Bolt action .22?

[fightingquaker13]

An acquaintance asked me for a recommendation for a good Bolt Action .22 rifle for him and his kid. The kid is 12 so he doesn't want a youth model, but a full sized rifle. He wants it to target shoot and small game hunt with, so, figure a nickel at 50 yards (minute of squirrel). I know a bit about SA .22s, but I was embarrassed to realized I know bupkiss about bolts. So I said I'd ask here.
Here's the deal. We are looking for a plinker, sporter, hunter, not an olympic target gun. Not el cheapo, but not a ton of money either. Basically, among the usual suspects (Savage, Marlin, Remington etc.) what would you recommend and why?
FQ13

[TAB]

well  for the cheap, no one beats the out of the box accuracy of the marilns.

Next step up IMO is go with a cz.   

after that things get very pricy.


out side of full on target gun, you won't beat the cz at thier pricing.

[Badgersmilk]

Savage Mark II BTVS.  No regrets.  

NOT just a bench gun.  Actually carrys really well.

Does the fact that BTVS22MAG is my email address tell you how much I like this rifle?




Don't forget.  Accu Trigger!

[kmitch200]

Bolt guns don't get fired nearly as much as semiautos. If the ammo price doesn't freak him out, I'd buy another 17HMR in a heartbeat.
Shrink that "nickel at 50 yards" to one hole at 50 - a small hole - and that's with the cheapest Savage.

[Hazcat]

Savage

This should do just fine.  .22LR SS/syn  BA  10 round mag  $250.00

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[MikeBjerum]

Savage

+1

[vincewarde]

After dealing with magazine feed issues with a couple of otherwise great Remingtons, I decided to go with a Ruger 77/22.  All in all I am pleased, although some other models make be a bit more accurate, it's great to be able to use 10/22 magazines.

[MikeBjerum]

I will add - Start with open sights!  Young eyes should be enjoyed and exercised as long as possible.  Way too soon the time will come when optics are required 

[Conagher 45]

Might want to try a Ruger 77/22 very accurate but the Savages are just as accurate, matter of preffrences ,wood vs polymer and price.

[alfsauve]

Savage Mark II BTVS.  

Don't forget.  Accu Trigger!

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