New rifle - thoughts, ideas & opinions? - Page 2

Areoflyer09 · February 5, 2018, 09:15 PM

I forgot about the Contender! That’s a good idea as well.

gw44 · February 6, 2018, 08:10 PM

Open mined keep a open mined, you will know the right one when its in your hands !!!

Nunya53 · February 6, 2018, 11:10 PM

I have the CZ 455 17/22WMR combo and would definitely recommend it....VERY accurate. If you want another rimfire to play with, I recently picked up a Savage BRJ in 22 WMR (you can get them in 22LR and 17HMR) for ~$400. Haven't shot it yet but it looks promising and I'm in for about $700 scoped.....

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIBRJ

Jerry

Picher · February 9, 2018, 11:52 AM

I got into .223 Rem rifles late in life and have three bolt-actions in that chambering now. It's fun and inexpensive to shoot, whether using factory or handloaded ammo.

We used to have a .22-250 Rem, which is a step-up in power for varmint hunting, but accuracy isn't any better than the .223 Rem. Ammo is more expensive and due to the tapered cases, they stretch a lot, so handloading is more of a fuss.

If you just want to shoot rimfire, that's a lot of fun and I shoot much more rimfire in both rifles and handguns than anything else. I like semi-autos, even for informal target shooting. A Ruger 10-22 target model is a really fun rifle and they shoot really well. They can also be "improved" in many ways.

Areoflyer09 · February 9, 2018, 01:40 PM

Been doing some googling and researching this week. Starting with that I know, still need to spend more time looking at surplus options.

The CZ452/455 is a great rifle, but it’s the least likely unless I get some time behind one and it it shoots my American by leaps and bounds.

The 10/22 Mannlicher I found is still an option but I’ve been thinking about it a lot less. Will need to meet up with a friend and spend some time with his 10/22 to decide if it’s the synthetic stock 10/22 I don’t enjoy or the semi-auto part. So that one is in the back burner for now.

The Browning T-Bolt, CZ527 & Contender are options still.

Other than the Contender, I found the Henry Single shot in .223 that fits my wants.

Going to hit up some more stores tomorrow and see what I can find to touch.

My wife did point out that I may want to consider a more “target” type 22LR pistol. I’m starting to feel that everything I narrow things down I add more back. I’ll know it when I find it though.

jamaica · February 9, 2018, 06:21 PM

Hmmmm, how about a Remington 783 in 270 Win? Six Power scope.

Kvon2 · February 9, 2018, 08:47 PM

You better keep us posted after tomorrow.

Areoflyer09 · February 9, 2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica

Hmmmm, how about a Remington 783 in 270 Win? Six Power scope.

This could be an option as well. Though the financial state of Remington as of today doesn’t instill a lot of confidence.

Areoflyer09 · February 9, 2018, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kvon2

You better keep us posted after tomorrow.

What’s tomorrow?

Areoflyer09 · February 10, 2018, 11:24 PM

Well after hitting half a dozen gun stores around the Indianapolis area today, I found it! The second to last store that I was willing to try had not one but two Browning T-bolts at an acceptable, but not ideal price, once the 10% rebate from Browning is factored in.

So a Browning T-Bolt with the maple stock followed me home. I’ve already hit the range with it and love the straight pull back bolt. It’s much lighter than my American and has a better trigger. Light, but not too light and no creep or overtravel. It’s just a delight to work.

I failed to stick to my own guidelines but it was close enough at the end to work out. The T-Bolt doesn’t have iron sights which forced optics, which forced delaying my other project for a bit longer. Luckily that project is also a want and not a need, so no harm no foul.

Anyways, thanks for all the ideas! I’m sure I’ll come back down this road again at some point trying to justify a want without a need.

Kvon2 · February 11, 2018, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Going to hit up some more stores tomorrow and see what I can find to touch

I was talking about.this, and you did!

What caliber is the new t-bolt?

Areoflyer09 · February 11, 2018, 11:03 AM

Basic 22LR. My accounting background & logic won in the end. Stick to what I shoot the most.

The hardest adjustment from the T-Bolt to my American is the optics. I have a Vortex Crossfire IIbon the American and the Nikon Prostaff on the T-Bolt. Vortex is easier on my eyes due to its size, but the Nikon has a clearer image.

Picher · February 17, 2018, 11:59 AM

Everyone should own a bolt-action .223, IMHO. I never had one until a few years ago and didn't know what I was missing.

The .223 is about the cheapest centerfire to shoot and is inherently quite accurate with half-decent ammo. It also shoots fairly flat to beyond 200 yards, though I rarely exceed that distance with mine. It's just a blast to shoot.

There's hardly any recoil and excellent ammo is available about anywhere.

I have a Tikka and a Rem 700. They both shoot about any factory ammo well-under 1 MOA. I'd buy another Tikka.

