Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

[jtb33]

Looking to replicate the feel of my 700 PSS as much as possible without having to drop the money on a 40X or something similar that will break the bank.

Any suggestions for an off-the-shelf type rifle (or one with minor customizing) in .22LR to replicate it as closely as possible for a trainer?

 

[SS-8541-dono]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

stevens 416

 

[XxMerlinxX]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

What do you want to replicate? The size and feel of the stock on a PSS is unlike any .22 on the market. If you just want something that's a bolt action, cheap, yet is accurate, I'd vote for a Savage Mark II FV. Boyd's may be able to finish a wood stock in a style that resembles the PSS, with the larger palm swell. You could also try and mold the original stock so that it resembles your PSS, but that'd be a lot of work for something that may not work out in the end.

 

[lovain1932]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

+1 on the Savage mkii I have one and it will shoot spider webs in-to at 50 yards

 

[Jerkface11]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

You can't go wrong with a CZ.

 

[DamnYuppie]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

You didn't say what your budget was for not breaking the bank. Yet I encourage you to take a long look at a CZ 452, they are fantastic little rifles and a joy to shoot.

 

[GorbashUK]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

CZ452 varmint. Put the little trigger kit in and hey presto a superb, accurate little .22. I put the Wilddog varmint stock on mine and use it for 22 benchrest at my local club.

 

[Guns4570]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

Fuscalino....you cheated....we can't get Wilddog stocks in the USA any more. Sucks too as that was the best 452 tact/varmint stock going. Wish they would be imported again.

 

[XxMerlinxX]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

There's also Boyd's "tacticool" stock if you wanted something different, it doesn't much resemble a PSS stock though.

 

[snaptrigger]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

I have a CZ 452 varmint, and yeah, they are tack drivers. I have been looking at the Savage Mk ll TR as well. I would say to stay away from a modded up 10/22, you'll run through ammo too fast and take away from your trigger control practice. I'm speculating, but I know that would happen to me...lol

 

[Pat M]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

Another "Thumbs Up" for the CZ

 

[VJJPunisher]

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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...027#Post2398027

 

[GorbashUK]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Guns4570</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuscalino....you cheated....we can't get Wilddog stocks in the USA any more. Sucks too as that was the best 452 tact/varmint stock going. Wish they would be imported again. </div></div>

Sorry to hear that, the Wilddog stock was well finished and a superb fit. I love the little CZ but it is definately a sweeter gun now with the new stock.

 

[wildcatsfan11]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

+1 on the CZ, I got to shoot a 452 the other day and its definitely worth checking out.

 

[Heronion]

Re: Good .22LR trainer w/o breaking the bank?

Savage Mk2 is my suggestion.