US made 22lr rifle?

[Oleg 8]

I am looking to get a bolt action 22lr rifle. I want it for target practice, most likely with a scope. I am not going to hunt. I already set my mind on CZ 455 American or Varmint; held them in hand and they feel and look great. 

 

But I want to give a chance to american made product. Is there anything similar in quality and price ($350-450) our there?

 

I already have m&p 15-22 and do not want 10-22

[Tack Tickle 0]

Check out the new Ruger American Rimfire. They have a modular stock so you can use it with the iron sights or attach the one with the higher cheek weld for scoped shooting.

 

I do believe they are around $300 right now.

[9X19 125]

Not a bolt gun, but Henry Repeating Arms in Bayonne NJ, makes a top notch product.

[Scorpio64 5,147]

I second the Ruger American.  I've heard nothing but good things about them.  It's not made with wood, it's not sexy but it is a very good rifle and a superb value.  The 77/22 is also another good American made rifle by Ruger.  You can get one with a synthetic stock in your price range but the beauties with wood stocks cost a bit more.

[seamusSU 0]

Check out the new Ruger American Rimfire. They have a modular stock so you can use it with the iron sights or attach the one with the higher cheek weld for scoped shooting.

 

I do believe they are around $300 right now.

I have the 22" model and love it. I couldn't find anyone in North Jersey that had them last year so I bought mine from Joe Bob Outfitters who has them on sale for $269.95 right now.

[Iggyort 44]

Try the Savage Mark II TRR-SR. Competitors do quite well with them at our matches.

 

 

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIITRRSR

[Scrap 4]

I very very much love my Savage Mark II (GXP, base model) -- absolutely awesome... but I was of the impression that Savage rimfire models were made in Canada?

 

Anyway Canada is America Jr so I wouldn't mind it at all, I love Canada lol, but if it's a strictly American -made thing then perhaps the Mark IIs won't count.

 

However, they are AMAZING rifles for the price - nearly impossible to beat, and extremely economical.  I want another one just because, they're that good.  My $149.99 on sale /$200 retail Mark II can outshoot a lot of $750+ rifles.

[Oleg 8]

Ruger American is interesting. I did not know about it.

[Sota 1,191]

Not a bolt gun, but Henry Repeating Arms in Bayonne NJ, makes a top notch product.

QFT. I just bought 4 for a reason.

[djg0770 481]

I held a Ruger American - I was not impressed.  It's their "budget" line of rifles.  Synonyms for "budget" include: cheap, weak, lame, etc

[El-Groucho 0]

Not a bolt gun, but Henry Repeating Arms in Bayonne NJ, makes a top notch product.

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They make a youth model bolt action and I wish they made an adult model as well. I have their AR-7 and a lever is on my wish list.

 

 

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[Sota 1,191]

the golden boy is really nice.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I have a golden boy - it's an excellent rifle.  Only issue is that it's HEAVY for a .22LR.

[Oleg 8]

Does anybody have any opinion on Savage Arms Mark II BRJ vs TR?

[TOMMY R 24]

I own and shoot a BRJ Savage, I can I can tell you from experience it's a decent gun but they have a few issues or quirks. Biggest beef magazines suck they come apart after some use, and they have ejector issues. They have a stupid ejector spring setup on the bolt, do yourself a favor and buy an extra spring and a spare ejector, double up the ejector spring its the part thats half round over the bolt, do some research you will see what i'm talking about. Go to  Rimfirecentral.com.           All said it's been a good rifle the funny thing is that there lowest price model MK 11 and this gun use the same bolt.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

[Oleg 8]

No matter what is the price level of the gun I read everywhere about all "necessary" customizations like replace stock, replace trigger, replace barrel etc. It brings the question; is it possible to buy just that small part that makes gun a gun and get all that customized stuff separately?

[Oleg 8]

Yeah, I looked at rimfirecentral, thefiringlane etc. They all say that brj and tr are fine rifles but they are just not as fine as similarly priced CZ... 

