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/Vituperate250 15d ago

+1 to Savage Mk. II mentions. I had new-condition one for a few years and it was great.

Also, chill and wait. Enjoy your studies, invest yourself in them. There will always be more time to shoot, there may not always be another time to invest in your studies.