barreled action so that’s not really applicable in this scenario.
JSH
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Cry once. Been to the party, take something then spend money on it to equal what I wanted and still have a pink elephant.
If you are mechanical and like to tinker, have at it. Otherwise the Anshutz is pretty much turn key.
Ask anyone here what a budget build will cost to equal what an Anshutz does out of the box. I think if you look and ask around you can find a real good used Anshutz for what your willing to spend.
The MAIN thing get what YOU want and have fun.
Out of all the recommendations for an Anschutz, not one mentioned the issues their repeaters are known to have. They generally feed smoothly, but I've heard a lot of grumbling about ejection issues. I've owned a 1611 & 2011 single shot prone rifles, and they're sweet; never owned one of their repeaters, but that's because of all the negative comments I've heard about them. I also have owned several M52 & 40X single shots purchased from the CMP - will never regret buying & shooting these classic American target rifles, but they're not what the OP is looking for. I also own three V22s - one I built as a lighter, sporter-style rig, the other two are hvy bbl'd competition rifles. Great rifles, no downside, very accurate, very slick running - I love 'em.
But when it comes to staying within the stated $1500 budget, it's pretty easy to recommend a CZ457. My 1st one was an American, and I loved the appearance due to the nitride finish on the bbl'd action & a nicely figured Turkish walnut stock. But it didn't shoot worth a hoot - 2 MOA groups at 50yds with known good lots of SK & Lapua ammo were the best it would do. I loved the way it cycled - 100% reliable - and I really appreciated the fully adjustable trigger, which was easy to adjust for a safe clean 1lb break. If it hadn't had such a nice stock, I'd have called CZ-USA and gotten a return for service tag. But it seemed like a poor gamble to send it back - if they'd have replaced the whole rifle, I'd have lost that nice stock, and even then, there was no assurance the replacement bbl or rifle would've shot that much better than what I had. So, I bought a Shilen ratchet rifled, select match blank, did a little contour work, fitted & chambered it with my EPS reamer, applied a mix of graphite black/tungsten CeraKote in an attempt to match the nitride finish, and then glued it into the action. No cutting the big grub screw seats, no stress on the bbl or action. And it shoots really well. I did the same thing with my 457 MTR, even though it shot quite a lot better than the American had, right out of the box. I don't know what another gunsmith would charge for the bbl work I described, but the bbl blanks cost me $300 each, and I'd think labor should be in the $250-$300 range, including threading the muzzle. As much as I love & enjoy shooting my V22s, I really like the re-barreled CZs too.
But when it comes to staying within the stated $1500 budget, it's pretty easy to recommend a CZ457. My 1st one was an American, and I loved the appearance due to the nitride finish on the bbl'd action & a nicely figured Turkish walnut stock. But it didn't shoot worth a hoot - 2 MOA groups at 50yds with known good lots of SK & Lapua ammo were the best it would do. I loved the way it cycled - 100% reliable - and I really appreciated the fully adjustable trigger, which was easy to adjust for a safe clean 1lb break. If it hadn't had such a nice stock, I'd have called CZ-USA and gotten a return for service tag. But it seemed like a poor gamble to send it back - if they'd have replaced the whole rifle, I'd have lost that nice stock, and even then, there was no assurance the replacement bbl or rifle would've shot that much better than what I had. So, I bought a Shilen ratchet rifled, select match blank, did a little contour work, fitted & chambered it with my EPS reamer, applied a mix of graphite black/tungsten CeraKote in an attempt to match the nitride finish, and then glued it into the action. No cutting the big grub screw seats, no stress on the bbl or action. And it shoots really well. I did the same thing with my 457 MTR, even though it shot quite a lot better than the American had, right out of the box. I don't know what another gunsmith would charge for the bbl work I described, but the bbl blanks cost me $300 each, and I'd think labor should be in the $250-$300 range, including threading the muzzle. As much as I love & enjoy shooting my V22s, I really like the re-barreled CZs too.
afret
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I have a Vudoo, 1710 Annie (in a MDT chassis so I don't ding up the wood stock), 1727 Annie, and a a 10/22 put together with all Kidd parts. They are all pretty accurate. Seems like the ammo makes more difference than their individual accuracy. The 1727 came from the Anschutz custom shop and I had them test fire it with different ammo. The tester said it shot the best 5 shot group he has ever shot. For me it shoots about the same as the others. LOL I think any one of these would be a good choice.
Damn! Why aren’t deals like that ever around when I’m in the market? I wish I could swing it cause I would jump on that...
Nice looking rifle. And apparently it shoots as good as it looks. Is that the original stock as well?
Great job
I love my CZ, and my best buddy’s 455 VPT with lilja is prettty impressive at holding <1” indoors at 100y.. But if you want ultimate .22 accuracy, I’d start somewhere else. Maybe something on a heavier action.
No complaints with my 455 tacticool, I just recognize that a $500 CZ and a $1300 Anschutz aren’t really comparable.
No complaints with my 455 tacticool, I just recognize that a $500 CZ and a $1300 Anschutz aren’t really comparable.
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