First time gun buyer

[u/KaydecuesCAD]

Any recommendations for a first gun I have a budget of 1000 dollars and most likely wanting to get a rimfire I been looking at the rock armory tm22.

[u/Lego_Kode]

Hey! I got my PAL in December. 

I did a deep dive to figure out exactly what rifle I wanted. (Now it does depend on your goal)

What I figured, I wanted to get a rifle that was accurate enough that if I miss at 50y or even 100y, I know it is my fault. 

I went with the CZ457 in 22LR. Specifically I went with the Lux. 

When you look at the performance of a CZ457 vs a Ruger 10/22 (probably one of the more accurate semi-auto 22lrs), it's night and day. 

Distance

Stock Ruger 10/22 (Carbine)

Stock CZ 457 (American/Varmint)

25 Yards

0.35" – 0.60" (~1.3–2.3 MOA)

0.15" – 0.25" (~0.6–1.0 MOA)

50 Yards

0.75" – 1.25" (~1.5–2.5 MOA)

0.35" – 0.60" (~0.7–1.1 MOA)

100 Yards

2.00" – 3.50" (~2.0–3.5 MOA)

0.80" – 1.50" (~0.8–1.5 MOA)

So to me, when I am practicing for hunting big game and I decide to shoot the cz out to 100 yards (equivalent to shooting a 270 to 400). If I use the cz, I know that if i'm not hitting, I'm doing something wrong. 

You can get a 10/22 to shoot as well as a stock cz, but you'll spend 2x the price of the cz to really get it there. 

IMO: CZ has got to be one of the best value purchases I've ever made. One of the best rim fires on the market, competes with 22s in higher price brakets, and retains it's value incredibly well.  Only drawback I will mention is that it is recommended to get a specific boreguide. Not difficult, just an expense to be aware of.

(I still want to mod the hell out of a 10/22 cause I think it would be fun)