Looking for a high quality 22LR w/threaded barrel.

[MikeDVB]

Hello!

I recently acquired a suppressor and I would like to find a 22LR rifle with a threaded barrel.

I’m a fan of manual bolt action so ideally that’s what I’m looking for.

I have a Savage XT22 that I love but the barrel isn’t threaded and I would rather pick something up that has threads than modify the XT22.

I’m just not sure what’s out there / what I should be looking for. I’m ok buying new or used - I’m just not sure what makes/models to consider.

Appreciate any advice you may have.

 

[Expat]

Mark II FV-SR | Threaded Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms

Mark II FV-SR offers a customized AccuTrigger, a threaded heavy barrel, and a fashionable one piece scope rail for a truly reliable bolt action rimfire gun!

www.savagearms.com

one of these showed up in the classifieds that I jumped on a few years ago

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Henry makes both a pump and a lever action threaded under $600.

 

[two70]

The Tikka T1x and Bergara BMR should be at the top of the list for reasonably priced, bolt action rimfires with threaded barrels. If CZ has a threaded model, they would be up there as well.

 

[DRob]

Second the Bergara BMR.

 

[1nderbeard]

Ruger American target has a nice laminate stock version with a threaded barrel. I think around $400. Harder to find, but seems like a nice rifle. Takes 10/22 mags also.

 

[Lost Californian]

Savage FV-SR. Bolt action, threaded, highly accurate. Just like Expat said.

 

[MikeDVB]

Thanks everyone!

I really appreciate the recommendations.

 

[Gabriel]

There's a nice CZ 457 LRP in the classifieds. Any 455 or 457 would be my recommendation.

 

[johntheplinker]

I'm going to second the T1x and third the Bergara. A little bit more $ than some of the other choices but they shoot, straight out of the box. Both my Tikkas and my BMR are well under 1 MOA with multiple types of ammo. Can't say the same about any of the CZs I've owned or either of the Ruger Americans.

 

[schmart]

Hello!

I recently acquired a suppressor and I would like to find a 22LR rifle with a threaded barrel.

I’m a fan of manual bolt action so ideally that’s what I’m looking for.

I have a Savage XT22 that I love but the barrel isn’t threaded and I would rather pick something up that has threads than modify the XT22.

I’m just not sure what’s out there / what I should be looking for. I’m ok buying new or used - I’m just not sure what makes/models to consider.

Appreciate any advice you may have.

I bought my Ruger precision rimfire after shooting a friend's suppressed. Way fun and very accurate. Can absolutely recommend.
Rick

 

[92FSTech]

I'm currently waiting for my first can to get out of ATF jail. Like you, I wanted a bolt action for a host, and it was a requirement for me that it have iron sights. There's actually not much out there that fits those criteria...I ended up looking at a CZ 457 Scout and a version of the Ruger American.

It's probably not going to make me any friends, but handling them both I honestly thought the actions were about the same, as was the fit and finish of the metal parts, and I prefer the flush-fit 10/22 rotary magazines to the CZ mags. The stock on the CZ was definitely nicer than the flimsy plastic on the Ruger, but I want to use this for my kids as well as myself, so the modular Ruger stock was a useful feature. I ended up opening up the barrel channel a bit with some sandpaper and a dowell to ensure that it stays free-floated, and it's been fine so far.

I just got it out for the first time this past week with my new Tech-Sights installed, but had to use the indoor range so I was limited to 50 feet. I was pretty happy with it at that range...looking forward to stretching it out to 50 yards and beyond. The target below are the first groups after I got it zeroed (I ended up adjusting it a bit more later)...I was with 3 family members and we took turns, so each bull is a different shooter. Mine's the upper center one.

 

[Hookeye]

I have a CZ 455 non threaded. It likes SK match ammo. Does under .5 at 50 yards w it and is a sporter. Its tolerable w CCI Blazer for plinking

My Savage MKii TR is a pig and I kinda like it more.

 

[55fairlane]

Picking a rifle because the barrel is threaded, is like buying a car because it is red.

Find a rifle you like (or love) & have the barrel threaded.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I bought my Ruger precision rimfire after shooting a friend's suppressed. Way fun and very accurate. Can absolutely recommend.
Rick

And tying this back into the Ruger American suggestion. The Precision is an American in tacticool furniture. Same gun "under the hood".

 

[DadSmith]

Mark II FV-SR | Threaded Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms

Mark II FV-SR offers a customized AccuTrigger, a threaded heavy barrel, and a fashionable one piece scope rail for a truly reliable bolt action rimfire gun!

www.savagearms.com

one of these showed up in the classifieds that I jumped on a few years ago

I had a guy that used those for competitive matches tell me about his. He said he liked everything but the "junk magazines" that savage made for them.
Are they that bad?
Can you get better made aftermarket magazines?

 

[two70]

Picking a rifle because the barrel is threaded, is like buying a car because it is red.

Find a rifle you like (or love) & have the barrel threaded.

No, not really. It's more like buying a car because it has 4 wheels. Most, newer rimfires come pre-threaded. It's pretty much ubiquitous to the point where one is just being obstinate to buy a non-threaded rifle and have it threaded.

 

[NyleRN]

Between me and my 13yr old son we have a Savage B22 FVSR, Ruger American stainless threaded and a 10/22 with aftermarket threaded barrel in a magpul stock for suppressor shooting.

 

[Hookeye]

Im not a suppressor guy.
Don't have a private range so earpro is on anyway.
Silly maybe, but aesthetics matter to me.
No way Id put a suppressor on a Ruger #1 LOL

I purposefully bought my CZ and Savage .22 rifles non threaded.

 

[nipprdog]

I had a guy that used those for competitive matches tell me about his. He said he liked everything but the "junk magazines" that savage made for them.
Are they that bad?
Can you get better made aftermarket magazines?

if you have a bad mag, just call savage and they will send you a replacement on the spot