[TankerHC]

I am thinking about buying one. Online cheapest I have found it is $202 without scope at Buds. Impact is selling them for $219 with scope. There is one at Academy with the 3x9x32 scope and synthetic stock for $179.

Debating between this and a used 10/22 with scope I found for $140. Already have a 10/22 though.

Any opinions on the 597?

 

[jbpmidas]

Hard to beat a 10/22! Probably the most accessorizeable(?) .22 on the market.

 

[msredneck]

+1 on Ruger 10/22

If you can raise your standards a little higher

I'd get a Kimber 82 Government from CMP

Or a Savage Mark II TR

 

[jbpmidas]

I agree with 'Neck! Since you already have a gun to plink with, a "super accurate" rimfire SHOULD be next on the list.

 

[TankerHC]

Well I was looking at another one today. Its a CZ 22LR Bolt Action. I cant remember the model though. The guy told me its a trainer gun, the Hungarian Army used it to train troops before they graduated to the 30-06 (?), It is the same size, weight and feel of the issue gun with a heavy barrel. He is asking 300 cash. Anyone have any ideas what this gun might be? I only took a cursory look at it.

 

[jbpmidas]

Current CZ's are good stuff, however, I can't speak on that particular weapon because I don't know what it is.

 

[bubbat]

I got the 597 VTR accurate and functions well. The 10/22 is a good gun, I have had 4 or 5 but they aren't usually as accurate out of the box, as the Marlin 60 or the Rem 597 in my opinion. That's why everybody and their brother makes barrels and parts for them.

 

[sidroski]

I got about 4 remington's, but not a 597. They are all good plinkers but not comp guns.

 

[msredneck]

I guess you gotta ask yourself...what you want the gun to do....

shoot beer cans on Sunday afternoon, squirrel gun, or something that has a chance of covering up a dime at 100 yards...

If given a choice bolt action or semi, I'll chose the bolt every time

That Savage Mark II is a sweet rifle and I bet you could get one for under $400


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

Go look at one...Ole 'neck aint BS'ing ya

 

[TankerHC]

Actually I am looking for a gun that I can participate in some of those rimfire shoots and at least be a little competitive. I see the Mark II going on Gunbroker for $200-$230. Also read that in 2008 Outdoor Life tested it and said not only was it the most accurate rimfire they tested that year, but the most accurate they tested ever, including the European Rimfires they tested. Their first four 5 shot groups tested .191, .202, .263 and .260 for an average of .229. They were fired with standard Remington/Eley and old lot of CCI Green Tag. Ill be on the lookout for one.

 

[jbpmidas]

How far were they shooting?

 

[TankerHC]

It said they zeroed in a 50 meter tunnel and were shooting at 100 meters. Said one of the shooters shot .109

 

[jbpmidas]

100 meters? :whaaa:

 

[msredneck]

Actually I am looking for a gun that I can participate in some of those rimfire shoots and at least be a little competitive. I see the Mark II going on Gunbroker for $200-$230. Also read that in 2008 Outdoor Life tested it and said not only was it the most accurate rimfire they tested that year, but the most accurate they tested ever, including the European Rimfires they tested. Their first four 5 shot groups tested .191, .202, .263 and .260 for an average of .229. They were fired with standard Remington/Eley and old lot of CCI Green Tag. Ill be on the lookout for one.

I was not BS'ing ya

There are lot of different versions of the Mark II...the link I sent ya is one I'd consider for coming to play with us "Big Boys" in 22 F class... The TR model ( Target Rifle)... :bsflag:

I doubt you'll get the TR model for 2 - 3 Benjamins..probably gonna be more like $350...but maybe I'm wrong

 

[jbpmidas]

I like the TRR-SR. I think that is the correct model number.

 

[msredneck]

PS...if you wanna shoot 22 F class

forget a 3x9 scope

I'd recommend at least 20x magnification...u shooting dime at 100 yards bro

 

[jbpmidas]

This is it!!!

 

[TankerHC]

Meant Yards not meters. Ex Military, I say meters all the time, sorry. Here's a link to the Gun test.

I read it reposted on another forum, so I looked for it in Outdoor lifes website. The actual review doesnt say how far they were shooting, just says they zeroed in at 50 yards in a tunnel. You have to scroll down through the comments to read the review.

http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/gear/shooting/2008/06/gun-test-08?photo=6#41789783

 

[jbpmidas]

100 yards, 100 meters, what's the difference when you are talking about shooting 1/4" groups with a rimfire!

 

[TankerHC]

Thinking about placing a bid on this one. No rear sight, but dont need it. Can probably get it cheap. I dont know, what do you all think?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=204940338