Want a good practice rifle.

[vossman]

I am looking for an accurate 22LR or 22Mag rifle to shoot just to get practice at 100 yards. I have been looking at the Marlin Model 982VS http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...gnum/982VS.asp Accuracy is probably my #1 concern but I want something easy and fairly cheap to shoot too.

Do you guys have any other recommendations or thoughts?

[Anton]

Can't ever go wrong with a 10/22, I got mine when I turned twelve and never have had a single problem with it. I've heard some good things about Marlins but my dad's seems to have a lot of problems. It really depends on what you're looking for, semi-auto, lever action, or bolt action.

I don't know how attached you are to the 22 thing but you can get a decent Mosin Nagant for $100ish, too.

[TFOGGER]

I've had a Ruger 77/22 in .22 Mag for a long time, and with CCI MaxiMag ammo, it will consistently shoot under an inch at 100 yards(if I do my part). Nice, full size ergos.

[van7559]

Have you thought about the .17 hmr caliber?

[Irving]

I've always heard that the Savage Mark II is great out of the box, along with the CZ452 American. I can't say anything as to if they are considered the MOST accurate though.

[sniper7]

buy a 10/22. they are the best .22s out there IMO

[Not_A_Llama]

I don't know if the promotion is still on, but Marlin had some rebates that made the 795 about $100.

It's a very solid rifle at any price up to $170, and far more accurate than any stock 10/22. Mine's relentlessly reliable with anything other than Thunderbolts. Wolf match target will impress.

[gnihcraes]

I've had a Ruger 77/22 in .22 Mag for a long time, and with CCI MaxiMag ammo, it will consistently shoot under an inch at 100 yards(if I do my part). Nice, full size ergos.

my vote ^^ have loved mine for many many years. great on those pdogs.

[BigBear]

My favorite is also a cheap little 10/22. They have tons of aftermarket parts and shoot really well right out of the box. However, if you want something of a different flavor, try a CZ model. They are amazingly accurate, though a lot more pricey.

[cysoto]

If you are serious about your accuracy with a .22 caliber out to 100 yards, I would favor a bolt action rifle. If money was no objection I would certainly look into an Anschutz but for a fraction of the price of one of these rifles, you can certainly obtain great accuracy out of either CZ or a Savage.

In the long run, the cost of the .22 Magnum round negates any savings. In addition, finding Match Grade for .22LR (which is a must) is much easier than trying to find Match Grade .22 Magnum ammo.

Here is an article that my buddy wrote about his Savage:http://www.wildlifehunters.com/savagemarkiitrreview.htm