Decent .22 Mag Rifle? - Page 2

bamaranger · May 25, 2013, 01:11 AM

Another vote for a Henry

osbornk · May 25, 2013, 07:23 AM

I suggested a Marlin 25. However, since then, I have bought a Henry. The Henry wins for me (easily).

rc · May 27, 2013, 12:19 PM

I like the older threaded barrel CZ 452 varmint. 20 inch barrels, balance pretty well and very accurate with most ammo.

firebird74521 · May 27, 2013, 12:45 PM

22 Mag and 22 Hornet were once becoming scarce but with Urban growth moving into many former hunting areas, both cartridges are selling better than ever in the last few years. Many areas now are gun noise sensitive including where I live. The smaller cartridges do a great job within their respective limitations with out the loud boom of their bigger cousins. Around here that is important as I see the "no shooting" zones getting pushed farther and father away. I used to hunt in my back yard. Now I have to drive an hour to reach a legal area to shoot. 22 Mag is very popular in the rural areas around here. Anything bigger(louder) is frowned upon less we lose another shooting area.

rc · May 27, 2013, 05:25 PM

good point firebird. When noise is an issue but power is needed a 38 special from a rifle is very quiet.

Picher · May 30, 2013, 08:48 AM

I have a CZ 455 and it consistently shoots 1" groups at 100 yards, with the right ammo (30 grain V-Max), but it took pillar bedding to achieve that level of accuracy, which is about the best you can expect out of any WMR, IMHO.

To be fair, I bought the rifle slightly used, so maybe the owner didn't think it shot well enough for him/her. I was attracted to it because the stock had great grain.

If you're looking for better accuracy at 100 yards, the .17 HMR is known for 1/2" groups or better, but wind deflection is worse than the WMR, especially over 100 yards.

Try as many makes/weights of rounds as you can find. There's a big variation in accuracy and POI. When you find one that works, buy as much as you can afford!!!

JWT · May 30, 2013, 08:51 AM

Still another vote for the Henry. Extremely smooth action, accurate.

GallowGlass · June 6, 2013, 10:12 AM

I shoot a #783 tube,micro groove.1970=$96.00.

upstate81 · June 6, 2013, 10:32 AM

I have to send another vote to the savage 93 excellent groups at 100 yards on low wind days. Even with Winchester SuperX 40 grain hallow points at ten bucks a box.

Jack O'Conner · June 7, 2013, 03:27 PM

Marlin still builds an amazing bolt action in 22 MAG.

Jack

June 6, 2013, 10:12 AM	#33
GallowGlass Member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Location: near the Pishkun n MT Posts: 69	Marlin is fine... I shoot a #783 tube,micro groove.1970=$96.00. __________________ Gun Control... is having to use Both hands. Last edited by GallowGlass; June 6, 2013 at 10:19 AM.

June 7, 2013, 03:27 PM	#35
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	Marlin still builds an amazing bolt action in 22 MAG. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

May 25, 2013, 01:11 AM	#26
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	Another vote for a Henry

May 25, 2013, 07:23 AM	#27
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Mountains of Appalachia Posts: 1,598	I suggested a Marlin 25. However, since then, I have bought a Henry. The Henry wins for me (easily).

May 27, 2013, 12:19 PM	#28
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,765	I like the older threaded barrel CZ 452 varmint. 20 inch barrels, balance pretty well and very accurate with most ammo.

May 27, 2013, 12:45 PM	#29
firebird74521 Junior Member Join Date: February 15, 2012 Posts: 8	22 Mag and 22 Hornet were once becoming scarce but with Urban growth moving into many former hunting areas, both cartridges are selling better than ever in the last few years. Many areas now are gun noise sensitive including where I live. The smaller cartridges do a great job within their respective limitations with out the loud boom of their bigger cousins. Around here that is important as I see the "no shooting" zones getting pushed farther and father away. I used to hunt in my back yard. Now I have to drive an hour to reach a legal area to shoot. 22 Mag is very popular in the rural areas around here. Anything bigger(louder) is frowned upon less we lose another shooting area.

May 27, 2013, 05:25 PM	#30
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,765	good point firebird. When noise is an issue but power is needed a 38 special from a rifle is very quiet.

May 30, 2013, 08:48 AM	#31
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I have a CZ 455 and it consistently shoots 1" groups at 100 yards, with the right ammo (30 grain V-Max), but it took pillar bedding to achieve that level of accuracy, which is about the best you can expect out of any WMR, IMHO. To be fair, I bought the rifle slightly used, so maybe the owner didn't think it shot well enough for him/her. I was attracted to it because the stock had great grain. If you're looking for better accuracy at 100 yards, the .17 HMR is known for 1/2" groups or better, but wind deflection is worse than the WMR, especially over 100 yards. Try as many makes/weights of rounds as you can find. There's a big variation in accuracy and POI. When you find one that works, buy as much as you can afford!!!

May 30, 2013, 08:51 AM	#32
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Still another vote for the Henry. Extremely smooth action, accurate.

June 6, 2013, 10:32 AM	#34
upstate81 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 801	I have to send another vote to the savage 93 excellent groups at 100 yards on low wind days. Even with Winchester SuperX 40 grain hallow points at ten bucks a box.