Best bolt action .22lr?

[Neil Molendyk]

CZ 452.

along with its previous model BRNO Mod 2.

I am so impressed with the CZ 452 that I bought one for each of my grandkids, 3 RH, 3 LH. No longer manufactured

 

[Scott4030]

What is your opinion on the best, most accurate bolt action .22lr out there?
Thanks

I really like my CZ 457 Premium with a Leupold and 2-7x33 rimfire scope. Sweet setup. Shoots great and it’s beautiful.

 

[5shot]

Rim-X

 

[Sabre]

If money is no object, Vudoo. Still excellent, and less money, Bergara. Tikka is also good.

 

[Jefferry404]

Brno was mentioned, here is my Brno 22lr
For the Big 3 flawless feeding with REM Thunderbolt, mild recoil, holds 5 down!
Steve

 

[Sarg]

Brno was mentioned, here is my Brno 22lr
For the Big 3 flawless feeding with REM Thunderbolt, mild recoil, holds 5 down!
Steve

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Nice, is it a Left hook custom ?

 

[CBeck]

I love my marlin 17hmr bolt which was also made in 22lr but I believe they’ve been discontinued

 

[Jefferry404]

Nice, is it a Left hook custom ?

Nah. Sorry about that, I flipped the photo. My wife is left handed and the kitchen sink faucet is always pointed to the left
Steve

 

[Green Chile]

Winchester 52, Anschutz, Kimber Super America...all 3 of those shoot better than you can hold with good ammo. The Coopers are also excellent.

 

[zephyr]

What KEC said Win 52, Win 69A, or Win 75

 

[skydiver386]

I have 2 separate types of rimfire rifles that I enjoy shooting.

First is the high end factory rifle like Anschutz 54 actioned model 1712, Kimber SVT, or something full custom. Several rifles in this category would easily shoot less than .30 inches at 50 yds with the right ammo, but because of their light triggers, I'd never consider them safe for hunting.

Most of my hunting rimfire rifles are T/C Contender carbines, Savage MKII's and a Ruger 77/22.

The real trick with rimfires is getting your hands on ammo that your rifle likes. In my experience, ammo from Lapua, S&K and Eley is the place to start. Something with a bullet lube that leaves your fingers GREASY. Start with a squeaky clean bore, and watch your groups shrink as the bore becomes seasoned.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

Thus far I’ve had great experiences with CZ’s .22lr line - the 452s, 453s, and 455s.

My sister calls this little CZ Scout “Jack’s squirrel assault rifle.”

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I have a 455 lux and it’s one of my favorite guns.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Put me down for another vote for tikka t1x mine with a Leupold will shoot pool chalks and pink peppermints at 100yards all day long

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I’ve shot a lot of different .22LR’s and really like the CZ452’s 453’s and other CZ Rimfires.

Hands down the most accurate .22LR I’ve ever owned or show was one of the cheap Savage Mark II bull barrel scope combos that I bought at 18 years old. It’s so accurate I bought another one a few years ago with the shorter threaded bull barrels for a dedicated suppressed gun since I didn't want to cut or thread that barrel. The new one I’ve bought is also crazy accurate.

That first rifle is so accurate I was able to qualify at the first Project Appleseed Shoot I ever shot using it. I was the only bolt gun shooter and happened to shoot the high score at the event. I was told it’s uncommon for bolt shooters to qualify (especially on their first go) because of the time factor, let alone have the high score. Having shot multiple events now including with a semi-auto, I can tell you the semi-auto is a good bit quicker

 

[skydiver386]

I’ve shot a lot of different .22LR’s and really like the CZ452’s 453’s and other CZ Rimfires.

Hands down the most accurate .22LR I’ve ever owned or show was one of the cheap Savage Mark II bull barrel scope combos that I bought at 18 years old. It’s so accurate I bought another one a few years ago with the shorter threaded bull barrels for a dedicated suppressed gun since I didn't want to cut or thread that barrel. The new one I’ve bought is also crazy accurate.

That first rifle is so accurate I was able to qualify at the first Project Appleseed Shoot I ever shot using it. I was the only bolt gun shooter and happened to shoot the high score at the event. I was told it’s uncommon for bolt shooters to qualify (especially on their first go) because of the time factor, let alone have the high score. Having shot multiple events now including with a semi-auto, I can tell you the semi-auto is a good bit quicker

I did the same thing at the Appleseed I went to. Used my Savage MKII TR with a Leupold 4.5-14x40 and CCI Green Tag ammo to shoot a 245 of 250. Shooting 3 position rimfire and Metallic Silhouette in my younger days paid off.

 

[Zinz]

Did someone say Winchester 52 ?

Two, heavy barrel C models and a very early 52 Sporter.

I’ll also second the comment that a Kimber Super America is about as fine a modern bolt .22 as you can find.

Ed Z

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I did the same thing at the Appleseed I went to. Used my Savage MKII TR with a Leupold 4.5-14x40 and CCI Green Tag ammo to shoot a 245 of 250. Shooting 3 position rimfire and Metallic Silhouette in my younger days paid off.

It’s amazing how accurate those lil bolt guns are for the price.

I don’t recall my score but I suspect it was a couple points lower. I think only 3 or 4 of us qualified and there were 12-16 shooters if I remember right. The instructor made a big deal about how uncommon it was to pass first try, let alone with a bolt gun, and shoot high score. It definitely inflated 23yo me’s ego. That was a pretty fun lil shoot for the price. Thinking about it makes me want to find and shoot another one

 

[CZDiesel]

Best? With out a doubt the Cooper 57-M!

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[Wyatt Smith]

I really like my CZ 457 American. I won’t tell you it’s the best but I can put 5 Stingers under a dime at 50 yards. It’s hard on raccoons.

 

[rookhawk]

What is your opinion on the best, most accurate bolt action .22lr out there?
Thanks

The Ruger 77/22 is probably the best in two categories: best magazine, and most tunable bolt for adjust headspace for accuracy.

Nicest wood would be a Parkwest.

Nicest overall fit and finish for under $2000 would probably be Anschutz.