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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:27:47 PM EDT
Currently I have a Ruger Precision Rifle as my "longer range" .22LR gun, not really a fan of it. Big and heavy. A bit disappointed in its groupings even with match ammunition.
What are a few better alternatives, if any, in the same price range(450-600ish obviously not counting optic)? Don't care if it's a bolt or semi auto. A bit shorter and lighter would not hurt. Mainly would like something that is a bit more consistent in the accuracy department. Obviously it must have a threaded barrel and work well with a can  |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:43:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KILLERB6]
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Tikka or Bergara.
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:59:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: charliedontsurf]
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In that price range there are several options:
Bergara B14R, 700 pattern receiver, over sized bolt handle, aics pattern bottom metal, and you can put any Remington 700 pattern trigger in it. You can buy just the barreled action for around the upper end of your budget and drop it in any 700 stock that has AICS magwell. That's what I did, but I bought the barreled action when they first came out for under $600, dumped the factory trigger, added a TriggerTech trigger, and dropped it in a older Manners T2 mini chassis stock I had laying around. Of course, a Manners or McMillan will set you back some coin too or you can find a plethora of cheaper alternatives or buy a used Manners off someone. You can buy a complete BMR14R too, with Bergara's stock. I think they run around $750-800. ETA- Nevermind they run around $1000 now in Bidenomics. |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:05:19 PM EDT
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CZ457 or a used 455 or 452 would serve well too in your price range.
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:06:40 PM EDT
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The Tikka T1x would work too.
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Posted: 8/12/2023 11:14:12 PM EDT
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A used Anschutz 1761
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2023 4:24:05 PM EDT
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Tikka T1X with 16" barrel is a joy to shoot and a damn laser beam with the right ammo.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2023 4:43:19 PM EDT
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10/22
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WV, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:00:34 PM EDT
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CZ 457 Pro Varmint shoots good with the right ammo. Tad bit on the heavy side.
Christensen Ranger is a bit above your price range but it is the lightest accurate rimfire I own. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/15/2023 1:54:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Trollslayer]
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My honest opinion is: buy the rifle you really want, no matter the cost.
Sell what you have to help fund the purchase (the RPR). Nothing sucks worse than buying what should be good only to learn it is not, especially when you knew all along it wasn't what you really wanted. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2023 2:14:57 AM EDT
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I've been very pleased with with my Bergara BMR. Smaller than the B14R, it's a lighter weight sporter rimfire...that shoots nearly as good as my B14R.
A full sized B14R will run you about $1k, but the BMR costs half that. With Lapua Center X, my B14R will shoot an average 6x5 target card @ 50 yards in the low 0.3's....my BMR will shoot the same ammo and target average in the high 0.3's. BMR @ 100 yards shoots under 0.75", 5 shot groups. It puts the Ruger "Precision" Rimfire to shame. I owned one for about 2 range sessions... |
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USA
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Posted: 8/18/2023 12:29:34 AM EDT
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Let me add more BS to my monologue, above.
Pick a stock that best fits you and your planned activity. The action is of lesser importance - make sure the stock fits. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2023 10:45:11 AM EDT
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Forgot that I had made this, but remembered after dragging my RPR out of the safe.
Thanks guys. Some things to look at. I am probably going to bump my budget. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2023 10:56:08 PM EDT
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CZ is your best buy. Have owned several 22's over the years. All have been sold off once I got my first CZ.
Find the ammo the rifle likes and stock up. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/30/2023 12:05:01 AM EDT
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CZ or TIKKA in the stock of your choice.
I went with a 457 Varmint and added a KRG Stock, Harris Bi-pod, and Timney Trigger. I love the rifle as it is now, but if I could go back I would get the 457 Precision Trainer. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2023 2:16:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trollslayer: My honest opinion is: buy the rifle you really want, no matter the cost. Sell what you have to help fund the purchase (the RPR). Nothing sucks worse than buying what should be good only to learn it is not, especially when you knew all along it wasn't what you really wanted. This is a lesson worth learning and internalizing |
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Posted: 9/15/2023 9:04:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Voxephemeral]
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Remington 581.
It's as precision as they come. With the 24 inch barrel and target ammo it's so quiet you don't need a suppressor. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2023 3:38:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SilentDeath12886]
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CZ 457 or Tika t1x.
When I was looking those are really the 2 main contenders in that price range with very good results. It now sits in a KRG Bravo Chassis and I have not been disappointed. Its in 17hmr and groups as well as my Kidd 10/22 build for much less. |
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