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February 5, 2018, 09:15 PM | #26 |
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I forgot about the Contender! That’s a good idea as well.
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February 6, 2018, 08:10 PM | #27 |
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Open mined keep a open mined, you will know the right one when its in your hands !!!
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February 6, 2018, 11:10 PM | #28 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Hmmmm, how about a Remington 783 in 270 Win? Six Power scope.
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February 9, 2018, 08:47 PM | #32 |
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You better keep us posted after tomorrow.
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February 9, 2018, 09:06 PM | #33 |
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February 9, 2018, 09:11 PM | #34 |
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February 10, 2018, 11:24 PM | #35 |
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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, 09:21 AM | #36 | |
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What caliber is the new t-bolt? |
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February 11, 2018, 11:03 AM | #37 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Savage Lightweight Varminter .222 Remington Cartridge - It's inexpensive to own and operate. The cartridge is extremely accurate.
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