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Title: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: alfsauve on August 16, 2009, 07:37:20 PM: I am looking ahead to my next purchase (Mega millions over $150million Tuesday).
I've got a wish list. Some are very specific...some are not quite pinned down.

Here's what I need help with:

Bolt action rimfire: I've got a Savage MK II Classic, but it's not exactly giving me the accuracy I want. I'll take it out this week and try it again, but I'm thinking of trading it in on:

CZ 453 Varmint
Savage MK II BVT (short bull barrel)

What else? (sorry no Ruger....personal thing.)

I'm not rich and most of the money will have to come from the sale of the Savage Classic.

Maybe I'm just too picky, but the Classic starts throwing the bullets around as it heats up. Group consistency isn't what I'd like. I don't think I should have bought this longer barreled gun. I originally intended to get the BVT model but got side tracked.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: TAB on August 16, 2009, 08:21:36 PM: the cz is a great gun for the money.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: Kid Shelleen on August 16, 2009, 08:55:45 PM: Alf,

Have you looked at the Remington 700 SPS Varmit in .223?

There are several Remington Model 700 Varmits in .223

Here is a link for a Model 700 Ultimate Varmit in .223 with No Reserve taht is currently at $101.

Remington 700, "The Riflemans Rifle" You can find them on Gunbroker under $500.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: alfsauve on August 16, 2009, 09:20:25 PM: Quote from: Kid Shelleen on August 16, 2009, 08:55:45 PM
Have you looked at the Remington 700 SPS Varmit in .223?

Thanks, Kid, but this is for .22lr. I want something to be competitive in any number of adhoc .22lr competitions (such as HandloadersBench or RFC postal matches). I have a Savage 25 in .223 which I like. I was leaning towards the Rem 700 for my next center-fire purchase, though. But for this thread let's stick with the .22lr

Now, if money were no object there are the Sako Quad, and the Weihrauch HW66. Both are expensive but extremely accurate for "field guns". (FYI, Illingsworth imports Weihrauch into the Canada and US. The HW66 is around $1,100USD before shipping, FFL and taxes.) Of course there's always Walther KK300 competition for a mere $3,300.

Illingsworth: http://www.canada-shops.com/Stores/siarms/c32215.2.html (http://www.canada-shops.com/Stores/siarms/c32215.2.html)
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: ericire12 on August 17, 2009, 08:53:58 AM: Glock
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: tt11758 on August 17, 2009, 09:38:24 AM: Quote from: ericire12 on August 17, 2009, 08:53:58 AM
Glock

STILL sucks! ;D
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: Hazcat on August 17, 2009, 09:49:37 AM: Alf,

Are you going optics or open sights?

Reading some reviews the Savage with the thumbhole stock, heavy barrel and optics is supposed to be he 'schizzle'.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: MAUSERMAN on August 17, 2009, 05:41:22 PM: I have a Howa 1500 in .243 and its a good rifle, and very accurate. Maybe you should consider a ruger m77 in 25-06 i cant get enough of mine.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: Hazcat on August 17, 2009, 05:47:52 PM: Guys, I think he is looking at rimfire (22lr)
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: m25operator on August 17, 2009, 05:51:38 PM: I really like the CZ 452, but you might also look at some of the Savage Anschutz model 10's, imported by savage and plain jane, but a 64 action and heavy barrel, these were underpriced tack drivers.

Here is one on GB.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=137355316
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: alfsauve on August 17, 2009, 06:15:28 PM: Thanks, M25, I don't know why but I had it in my head Anschutz was only "olympic" style stuff. It is a rather plain stock.

I'll look at it. That grouping is what I'd like to see.

Meantime, looks like this Friday will be "rimfire" day at the range. I like to have a theme (purpose) for each visit.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: Kid Shelleen on August 17, 2009, 11:59:00 PM: I don't know about the Savage Anschutz, but we shot Anschutz rifles on the Coast Guard rifle team in 1976 and 1977. We kicked the cr$p out of Army, Navy and Air Force. They shot Anschutz rifles as well, we just shot BETTER. ;D

Doesn't help your decission, but sure brought back great memories.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: MAUSERMAN on August 18, 2009, 02:11:38 PM: Tactical solutions 22lr Ar upper that i have is super sweet.
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: fightingquaker13 on August 18, 2009, 02:19:22 PM: Quote from: m25operator on August 17, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
I really like the CZ 452, but you might also look at some of the Savage Anschutz model 10's, imported by savage and plain jane, but a 64 action and heavy barrel, these were underpriced tack drivers.

Here is one on GB.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=137355316
That is one hell of a rifle. I'd try to contact the seller, through any current auctons he may have open, and see what he wants for it.
FQ13
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: Hazcat on August 18, 2009, 02:34:37 PM: Alf,

Did ya look at CMP?
Title: Re: Help with next on the purchase list
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 18, 2009, 03:20:27 PM: Did you contact Savage and ask why with all the hype about their out of the box accuracy yours shoots like crap ?