In the past, there was a company in TN that made a rifle I think called the Ticho, and another in Texas that I believe was SAS or something similar. Then there are all the other shops and can makers that have or had integral options like Elite Iron and similar shops.
Today, I am thinking a CZ 457 Varmint as a starting point but, I am open to other options like the Bergara B-14R and similar rifles. Over $1K for the bare rifle is not a likely choice to start with. The B14-R full steel barrel at ~$850 is realistically about as much as I would consider as a starting point. For switch barrels, I like the CZ 457 option best right now but, other solutions are viable too.
I am looking for predator elimination in a somewhat handy (i.e. not overly heavy or long) rifle that looks non-suppressed to casual passers-by while I am out and about. I have rimfire cans for threaded rifles but, I want less attention and 22 Magnum ammunition, not a simple 22LR and can for lots of drama, questions, etc., and similar stuff from random people who think I am a Mexican Mafia sniper or some similar $#%*!
Not to mention, something more effective on larger aggressive dogs in particular than a 22LR!
I am pretty flexible in appearance as long as it doesn't scream suppressor! I also need a bit more thump than a 22LR so, 22WMR seems obvious but, any similar option commonly available in the retail trade at modest prices is a possible option. 17HM and 17WSM and similar rimfire rounds I think are the wrong solution due to availability and possibly noise issues with a higher ballistic crack over a slower 22WMR with its heavier payload and broader bullet face.
TIA,
Sid
Today, I am thinking a CZ 457 Varmint as a starting point but, I am open to other options like the Bergara B-14R and similar rifles. Over $1K for the bare rifle is not a likely choice to start with. The B14-R full steel barrel at ~$850 is realistically about as much as I would consider as a starting point. For switch barrels, I like the CZ 457 option best right now but, other solutions are viable too.
I am looking for predator elimination in a somewhat handy (i.e. not overly heavy or long) rifle that looks non-suppressed to casual passers-by while I am out and about. I have rimfire cans for threaded rifles but, I want less attention and 22 Magnum ammunition, not a simple 22LR and can for lots of drama, questions, etc., and similar stuff from random people who think I am a Mexican Mafia sniper or some similar $#%*!
Not to mention, something more effective on larger aggressive dogs in particular than a 22LR!I am pretty flexible in appearance as long as it doesn't scream suppressor! I also need a bit more thump than a 22LR so, 22WMR seems obvious but, any similar option commonly available in the retail trade at modest prices is a possible option. 17HM and 17WSM and similar rimfire rounds I think are the wrong solution due to availability and possibly noise issues with a higher ballistic crack over a slower 22WMR with its heavier payload and broader bullet face.
TIA,
Sid