BeeShooter · February 20, 2018, 05:23 AM

Savage Lightweight Varminter .222 Remington Cartridge - It's inexpensive to own and operate. The cartridge is extremely accurate.

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February 5, 2018, 09:15 PM	#26
Areoflyer09 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2017 Posts: 300	I forgot about the Contender! That’s a good idea as well.

February 6, 2018, 08:10 PM	#27
gw44 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 311	Open mined keep a open mined, you will know the right one when its in your hands !!!

February 6, 2018, 11:10 PM	#28
Nunya53 Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2006 Location: Sherwood, AR Posts: 207	I have the CZ 455 17/22WMR combo and would definitely recommend it....VERY accurate. If you want another rimfire to play with, I recently picked up a Savage BRJ in 22 WMR (you can get them in 22LR and 17HMR) for ~$400. Haven't shot it yet but it looks promising and I'm in for about $700 scoped..... http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIBRJ Jerry

February 9, 2018, 11:52 AM	#29
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I got into .223 Rem rifles late in life and have three bolt-actions in that chambering now. It's fun and inexpensive to shoot, whether using factory or handloaded ammo. We used to have a .22-250 Rem, which is a step-up in power for varmint hunting, but accuracy isn't any better than the .223 Rem. Ammo is more expensive and due to the tapered cases, they stretch a lot, so handloading is more of a fuss. If you just want to shoot rimfire, that's a lot of fun and I shoot much more rimfire in both rifles and handguns than anything else. I like semi-autos, even for informal target shooting. A Ruger 10-22 target model is a really fun rifle and they shoot really well. They can also be "improved" in many ways.

February 9, 2018, 01:40 PM	#30
Areoflyer09 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2017 Posts: 300	Been doing some googling and researching this week. Starting with that I know, still need to spend more time looking at surplus options. The CZ452/455 is a great rifle, but it’s the least likely unless I get some time behind one and it it shoots my American by leaps and bounds. The 10/22 Mannlicher I found is still an option but I’ve been thinking about it a lot less. Will need to meet up with a friend and spend some time with his 10/22 to decide if it’s the synthetic stock 10/22 I don’t enjoy or the semi-auto part. So that one is in the back burner for now. The Browning T-Bolt, CZ527 & Contender are options still. Other than the Contender, I found the Henry Single shot in .223 that fits my wants. Going to hit up some more stores tomorrow and see what I can find to touch. My wife did point out that I may want to consider a more “target” type 22LR pistol. I’m starting to feel that everything I narrow things down I add more back. I’ll know it when I find it though.

February 9, 2018, 06:21 PM	#31
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	Hmmmm, how about a Remington 783 in 270 Win? Six Power scope.

February 9, 2018, 08:47 PM	#32
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	You better keep us posted after tomorrow.

February 10, 2018, 11:24 PM	#35
Areoflyer09 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2017 Posts: 300	Well after hitting half a dozen gun stores around the Indianapolis area today, I found it! The second to last store that I was willing to try had not one but two Browning T-bolts at an acceptable, but not ideal price, once the 10% rebate from Browning is factored in. So a Browning T-Bolt with the maple stock followed me home. I’ve already hit the range with it and love the straight pull back bolt. It’s much lighter than my American and has a better trigger. Light, but not too light and no creep or overtravel. It’s just a delight to work. I failed to stick to my own guidelines but it was close enough at the end to work out. The T-Bolt doesn’t have iron sights which forced optics, which forced delaying my other project for a bit longer. Luckily that project is also a want and not a need, so no harm no foul. Anyways, thanks for all the ideas! I’m sure I’ll come back down this road again at some point trying to justify a want without a need.

February 11, 2018, 11:03 AM	#37
Areoflyer09 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2017 Posts: 300	Basic 22LR. My accounting background & logic won in the end. Stick to what I shoot the most. The hardest adjustment from the T-Bolt to my American is the optics. I have a Vortex Crossfire IIbon the American and the Nikon Prostaff on the T-Bolt. Vortex is easier on my eyes due to its size, but the Nikon has a clearer image.

February 17, 2018, 11:59 AM	#38
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	Everyone should own a bolt-action .223, IMHO. I never had one until a few years ago and didn't know what I was missing. The .223 is about the cheapest centerfire to shoot and is inherently quite accurate with half-decent ammo. It also shoots fairly flat to beyond 200 yards, though I rarely exceed that distance with mine. It's just a blast to shoot. There's hardly any recoil and excellent ammo is available about anywhere. I have a Tikka and a Rem 700. They both shoot about any factory ammo well-under 1 MOA. I'd buy another Tikka.

February 20, 2018, 05:23 AM	#39
BeeShooter Member Join Date: August 24, 2016 Posts: 85	Savage Lightweight Varminter .222 Remington Cartridge - It's inexpensive to own and operate. The cartridge is extremely accurate.