Good bolt action rimfire?

[Ben Segrest]

How much distance do you have for practice? If you are limited most of the time to 100 yards or less, there isn't a whole lot to gain with the .17 HMR.

 

[Gus McCrae]

How much distance do you have for practice? If you are limited most of the time to 100 yards or less, there isn't a whole lot to gain with the .17 HMR.

Right now 100 yards is my limit, but I'm looking at expanding my options. I'd like to do more rifle shooting.

 

[KajunKat]

The first time you hit something with the .17HMR and it explodes you will never put it down. Accurate enough for a head shot on a squirrel at 100 yards (if you can get them to hold still long enough).

 

[Turu]

I own a Savage 93R17 BTVSS and love it.

 

[03protege]

For bolt action 22lr this is on my way distant list.

 

[nate223]

+1 for CZs, they're great .22s.

If the ability to change calibers fairly easily is important, the Sako seems like it would be a good rifle with excellent accuracy.

Read about it at Field and Stream here:
http://www.fieldandstream.com/photo...0/07/gun-nuts-gallery?photo=8#node-1001363694

 

[Swami]

I had a Savage 93 in .17 HMR and it would rip a ragged hole in a bullseye consistently at 100 yards. Incredibly accurate and flat shooting to that distance! I have heard it shoots relatively flat to about 200 yards, but I never tried it over 100. The round is pretty sensitive to wind conditions, which I think made it a little more fun, but I think that's the main negative aspect of the .17. Ammo cost vs. .22 might also be something to think about.

 

[artabr]

The CZ 452 2E ZKM's are an awesome rifle for the money. Worth every penny. I paid $270 pre tax, about 3 years ago.

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-452-special-military-training-rifle/

5 shots (.22 LR) @ 25 yards, iron sights on day 1, straight out of the box.
P.S. : My eye sight sucks.

See post 11 for range report: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=46342&highlight=CZ

Art

 

[Ranger57]

Anschustz... I have a heavy barrel target model... Great gun!!!

 

[jimdana1942]

I'd go with a .22, it has loads of different ammo available cheap.

I have a Norinco bolt that is a copy of a Winchester but I forget which. It is really accurate, looks really nice.

Most .22 bolts out there are quite reliable and good shooters.

 

[stinkysix]

Like others have said, CZ and Savage are good. Also check CDNN to see if they have any of those Winchester Wildcat imports left. Great gun for the price.

I have one( the winchester wildcat) and it is extremely accurate, the stock is a little small but it shoots very well especially with the federal auto match ammo.

I also have one of those Cabelas Savage specials with the fluted barrel and green target stock but its still in the box.

 

[alto8345]

YEP, THIS IS WHAT I'M ABOUT TO BUY: http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/
I'VE HEARD VERY GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT..

 

[alto8345]

OPPS, TRY THIS LINK. http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIFSS

 

[spanky]

Marlin 981 22lr ~$200.00

 

[davidd]

I may be in the minority, but I found my A-Bolt .22 to be much less accurate than I expected it to be. I bought it a long time ago for use as a squirrel rifle, but it ended up getting shelved in favor of my 10/22. Granted, I have not shot it in while, but I did try at least 8 different types of ammo (including Green Tag and Federal Gold Medal) using an RWS 2x7 air rifle scope (that is now on the 10/22 heavy barrel). I've found my modified 10/22 to be much more accurate. My Marlin autoloader is also very accurate for a rifle with a removal barrel.

Heard good things about the Savage rifles lately though.

 

[XD45ACP]

I have a Savage mark II FV and I love it... Its an extremely accurate rifle!

 

[Charles1959]

I've got a Henry Golden Boy 22lr that I really like to plink with. Very Accurate and the lever action is as smooth as any rifle I've ever held.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Charlie

 

[mwk1975]

I've got a Marlin 917M2 (.17Mach2), with an add on adjustable trigger. Set at +/- 2.5 lbs..... Love it.

 

[Trickasabrick]

How much louder is the .17 HMR than .22 lr high velocity?