 

I own and shoot a BRJ Savage, I can I can tell you from experience it's a decent gun but they have a few issues or quirks. Biggest beef magazines suck they come apart after some use, and they have ejector issues. They have a stupid ejector spring setup on the bolt, do yourself a favor and buy an extra spring and a spare ejector, double up the ejector spring its the part thats half round over the bolt, do some research you will see what i'm talking about. Go to  Rimfirecentral.com.           All said it's been a good rifle the funny thing is that there lowest price model MK 11 and this gun use the same bolt.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

[Steve_G 51]

While it is always nice to buy American, I have to say in this case, the CZ is your best bet. There are some really nice American 22's out there, just not in that price range. The ones that are in that range and lower may be accurate enough, but they certainly will not have that old world look and feel of the CZ 452 and 455. If your only purpose is target shooting, I would lean towards the Varmint.

[Oleg 8]

Thanks Steve. I ordered CZ 455 Varmint. I held it in my hands some time ago and it felt great after all.

[Steve_G 51]

Nice choice. Since its for target practice, look into a DIP adjustable sear, makes a big difference.

http://www.diproductsinc.com/CZ%20455%20Adjustable%20Sear_it-906907.aspx?CAT=3600

[kman 56]

Marlin XT-22

 

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[Oakridgefirearms 224]

I know the OP said he ordered a CZ, but if anyone is looking for some older American made .22's I just took in a bunch old bolt and semi auto's (and one NIB Marlin XT-22 in .22 mag). Some were made in the 20's and 30's.

[checko 180]

I know the OP said he ordered a CZ, but if anyone is looking for some older American made .22's I just took in a bunch old bolt and semi auto's (and one NIB Marlin XT-22 in .22 mag). Some were made in the 20's and 30's.

Anything kid sized?

 

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[Oakridgefirearms 224]

Not really, although some of the rifles aren't terribly heavy.......

[Oleg 8]

And here it is:

 

 

I was very happy by today's 'get to know each other' session. Groups were the best I ever produced despite the fact it was my first time shooting at 50 yards, and second time shooting scope and shooting this rifle. I even shot a shotshell on a stick at 50 yards. Fun!

The only thing that it was very uncomfortable to handle it for some reason. I feel I need to take some classes to learn how to shoot it properly.

[Steve_G 51]

Very nice. Looks like you got some nice wood on that one.

 

By uncomfortable, do you mean shouldering the rifle and getting a good cheek weld?

 

If so, it may just be the position of the scope. Too high, too far back, etc.

[Oleg 8]

It is hard to describe because there are many things that make it uncomfortable. I am reading 'ABC of Rifle Shooting'; it goes deep into whatever topic is covered. It will most definitely point into some mistakes, and I know what I want to achieve. Good thing I can figure it out without firing a shot, right at home.

[Carcano 14]

I know you already got one but here are two to keep in mind if you continue with bolt guns:

 

Winchester 69A: Bolt action detachable mag (5 and 10 round mags exist, they can be a bit pricey).

 

Or a single shot Remington 514.

 

Both are great rifles and the Remington has seen at least 10,000 rounds since it was purchased new in the 60's.

[Parker 213]

I know the OP said he ordered a CZ, but if anyone is looking for some older American made .22's I just took in a bunch old bolt and semi auto's (and one NIB Marlin XT-22 in .22 mag). Some were made in the 20's and 30's.

 

Old guns rule for me. They have character. I'd look for an old (40 years older or more) Winchester, Mossberg, Marlin, Ithaca, or Remington over most of the offerings today.

[Oakridgefirearms 224]

Old guns rule for me. They have character. I'd look for an old (40 years older or more) Winchester, Mossberg, Marlin, Ithaca, or Remington over most of the offerings today.

Still have  a Savage Sporter 23A, Remington 512P, H&R 165 "Leatherneck" and a couple Mossbergs (that I can't recall the model number right now)