Bought a Ruger 10/22 a few years back after swapping in a Marlin. not one of my better decisions. My expectations in accuracy were obviously too optimistic as it never was able to match its predecessor even with a trigger kit and some fettling. Reliability wasn't too bad with Winchester subsonics after modifying the back of the bolt. Now use an Anschutz with a thumbhole stock - couldn't be happier. I have been toying with the idea of another semi-auto in 22 - a Browning buckmaster - but have been advised to not too. From my experience I would stick to the bolt action for bunny control but the Ruger was good fun but notably less accurate.
semi auto 22lr advise
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My 1950's Brno semi-auto has never let me down.
The trigger does not snap like the breaking stem of a crystal wineglass but I am used to it after 30+ years.
With a PH mod on the front it does what I need it to do on rabbits (I never shoot a rabbit so close that its companions can hear the action cycling) and with the mod off, it does what I need it to do on the range.
CCI subs, by the way.
The trigger does not snap like the breaking stem of a crystal wineglass but I am used to it after 30+ years.
With a PH mod on the front it does what I need it to do on rabbits (I never shoot a rabbit so close that its companions can hear the action cycling) and with the mod off, it does what I need it to do on the range.
CCI subs, by the way.
I have a Brno 581 (511 CZ) and love it. Can't find any extra mags for it tho.
The Ruger is actually a fine rifle but you need to learn to use it: The carbines are not generally accurate. The magazines should be cleaned regularly -especially with subs or low pressure cartridges. The triggers suck.... In other words, unless you buy one of the old "Deluxe" models without the barrel band and in a walnut stock, you must do some work to get optimal performance. I joke about Rugers: Once you get a good rifle the only thing "Ruger" left to it is the receiver! They are money pits.
In the end, a good bolt gun rules the roost around my house.~Muir
I found one Muir thanks to the generosity of an SD member but they are like rocking horse pooh.
Just refinishing the stock on mine....................very very slowly
I hear you on the mags.
I had a problem with mine: it would go full auto when I pulled the trigger. I got a hold of CZ USA to see if they had any 511 sear parts and they said they would look. Six months later I get an email from a CZ saying they'd stumbled upon the last of the 511 trigger parts and they mailed all of them to me free of charge. I would truly like to get a few more mags but I didn't have any luck the last time I searched.~Muir
PS: Have it's big brother, the CZ/Brno 611 in 22WMR and I was smarter (and richer) then and bought three 6 round mags and three 10 round mags when I had the chance.
I had a Savage Model 7 with its original Weaver 'scope about three decades ago, it was very good for that, wish I had never sold it. I believe it was one of those set up as sniper rifles in 1940 as it had a "T" stamp on it although no Enfield acceptance marks.
bobjs
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tbh:
i would not have an auto in the cabinet ever again,
I had 2 10/22's waste of time and money.
also had a voere but sold it on soon after, i have used a anny 22 lr semi and it was also pants,
i stuck with a 22 lr bolt action, more accurate and more economical and less noise as well as..............not a single problem with cycling the ammo as its not a auto
bob.
i would not have an auto in the cabinet ever again,
I had 2 10/22's waste of time and money.
also had a voere but sold it on soon after, i have used a anny 22 lr semi and it was also pants,
i stuck with a 22 lr bolt action, more accurate and more economical and less noise as well as..............not a single problem with cycling the ammo as its not a auto
bob.
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