.22/.22 Mag Rifles

[Forestryguy]

What is everyone shooting for .22/.22 Mag rifles for squirrels and other small game? I have several, but thinking of figuring out more of a target rifle setup for hunting, and could possibly use for some of the .22 competitions (CMPs and other mail in programs, long range, possibly duathlon to not be so fat in the winter). I prefer bolt actions over semis, personally and for moving without a chambered round.

 

[Glendine]

I use a Brno zkm 611 in 22Mag.

Glendine.

 

[Trial153]

I picked up a Begara BMR last winter for shooting coyotes at night over my bone pile. It’s a nice little rifle on the cheap

 

[Dented]

I've got a CZ 527. Originally in 22LR, you can swap the barrel in a couple of minutes for 22 mag or 17. You need different mags for 22 MAG/17. I wanted to option to swap. Barrel changes are really easy. Accuracy is great. It's no bench rest rifle but I'm shooting squirrels, not paper punching.

 

[Customweld]

Ruger All Weather 77/22 magnum.

 

[sickles107]

T1x
Bell and Carlson for a t3
Sportsmatch rings
6mq

Mirrors my hunting rifle. Put at least 50 rounds through it every range trip. Should have put one together years ago.

 

[Marbles]

Christianson Ranger 22. Though I'm thinking I might sell it and get a CZ.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

Good old 1972 Ruger 10/22, and browning BL 22 lever action, both great shooting firearms.

 

[sbaker0029]

I've got a ruger american 22lr, it's super accurate with a variety of ammo and magazines are cheap and plentiful.
If you're looking for a target/hunting setup they make precision model that's got competition style stock and I think but not positive upgraded trigger

 

[ozyclint]

Lithgow LA101 .22LR.

After finding ammo it likes you could head shoot squirrels at 50+m all day

 

[S-3 ranch]

Win 94-22m lever action

 

[keystone112]

I just picked up a CZ 457 American in 22 WMR. It is awesome.

Just make sure there is a ring/base solution you are happy with before you buy. It comes with a built in rail, maybe 11 mm or something weird.

I went with a picatinny rail from Diversified Innovative Products.

 

[5MilesBack]

I love my Henry .22LR lever action with a 3x9 on top of it. Always freehand.

 

[sbaker0029]

I just picked up a CZ 457 American in 22 WMR. It is awesome.

Just make sure there is a ring/base solution you are happy with before you buy. It comes with a built in rail, maybe 11 mm or something weird.

I went with a picatinny rail from Diversified Innovative Products.

I've been looking into getting one of those. Having a tough time finding 22wmr in a varmint though, might have to go 17hmr but don't want to.
Do you like the DIP rail?

 

[keystone112]

Yes, I do like the rail. Not a lot of space between the rail and the power selector ring with this scope, but just enough.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

T1x with a silencer or my 77/22. I have a cz457 with a manners stock on the way.

 

[Zdub02]

CZ 452/455 ultra lux

 

[Thinkingman]

I just picked up a CZ 457 American in 22 WMR. It is awesome.

Just make sure there is a ring/base solution you are happy with before you buy. It comes with a built in rail, maybe 11 mm or something weird.

I went with a picatinny rail from Diversified Innovative Products.

I have a spare set of BKL 257 rings for CZ 11mm rail. 1" rings.

 

[Smtn10pt]

I have the CZ semiauto 22 mag. I love it for night hunting fox

 

[Reddish]

Lots of good options. CZ 457 the flavor of your choice is a great rifle. Target and hunting options.

I do like the T1X but the plastic thread protector and bolt shroud were disappointing.