Question for the rimfire folks

[roscott]

I have a 10/22 with a few upgrades, most notably a Kidd steel/aluminum sleeved barrel, and a Kidd trigger. Shoots at least MOA, but haven’t really tested to see if it could do much better. Most importantly, around 4.5 pounds before suppressor, sling and scope.

Kinda feels like a toy, but kills squirrels!

 

[Jaybird1980]

Money no object: Vudoo
Cheaper: Bergara B-14r
For your revision as light and hunting: Ruger American or CZ. (The Ruger can be had right around 5lbs no optics)
For auto Kidd.

 

[traderjoe]

I'm shooting an Anschutz 54-18 MSR and it's great. Just not lightweight. Am looking to find a nice CZ to start on a sporter. Have heard nice things about the accuracy which is important to me

 

[42769vette]

Personally, I would do a Vudoo. If weight is really that important, a CZ is pretty hard to beat.

 

[Gabriel]

My next rifle will be a Bergara B14R because I can't afford a Vudoo. Beyond that, there is RimX.

I went to buy a B14R and ended up with the BXR for some reason. It's nice, but I'm not a semi auto fan when it comes to fun guns. I only bring it up because with the carbon wrapped barrel it is crazy light. I assume the B14R Carbon is similar.

 

[Bigtanker]

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[Jaybird1980]

My next rifle will be a Bergara B14R because I can't afford a Vudoo. Beyond that, there is RimX.

I went to buy a B14R and ended up with the BXR for some reason. It's nice, but I'm not a semi auto fan when it comes to fun guns. I only bring it up because with the carbon wrapped barrel it is crazy light. I assume the B14R Carbon is similar.

I think the carbon B-14R is just over 4lbs, a very impressive rifle.
I do have a hard time seeing it as a hunting rifle, but I guess that depends on what hunting.

 

[bwframe]

How much consistent accuracy difference is there between a high end 22 bolt gun and a middle of the road 22 bolt gun at long range? Assuming of course, that both guns had been vetted for the best expensive 22 target ammo?

100+ yards? 150+?

 

[phylodog]

I loved my Vudoo but at close to 8lbs minimum I need something lighter. A good friend had an unpleasant experience with Bergara so I'm a little hesitant to consider them.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Then I would say Ruger American or CZ, I'm not sure about the weights of the CZ. Or a light Kidd 10-22.

What ranges are we talking about? Generally over 200 yards or under.

 

[phylodog]

I'm out of the long range game so realistically I doubt I'll shoot much past 50yds offhand. I can't shoot prone any longer.

 

[J D]

I’ve had an Anschutz 1712 for about 10 years. It didn’t take much work to get it shooting better than I ever will. With money as no object, I’d look at a t bolt through the custom shop.

 

[BoilerWes]

Kidd supergrade with LW barrel. I added a McMillian stock. Probably my favorite gun I own.

Bolt action wise...the Annie’s are hard to beat but sometimes on the heavier side. Proof research is making carbon fiber barrels for CZ 457s...might be worth checking out...but $$$. Probably some custom options out there that run the old 77/22 actions.

At 50 yards on a rest shooting Lapua Center X ammo...I would put the supergrade up against anything. It lights matches, splits playing cards, and in the field, has given more craniotomies to squirrels than I can count.

 

[Old Bear]

I'll through out there a different approach in you search. I have a little collection of vintage Mossberg .22 bolt action rifles. Some of them are more than capable of MOA with their favorite ammunition. My favorite is a model 146B-A. It's an adult size rifle with a 24 inch barrel and a vintage 4x rimfire scope. I can easily punch out dime sized groups at 50 yds with CCI standard velocity rounds. With subsonic loads, its almost as quiet as a silencer. I have taken countless small game with it and it currently in the front of my safe as my go to pest remover.

While every rifle discussed in this thread are excellent rifles, there is something comforting about picking up one of the old classics. The warm aged walnut stock, the worn deep bluing and the buttery smooth action feels like an old friend stopping by for a visit.

 

[1775usmarine]

I like my marlin 80 and 81 both are pre microgroove. Also fond of my savage mk2 left hand bolt.

 

[Gabriel]

I'm out of the long range game so realistically I doubt I'll shoot much past 50yds offhand. I can't shoot prone any longer.

Honestly, if that's the case I'd look into a lever action .22. Of course that's not up your alley with the precision rifles, but at 50 and in they are quite fun. I'm a little biased as I'm a big lever action fan.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I'm out of the long range game so realistically I doubt I'll shoot much past 50yds offhand. I can't shoot prone any longer.

If that's case I'd say a Ruger mod# 8351, or better yet mod# 8358 if you can find one. Lightweight ready for a can. Savage has some also. I really liked savages trigger but I like rugers mag

 

[bcannon]

The Volquartsen Ultralight Modshot is what I would suggest. 3.7lbs and incredibly accurate. Well suited for a man of your stature and abilities . It isnt a bolt gun but is as accurate as one.

 

[phylodog]

Thanks again for all of the recommendations gents. Lots to consider.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Will give you 3:

1. Anschtuz M1710. Brother has this. Terrifyingly accurate with almost all ammunition. It is far more accurate than I am, this does not take much, but is an engineering platonic ideal.

2. Lithgow LA101, never shot it. Looks great, complete ulterior motive, I want you to buy it and report to us on this. It has my attention.

3. CZ M452 Scout. Lightweight, outstanding accuracy, mine loves CCI green tag. I bought 5 of them for the nephews and shot theirs, loved it so much bought one for me.