What's your budget? Bolt options include Savage, CZ, and Anschutz. For Semi Auto I'd recommend a 10/22 with Fedderson or Kidd barrel and upgraded trigger. Do you currently have a 10/22?

 

Sticking to a lower budget, you can pick up an older Marlin 25N bolt rifle for about $150. You can easily upgrade the trigger for no money just by switching out the trigger spring for a spring taken from a retractable pen. Shoot decent ammo through it and you'll get outstanding accuracy for a minimal investment. The 25n will accept magazines made for the 795's (though not vice versa). So you can get 10-round mags and even aftermarket 25 round mags for it.

Although I should say that I don't own any of the 25 round mags (I think there are two manufacturers of them now), and can't say for sure whether they fit right in the 25n. They ought to, since other 795 mags do. But I haven't put that to the test.

What 22's do you have, and why wouldn't they fit these events?

 

Conair,
I'm not familiar with that game, but there are games out there for every gun, just have to see what fits your equipment and abilities.
Assuming your an average person with average flexibility of movement:
Standing position-
Bullseye pistol, handgun and rifle silhouette.
3-p/4-p
Standing/kneeling/sitting/prone
Freestyle handgun silhouette, CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle,
Dedicated prone & F-class
And then you have benchrest in its many forms.
There are run-n-gun action matches, steel speed matches, something for everyone.
If you haven't heard of something appealing, make something up!
Bowling allys donate broken pins, steel targets can be made by the talented, and plans/drawings are available online, not to mention downloadable targets.
Use what you have, tweek it, get shooting, and possibly upgrade when you can.
Take care,
warren

 

Both? Then you'd be set for most any...

-R

 

I think (from what I saw in the video -

) you will be looking for a CZ or Anschutz for a more precision/pin point accuracy. I'm not outing the Savage, I just don't know it's capabilities, from all of the threads I've read on the subject.

Later, T.J.

 

My Savage FV-SR would do fine in this competition. I'll still use CCI standard and my can too. I shoot the PRS match at DPRC and if I do my part, the rifle does it's part. (of course, many times, I don't do my part)

Don't get me wrong, the CZ's or the Anschutz are fine rifles but for the cost, the Savage matches up with them in most .22 competitions.

 

Anyone know how far out that target stand is? I can't get a great sense of distance on the zooms. It looks like maybe 50 yards? Which would make the little target 1/2moa. For someone who wants a chance of winning in a competition like that, I'd agree that you might have to spend a bit to get a pretty top of the line rifle. I myself wouldn't be competitive anyway, since I can't consistently hold 1/2 moa. (Though I don't shoot much with either scope or bipod. So who knows. Maybe I'd be like a grand master if I worked on it a bit. Ha ha.)

 

From the video:

Published on Jul 20, 2014
Clips from the infamous "Know Your Limits" stage of the July 2014 22 LR Marksman Challenge. This time the KYL was set at 30 yards with 8 swinging steel targets. The first target being 2" in diameter on down to 1/4" which is the same size are the 22 cal bullet we're shooting.

-R

 

Thanks! So the smallest target is just under 1moa. That's still pretty hard to do consistently!

I've never put my Marlin on a bench and tried to see what kinds of groups it's really capable of. I wonder. I know it's capable of more than I'm capable of, but that's not saying much.

 

I'm getting interested in some of these 22lr matches that are starting to pop up at the ranges. One that is really interesting is "know your limits" where you stop shooting and take your score or push it and lose it all if you miss.

None of my 22's would fit this style of shooting so I'm wondering what would be the best to worst for this type shooting? Bolt action or semi? I am familiar with the 10/22 but that's about it.

Thanks.

Although a 10/22 is a fun rifle for the rimfire precision matches out of the box a CZ455 Varmint or Tacticool are hard to beat for the money (~$425). The factory trigger is pretty decent and if not to your liking it is easily adjustable down to ~12oz with a Yo-Dave kit. Accuracy of any rimfire is largely dependent on the specific brand and lot # of the ammo you shoot and the quality of your barrel. If you are not pleased with the factory CZ barrel Lija makes a fine target grade barrel you can upgrade to, or just buy an Anschutz to start with.

How far East are you? I have several CZ's and an Anscutz 64MPR you are welcome to try before buying anything.

