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Don't own a .22 cal centerfire and I've been swearing to rectify that for the last couple years.

It be a play toy for steel and paper, used for deer on occasion and down to ground squirrels. Don't want a chunk.

The choices are:

An AR build- I don't own one and they are pretty cheap now.

Ruger American- Uber cheap. 8 twist. Piece of chit stock.

Montana- turn key.

Tikka SL- Has anyone seen one that doesn't shoot? $700+$550 for a McMillan is about Montana territory. The extra inch bolt throw doesn't bother me.

Sako Vixen- slow twist and pricey, though I'd like to have a nice custom on one.

What say ye?


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Custom Vixen would kick a lot of butt.

Montana -would be powerful cool too - I have a real hankering for a Montana -although there are certain types of people on this site that are giving them a bad name -due to them owning one -two -a few -several..

Mickey Coleman built my first custom 700 bdl 22-250 I have shot a couple of 5 shot groups measuring in the 1's . Luck I know.
Shot two three shot groups on steel 2 1/2" at 453 yards when testing long range loads.
Love a 22-250 .
And here I thought MadMooner was a hardcore rifleman -laf --you don't have a 22-250 ? Delete this thread and say you were kidding .. grin

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If you wanted to meet your needs with perfection, I'd highly recommend a custom 22-250 with an 8" twist.

But if you want to class things up, I have a Vixen in .222 Rem Mag, with plenty of bastard brass, dies and all the bells and whistles.

It will likely do anything you're looking to do with a quality .22 centerfire that doesn't suck.

But make no mistake, it won't do what an 8" twisted 22-250 will do.



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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual.
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Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit.
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Thou shalt buyith a T-3 1:8 SL and livith happily ever after.


I'm considering the new Sako compact and playing swapaloo between the 223 for summer wear and something a little heavier hitting for formal wear.

One size fits all....

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....initial indications are 50's kissing at 2.282 and 75 Amax at 2.448. Mag box is 2.307, but we have the technology. Or the bobsled insert as plan B.

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What's max length mag box for the Kimber ?


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Easy MM; The Tikka....


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Donor 700, 8 twist 22-250, micky.


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Originally Posted by BillyGoatGruff
Donor 700, 8 twist 22-250, micky.


Done Faux Ti with a fluted LVSFish barrel.


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America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Since you don't own an AR, you need one yesterday.

RRA predator pursuit, 20" barrel.


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I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...
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I might sell you the really pretty Sako Riihimaki you handled when you were last out this way. It is scary accurate and stylin. About 7lbs all up, too.

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Comes with a guided trip for either Oregon Ground squirrels or E WA Rockchucks

Whether this one, or another similar, I would sure try to find a pre Garcia 222 or 223 such as a Riihimaki or Vixen. Just awesome little rifles.

That said, I am interested in aquiring one of the RIA mini bolt action rifles in 22TCM. The 22TCM should act like a modern designed 22 Hornet in most respects, and that little RIA rifle is a handsome thing, from the photos I have seen.


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Originally Posted by MadMooner
Don't own a .22 cal centerfire and I've been swearing to rectify that for the last couple years.

It be a play toy for steel and paper, used for deer on occasion and down to ground squirrels. Don't want a chunk.

The choices are:

An AR build- I don't own one and they are pretty cheap now.

Ruger American- Uber cheap. 8 twist. Piece of chit stock.

Montana- turn key.

Tikka SL- Has anyone seen one that doesn't shoot? $700+$550 for a McMillan is about Montana territory. The extra inch bolt throw doesn't bother me.

Sako Vixen- slow twist and pricey, though I'd like to have a nice custom on one.

What say ye?


AR's are fun but I like the Montana a ton. Montana in 223 for the win.


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Originally Posted by safariman
I might sell you the really pretty Sako Riihimaki you handled when you were last out this way. It is scary accurate and stylin. About 7lbs all up, too.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

Comes with a guided trip for either Oregon Ground squirrels or E WA Rockchucks

Whether this one, or another similar, I would sure try to find a pre Garcia 222 or 223 such as a Riihimaki or Vixen. Just awesome little rifles.

That said, I am interested in aquiring one of the RIA mini bolt action rifles in 22TCM. The 22TCM should act like a modern designed 22 Hornet in most respects, and that little RIA rifle is a handsome thing, from the photos I have seen.


"Elevator, elevator, here comes the shaft!"..


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Rancho,

Try to refrain from propositioning me in public like this, you are embarrassing yourself. For the LAST TIME, I am NOT gay, and thus am NOT giving you my shaft! sick


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Originally Posted by Rancho_Loco
Since you don't own an AR, you need one yesterday.

RRA predator pursuit, 20" barrel.


+1 Had mine out today and always a blast to shoot. Shoots great with handloads as well. Get the AR.

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Originally Posted by safariman
Rancho,

Try to refrain from propositioning me in public like this, you are embarrassing yourself. For the LAST TIME, I am NOT gay, and thus am NOT giving you my shaft! sick


Reminds me of this scene from Billy Madison


where he is saying the opposite of what he wants.....

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Originally Posted by bearstalker
Originally Posted by Rancho_Loco
Since you don't own an AR, you need one yesterday.

RRA predator pursuit, 20" barrel.


+1 Had mine out today and always a blast to shoot. Shoots great with handloads as well. Get the AR.


I need to at least pick up a lower or two while they are still so cheap and available. Who knows when the next dumbazz will throw a wrench in the works and have it stick.





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Not on the list, but the Ruger Hawkeye with the 1 in 9 twist shoots pretty good. Actually the ones I've had, have shot almost as good as my 1 in 9 twist Ruger 77 mkII vt/target model. Not too chunky either....


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Anyone looking at a Ruger for paper punching should look at the Hawkeye Predator just for the 2-stage trigger. Very nice.

That said, if it were me and I had the bucks, a Sako anything would be very high on the list.


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Originally Posted by MadMooner
Originally Posted by bearstalker
Originally Posted by Rancho_Loco
Since you don't own an AR, you need one yesterday.

RRA predator pursuit, 20" barrel.


+1 Had mine out today and always a blast to shoot. Shoots great with handloads as well. Get the AR.


I need to at least pick up a lower or two while they are still so cheap and available. Who knows when the next dumbazz will throw a wrench in the works and have it stick.





You do need to pick up a couple lowers, but in my opinion, if building an AR you'll spend probably more getting it to shoot as well as any of the bolt guns you've mentioned (maybe except the Sako) and it'll never be as classy.

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