Thread: What's a nice 22

I'm a bit of a 22 slut I've got a early Anshutz 1416 in mint cond excellent shooter has that centerfire feel to it , early model 1960's T-BOLT this rifle is my favorite smooth glass like action and a bloody tack driver- light too definitely better than a 2015 tikka Finnfire 22
and a Norinco EM- 322 this has been bedded and would give any dedicated target rifle a run for its money.
Personally out of the 22's available atm I'd get a new Anshutz or keep an eye out for a 2ND hand kimber or old Belgium made T - Bolt .
OR THIS these are quite rare in this condition
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-952647495.htm

That Anschutz will certainly shoot (simply because it's an Anschutz) but those ugly rotating safeties do them no justice.

My rimfire safe queen, though it does get shot a bit at times. A Model 1 Brno.

That's a lovely Brno there ,yes that Anschutz would definitely shoot well , it has the match 54 action and trigger I would say it's of 1950's manufacture.

Coopers are nice...

Mmmmm, love me some Brnos!



My 1948 Brno model 1 de luxe that my grandfather bought brand new and my CZ 452 that shoots 1 hole 10 shot groups at 50m with CCI standard target ammo.

Just keep a look out for a second hand Annie the 54 actioned one , or a old Sako P94S Finnfire , or if they are too dear just get a CZ , and not the 455 swap barrel model .
You can tell the 54s , as they have a different bolt , if in doubt , just google the Annie number .

1974 mod 2 Brno

Kimber or cooper or The old sako.

Also , maybe wait for the new Lithgow models to come out , looks like a wood stock & black metal options soon ? , maybe ? , also threaded

Originally Posted by ChrisF

Also , maybe wait for the new Lithgow models to come out , looks like a wood stock & black metal options soon ? , maybe ? , also threaded

Any links?

Check out trade me listing 954995237 This Brno .22 is a 452 but has a hand made stock but the same guy that has done mine, see the picture of mine in this thread. This has fired 7200 rounds all documented, mostly indoor range, always cleaned. This is a nice rifle.Listing #: 954995237

I've got a CZ452 American in 22magnum for sale. I'm based in Palmy too. Look it up on TM under expired listings - #946877838. I'm out of town tomorrow morning for the next 2 weeks so haven't relisted it. Flick me a PM if interested.

Originally Posted by ChrisF

Just keep a look out for a second hand Annie the 54 actioned one , or a old Sako P94S Finnfire , or if they are too dear just get a CZ , and not the 455 swap barrel model .
You can tell the 54s , as they have a different bolt , if in doubt , just google the Annie number .

whats wrong with the 455??

Originally Posted by longrange308

whats wrong with the 455??

It's one action length for all calibers so a .22 455 is longer than it needs to be. And some people don't like sloted in barrels

CZ/Brno is the bees knees, for the price they are pretty accurate and a nice looking well built rifle. I love mt American 452, well both of them. CZ 452s have a cult follow in the States.