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Good stories, guys! I don't hate the 22lr, just thinking about how I can make my bolt action 223 rem more versatile by downloading it to duplicate around 22mag levels with a 55gr and either some Titegroup or trailboss. I remember it being tough to find 22lr ammo during the Obama years. As matter of fact, I trade some firearms I seldom used for a new Ruger 10/22 and Ruger SR-22, couple boxes of mini-mag ammo and some cash in my pocket. About the only negative thing to come out of this is, I got to figure out what scope to put on the rimifre rifle, lol!
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I think that a quality/accurate rifle chambered in .22 that has the action style and approximate weight/balance as your primary center-fire hunting rifle is a useful tool to practice with. I like the Marlin 981, Winchester 52 Sporter, and Winchester 320 for bolt action understudies, Marlin 39s for lever action understudies, Remington 572s for pump action understudies, and Winchester 490s for semi-auto understudies.
While I like Ruger 10/22s, I currently have 18 of them, and think that they can be turned into accurate rifles, I don't think that they are the best choice for an understudy rifle.
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I think that a quality/accurate rifle chambered in .22 that has the action style and approximate weight/balance as your primary center-fire hunting rifle is a useful tool to practice with. I like the Marlin 981, Winchester 52 Sporter, and Winchester 320 for bolt action understudies, Marlin 39s for lever action understudies, Remington 572s for pump action understudies, and Winchester 490s for semi-auto understudies.
While I like Ruger 10/22s, I currently have 18 of them, and think that they can be turned into accurate rifles, I don't think that they are the best choice for an understudy rifle. Bet you don't have this conversion. Here's a look functioning.
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I think that a quality/accurate rifle chambered in .22 that has the action style and approximate weight/balance as your primary center-fire hunting rifle is a useful tool to practice with. I like the Marlin 981, Winchester 52 Sporter, and Winchester 320 for bolt action understudies, Marlin 39s for lever action understudies, Remington 572s for pump action understudies, and Winchester 490s for semi-auto understudies.
While I like Ruger 10/22s, I currently have 18 of them, and think that they can be turned into accurate rifles, I don't think that they are the best choice for an understudy rifle. Bet you don't have this conversion. Here's a look functioning.No, none of mine has been converted to centerfire and if they were converted to 17HM2, they have been converted back to .22 LR. I couldn't see what cartridge it had been converted to and if there was audio, I didn't get it.
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I currently have 112 rimfires; 52 .22 rifles, 18 .22 Magnum rifles, 11 .17 HM2 rifles, 8 .17 HMR rifles, 17 .22 handguns, and 6 .22 Magnum revolvers.
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But, but, you only have two hands! Gadzooks! The one on the left is a CF, the one on the right is factory RF ammo.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Reloadable .22 LR ammo seems like a lot of work. I think that i'll just buy Eley, Lapua, RWS, or Wolf for when I want to shoot groups and whatever is cheap for when I want to plink.
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You will never know until you try it.
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Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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You will never know until you try it. Why bother?
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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But, but, you only have two hands! Gadzooks! The one on the left is a CF, the one on the right is factory RF ammo. I imagine you have to have small hands (which I do not) and a lot of patience for that. Cool though...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Naw, small hands are not required. Mine reach almost 10..5" from thumb to little pinky when spread. A dwarf helper would be useful on occasion.
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Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Naw, small hands are not required. Mine reach almost 10..5" from thumb to little pinky when spread. A dwarf helper would be useful on occasion. Dude! I hope that "small hands" crack wasn't a shot at your manhood, ala The Donald and little Marco. 🤔 BTW, do I recall correctly that you tried using .25acp in a Contender or something else for your evil puposes?
What fresh Hell is this?
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You opened a door wide for humorous response, but gentleman that I am, will pass.
Is a different wanker that does this with the .25 ACP. Different path to the same destination.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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"Straight Lines and Setups a Specialty"
Hard to keep track of all the wankers on here. Difficult enough to remember what I've done.
What fresh Hell is this?
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And I thought I liked 22’s. I’m not even in the running. Hasbeen
hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!)
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Why would you need a 22lr when 17hmr is so much better?
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Have lots of .22 rifles and am always on the scout for a cool one I don't have... Don't shoot mine a lot, except during gopher shooting.. Then it is hot and heavy.. If I lived in a more populated area, I would always have one in my truck... Too handy too much fun...
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Conrad, one reason for a .22 in lieu of a .17 for your consideration. One of my Contender barrels is chambered for shorts. I stood flat footed one day by a small tree looking at a pack of pigs rooting around about 20 yards away. 5 CB shorts went their way before the last little porker got uneasy about his mom, uncle and 3 siblings taking naps in the middle of breakfast. The boar and sow were in the 175-225 # range and the rest around 50# or so. They heard me shoot, but couldn't figure it as a threat.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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