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/JimmyKillem sk 15d ago

Im gonna sound like a total dickhead out of ignorance, but have you thought about checking for an estate sale, gunshop,  or auction for a Cooey?

Im sure you could someone to tap it and drop a cheap lil scope on it on a lean budget

Or save the money and shoot irons for awhile until you feel like Tom Selleck

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u/NoRepublic1224 15d ago

Might be interested in getting a rifle tapped. I'm not sure what the cost of that would be generally. I'm guessing well over $100. The rifle would have to be a good deal for it to be worth it