Don't buy into the declining quality argument. They maybe aren't as nicely finished as before, but they are far from bad.

DW

 

Don't buy into the declining quality argument. They maybe aren't as nicely finished as before, but they are far from bad.

I'll keep that in mind.

 

The 10/22 can be made into anything you want it to be. You can buy a nice wooden stock for it and maybe a few other parts if you want to customize it. I would'nt hesitate to buy a 10/22.... probably why I have 12 of them.

 

If you want a bolt rifle:
Ruger American.
Savage .22's are made in Canada, close enough?
Vudoo.

 

Or
Buy any one of 100 vintage American built 22s.
I can promise. There are no new production American or Foreign that perform any better.
Winchester
Remington
Marlin
Savage
Mossberg
All made many offerings blued and wood that hold their own against literally modern customs.

 

Or
Buy any one of 100 vintage American built 22s.
I can promise. There are no new production American or Foreign that perform any better.
Winchester
Remington
Marlin
Savage
Mossberg
All made many offerings blued and wood that hold their own against literally modern customs.

Can't disagree with that.
I haven't seen a new gun in years that I would trade for my old guns.

 

Savage .22's are made in Canada, close enough?

I was thinking of that, but as much as I like Canada, I want to support U.S. manufacturers and workers.

Vudoo.

I hear they are wickedly accurate, but I find them aesthetically displeasing.

 

I was thinking of that, but as much as I like Canada, I want to support U.S. manufacturers and workers.

I hear they are wickedly accurate, but I find them aesthetically displeasing.

You could very well put a sporter weight barrel on a Vudoo action and drop it into a pretty stock. It would look pretty similar to the picture you shared. But it'll be spendy.

 

Buy a complete kidd. Put it into a walnut stock.

 

Ruger 77/22
Remington 547
Remington 541
Remington 504
Remington 40X Sporter
Kimber 82S
Winchester 52

 

Don't rule out the Browning T-bolt you showed there, pretty nice rifles even if not built in the USA.

 

Ruger LVT is a known good performer.
As mentioned, older american rifles are a good buy and very accurate.
A few friends have ruger americans and they are good shooters as well.
As you, i prefer to support mfg that hasnt sold out to communist china, but i like german rifles best of all... so theres that.

 

Whats the budget? Some rifles mentioned can set you back $6000-7000.

 

Cooper
Kimber

Pricey, but pretty.

 

Nice Kimber in the classified right now.
You’d probably like it😻

 

It would help to know your budget ceiling.

 

I haven't given it much thought, but maybe around a thousand dollars.

 

I'm looking for a .22 caliber rifle for casual target shooting. <snip>

Savage makes some excellent 22 LR. Although they don't have a competitive edge in precision target shooting, they are accurate. I owned a B22 G, and the only reason I sold it was that it's not quite good enough for factory class benchrest shooting. However, for casual target shooting it fits the bill.....and it's a real purty rifle, too.

 

Savage .22's = Canadian, non?

 

Savage Arms is an American gunmaker in Westfield, Massachusetts, but they do have operations in Canada.

 

+1 on a Ruger 1022 LVT, if you can fine one.

 

I too would suggest vintage if you really have to have USA made..Alot of nice classic used wood/steel options out there.. Many can be found in near new and sometimes new condition if you are lucky..I like you thinking though..Not into the new plastic stuff at all myself.. But I would swallow my American Pride and broaden your Horizons if you insist on new..I used to be buy all American only too.. But way back I discovered Toyotas and my driving life got a whole lot better.LOL

Most USA Companies now have overseas connections one way or another..

 

Talo exclusive Ruger American rimfire in a wood stock.

Ruger American® Rimfire Wood Stock Bolt-Action Rifle Model 8359

ruger.com

 

Talo exclusive Ruger American rimfire in a wood stock.

What do you think of the stainless steel look?

 

Even informal target shooting having a mediocre rifle in the accuracy department will lead to frustration and wondering whether it is the ammo, the gun or shooter causing the fliers and not so stellar results.
I know the OP said American made but honestly most of the better accuracy rifles these days are coming out of Europe in the form of CZ, Tikka, Bergara, Anschutz and so forth.

If you are stuck on American production the choices narrow and mostly for the better accuracy candidates will be used older non current production models.

Even buying European production you are still supporting a U.S. Importer and U.S. FFL dealer with the purchase and getting a rifle you will be probably happier with its performance.

Generally buying used you are not accomplishing the "support an American business" as what seems to be your goal.

 

Generally buying used you are not accomplishing the "support an American business" as what seems to be your goal.

I believe that would actually be a matter of Symantec’s. The rifle originally was built , made , sold American, so in some small way I still feel and believe you could still say its supporting American business especially if purchased from a mom n pop store today weather it’s new or used.

Just say’n
Sir. James Esquire.

 

Gunbroker is a good place to find what you seek.

 

Bolt: Winchester 69A, 72, 75 Sporter, Ruger 77/22
Lever: Marlin 39A, Winchester 9422

 

How about a Vudoo barreled action and place it in a nice Remington 700 walnut stock?

 

I'm new to all this. That is possible? And is it expensive? (I think the Vudoos are expensive.)

 

IMHO a used Kimber for 1200 ish is proly the way to go if wanting heirloom quality.

 

I have 2 marlins that are tack drivers----Marlin 60 (semi-auto) and marlin XT 22 (bolt action). Blue collar rifles that shoot like more expensive rifles.

 

I have 2 marlins that are tack drivers----Marlin 60 (semi-auto) and marlin XT 22 (bolt action). Blue collar rifles that shoot like more expensive rifles.

I considered the Marlin early on, but it seems that they are no longer made.

 

Even the nicer stuff is "blue collar" if you can develop a taste for Ramen

FWIW I killed a fair number of tree rats as a kid w a $20 Glenfield. Worked fine.

People can justify their expenditures however they want.

Me? Id rather have nice guns than a nice car.