dnewton3 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Posted January 19, 2010 OK - my next purchase is likely to be a bolt-action .22lr and I'm looking for suggestions. Let me be specific in my wants. First, I don't want to spend too much money; $250 is the limit for this one (not including accessories). I will always consider buying used, but I like to know the weapon's history, so at times I'll buy new to assure the known condition.Second, I want a reasonably accurate weapon, but it does not have to be ultra-uber-accurate, as I'm intending to shoot bulk .22 ammo and sub-sonic ammo.Third, on the topic of sub-sonic ammo, I want a reliable feeder and extractor. Lastly, ease of barrel removal and installation. I am going to have the end threaded for my suppressor. Sub-sonic .22lr ammo simply is not super reliable in a semi-auto weapon, so I'm going to build up a bolt action for reliability. I don't want some press-fit and pinned barrel; I need to be able to remove it to send it out for threading.So, here are my options that I've seen with some regularity at my local gun stores: Marlin model 925, Savage with accu-trigger (forgot the model), and a Ruger 77/22. I have a Marlin .22 Win-mag that I like a lot, but that one is very old and may not be comparable to what they produce today. I do know that the Ruger barrel is easy to remove (similar to the 10/22). I know nothing about the Savage at all.Does anyone know of the pros/cons to these weapons? I've not had a lot of experience with bolt action .22's. Both facts and opinions are welcome. Quote
Arkie_Lefty Posted January 19, 2010 Report Posted January 19, 2010 Too high, but can be had with a factory threaded bbl. is the CZ 452. Just a bit of tweaking on the trigger, and it'll shoot with Coopers and make Annies nervous.Bob Quote
dnewton3 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Posted January 19, 2010 Well, anything that is factory threaded would save me time/money on getting an alternative threaded, however after checking gunbroker, they sure do seem to be a bit high in price. Also, realize that the .22lr subsonic ammo is not exactly known for it's incredible accuracy. To have a weapon that is ultra accurate, and then put in cheap sub-sonic ammo makes little sense to me. That is why I has looking at a decent $250 gun, or less. I am trying to find a reliable gun that is a good match for the ammo and use with a suppressor.My primary purpose for this rig would be to put the suppressor on it for sub-sonic plinking and pest control. It doesn't need to be sub-MOA accurate, because the ammo would never be capable of such. I suspect the ammo is perhaps 2-MOA on its best day. Quote
dnewton3 Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Posted February 28, 2010 Update:Purchased a new Savage Mk II in 22lr today at Dicks for $171 out the door (on special). Nice gun. Absolutely beautiful stock; one of the nicest I've seen in a store bought mass-merchandise place in a LONG time. Also came with a 3x9 scope. Going to break in the barrell soon, then I'll see how it shoots. After that, it's off to the machine shop to get the barrell threaded for the suppressor.Now, if only the price of 22lr would come down and the availability go back up ... Quote
RLH70 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 If it is as accurate as all my Savages you are going to be very happy. Quote
Bill_in_Utah Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 If it is as accurate as all my Savages you are going to be very happy. +1My $117 Savage without the accu trigger is a VERY accurate weapon. It has mounted a 3x9 rimfire Bushnell scope (like most of my other Rimfire rifles) and its a great weapon. I also like the plastic stock as its a throw around weapon at times. Bill Quote
dnewton3 Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Posted March 2, 2010 It did not come with the accutrigger; wish it had. The stock trigger is crisp, but a bit too firm. Then again, don't know that I can expect too much for $171 out the door, including the 3x9 scope! Quite a bargin.As long as it's accurate, I'll be happy. I broke the barrel in this weekend; lots of cleaning and copious amounts of patches. Broke it down afterward and pulled the barrel out (pinned), and it goes to the machinist this morning via the mail. Found a place in OR I'm going to try; tornado-technologies. They specifically had my barrel listed as one that they are set up for. They also offer free return shipping for LEOs, so I just couldn't turn that down. I'll update when it returns. Quote
Arkie_Lefty Posted March 2, 2010 Report Posted March 2, 2010 Check the Savage section at Rimfire Central.com . There's excellent instructions for trigger tuning. As an armorer it should be all you need to bring it up to spec.Bob Quote
dnewton3 Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks for the update Bob; I'll check it out. Quote
dnewton3 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Posted March 25, 2010 Had sent the barrel out for threading and it's due back first part of next week. Will give a full report then. Quote
dnewton3 Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Posted April 8, 2010 Barrel threading came out superb! Tornado-Technologies in OR. Highly recommend. Quote
dnewton3 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Posted September 30, 2010 Well - I finally got around to sighting in this Savage with the suppressor attached and with .22lr s/s.Outstanding! I can hold quater-sized holes at 70 yards. (Why 70? Because that is the measurement from the closet tree to the POI ...) When you think of it, shooting sub-sonic .22lr ammo is not often a big quest. But I did this on a whim to see what it was capable of. I came away really impressed. Not bad performance at all for cheap s/s ammo and a total gun price (with scope) for $171.So, for a grand total of $700 (rifle, scope, threading of barrel, suppressor with tax stamp), I can pick off the little corn varmits and such with aplomb. I didn't "need" this, but I wanted it. And now I'm glad I got it! Quote
Andy Posted December 22, 2010 Report Posted December 22, 2010 There's a fellow here that has a MkII TR for sale, no sights or scope, unfired.Would this be a good rifle to mount aperture sights for some indoor range shooting? What would you pay for one? Quote
dnewton3 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Posted January 7, 2011 Yes, I would think that any Mk II Savage is a nice gun. As for price, I can't tell you what's fair in your area.I got mine new, for $171 USD out the door, with a scope, at a local mass-market retailer (Dick's Sporting Goods). Quote
Andy Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 Too late I bought an FVXP new, with warranty. Quote
Shannow Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 Most of the rifles that I've seen with threads were threaded by the local gunsmith(s), without unpinning the barrel...i.e. barrel and action attached...my Krico was partially butchered by one 'though.Down here, you can't go past CZ/Brno...I picked up a 1967 one that is a tack driver.As to ammo, Winchester subsonic are very very accurate in my rifles, about the same groupings as T22s, albeit more expensive.Unless you get the T22s, or CCI blue box ($50/brick down here), and use Paco Kelly's accuriser.http://www.leverguns.com/store/acurizer.htmI've got one of his early versions (ca 10 years old), and was impressed at the work it did on CCI blue box. Quote
steves Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 FVXP A belated I thank you Tom. Now I know what they are there are many shooters at the range with various Savage rifles and they shoot impressive targets with them. Quote
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