looking for my next .22 rifle - The Firearms Forum

Petergunn · 03-18-2011, 08:52 AM

I’m looking for a rifle in .22lr that I can scope (or red dot) I’ve had a 10/22 for about 10 years and I never really cared for it much (it just felt inferior) when I compared it to my Winchester 63.

I don’t want the 63 scoped nor do I want to buy another but I want something well made.

Right now I’m looking for a Winchester 9422 or a Browning BL22 anything else? I’m a lefty so if it’s a bolt gun it needs to be a southpaw model of which I believe CZ offers but I don’t know anything about them.

J.D. Bass · 03-18-2011, 05:35 PM

Check out the "best .22 rifle" thread in the .22-rimfire forum. Some really good options were covered a few days ago. Hope this helps and good luck. OH, and the CZ 455 would be my vote.

Salvage33 · 03-21-2011, 08:57 PM

If you want the slickest action in a lever gun, get a Henry. Can't beat them.

John

woolleyworm · 03-21-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Petergunn

I’m looking for a rifle in .22lr that I can scope (or red dot) I’ve had a 10/22 for about 10 years and I never really cared for it much (it just felt inferior) when I compared it to my Winchester 63.

I don’t want the 63 scoped nor do I want to buy another but I want something well made.

Right now I’m looking for a Winchester 9422 or a Browning BL22 anything else? I’m a lefty so if it’s a bolt gun it needs to be a southpaw model of which I believe CZ offers but I don’t know anything about them.

What's your budget? The CZ would be my choice for a bolt and the Browning is the sweetest for a lever.

pawn · 03-22-2011, 06:28 AM

Another vote for CZ, 452 American if you can get it- 455 if you cannot. Per dollar spent, about the best you can get IMHO.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/18236

millman · 03-22-2011, 10:10 AM

Marlin 39a.

ozo · 03-22-2011, 10:22 AM

One of my most favorites AND most accurate [non-custom build]
is the Marlin 39D.
This one actually went thru a flood, in the saddle compartment
of a horse trailer, in the early '80s. No choice but to re-blue.
The wood still has some black spots imbedded deeply.

AAofLot19 · 03-22-2011, 10:31 AM

I recently purchased a BL 22 and love it. Best .22 I have ever owned.

dugasgunner · 03-22-2011, 03:06 PM

Don't buy anything before having a look at Zastava's Z-5. Very good value.

J.D. Bass · 03-23-2011, 11:07 AM

From what I've read, the Zastava Z-5 is a good value at around $225. The only complaints were that they haven't perfected the action. Hang ups seem to be common.

Petergunn · 04-02-2011, 10:31 PM

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What's your budget? The CZ would be my choice for a bolt and the Browning is the sweetest for a lever.

I'm looking at $600. for my max and I'd like good wood but I'm not sure if that's doable.

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Check out the "best .22 rifle" thread in the .22-rimfire forum. Some really good options were covered a few days ago. Hope this helps and good luck. OH, and the CZ 455 would be my vote.

wow I don't know how I missed that thread, I really love the mannlicher stock guns My 10/22 had one and it was the only thing I really missed about it.

Hawg · 04-03-2011, 06:17 AM

I prefer the Golden Boy Henry but it isn't grooved for a scope. The standard Henry is.

dragonfly · 04-04-2011, 01:16 PM

See if you can find the Savage MKII Classic. You might find a left hand bolt. Savage makes most of the MKIIs in a left hand model. About 450 or so, but a beautiful gun and very accurate. The CZs come in LH models. I don't believe the Zastavia's do, but they are also very accurate. I have one of the Remington Mdl Fives, same rifle that outshoots my CZ. I also have a Henry H001 that is a winner. Get it in the octagon barrel. Beautiful with buckhorn sights.

ozo · 04-04-2011, 01:36 PM

For $600 a great .22 is VERY doable !

JLA · 04-04-2011, 03:48 PM

The browning T bolts are pretty slick. But I much prefer my zastava import remington model 5..

03-18-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
Petergunn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio's northcoast Posts: 100	looking for my next .22 rifle I’m looking for a rifle in .22lr that I can scope (or red dot) I’ve had a 10/22 for about 10 years and I never really cared for it much (it just felt inferior) when I compared it to my Winchester 63. I don’t want the 63 scoped nor do I want to buy another but I want something well made. Right now I’m looking for a Winchester 9422 or a Browning BL22 anything else? I’m a lefty so if it’s a bolt gun it needs to be a southpaw model of which I believe CZ offers but I don’t know anything about them. -->

03-18-2011, 05:35 PM	#2
J.D. Bass V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle Check out the "best .22 rifle" thread in the .22-rimfire forum. Some really good options were covered a few days ago. Hope this helps and good luck. OH, and the CZ 455 would be my vote.

03-21-2011, 08:57 PM	#3
Salvage33 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA why leave the USA to visit a 3rd world country? Posts: 475	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle If you want the slickest action in a lever gun, get a Henry. Can't beat them. John __________________ Living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween.

03-22-2011, 06:28 AM	#5
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle Another vote for CZ, 452 American if you can get it- 455 if you cannot. Per dollar spent, about the best you can get IMHO. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/18236 __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

03-22-2011, 10:10 AM	#6
millman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 80	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle Marlin 39a.

03-22-2011, 10:22 AM	#7
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle One of my most favorites AND most accurate [non-custom build] is the Marlin 39D. This one actually went thru a flood, in the saddle compartment of a horse trailer, in the early '80s. No choice but to re-blue. The wood still has some black spots imbedded deeply. Attached Images __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD- Last edited by ozo; 03-22-2011 at 10:25 AM..

03-22-2011, 10:31 AM	#8
AAofLot19 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 61	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle I recently purchased a BL 22 and love it. Best .22 I have ever owned.

03-22-2011, 03:06 PM	#9
dugasgunner Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 26	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle Don't buy anything before having a look at Zastava's Z-5. Very good value.

03-23-2011, 11:07 AM	#10
J.D. Bass V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle From what I've read, the Zastava Z-5 is a good value at around $225. The only complaints were that they haven't perfected the action. Hang ups seem to be common.

04-03-2011, 06:17 AM	#12
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,588	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle I prefer the Golden Boy Henry but it isn't grooved for a scope. The standard Henry is.

04-04-2011, 01:16 PM	#13
dragonfly V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lilburn, Ga Posts: 100	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle See if you can find the Savage MKII Classic. You might find a left hand bolt. Savage makes most of the MKIIs in a left hand model. About 450 or so, but a beautiful gun and very accurate. The CZs come in LH models. I don't believe the Zastavia's do, but they are also very accurate. I have one of the Remington Mdl Fives, same rifle that outshoots my CZ. I also have a Henry H001 that is a winner. Get it in the octagon barrel. Beautiful with buckhorn sights. __________________ Hunters & Anglers are still the best environmentalists. Dragonfly

04-04-2011, 01:36 PM	#14
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle For $600 a great .22 is VERY doable ! __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

04-04-2011, 03:48 PM	#15
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: looking for my next .22 rifle The browning T bolts are pretty slick. But I much prefer my zastava import remington model 5.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!