 

I have several CZ's and an Anscutz 64MPR.

I believe you mentioned the Anschutz MPR in a different thread, and I'm still waiting for pics/info

Later, T.J.

 

Bunsen, have you seen or have any experience with the new Feddersen barrels for 455?

 

No, I have not. There are a few threads over at Rimfire Central on them:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18

I guess I've been fortunate that all my factory CZ barrels are good shooters with mid grade ammo. I don't try and shoot BR with my CZ's. That's what the Winchester 52's, Anz 64, and $15 per box of ammo is for.... if I ever shot BR.

 

CZ 452 0r 455 will be the best bang for your money. Put a decent piece of glass on it with plenty of magnification and practice, practice and practice.

 

I've shot the 10/22 before and was pretty dead on with it. Besides the Anschutz I'm not familiar with the other rifles. Like anything I'd like to keep the price reasonable.

I have been in many CMP and JCG matches with the Garand so I am used to the competition side of it and the practice involved.

I wouldn't mind the bolt guns...they would probably help me conserve ammo!!!

 

I've shot the 10/22 before and was pretty dead on with it.
I wouldn't mind the bolt guns...they would probably help me conserve ammo!!!

I had a 10/22, and it was a good shooter, but I went thru too much ammo. So, I bought a Marlin 81DL bolt gun to help slow me down. I also built my wife an AR15/22, for her to plink with, and she allows me to fire it sometimes. My goal, like yours, is to find a quality .22lr (Savage, CZ, Mossberg 42 or 44, Winchester 52/75, Anschutz - anything) for some interesting target shooting (if I can ever make it out to the range).

Good luck on your quest, and of course keep us posted (with pics <---it's a must do! ),
Later, T.J.

 

I have been hugely impressed by the Savage .22s I have. The MK II BTVLSS is incredibly accurate with the right ammo with no aftermarket work at all, just right out of the box with quality glass.

 

CZ 452 0r 455 will be the best bang for your money. Put a decent piece of glass on it with plenty of magnification and practice, practice and practice.

How do scopes mount on CZ rimfire rifles? Are you limited to small .22 (1"?) scopes, or can you mount "big boy" scopes? The CZ website doesn't provide very much information.

http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-455-varmint-22-lr-5-rd-mag/

Thinking specifically about a 455 Varmint.

 

You can mount full size scopes on them no problem. I like CZ brand scope rings they are steel rings and hold very tightly I find they rarely ever need much adjustment to get them to zero, and I have never had to lap a pair. Just excellent quality stuff but there are others out here. The CZ has an 11mm dove tail and there are plenty of rings on the market that will fit it.

 

Article which features image:

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/06/foghorn/gun-review-cz-455-varmint/

 

The scopes are mounted like most other rifles using scope mounts. CZ's have a proprietary rail so you simply use compatible mounts along with your scope of choice.

 

Thanks!

 

I'm getting interested in some of these 22lr matches that are starting to pop up at the ranges. One that is really interesting is "know your limits" where you stop shooting and ta

I'm getting interested in some of these 22lr matches that are starting to pop up at the ranges. One that is really interesting is "know your limits" where you stop shooting and take your score or push it and lose it all if you miss.

None of my 22's would fit this style of shooting so I'm wondering what would be the best to worst for this type shooting? Bolt action or semi? I am familiar with the 10/22 but that's about it.

Thanks.

On a budget? Don
I'm wondering what would be the best to worst for this type shooting? Bolt action or semi? I am familiar with the 10/22 but that's about it.

Thanks.

May I start by saying, wow, that looks fun. Budget wise many of the older bolt action rimfire fifles would fit the bill. I know my remington 511 would. I did NOT say I would be an optimum operater! Just the rifle.If you get lucky clip wise the newer savages are tack drivers. The CZs and annie's kinda go without saying. I personaly

 

May I start by saying, wow, that looks fun. Budget wise many of the older bolt action rimfire fifles would fit the bill. I know my remington 511 would. I did NOT say I would be an optimum operater! Just the rifle.If you get lucky clip wise the newer savages are tack drivers. The CZs and annie's kinda go without saying. I personaly

Argh anyway wise money thrown at a 10/22 sure works also.
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