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Hi,

I am thinking of getting a rimfire rifle (it will be my first rifle) and from what I've read so far it's bad to dryfire rimfire rifles because the pin is on the side so it might hit the surface of the breech. I've also read that the Ruger 10/22 is okay to dryfire, but I would prefer a bolt action rifle. How would one decock a bolt action rimfire rifle and avoid damage?

I'm also open to suggestions as to which rifle to purchase (budget is $250-$300).

Thank you
 
Zoughi said:
Hi,

I am thinking of getting a rimfire rifle (it will be my first rifle) and from what I've read so far it's bad to dryfire rimfire rifles because the pin is on the side so it might hit the surface of the breech. I've also read that the Ruger 10/22 is okay to dryfire, but I would prefer a bolt action rifle. How would one decock a bolt action rimfire rifle and avoid damage?

I'm also open to suggestions as to which rifle to purchase (budget is $250-$300).

Thank you
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After ensuring that the firearm is unloaded, with the bolt in the forward-most position, but keeping the bolt handle up, squeeze and hold the trigger rearward, then slowly move the bolt handle down to decock the firing pin.

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Zoughi said:
Hi,

I am thinking of getting a rimfire rifle (it will be my first rifle) and from what I've read so far it's bad to dryfire rimfire rifles because the pin is on the side so it might hit the surface of the breech. I've also read that the Ruger 10/22 is okay to dryfire, but I would prefer a bolt action rifle. How would one decock a bolt action rimfire rifle and avoid damage?

I'm also open to suggestions as to which rifle to purchase (budget is $250-$300).

Thank you
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Have you decided on a calibre yet? .22LR is pretty much the best for new shooters and inexpensive plinking, but if you're looking for an accurate bolt gun, maybe take a look at offerings in 17HMR. The Savage 93R17 line has a few guns in your price range.

Beyond that, most manufacturers will offer a bolt or semi .22lr in your price range, so you have your pick. Personally, I own a stainless Savage 64 (semi), which cost about $285 and it's a great plinker. The Savage Mark II is a bolt gun and in your price range as well, but you may get turned off by the appearance of the magazines. I dislike them intensely.
 
Jäger said:
Have you decided on a calibre yet? .22LR is pretty much the best for new shooters and inexpensive plinking, but if you're looking for an accurate bolt gun, maybe take a look at offerings in 17HMR. The Savage 93R17 line has a few guns in your price range.

Beyond that, most manufacturers will offer a bolt or semi .22lr in your price range, so you have your pick. Personally, I own a stainless Savage 64 (semi), which cost about $285 and it's a great plinker. The Savage Mark II is a bolt gun and in your price range as well, but you may get turned off by the appearance of the magazines. I dislike them intensely.
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Yes I will be going with 22LR because it's ammo is cheaper and more readily available, not to mention a larger variety of rifles to choose from. For a semi-auto I would go with the ruger 10/22 mainly because it can be dryfired and lots of accessories. The Savage Mark II looks good but like you said there are issues with the magazine.
 
I would recommend a Savage , for the money they are pretty good and are an accurate rifle .Lots of people love theirs ...me included .

Squeeze the trigger while pushing the bolt forward is the way to close the action and not have it cocked .

For practising trigger control get a snapcap or used shell casing and then you can dryfire all you want.
 
chalkriver said:
I would recommend a Savage , for the money they are pretty good and are an accurate rifle .Lots of people love theirs ...me included .
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True. I have a Savage MkII with the accutrigger, equipped with a Bushnell Rimfire 4-9X scope. I bought it slightly used for about $225 and spent about $50 on the scope. It functions beautifully, is reliable, and can knock empty shotshells off a stump at 100 meters, using a rest.
 
All ruger rifles are okay to dryfire. Even there bolt action rimfire. As far as a bolt action suggestion I had a ruger 77/17 and I sold it and now have a savage markii G and markii BSEV and I like those 2 better
 
I spoke directly with a CZ gunsmith that assured me that the bolt on the 452 (and assumedly the 455) is designed to catch the firing pin before it strikes the breach.

In addition to that, I love my CZ and wouldn't part with it for the world.
 
There is no need to decock your rifle to prevent damage to the springs. Modern gun springs do not "take a set" like your granddaddy had to worry about.

If you want to dryfire for practice, just get a rifle that will accommodate this. 22 snap caps don't last very long at all.
 
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