Thread: What .22lr to buy

Asking for a friend , I haven’t brought a .22 for over 20 yrs so I’m no expert , he’s looking to spend max $1500 scoped / suppressed which should be enough to get a nice little set up , there are plenty on the yellow site , mostly for sale from GC though , what would you buy if you had a choice at the moment ?

ruger 10/22. put a leupold scope and suppressor for 1500

What type of shooting does he intend to do with it?

CZ457 could be a nice option if he waits for the right deal to show up.

Lithgow LA101's are quite "big" 22s but supremely accurate (Annie match/vudoo class accurate) and excellent "cross over" hunting/target ergonomics.

2nd hand Tikka T1x.

I don't own one, but it would be hard to go past a T1X wouldn't it? Factory 16" barrel. A little over-budget if scoped and suppressed.

I just sold a bergarra bmr 22LR, as I went to a semi for comps.
But the bergerra is definitely value for money, bonus is it takes remington 700 triggers

Ive had both the Bergara BMR and Tikka T1x, dont have either anymore and wouldnt bother trying another of each. Neither are especially smooth in the action, a bit "click clack". Neither if the examples I had would really shoot, so any purchase is subject to the "barrel lottery". The Tikka has issues with ejection and breaking firing pins (mine was OK).

I also sold my CZ457 but it was an excellent rifle, very good trigger, reliable and extremely accurate. And with a 457 if you do happen to get a barrel that wont shoot replacements are readily available and dead easy to fit. Id have another CZ 457 in a heartbeat.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Ive had both the Bergara BMR and Tikka T1x, dont have either anymore and wouldnt bother trying another of each. Neither are especially smooth in the action, a bit "click clack". Neither if the examples I had would really shoot, so any purchase is subject to the "barrel lottery". The Tikka has issues with ejection and breaking firing pins (mine was OK).

I also sold my CZ457 but it was an excellent rifle, very good trigger, reliable and extremely accurate. And with a 457 if you do happen to get a barrel that wont shoot replacements are readily available and dead easy to fit. Id have another CZ 457 in a heartbeat.

All good points.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Ive had both the Bergara BMR and Tikka T1x, dont have either anymore and wouldnt bother trying another of each. Neither are especially smooth in the action, a bit "click clack". Neither if the examples I had would really shoot, so any purchase is subject to the "barrel lottery". The Tikka has issues with ejection and breaking firing pins (mine was OK).

I also sold my CZ457 but it was an excellent rifle, very good trigger, reliable and extremely accurate. And with a 457 if you do happen to get a barrel that wont shoot replacements are readily available and dead easy to fit. Id have another CZ 457 in a heartbeat.

Im more then happy with the BMR i brought from you enough accuracy for me 1" at 50m take it spotlighting when deer are about accuracy is enough to headshot at 75m while nailing possums, rabbit and hares

Its about price and functionality if its a first rifle can do it for 300$ or 2000$ if it were me get something second hand to take advantage of the market being so fucked at the moment , for 1200ish can get a decent rifle then get a vixen scope then a decent suppressor or buy the whole package. Got my BMR from @Tentman for 700$ plus 100 for dpt suppressor and 250$ scope from @ANTMAN bloody awesome setup for all my rimfire needs for 1050 all up

Originally Posted by Carbine

Im more then happy with the BMR i brought from you enough accuracy for me 1" at 50m take it spotlighting when deer are about accuracy is enough to headshot at 75m while nailing possums, rabbit and hares

Its about price and functionality if its a first rifle can do it for 300$ or 2000$ if it were me get something second hand to take advantage of the market being so fucked at the moment , for 1200ish can get a decent rifle then get a vixen scope then a decent suppressor or buy the whole package. Got my BMR from @Tentman for 700$ plus 100 for dpt suppressor and 250$ scope from @ANTMAN bloody awesome setup for all my rimfire needs for 1050 all up

Bloody good that its going well and a valuable lesson that each of us have different needs, different hunting/shooting scenarios and especially tastes. One mans and all that.

Ive had at least 12-15 22s through my hands in the last 10 years or so, none of the really bad (although someone tried to foist a Mahally? on me and I drew the line at that!

A well sorted 10-22 or JW15 etc etc is a great game getter and fun plinker!

See if you can pick up a good second hand Brno Mod 2 or a CZ452. Hard to go wrong.

After a bolt gun , I think the CZ is the way to go , will put a add in the wtd section

Originally Posted by Lucky

After a bolt gun , I think the CZ is the way to go , will put a add in the wtd section

make sure it has the normal straight stock not the hog back type that has a lower cheekwield which is a pain in the ass when trying to use a scope

I should know better but still ended up with one

Originally Posted by Lucky

After a bolt gun , I think the CZ is the way to go , will put a add in the wtd section

There are only 2 real options for your mate's price range that are worth buying: CZ457 or Tikka T1X. Everything else is sub-par.