Precision 22

[Mac]

So I’m looking at getting a 22lr trainer type rifle. I’ve been tossing around the idea of either a cz 457 precision trainer in a manners stock or the same model in a cz 455. My question is it worth the money or should I wait on the new Bergara that’s coming out? I’d love to get a vudoo but can’t justify that kind of coin at this time.

[TX03RUBI]

The reports I’ve seen on the Bergara are excellent. That would be the way I was leaning simply for the Rem 700 platform. The CZ is an excellent little rifle though. Throw in the a Timney trigger and Area 419 rail and you’re set.

A buddy put this one together a few years back, then I proceeded to put the next 2000+ rounds through it since he never shot it It’s a fine little hammer.

[Mac]

Any idea on when that Bergara might come out? Got some pigs that need killin pretty quick here haha

[Artos]

I would get an Anschutz...I've shot this one & it will put them into the same hole. My personal FWT's shoot just as good as does my wood stock 1710 & 1712. It is really a treat to be able to consistently kill quail in the noggin at 50yds.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/852609821

Their target rifles win more matches than any other I reckon...be prepared to pay a lot of $$$$ for ammo if you want a 50yds ragged 5 shot group. The top shelf Eley is where it's at for accuracy.

[oneisnone]

I would get an Anschutz...I've shot this one & it will put them into the same hole. My personal FWT's shoot just as good as does my wood stock 1710 & 1712. It is really a treat to be able to consistently kill quail in the noggin at 50yds.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/852609821

Their target rifles win more matches than any other I reckon...be prepared to pay a lot of $$$$ for ammo if you want a 50yds ragged 5 shot group. The top shelf Eley is where it's at for accuracy.

I think the OP's purpose was a "trainer" rifle, meaning one that would mimic his daily driver in fit and feel, allowing him to practice with it and be able to carry over the same muscle memories to a full size rifle.

Side note...Those Anschutz are frikkin sweet! I would love to own one one day

[Artos]

Thanks...they are amazing shooting rigs. The top black one is a rare 1700 22 Hornet Graphite.

[TX03RUBI]

Any idea on when that Bergara might come out? Got some pigs that need killin pretty quick here haha

There’s already a handful in the wild. Just hard to find.

[Artos]

Have you guys seen the V-22 yet?? I fondled one the other day & it's quite impressive...basically an improvement on the 40x rimfire action & think they use hand cut bbls.

Expensive but really really nice...

https://vudoogunworks.com

[Mac]

Have you guys seen the V-22 yet?? I fondled one the other day & it's quite impressive...basically an improvement on the 40x rimfire action & think they use hand cut bbls.

Expensive but really really nice...


https://vudoogunworks.com

Yeah they are really nice rifles I’m just trying not to get that much money tied up into a 22 right now. But I have been tempted

[Artos]

Sorry I missed that in your OP...I think I'm gonna sell something & try one at some point. I like that little Crow rifle for a truck gun. Kinda curious how they group vs the anschutz sporters.

[TX03RUBI]

I’d build off the new RimX if I was building an all out 700 clone. Mostly because I want a 17 WSM in a non POS rifle, which the RimX offers. Might as well make the rim fire a switchbarrel to run either 22 Lr or 17 WSM.

[sendit]

Mac

For the money CZ's can shoot pretty dang good with a little tuning.

This is a series of targets I shot while working on my wife's 452. This was taken straight from the box, scope mounted and bore sighted. I was cutting the barrel down and decided to shoot 10 shot groups through the process of taking the barreled action in and out of the lathe and re-mounting the scope. I used a torque wrench for stock mounting. Other that the POI shift which could have been the machine work or scope/stock remounting the gun shoots well.



I built my trainer on a 455 action and it's (tack driver) lol It's right at 13lbs with the bipod and loaded mag. I have Kimber and Anschutz's but they are not what I consider a trainer.

[Mac]

Thanks for all the help! Is there any difference between the cz 455 and 457 besides the fact the 457 has an American style safety? I found a hood deal on a 455 but the hold up is still the backwards safety

[STX_Shooter]

I would get an Anschutz...I've shot this one & it will put them into the same hole. My personal FWT's shoot just as good as does my wood stock 1710 & 1712. It is really a treat to be able to consistently kill quail in the noggin at 50yds.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/852609821

Their target rifles win more matches than any other I reckon...be prepared to pay a lot of $$$$ for ammo if you want a 50yds ragged 5 shot group. The top shelf Eley is where it's at for accuracy.

Man that’s nice!

[Artos]

Man that’s nice!

That gun actually got a bid of $1950 on the original listing, but the ding-dong crawfished & had to re-list. No big deal for me, but feel bad for seller buddy.