Looking for a new 22 mag. Any sugestions

nube · #1 05-22-2018, 10:57 PM

Looking for recomendations for a 22 mag. What are you guys shooting and what is accurate for a decent priced rifle? Was thinking a CZ?

adogwiththumbs · #2 05-22-2018, 11:06 PM

I tried several .22 mags. Accuracy was definitely an issue with most of them, especially when comparing to a simple .22 LR. The only one I kept was a CZ 455 in .22 mag. It shoots groups comparable to any sub 600$ .22 LR.
It even shoots the lightweight, high speed gopher bombs very well.
Definitely worth a try.

SakoShooter · #3 05-23-2018, 07:47 AM

I've always had a soft spot for the Ruger 77/22 rifles, a bit pricey though, as well as being discontinued. I do know a place that still has a new one in .22mag, the price is around $1,100 I think and no open sights.
I'm sure the CZ455 family is more consistently accurate out of the box, most come with open sights, and around $600 I believe.

Browning T bolts are another nice rimfire for $7-800, thur synthetic stocked versions come with a second magazine in the buttstock, but the wood stocks are pretty classy. I have not fired a T bolt

midgetwaiter · #4 05-22-2018, 11:18 PM

I got a Ruger American Rimfire Target in 22wmr a couple weeks ago, I’m fairly happy so far. Good ergonomics, was able to get away with 50mm objective scope high rings without wanting to put a cheek piece on. Trigger is decent, it uses a rotary mag like the 10/22 which feeds very smooth.

Using CCI 40gr Maxi Mags I’m shooting a ragged hole at 50yds with the odd flyer. Those flyers really ruin 100yd groups though, I’ve had a couple that were gonna be real nice until it flings one 2 inches to the left. I’ve had 17hmr rifles in the past that were better shooters but I do like this thing.

I’m not real impressed with those jacketed hollow points on gophers though, not an instant kill without a headshot. They don’t get the expansion, need to try some of the 30gr vmax maybe.

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/97361...-rimfire-rifle

vcmm · #5 05-22-2018, 11:47 PM

What do you plan to use it for?

bobtodrick · #6 05-23-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

I got a Ruger American Rimfire Target in 22wmr a couple weeks ago, I’m fairly happy so far. Good ergonomics, was able to get away with 50mm objective scope high rings without wanting to put a cheek piece on. Trigger is decent, it uses a rotary mag like the 10/22 which feeds very smooth.

Using CCI 40gr Maxi Mags I’m shooting a ragged hole at 50yds with the odd flyer. Those flyers really ruin 100yd groups though, I’ve had a couple that were gonna be real nice until it flings one 2 inches to the left. I’ve had 17hmr rifles in the past that were better shooters but I do like this thing.

I’m not real impressed with those jacketed hollow points on gophers though, not an instant kill without a headshot. They don’t get the expansion, need to try some of the 30gr vmax maybe.

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/97361...-rimfire-rifle

What he say's about flyers.
I've got a Savage 93FVSS heavy barrel with a Nikon X-Black 4-16 scope, Harris Bibod and everything torqued to proper specs.
Had it out this Sunday and had a great day. Shot one of the Hornady 4-bull targets at 100m and all four 5 shot groups were just under an inch. (I consider the gun to be a consistent 1moa shooter at 100m.
But a miore typical day is three or four shots in one tight group...and then THE FLYER which opens it up to 1.5-2"
I've had the best luck with the Remington 40gr JHP and the Hornady V-Max.

Scott N · #7 05-23-2018, 08:51 AM

Here's another vote for CZ.

Dean2 · #8 05-23-2018, 09:06 AM

If it is a gun that will be taken good care of, get the CZ. Accurate and pretty both. If it is going to be used on a trap line or otherwise abused get a Savage. Every bit as accurate as the CZ, not near as pretty and less than half the price.

The big problem with the 22 MAg is the ammo. There is no such thing as match grade 22 Mag, thus it will shoot some types of ammo fairly well but you will always have the flyer issues, even in the ammo that groups the best.Give some serious thought to getting a 22 Hornet instead. Far better accuracy and overlll performance.

Stinky Coyote · #9 05-23-2018, 09:44 AM

savage bolts are bang for buck accuracy champs in .22 lr so imagine similar story for the mag, i think you're on right track with the cz though...i have a .17 hmr since very first came available and it's been a tack driver with good feel and enough quality built in for some decent pride of ownership...something the savages lack, i vote cz

i had a ruger 77/22 lr that was a gem also, once broken in, little less accurate until load found and it preferred sub sonics, nice little rifle/action/magazine/wood/feel etc. trigger ok but heavy from recollection

nube · #10 05-23-2018, 09:47 AM

Ya it is going to get banged around. I am not much for worrying what a stock looks like. As long as it is accurate. I hear a lot of good from savage and CZ it seems.
Thanks for the info guys

wildbill · #11 05-23-2018, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nube

Looking for recomendations for a 22 mag. What are you guys shooting and what is accurate for a decent priced rifle? Was thinking a CZ?

Pretty happy with my magnum research from pr.

sns2 · #12 05-23-2018, 05:41 AM

Search should begin and end with CZ. Look around for one with nicer wood than a popsicle stick. They do exist.

Norwest Alta · #13 05-23-2018, 07:11 AM

Used a old marlin for beaver. Worked good and a guy wasn’t to worried about it getting banged around in the boat.

Moe.JKU · #14 05-23-2018, 07:25 AM

my savage 93 is a good shooting rifle. i just use the open sights as i haven't mounted my scope on it yet.

elkhunter11 · #15 05-23-2018, 07:29 AM

I would be going with a CZ. Of course you could get Troy Landry edition Savage.Choot em!

altex · #16 05-25-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sns2

Search should begin and end with CZ. Look around for one with nicer wood than a popsicle stick. They do exist.

Agreed 100%. CZ is the best in rimfire for that price range

nube · #17 05-25-2018, 03:44 PM

K Thanks guys I think I will have to give the CZ a go. One way to look at it I should have it the rest of my life if it shoots well. I had the good old Norinco doing a 6 inch circle at 35 yards yesterday lol No wonder it takes so many bullets to kill a pile of beaver

Norwest Alta · #18 05-25-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nube

K Thanks guys I think I will have to give the CZ a go. One way to look at it I should have it the rest of my life if it shoots well. I had the good old Norinco doing a 6 inch circle at 35 yards yesterday lol No wonder it takes so many bullets to kill a pile of beaver

Good choice. Just a dozen more beaver is all. Sounds like you missed that much anyway.

Oldan Grumpi · #19 05-23-2018, 08:59 PM

If you don't care about looks, keep your eyes open for an old Mossberg 640. I've had three or four, and every one shot remarkably well. They came in several variations, from single shot to magazine fed, and even to a very rare Mannlicher version.

If you want a bit prettier, watch for a Winchester 9422M. Again, I've had two and both shot surprisingly well. They're a bit 'pretty' though, for my kind of use; you feel real bad if they get muddy or dinged up.

I still have a Mossberg and a 9422M; both are solid keepers.