r/canadaguns • u/NoRepublic1224 • 15d ago

Buy recommendations Bolt action .22lr on a budget?

I'm a (nearly) broke university student, but I would like to start shooting more frequently and seriously. I'm looking for a bolt action .22lr to mount a scope on and spend some good time practicing with. I'd love to pick up a CZ 457, Tikka T1X, Anschutz, Bergara, etc. but that kind of defeats the purpose of a budget rifle. I might as well just buy bucket loads of centerfire ammo and practice with that.

I'm looking for something under $400, bolt action, .22lr, able to mount a scope without drilling and tapping, and at least passably accurate.

I'm not shy of buying used guns either, most of mine were purchased used. I would love to hear stories of your old Cooeys, Lakefields, Winchesters, Mossbergs, CILs, TOZs etc. that perform above expectation.

Or maybe newer rifles like a Savage mkII, Norinco, or one of the miscellaneous Turkish models would be a better option?

I'm interested to hear your advice and experiences!

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u/sdr26 15d ago

Any new Savage 22. Not prettiest rifles out there mags can be finicky but they are accurate. The accutruggers are nice and crisp for the price point. They are made in Lakefield Ontario.

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u/sdr26 15d ago

Also I know you saiid bolt action but I wanted to mention that the base model 10/22 ( model 32002) is right around your price point. They are popular for a reason. The new models have features previous did not like bolt sling shot, cleaning port in back of reciever, and magwell cutouts.

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u/LananasCourageux 15d ago

Aren't the Winchester Wildcats also shockingly accurate?

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u/DecentComposer545 15d ago

Mine is insanely accurate once I found the right ammo. 10 rounds in a dime at 100. For me that is pretty amazing