Thread: The best "new generation" 22 RF

Originally Posted by Tentman

We now have the Lithgow Cross-over LA101, the Sako Quad, the Weihrach HW66 and probably one or two other top end 22's (maybe the the Tikka Tx1) that are all relatively new to the patch once soley occupied by the Anschutz Model 54 and Remington 40x's - there are plenty of other good 22's out there, CZ's etc etc, but here I'm talking of rifles that have really sophisticated triggers and firing mechanisms that will deliver "match" or benchrest quality accuracy with a top quality barrel.

So who (i.e which one) is capable of taking on the Annie 54 on a level playing field - we've seen that @Kiwi Greg has made a pretty good fist of it on a Lithgow . . . .

I shoot mostly 22 so I have been following a lot of 22 rifle reviews and forums. I dont think anything comes close to Annie 54.

Most of the new gen 22LR are more or less reinventing the wheel, in one form or another. They all try to attract sales by incorporating some new features which in the end of the day do not really improve accuracy:
1. Sako Quad is not more accurate than rifles half its price, and it comes with an OK trigger. you want a high quality trigger you have to spend about 900 bucks on a Bix n Andy unit.
2. CZ 455 is overall worse than 452. The barrel change function requires a lot of work to make it work properly (i.e. mucking around with head space) and even then accuracy is meh. if you want to make a 455 accurate you have to be prepared to spent a lot of money.
3. There has not been enough reports or comparisons of T1X compared with other rifles. I fiddled with one in Reloaders, honestly it does not feel like a 1000 dollar rifle. A lot of plastic etc.
4. The reviews of ISSC SPA is 50/50 at best.
5. The reviews of the Lithgow Cross-over LA101 is OK as well, nothing stands out.
6. The Ruger American does not have glowing reviews either.
7. Weirauch 66 seems to have more consistent good reviews than others but the consensus seems to be that it is still clearly a grade below Anschutz 54 action based rifles.

If you are happy to try your luck, buy any of the above, you may or may not get an accurate example. If you want guaranteed accuracy, you have to go with Annie 54 to avoid disappointment.