I'm heading out to pick up my new CZ 455 Varmint in a couple hours.
ETA: The CZ is a little over $200, but I plan on keeping it for awhile. I also thought pretty hard about getting a Savage MkII BV.
You need to take your new bolt gun to the nearest Appleseed event!
I took my Savage MKII BRJ (I think that is the model with the fluted barrel and laminated stock) and it shot like a champ (made me look good!)
Mike I have a Savage MKII BV and love it. I did work on the trigger to lighten it some but my rifle will shoot less then one inch groups at 100 yards. I found CCI standard velosity to be the most accurate in it followed closely by CCI 40 grain mini mags. Ely target and sport also work about as well as CCI but the cost is more, and the Standard CCI 40 grain work just as well.Hey guys!
I'm looking to get a 22 LR bolt-action rifle. I have been looking at the Ruger 77/22 which looks nice but is quite expensive. I also don't know anything about their "rotary magazine" as far as how well it works, and whether it's reliable or not.
On the cheaper end I see Savage Arms Mark II has a .22 LR Bolt-Action at the ~$200 mark.
Anybody have a 22 LR Rifle that is Bolt-Action that they love/would recommend?
I hope you grow to love your Marlin. I sure do love my Marlin rimfire bolt guns. I have 3, a 983T in 22mag, a 981T in 22lr, and a Remington rebranded Marlin 514Y for my 5yr old.
My 981T (pretty much the same as the one you bought) is tremendously accurate. Nearly as accurate and consistent as my $1k 10/22 for 1/5th the coin.
How difficult was it to do Appleseed with a bolt gun? I've heard they generally recommend a semi.
How difficult was it to do Appleseed with a bolt gun? I've heard they generally recommend a semi.
Haha, I'll have to look into these "Appleseed" events, never heard of them.
I know of one guy that's done it with a Cricket. But I know of many that have done it with a bolt action. Bring whatever rifle you have and we'll help you shoot better with it. If it causes you too much of a struggle, many instructors typically have a loaner rifle or two available.How difficult was it to do Appleseed with a bolt gun? I've heard they generally recommend a semi.
How difficult was it to do Appleseed with a bolt gun? I've heard they generally recommend a semi.
So you can shoot larger rounds for appleseed, but it's doable with .22 LR, no?
I'm looking for a .223 rifle as well, but I'm working on the gun fund for that .