TripleDeuce660
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I sold off my old mossy 22mag. I'm thinking of a new 22mag now. I have it narrowed down to cz 512 semi auto, cz 455( or 452), or a marlin xt. what do you guys think?gun will mainly be for cottontail and jack rabbits along with occasional coyote of opportunity(I have a .223 and 12 ga for calling.) Might call with it for bobcat or if regulations require it.
512 pros... follow up is fast with less movement to alert game and just plain fun. Can mount scope on low rings without worry of bolt clearance. I've handled one local and I liked it but went to but it today and it is gone.
Con is trigger of about 6lbs and if you lighten it with a spring down to 3lbs it may not always reset. I really like a trigger around 2 or 3 lbs. Possible it could jam. Most expensive with prices around 425.
455 Solid reliable bolt gun. Much lighter trigger and ability to get other caliber barrels later on.Everyone knows you can't go wrong with a cz bolt gun. these are about 375.
Last is a marlin xt... pro is a light trigger and most of all price. I really only use a 22 mag a few days a year at most for hunting and maybe some plinking. sure like the 200 dollar price tag and decent accuracy reputation. Going to see if bass pro has one to handle next week. Tried to handle one in 17hmr today but the line was insane.
Last option is hold out for this mythical new rimfire from winchester...
I do not like the savage 93 so do not suggest one.
512 pros... follow up is fast with less movement to alert game and just plain fun. Can mount scope on low rings without worry of bolt clearance. I've handled one local and I liked it but went to but it today and it is gone.
Con is trigger of about 6lbs and if you lighten it with a spring down to 3lbs it may not always reset. I really like a trigger around 2 or 3 lbs. Possible it could jam. Most expensive with prices around 425.
455 Solid reliable bolt gun. Much lighter trigger and ability to get other caliber barrels later on.Everyone knows you can't go wrong with a cz bolt gun. these are about 375.
Last is a marlin xt... pro is a light trigger and most of all price. I really only use a 22 mag a few days a year at most for hunting and maybe some plinking. sure like the 200 dollar price tag and decent accuracy reputation. Going to see if bass pro has one to handle next week. Tried to handle one in 17hmr today but the line was insane.
Last option is hold out for this mythical new rimfire from winchester...
I do not like the savage 93 so do not suggest one.