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Seems as though there is only one solution, for me.. Buy a CZ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Don

Hey Mr. Mule Deer, what in the world are you doing with a Burris Compact everybody else on here KNOWS they have no eye relief, horrible optics, fall apart, won't hold zero, no customer service, give ya the hives when you touch them, cause your rifles to fall apart, etc........ <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Snicker snicker snicker, sorry couldn't resist this time! Howcum the anti Burris patrol isn't here on the attack? If Mr. Barsness likes them and uses them, that's a good enough recommendation for me.

Regarding CZs, I think for the price that they are simply unbeatable. Nothing else made for about three hundred dollars that's even close.

Well, I done did it.. Ordered a CZ 452 22 today!!!
Now, I can shoot the Power Points I have... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Don

Phil--

Yeah, I've horrible luck with this particular Burris. Have only used it on .,22's and light cernterfires, but must have put 10,000 rounds under it over the last decade. Miserable little POS....

MD

Don--

Will be very interested to hear how the CZ experiment comes out! I have only tried 2, a .17 HMR and this .22 LR, and both are just outstanding, but other shooters have reported similar results....

MD

I think we've found MD's weakness... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

CZ slut maybe? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I was thinkin' more along the lines of a .22 nut, myself. Maybe a combination (more than one weakness?)?

Kind of a CZ slut (have 4 now, aside from the rimfires a 9.3x62 and .416 Rigby). Suppose we could also throw in a .410 Huglu SxS, now that CZ is importing them.

Also a rimfire slut. Have (last count) seven .22 LR rifles, ranging from Winchester 62A and Marlin 39A (neither scoped, and the Marlin without any white lines) to latest Kimber and CZ. Also .17 Mach II T/C Contender Carbine and Winchester 9422M.

Also a slut for Savage 99's, good commercial Mauser 98's, lightweight German rifles in any configurtion (bolt, single-shot, double, drilling), and Ruger No. 1's. There are probably others but am confused at the moment by too many rifles passing by.....

MD

Nice 39A...when I find one of those in VG condition and at a decent price, it will follow me home.

My other .22s right now are a Marlin 60A (first rifle) and a Winchester 60A Target, made 1928, SN 12## (yep, only four digits) - and it is scary accurate with the factory Redfield peep and globe front. Remmy .22 CBee shorts = a limit of bushytails in nothing flat.

Haven't gotten on the .17 rim bandwagon yet; I just can't see what the .17s do that .22LRs don't on the low end or the .221/.223 does on the high end.

Savage 99s ... I have one, and it may be all I need; a 1949-50 99EG, .300 Savage that was a closet queen prior to me finding her. She still has only 18 rounds, total - ever, through the barrel, and the action has only been worked about 50 times by the wear on the color-case lever. Redfield peep on this one, too - maybe factory as the rear sight is blanked and no marks are visible - but a Stith and Weaver K2.5 post-and-crosshair are going aboard soon. How would I ever top that? That is, unless, Jed starts giving away those engraved beauties he's hiding in the 'dacks, that is. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Single-shots are the other weakness - T/Cs right now, but I see #1s and (someday) Dakota #10s in the future.

Ahhh, <sigh> I have visions of shooting range fairies dancing in my head... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Also a slut for _______________________ (fill in the blank or blanks)

Works just as good, don't it?

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I am guilty of ignoring my 22 rimfires for long periods of time, then re-discovering how much fun they are and feelin' like an idiot all over again for having neglected them.

Vanimrod--

I have been looking for a 39A for a long time at a decent price and suddenly there it was one day! It shoots, too. Will put 5 Power Points into 3/4" at 50 with Williams 5D and factory front bead. (There go those dang Power Points again.)

Nice 99! I have only 5 right now, unless you count the 99-RS barreled action that I keep around for parts. (It has WAY too many holes in the silver receiver, but the wood was OK and a friend needed it--and the other parts have come in handy.) Don't have any really fancy 99's but do have some good working guns, and I hunt all of them.

Might just as well have said I was single-shot slut instead of Ruger #1. They are my general favorite but also have an Encore and Contender in rifle/carbine configurations. Used to have several Winchester 1885's, both repor and original, but have mostly sent them down the road. Also have an original trapdoor 1884 Springfield and my new favorite, a Merkel K-1 in .308. Have looked at the Dakota but decided on the Merkel instead, mostly because it can be taken down, a nifty feature (3 of my 99's are take-downs).

You had best stay away from the .17 HMR. I was a skeptic too until I tried one. It does a lot more than an accurate .22 LR, as its more accurate and shoots far flatter, a genuine 200-yard small varmint rifle. Also just as cheap to shoot as the handloaded .221/.222/.223--but you don't have to handload!

MD

i've got 3 22s on hand...

a remington 581, my first rifle, which routinely shoots any thing well.... the 3 loads that i prefer to use in it are
a) the power point
b) rem hv hp
c) rem yellowjacket (most precise load found) i still have a couple of bricks but haven't seen them on the shelf for years...

a sako 78 which i have not experimented enough with (leaving well enough alone with the PP)

a rem 552 speedmaster which will only perform well with the mini mag HP.....

i do not record, or even notice lot #s .... i tend to buy in small quantities over time... actually i make it a habit to make a purchase every time i darken the door of the rifle shop... way too many guys use it as a free hangout, spend an hour or two in there but not a dime, usually..... john w

Aw, [bleep], now you've gone and done it - I might just have to find one, esp. considering that I don't have a rimfire barrel for the T/C. Dang it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You won't be sorry....

MD

The Thompson Center 22 Classic I bought this spring shows a distinct preference for CCI Mini Mags. This is a first for any of my 22's. Winchester, Remington, or Federal (normal priced or promo) didn't shoot as well.
Of course, to see the rifle's real potential, I tried some Federal Gold Match shells, too. Ohmygod! That's some real accuracy from a field rifle. I wasn't nearly as good as the 22 benchrest shooter in the commercial, but I was surely pleased.

Just ran 50 PowerPoints through my Sako FinnFire yesterday.
Got .5 for a 50 shot group at 30 yds.
Good enough! gotta go kill some sage rats!
Virgil B.

VB:

I ne'er seen that FinnFire!

Let me try that one day!

BMT

BMT,
Would be happy to let you run some rounds through the Sako. It's got a Leupold 3X9 EFR scope, (with dot) Dandy trigger and is just an all-around, great shootin rifle.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Virgil B.