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Post by genesis273 on May 1, 2019 16:04:48 GMT -5
Pulled the trigger (no pun intended) on a new .22LR. I hadn't owned a .22 in a very long time but always wanted to add one back into my cabinet. I went with a Savage Mark II BTV. Also ordered a Nikon P-Tactical Rimfire 2 scope along with some .22 subsonic ammo. I'll post a picture when I get it all put together. Looking forward to doing some plinking and getting after some squirrels.
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Post by genesis273 on May 8, 2019 21:00:34 GMT -5
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Post by jjas on May 9, 2019 7:04:28 GMT -5
Nice looking setup. I hope you enjoy it!
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Post by dbd870 on May 9, 2019 7:19:41 GMT -5
Like it - definitely let us know how it shoots
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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2019 8:40:46 GMT -5
I sure will
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Post by dbd870 on May 9, 2019 10:26:19 GMT -5
I’ll be interested in how you like the scope too
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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2019 13:00:57 GMT -5
I hope it's a good combo. Reviews were good on both guns. The bolt is a little stiffer than I like. Greased up some and it broke loose a little more. Opening the action is still kind of tight though.
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Post by jjas on May 9, 2019 14:53:39 GMT -5
I hope it's a good combo. Reviews were good on both guns. The bolt is a little stiffer than I like. Greased up some and it broke loose a little more. Opening the action is still kind of tight though. Every bolt action rifle I've ever owned was stiff @ first. In my experience, over time they break in and become much smoother and easier to cycle. Besides...it's a good excuse to go shooting.  |
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Post by deadeer on May 10, 2019 22:05:25 GMT -5
Nice looker there. I have had pretty good luck with Savage rimfires over the years. You can polish the edges on the bolt, handle, and receiver, or just sit in your easy chair and work it till your hand falls off. It will loosen up. Lol
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 1, 2019 13:21:46 GMT -5
Zero'd it in at 50 yards today. I had forgotten how much fun these .22's are to shoot. I am going to pick up some squirrel and bird steel targets to play around with.
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Post by dbd870 on Jun 3, 2019 10:45:07 GMT -5
I like the self healing spinners.
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 19, 2019 11:52:47 GMT -5
I bought 4 spinners. Set them up between 50-18 yards. I only had to use the first hash mark above the cross hairs at 18 yards. I'll try 50-100 yards next go round. I had a few failures to extract so it's time for a good scrubbing. I definitely want to invest in some self healing targets. 50 yard spinner....  |
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Post by jajwrigh on Jun 19, 2019 21:22:33 GMT -5
Nice setup!
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Post by mgderf on Aug 25, 2019 7:05:50 GMT -5
I really like the look of those laminate stocks. When done right they're absolutely beautiful.
Hello, my name is Derf, and I'm a .22cal challenged individual.
I cannot seem to scratch the .22 itch that constantly plagues me.
Without looking, I can't even tell you how many .22's I own.
I do have a couple of favorites, but I'm not talking Savages...the model, not the brand.
I have an old Stevens Crack-Shot that is just plain cute.
I also have an older Mossberg 144 that is a tack-driver and more fun than should be allowed by law.
I bought it for $50 from some guy trying to come up with rent money.
It was his asking price, and I jumped on it. It came with a very nice padded leather sling and a Bushnell/ Banner 3x9x40 scope on top, and 1 factory 7 round mag.
I've since removed the scope and had the original model peep sights installed.
I think my all-time favorite though is my 1885 Winchester "Low-Wall". It is not stock.
I got it from a friend who was strapped for cash. I offered him the opportunity to buy it back at the same price, but he said he thought I would get more enjoyment out of it than he would.
My Low-Wall started life as a .22short.
When I bought it, the receiver was the only stock part. It now wears some unknown heavy competition style stock. Maybe bench-rest, I'm not sure.
It also wears a Winchester model 52 barrel, which changed it to a .22lr.
I've since come to learn than Winchester model 52 barrels were, at the time, considered the cream of the crop as far as competition barrels.
It is a falling block action single-shot, and I believe I get more enjoyment from shooting that little rifle than anything else I own.
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