Long-ish range, where to start?

Be sure to share what you end up getting drpestilence, I am on the same hunt for a precision 22. So naturally I am more interested in your original subject than running off on the internet to prove some guy didnt shoot some group he says he did... on the internet...
Are you planning on trying any of the rimfire competitions next summer? They seem to be growing in popularity.
 
My Savage Mark II is incredibly accurate. I am not one to sit and shoot groups much but with a single box of Eley Edge I was able to get sub 1/2" 5 round groups. Would be around 3/4" with CCI normally.

My Savage B22 is not as accurate or at least I haven't figured out what ammo it likes maybe. A good group would be 3/4" instead of the worst case scenario. Again I'm not one to sit and shoot groups.

My main use it for ORPS/CRPS. I vastly prefer the B22. It is accurate enough that I don't think my misses are from the gun. The reason the B22 is far far superior is the flush 10 round magazine and the option of a 25 round magazine. They are slightly annoying to load... But once you get the trick of it they are easier on my thumbs than a Ruger 10/22.

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. A reliable gun is FAR better than an accurate one. Watching semis jam and fail to feed in cold weather is unfortunate
 
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Be sure to share what you end up getting drpestilence, I am on the same hunt for a precision 22. So naturally I am more interested in your original subject than running off on the internet to prove some guy didnt shoot some group he says he did... on the internet...
Are you planning on trying any of the rimfire competitions next summer? They seem to be growing in popularity.
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I'm still qwful new to the hobby and am pretty far from being a good enough shot that I would enter a comp me thinks, but ya never know.
 
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My Savage Mark II is incredibly accurate. I am not one to sit and shoot groups much but with a single box of Eley Edge I was able to get sub 1/2" 5 round groups. Would be around 3/4" with CCI normally.

My Savage B22 is not as accurate or at least I haven't figured out what ammo it likes maybe. A good group would be 3/4" instead of the worst case scenario. Again I'm not one to sit and shoot groups.

My main use it for ORPS/CRPS. I vastly prefer the B22. It is accurate enough that I don't think my misses are from the gun. The reason the B22 is far far superior is the flush 10 round magazine and the option of a 25 round magazine. They are slightly annoying to load... But once you get the trick of it they are easier on my thumbs than a Ruger 10/22.

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. A reliable gun is FAR better than an accurate one. Watching semis jam and fail to feed in cold weather is unfortunate
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Fair! That's why I love my lever .22, spits out anything I put in it every time. I assume a bolt would be even better in that regard :D
 
In my opinion there are two things that anyone who wants to improve as a shooter should do.

1. Attend a Mapleseed event. There is absolutely no amount of time or money you can spend that will ever equal the value you will get out of that day.

2. Participate in ORPS competitions. They are super casual and you will absolutely be welcomed into the group I assure you. No one will ever make fun of you or think poorly of you. We get all skill levels. Some people are good and compete against each other, other people are working on fundamentals and take advantage of the amazing pool of knowledge to pick up something new.

Really I can't stress these two enough. I started shooting about 10 months ago. 5 months ago I attended a mapleseed and it was a massive leap forward in skill. Just over 2 months ago I attended my first ORPS and again I have learned so much its unreal.
 
Dahsira said:
In my opinion there are two things that anyone who wants to improve as a shooter should do.

1. Attend a Mapleseed event. There is absolutely no amount of time or money you can spend that will ever equal the value you will get out of that day.

2. Participate in ORPS competitions. They are super casual and you will absolutely be welcomed into the group I assure you. No one will ever make fun of you or think poorly of you. We get all skill levels. Some people are good and compete against each other, other people are working on fundamentals and take advantage of the amazing pool of knowledge to pick up something new.

Really I can't stress these two enough. I started shooting about 10 months ago. 5 months ago I attended a mapleseed and it was a massive leap forward in skill. Just over 2 months ago I attended my first ORPS and again I have learned so much its unreal.
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Found the mapleseed website, I'll keep an eye for local events (nothing this year so far it seem sthough this year is nearly over), what is ORPS?
 
A Kidd match barrel on your Ruger and a trigger job would be a good start.
CZ Varmint or Tikka T1X rifles are also great choices.
If your planning on selling some of your organs, you could look into an Anchutz, or Vudoo V-22.
Ruger/Kidd 10/22 in a Boyd's pro varmint stock.
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Sakoman .308 said:
A Kidd match barrel on your Ruger and a trigger job would be a good start.
CZ Varmint or Tikka T1X rifles are also great choices.
If your planning on selling some of your organs, you could look into an Anchutz, or Vudoo V-22.
Ruger/Kidd 10/22 in a Boyd's pro varmint stock.
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CZ 452 heavy barrel in a Boyd's varmint thumbhole stock.
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My 10/22 is a takedown, and think I'd like a bolt :D
 
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My 10/22 is a takedown, and think I'd like a bolt :D
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Oh yeah, sorry, semi autos can be very accurate too.

Here is one of my bolt rifles.
CZ 452 heavy barrel in a Boyd's varmint thumbhole stock.
YoDaves trigger kit gave me a safe 9oz trigger pull. (It passes the bump test & does not discharge when you close the bolt.)
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The great part about the shooting community is most people are excited to help and share! When I started shooting black powder I bought a rifle and showed up to a shoot. I was taught the best methods and either loaned,gifted, or sold any missing essentials. I still shoot my smoke poles better than my other guns because of the variety of targets and shooting positions. My first black powder shoot I think I hit 4 out of 25ish targets on the trail and had a great time! So just head out and get shooting and have fun, people will show you better and worse ways to do stuff, and let you try gear to see what you like and don't! Sometimes you just have to laugh about how bad you miss!

https://rimfireprecision.ca
https://outlawrimfire.com

Maybe other BC folks can share other local relevant clubs/organizations?
 
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