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Jul 26, 2022 · Best Precision .22 LR Rifles 1. Ruger American Rimfire Long-Range Target rifle. One of the things Ruger does very well is .22 LR platforms. Its Mark III and Mark IV pistols are hugely popular for a reason, and the 10/22 is an iconic rifle. Mark IV.
Jul 7, 2020 · The Scoop on 22LR Competition Rifles. There have always been three ways to get into precision-oriented 22LR rifles. The first, and most expensive, is the same kind of 22 target rifle used by Olympic athletes around the world. Those rifles reach into the $4,000 to $6,000 range and have a very specific audience with deep pockets and backing.
- Anschutz 64. This is a rimfire for pro shooters or those of you who like dipping into your kid’s college fund to buy another gun. Carbone shoots this brand of rifle in his precision matches, and can tell you it’s the ultimate bad-ass .22 LR because of its adjustability for length of pull and comb height, plus the balance of the rifle is weight forward, so it makes for a steady setup.
- Vudoo Gunworks V-22. One of the most widely popular precision rifles is the Vudoo V-22. It’s a barreled action matched with a Remington 700 style stock.
- Zermatt Arms RimX. Another action built to be paired with the Remington 700 footprint, the RimX magazine is machined from 7075 aluminum, which gives it a snug fit.
- CZ-USA 457 Varmint Precision Chassis. There are two versions of this gun, a shorter 16.5-inch barrel rifle and the 24-inch model. You want the longer barrel because it will make the rifle steady on the shooting bag (a longer barrel means more weight forward).
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- CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis. The 457 is one of the most popular rifles in open-class NRL22. One thing many shooters do is drop it in a chassis. Now, CZ will do that for you.
- Bergara B-14 R .22 LR. One of three new rimfires that debuted in 2020 and are built on a Remington 700 footprint, this precision .22 rifle from Bergara is compatible with the wide universe of aftermarket Remington triggers, bases and stocks.
- Ruger American Rimfire LRT. My old man’s Ruger American Rimfire will shoot cloverleaf groups with CCI Mini-Mags at 50 yards. It’s an inexpensive gun. He paid less than $200 for it new.
- T/C Performance Center T/CR22 Carbon. Two years ago, Thompson/Center took the basic Ruger 10/22 design and built a new precision .22 rifle around it. It’s more than a mere clone, because T/C incorporated the best of the vibrant 10/22’s aftermarket-like integral Picatinny rail, last-shot hold-open, extended charging handle, improved trigger and a nice aftermarket stock.
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- Savage Mark II FV. Barrel Length: 21 inches. Weight: 5.5 Pounds. Capacity: 5+1. Affordable. Lightweight. Great for youth hunters. Cons. Might be a little simplistic for advanced shooters.
- Tikka T1x MTR. Barrel Length: 20 inches. Weight: 5.3 Pounds. Capacity: 10. Well balanced. Compatible with T3 centerfire accessories. Great action. Cons.
- Ruger Precision Rimfire. Barrel Length: 18 inches. Weight: 6.8 Pounds. Capacity: 10-15. Affordable. Compatibility with Ruger 10/22 mags. Endlessly customizable.
- Lithgow LA101. Barrel Length: 20 inches. Weight: 6.8 Pounds. Capacity: 5. Incredibly accurate. Full-sized. Quality synthetic stock. Cons. Stock trigger isn’t anything special.
Jan 8, 2024 · Considered by many to be the most useful rifle in the world, a 22 rifle is perfect for target practice, hunting, competition shooting, and teaching others to shoot. And you can do all of...
May 15, 2023 · Matt Robertson. posted on May 15, 2023. News, Extras. Support NRA American Rifleman DONATE. The limited ballistic capability of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge makes it an interesting tool for...
