Favorite .22 rifles

[Spikedriver]

I'm in the market for a .22LR bolt action rifle. Not a cheapo Savage from the farm store, but a nice wood and blued steel gun with a decent scope and a good trigger. I've narrowed it down to a CZ 457 or a Tikka, and probably a Vortex rimfire scope or maybe my old 6x Cabela's Alaskan Guide. What are all of your favorite .22s? Am I overlooking any good rifles? (Sorry, no 10/22s here, I just don't like them.)

 

[sharp shooter]

You're looking sharp with the CZ 457 and Tikka T1x. Tikka's trigger is buttery smooth and great for precision, while the CZ's got that classic wood-and-steel vibe plus easy barrel swaps. Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32's great for rimfire, but if you like vintage glass, that Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6x still hits hard. Both top-tier