Inexpensive 22 bolt

[lhrocker 5]

So I ordered a Ruger 10/22 Takedown and I would like an inexpensive bolt 22.  Any suggestions between the Savage Mark II or the Marlin XT-22?

[Scorpio64 5,145]

Between the two, I'd go with the Savage MK II.  Almost bought a MK II last year because of the many great reviews but a deal I could not pass up on a Marlin 39D came along.

[T Bill 649]

Pretty much set on a Savage or a Marlington?

[Malice4you 627]

I own an XT-22 and own the big brother of the Mark II, a 93R17TR.

 

XT22 probably has more rounds through it than any of my other guns, probably 8k+ at this point.  It is still reasonably accurate using crappy bulk ammo.  I haven't been able to get match ammo for it, so I can't comment what it's truly capable of, but I've done 2.5-3.5" groups at 100 yards using Golden Bullets.  Trigger is nowhere near as nice as the 93R17 (which costs more than twice as much), but I'm happy with the XT22 for a sub-$200 gun.  I've thrown an inexpensive bipod and a Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 scope on there.  I always enjoy shooting my XT22, and I have not had any issues with it.  I'll put it this way - virtually every range session, my XT22 comes out to play.

 

As for the 93R17 - trigger is great.  If the Mark IIs are the same triggers, I'd be very pleased with them.  Accuracy (from a .17HMR) is sub 1.5" at 100 yards from an average (at best) shooter.  I have not had any major problems (one of the screws did get loose and had to be tightened).  I plan to get another 93R and/or Mark II in the future. 

 

I'd think you couldn't go wrong with either option.

[lhrocker 5]

Pretty much set on a Savage or a Marlington?

 

Trying to stay withing that price ballpark unless there are less known brands that cost the same or less that are better.

[T Bill 649]

Just would add the Ruger American Rimfire and the CZ 452/455 to the list if it was me.  Personally prefer the Ruger, but the choice is yours.

[Melgamatic 66]

Ruger American Rimfire.

[jm1827 284]

I have the Savage MK-II and love it.  It shoots well ( < 1" groups @ 50 yards) and the price was right.

[AverageJoe 95]

Savage Mark II - check with remixer(Steve) from Monmouth Arms.

[Old School 611]

I have the Savage MK-II and love it.  It shoots well ( < 1" groups @ 50 yards) and the price was right.

 

And seriously I think it can shoot better than that with the ammo it likes.

[jm1827 284]

And seriously I think it can shoot better than that with the ammo it likes.

Oh I am sure it can, the gun is more accurate than I am!

[Oleg 8]

My first .22 is CZ455 and I am quite happy with it. But now I know that Ruger American Rimfire was a better practical choice for a first rifle because of its modular stock.
I find that I need to adjust stock on CZ and it means that rifle keeps getting more and more expensive (with zero resale value on add-ons). Also I do not know how much adjustment I need, so I have to experiment (more money). Most likely there would be no such additional expenses with Ruger.

[twotwothree 1]

Try the cricket bolt gun .22lr