Budgety threaded 22?

I have a 10/22 but my 22 can usually stays on MP 15-22...25 rd mags of standard velocity is super fun. Bird cage can be a PIA to get off but it does come off.
 
Winchester Xpert is about the best "cheap" threaded bolt action 22LR rifle I've found. Super accurate with both the open sights and once I added a scope. I was shooting an 8" steel at 100 yards suppressed with open sights. What a hoot. Went 10 for 10 offhand at 60 yards on the same steel with CCI Quiet subs. The steel bong was louder than the shot and neither were loud. The biggest bonus with a bolt 22LR is that you can get lots of practice reps in with very little cost once you find an ammo your gun likes.

Jay

Has it been reliable for you? A lot going for it at that price.
 
Has it been reliable for you? A lot going for it at that price.
I have around 500 rounds through that one and over 1k through a Winchester Wildcat and I like them more every time I use them. Can use 10/22 magazines on both models and they just shoot good. Best buy of the year so far. Need to shoot my Ruger American 22CM more to see if it over comes the little 22lr Winchester rifles I got for the best of 2025. I might get another Xpert in 17 Winchester Super Magnum for a suppressed NV short range gun.

Jay
 
You had me at 10/22 mags. 😀
I might start looking. Thanks.

Are scope mount’s available?
 
A CZ457 with their match barrel makes a pretty fun bolt gun plinker. Lots of options for stock/chassis and other upgrades available.
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I picked up a Springfield 2020 target for a bolt gun and I own a 10/22 takedown with a Magpul barrel and stock. I enjoy both, but the 2020 is pretty sweet for the price.
How accurate is it? I've got a 2020 Waypoint that I really like, so it seemed logical.

But the accuracy guarantee isn't enticing. Lol
 
CZ rimfires would be my choice for a rifle. I have a 452 that shoots amazing. Won a few shooting matches with it shooting cheap wolf match.
 
I am really liking my Bergara BMR. I would also love to have the BXR semi-auto version. It uses 10/22 mags. Both come threaded and have carbon wrapped barrel options.

S&W M&P 15-22 for a 22LR in AR-15 footprint gives you all the controls and features in a ultralight package.
 
Winchester Xpert is about the best "cheap" threaded bolt action 22LR rifle I've found. Super accurate with both the open sights and once I added a scope. I was shooting an 8" steel at 100 yards suppressed with open sights. What a hoot. Went 10 for 10 offhand at 60 yards on the same steel with CCI Quiet subs. The steel bong was louder than the shot and neither were loud. The biggest bonus with a bolt 22LR is that you can get lots of practice reps in with very little cost once you find an ammo your gun likes.

Jay

back when Golden Eagle was really good, the 40 rnd boxes, I could go 8-9 out of 10 @ 175 yds on a little green propane tank.
I'll have a suppressor for it soon, LR's are silly fun!
 
So, due to the fact that I'm very smart and responsible... I bought a 22 can, but I don't own a threaded 22.

What is your favorite budgety 22 (under around $600), preferably bolt gun, maybe pistol.

I've got a scope or two sitting around, really just worried about the gun cost, and wanting something fun.

Get a secondhand CZ 452 or a CZ 457 American SR.


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+1 for Ruger 22/45
mine is FUN!
and I saw them on sale this week on guns dot deals or whatever the site is. Google will pull it up,
 
I have around 500 rounds through that one and over 1k through a Winchester Wildcat and I like them more every time I use them. Can use 10/22 magazines on both models and they just shoot good. Best buy of the year so far. Need to shoot my Ruger American 22CM more to see if it over comes the little 22lr Winchester rifles I got for the best of 2025. I might get another Xpert in 17 Winchester Super Magnum for a suppressed NV short range gun.

Jay
Those winchesters are good guns. My friend has one and it’s pretty nice, he has the semi auto one. It has a threaded barrel, built in rail and takes 10/22 magazines.
 
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