22LR Bolt Gun - Action Recommendations

[thinhorn_AK]

My t1x is fantastic when it doesn't fail to feed

Yup, accurate, they feel good, but the mags suck and mine had constant feeding problems.

 

[coya]

Yup, accurate, they feel good, but the mags suck and mine had constant feeding problems.

I can't for the life of me figure out what's causing it

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I can't for the life of me figure out what's causing it

I don’t remember since I got rid of mine a few years ago but it was either smashing the bullets into the bottom of the feed ramp, or they were going into the chamber at too steep of an angle making them hang up on the upper part of the chamber.

When it would FTF and is ejected the round, there would be a big gouge on the bullet.

 

[ofl0926]

Which of these would you recommend for kids? I wanting to get them a trainer


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[BLJ]

Which of these would you recommend for kids? I wanting to get them a trainer


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Ruger Precision® Rimfire Bolt-Action Rifle Model 8401

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I’ve had a couple of these.

I’ve seen them at my LGS used for under $400.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Which of these would you recommend for kids? I wanting to get them a trainer


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The CZ 457 Scout has worked really well for my daughter: I got it for her when she was six. She will turn nine this year. It comes with iron sights, which are minimalist. I put a red dot sight on it because that’s a lot easier for her.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Which of these would you recommend for kids? I wanting to get them a trainer


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My wife is pretty small, I got a ruger American rimfire and bought a compact stock piece for it. it works well for her.

Sometimes I wish id gotten her a cz scout but in reality, the ruger magazines are the best, the gun is accurate and it came all set up (rail for scope rings, 16" barrel, threaded barrel) and the price was good.

 

[ofl0926]

My wife is pretty small, I got a ruger American rimfire and bought a compact stock piece for it. it works well for her.

Sometimes I wish id gotten her a cz scout but in reality, the ruger magazines are the best, the gun is accurate and it came all set up (rail for scope rings, 16" barrel, threaded barrel) and the price was good.

Good to hear. I just want something to teach fundamentals. Last thing I want is issues


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[Coopsdaddy]

T1x for me.
Have two mags without much issue.Its the wire ejection early model gun.
Just picked up 8 spare mags cheap so hopefully they do ok.
Waiting on a grey birch chassis to get here.

 

[Sooner4Life]

I have been trying to decide between the B 14r and the cz 457. I really like the looks of the varmint percision.

 

[Sooner4Life]

But the comments have definitely but the T1x in the mix. Haha

 

[CMP70306]

Anybody have a B-14R with the carbon barrel? I have a spare manners stock and an MDT bottom metal that I can use to build a lightweight trainer and was debating going with that option. RimX and Voodoo are out as I don’t have quite that much money to drop on a .22 if I want to have money for the suppressor.

 

[Tod osier]

T1x for me.
Have two mags without much issue.Its the wire ejection early model gun.
Just picked up 8 spare mags cheap so hopefully they do ok.
Waiting on a grey birch chassis to get here.

Mine has never had a problem and I have multiple mags that I've used.

 

[BLJ]

I have been trying to decide between the B 14r and the cz 457. I really like the looks of the varmint percision.

I’ve had great success with the 457.
A buddy has the B14.
He’s had some minor feeding (mag related) issues but nothing that should sway someone away.

The B14 was about $350 more when I bought the 457. That was a big factor for me.
I believe the CZ’s have narrows that gap.

He did have the bolt head break off the B14. But I think that Bergara has rectified that issue with the newer rifles.
I think he was at 10k rounds when it happened. So yes it did happen, but another thing that wouldn’t keep me from it if that works better for you.

 

[BLJ]

T1x for me.
Have two mags without much issue.Its the wire ejection early model gun.
Just picked up 8 spare mags cheap so hopefully they do ok.
Waiting on a grey birch chassis to get here.

Do sure grey birch use T1x mags?

I’d also be interested in the weight of the rifle in the chassis.

 

[Sooner4Life]

I’ve had great success with the 457.
A buddy has the B14.
He’s had some minor feeding (mag related) issues but nothing that should sway someone away.

The B14 was about $350 more when I bought the 457. That was a big factor for me.
I believe the CZ’s have narrows that gap.

He did have the bolt head break off the B14. But I think that Bergara has rectified that issue with the newer rifles.
I think he was at 10k rounds when it happened. So yes it did happen, but another thing that wouldn’t keep me from it if that works better for you.

Thank you. That is good information to know and I appreciate your input.

 

[BLJ]

No problem.

Anything else on your mind send me a PM.

Talking 22’s is fun.

 

[FrontRange]

Handled a CZ 457 varmint at the LGS today and almost bought it. Went home to research and got lost in a CZ vs Tikka T1X rabbit hole. Thanks to this thread, the rabbit hole now includes a B14r barreled action.

 

[Bobrobheimer]

For me it was that the Bergara was a rem700 foot print since that’s the landscape I am in with other actions and chassis.

 

[Macchina]

They have two. Neither is ideal, but they have them. The Scout and the Royal are both threaded and 16” Sporter profiles.

Through some permutations and classifieds surfing, I currently have a Scout, an American walnut stock, and an American synthetic stock. So, my daughter can grow into whichever stock she prefers.

I also own a Royal. The downside there is that it has 1/2x20 threads, so it needs an adapter to 1/2-28.

That’s not an argument against the Tikka, just a statement of fact.

I also just bought a T1X from EuroOptic. My long term plan is to put it in a RokStok and then sell my Royal.

I just bought a Tikka T1x (Roughtech, 16") today! I have had over a hundred Scouts and Royal's in my cart for the past few months. I love the Royal, but that 1/2-20 thread kills it for me!

I feel a lot of relief ordering the Tikka. It has everything I want and I really like the mags too. I can mount my scope with Talley 1-piece rings (my favorite) instead of dealing with 11mm dovetail rings or a funky rail. It was actually shopping for the rings for a CZ that put me over the edge today to get the Tikka...

I got my first 22 can this week and only have semi-autos to shoot it on. Can't wait to get a bolt gun to really let these subs shine!