I had a cz452 in .22 was very accurate rifle as long as i did my part i,ve changed to a cz 17hmr varmint and once again an excellent rifle i an get an inch group at 100m,s i couldn,t do that with my .22 but if all your shooting will be under 100 i,d say stay with the .22 because of noise levels and price of rounds just my honest opinion hope it helps