Target rifle question
Do any of you have experience shooting the heavy barrel 1022 and the heavy barrel Savage bolt action? Can you give a comparison of accuracy for both?
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i have no experience with either, other than what I see, which is the 10-22 is only exceeded by the Colt 1911 for being tricked-out. Some of them could hardly be called 10-22s since virtually no factory parts remain. At least the Savage rifles seem to retain most of their factory parts. 0 -
The most accurate 22 Rimfire rifles are ones used in SMALL BORE NRA matches 50 years ago M0del 52 Winchester and model 37 Remington WERE the Gold standard [^]. Today the rifles from Europe account for 95 % of the winning shooters. Check out Champions Choice and Champions Shooters Supply. You won't see either a 10-/22 or Savage made rifle on the firing line at CAMP PERRY. That is not to say that either of your 2 choices are just Plinkers but Neither is the MOST accurate of all 22 rifles. 0 -
I don't want a tricked out gun. I want one that will make one ten shot small hole in a 50 yard target. The old timers that I have found are shot out. I need one for my grand sons 4H competition next year. He came in 6th place because he didn't have a target rifle like most of the other kids did. I don't intend to let that happen again. [:)] 0 -
Rosie:
You tell me how much you can spend on a 10/22, Then I will tell you what you can get for that Dollors.
Also I need to have the GUN rules from your 4-H0 -
Don't know about the Savage, but my 1022 with a Shilen barrel shoot 1/2" at 100yds with ammo it likes. I built one with one of Midway's barrels and it shot good also.
As with all 22,s you have to find the ammo that it likes. When I was shooting silhouettes I took two rifles and two pistols and four different boxes of ammo. None liked the same stuff.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rosie
I don't want a tricked out gun. I want one that will make one ten shot small hole in a 50 yard target. The old timers that I have found are shot out. I need one for my grand sons 4H competition next year. He came in 6th place because he didn't have a target rifle like most of the other kids did. I don't intend to let that happen again. [:)]
Buy an Anschutz and go forth and maketh small holes.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=3113051300 -
I vote for relining one of your worn out ones. Something with all milled steel that came from you will mean more and likely last longer. 0 -
I've not shot a factory 10/22 w/ heavy barrel,but I built one using a Tac Sol barrel. Nothing would group even higher end stuff, except CCI Blazer, good for about a nickle size group at 50 yards. Pillaring and bedding didn't help it. Sold it off after a while.
I've had a Savage BTV in 22wmr - good for just over an inch at 100 yards with CCI MaxiMag FMJ or JHP. Recently sold to fund other toys since I don't shoot it much.
Still have my Savage BTV in 22lr - very accurate with several inexpensive ammo types. Will be a long time before I sell it...
Since you are involved with 4-H, Savage will sell you a FVT w/ pretty good irons on it for under/about $250 ...0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rosie
I don't want a tricked out gun. I want one that will make one ten shot small hole in a 50 yard target. The old timers that I have found are shot out. I need one for my grand sons 4H competition next year. He came in 6th place because he didn't have a target rifle like most of the other kids did. I don't intend to let that happen again. [:)]
Limiting factor in a 10-22 probably isn't the barrel, its the TRIGGER.
If you take a stock gun, and then put in a true match grade barrel and a true match grade trigger, you can certainly build something that puts a small hole in a 50 yard target.
You'll also want to put in a better stock too, while you're at it.
Will it be as good as an Anschutz? Maybe. . . though unless your kid happens to be a high level competitor shooting strictly high grade match ammo, I don't know if the difference is going to be much.
Will it save you money to do this?
Yes, BUT probably not all that much. Once you accurize your Ruger you'll be in for not less than $600-700 and the gun will lose quite a bit of that value on resale since its cobbled together. The Anschutz will cost more than that up front, but it will also keep its value much better, and in fact, if you buy a used one, it may even appreciate with time.
The question really comes down to your budget. Figure out what that is, and THEN you can take it from there to figure out the way to get the most gun for your money.0 -
bpost
Buy an Anschutz and go forth and maketh small holes.
bpost is a wise man, and speaketh with great wisdom.
W.D.0 -
I have had both the savage and ruger bull barrel rifles. I put good glass on both, worked over the triggers and found the ammo each liked. They were both accurate, but I sold them because neither of them could touch my CZ 452 FS.
The CZ will shoot right out of the box, work the trigger over, add a nice piece of glass and it is a delight to shoot. Not an annie, but still a lot of bang for the buck![:)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
bpost
Buy an Anschutz and go forth and maketh small holes.
bpost is a wise man, and speaketh with great wisdom.
W.D.
Again, buy an Anschutz. Set up a target at 50yds---shoot ONE bullet into it---take the target down and tell everyone it was 10 shots.
No one could tell the difference..........0 -
My Anschutz(1516) is not one of their target rifles, but shoots sub moa. I would look at the MPR model and use a scope such as a Weaver T36. That combination should take care of business. A 1022 is still a polymer or aluminum receiver based auto loader. 0
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