jad0110
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I've only got one 22LR at the moment - everyone needs at least one. And though it is a nice one (S&W K-22 4 screw), one just isn't enough . 22s are just way too much fun!
For years, I've wanted a tack driving 22 Bolt Action that I can plink with for hours on end without having to refinance my house. Sometime this summer, I plan on rectifying that. Here's what I'm looking for:
- Budget of $300-ish
- Bolt action
- Wood stock
- Blued finish
- Mag fed (not a single shot)
- Really nice iron sights
That last one is pretty important to me. Though I may mount a scope one day, I just really enjoy a nice set of iron sights. I don't know, it's just more fun and challenging to me that way.
So far, I think the CZ 452 Trainer with beechwood stock matches up with my needs very well. CZs are rare in my area, but I was fortunate enough to handle a Scout last year - very nice sights. Plus it's a nice bonus that the action feels like a baby Mauser. But I wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking anything.
Are there any other bolt action 22s for $350 or less that are equipped with iron sights as nice as the CZs? The Savage MK II seems to be a solid rifle, but I've yet to handle one to check out it's sights.
Also, from what I have read the CZ 452 single stage triggers are "fair" to "acceptable" out of the box, but there is an inexpensive kit that greatly improves the trigger. Can anyone point me in the right direction there? How hard is it to install?
Thanks very much for all the suggestions.
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EDITED TO ADD: BTW, from what I can tell, the CZ 452 Trainer has a beechwood stock while the Lux is walnut. Is that the only difference?
For years, I've wanted a tack driving 22 Bolt Action that I can plink with for hours on end without having to refinance my house. Sometime this summer, I plan on rectifying that. Here's what I'm looking for:
- Budget of $300-ish
- Bolt action
- Wood stock
- Blued finish
- Mag fed (not a single shot)
- Really nice iron sights
That last one is pretty important to me. Though I may mount a scope one day, I just really enjoy a nice set of iron sights. I don't know, it's just more fun and challenging to me that way.
So far, I think the CZ 452 Trainer with beechwood stock matches up with my needs very well. CZs are rare in my area, but I was fortunate enough to handle a Scout last year - very nice sights. Plus it's a nice bonus that the action feels like a baby Mauser. But I wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking anything.
Are there any other bolt action 22s for $350 or less that are equipped with iron sights as nice as the CZs? The Savage MK II seems to be a solid rifle, but I've yet to handle one to check out it's sights.
Also, from what I have read the CZ 452 single stage triggers are "fair" to "acceptable" out of the box, but there is an inexpensive kit that greatly improves the trigger. Can anyone point me in the right direction there? How hard is it to install?
Thanks very much for all the suggestions.
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EDITED TO ADD: BTW, from what I can tell, the CZ 452 Trainer has a beechwood stock while the Lux is walnut. Is that the only difference?
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