Thread: Best value bolt .22 besides Norinco....

A simple question..... What is the best value, accurate "budget knock about" .22r bolt-action besides the Nrinco JW15? I'm looking for a bolt action to use for spotlighting. I have been tempted to get a JW15 but it seems so hit and miss as to whether you get a good one or not! I haven't got the DIY skills to re-crown barrels etc. And if I pay someone to do it I may as well have invested the money into a rifle that shoots well off the shelf.

I don't want to be spending $700+ or a 22 that will get banged about a bit. I don't care what it looks like really, just a good reliable "knock about" shooter. I do have a 10/22 bit prefer a bolt action when solo spotlighting as it's one less thing to worry about. Oh; I have thought about the Marlin XT-22

Or; is there something I should look for to get a good Norinco? Thanks :-)