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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 25, 2019 21:54:23 GMT -5
Earlier at the end of the year I started a thread on attempting to find a 22 LR bolt action repeater rifle. Many suggestions and sound advice was freely given.
Well a purchase has been made! My first repeater 22 rifle that I have purchased since 1972 is: A Savage FV-SR bolt action. Gently used, and looks new. Adjustable accu-trigger, bull barrel 16.5" long. 8 factory 5 shot magazines and 5 factory 10 shot magazines. Picatinny mount over the action and threaded barrel.
Magazines show little or no use. $212.00 out the door. Now I need a piece of glass, low magnification and to scale to the rifle. Thanks for the help.
No iron sights on weapon, so I need glass to get it set up to shoot.
Now I need to lay in some diverse samples of 22LR AMMO to see what works best.
Tom
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Post by crazycarl on Jan 25, 2019 23:00:42 GMT -5
I like the Weaver Classic Rimfire 2.5-7x28 a lot.
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Post by paul105 on Jan 26, 2019 8:58:07 GMT -5
I have one. Nice, accurate rifle. The factory picatinny rail is a bit high and combined with a low comb, not conducive to good cheek weld. I replaced the factory base with a lower weaver (don't remember catalog number) and low rings. I opted for the Leupold 2x - 7x compact rimfire. Probably a bit more expensive than you are looking for. I use mine for gopher hunting with a suppressor (dog sensitive to loud noise). CCI Standard Velocity segmented hollow points are very effective varmint medicine. Paul
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 26, 2019 21:09:25 GMT -5
Thanks Paul! Rimfire is a new world to me. 1970 started loading and shooting 38 Special and it was almost as cheap but the lure of the old 22 rimfire for general relaxation with a firearm.
Weaver's scope looks like what I might use. Need to see one in the flesh along with Looopold. We deal in the Oregon scope business but none in the shop at the present time.
I think this is gonna be fun. Haven't owned a firearm as an adult just for recreation purposes.
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 27, 2019 9:35:39 GMT -5
Earlier at the end of the year I started a thread on attempting to find a 22 LR bolt action repeater rifle. Many suggestions and sound advice was freely given. Well a purchase has been made! My first repeater 22 rifle that I have purchased since 1972 is: A Savage FV-SR bolt action. Gently used, and looks new. Adjustable accu-trigger, bull barrel 16.5" long. 8 factory 5 shot magazines and 5 factory 10 shot magazines. Picatinny mount over the action and threaded barrel. Magazines show little or no use. $212.00 out the door. Now I need a piece of glass, low magnification and to scale to the rifle. Thanks for the help. No iron sights on weapon, so I need glass to get it set up to shoot. Now I need to lay in some diverse samples of 22LR AMMO to see what works best. Tom ***** Sounds like you have a great deal. I use centerfire scopes on .22s, for interchangeability and overall quality. Scopes for scatterguns and 22s are made to be parallax-free well inside 100 yards for anticipated closer use. When present, parallax is a big deal until identified and dealt with. For example, groups fired with unstable bedding, a reticle which moves around, or parallax, may all look similar. If you trip over a Leupold 4x at a friendly price you will have all the bases covered----except high magnification. You will have as tough and honest a piece of glass as ever mounted to a rifle. If you get a high magnification variable, you want parallax adjustment, with parallax adjustable down to 10 or 15 yards. Magnification is your enemy when parallax is present and you can’t do a thing about it. David Bradshaw
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Post by JM on Jan 27, 2019 11:26:02 GMT -5
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 27, 2019 17:31:56 GMT -5
Appreciate the knowledge and experience on the parallax issue, Mr. Bradshaw. Lot to learn about scopes and rimfires. I don't own any rifles with telescopic sights, last sight I bought was a NECG receiver sight for a Ruger 77.
Wow JM nice looking scope, too rich for my retired blood. 4X Leupold sounds like a plan. ebay sounds like it may get a visit.
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Post by JM on Jan 27, 2019 18:21:19 GMT -5
...Wow JM nice looking scope, too rich for my retired blood. 4X Leupold sounds like a plan. ebay sounds like it may get a visit. I bought a few off this site many years ago. www.samplelist.comwww.swfa.comDon't know if it is still a good source. Buy the best glass that you can. You will most likely keep it & use it on several rifles. PS. Cabelas bargain cave used to be a good source also. PPS. www.swfa.com/leupold-3-9x33-vx-freedom-efr-riflescope.html
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 27, 2019 21:29:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2019 11:10:56 GMT -5
I like the Weaver Classic Rimfire 2.5-7x28 a lot. Agreed, Weaver scopes are nice. Just bought a 3x9 rimfire for my new 22 and a 1x3 for my Ruger Deerfield.
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Post by squawberryman on Mar 8, 2019 17:25:38 GMT -5
I just got that Leupold. I'm not pleased with the amount of parallax it has.
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Post by Paden on Mar 9, 2019 2:06:32 GMT -5
Burris used to make a really nice little compact 4x20 scope that's just the ticket for a working .22. Originally it was called the 4x Mini, and in later years it was called the 4x Timberline. They were really nice quality little scopes, and inexpensive to boot. They're as scarce as hens teeth now, and I imagine anybody who has one won't let it go. I have two of them and they're not for sale! I don't understand why Burris stopped producing them. If you come across one you should grab it.
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Post by majorKAP on Mar 17, 2019 19:39:16 GMT -5
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Post by ezekiel38 on Mar 17, 2019 20:11:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the pic of the Burris compact. Found a Looopold 1X4 that I have mounted and sighted in on my Ruger 77/357. Now to find another Looopold or a Burris Compact 4X. Sorry for the Looopold crack. But in this part of Idaho they are commonly known as Leopold, like the European Nobleman. One of our salesmen was interacting with a Leopold rep and was strongly reminded that the proper pronunciation; even for redneck Idahoans is: Loopold.
I'm trying to be faithful to the reps' admonition. (Grin goes here).
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Post by bushog on Mar 17, 2019 22:15:41 GMT -5
Burris used to make a really nice little compact 4x20 scope that's just the ticket for a working .22. Paden knows if what he speaks. Only 8" in length. And you know your rifle slings...the very best IMO!
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