.22 lr sniper rifle
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I would definitely try a bolt for the accuracy. I have shot 200 + yards with my Mossberg 144 LSB , with Winchester 333/555 ammo. I do not shoot paper but actually field shoot gophers. The semi seems to lose accuracy because of the pressure used to operate the reload mechanism. I have found a couple Marlin 81 bolts that shoot to 200 quite accurately. Well enough, the gophers do not run away.
Bolt vs semi auto
i know that the bold is better for accuracy as opposed to the semi auto, but i like the 10/22 action. and if i plan on saving the real sniper, ie bold for a better cartridge ie 30-06 or 308.
But thanks for the suggestion guys
i know that the bold is better for accuracy as opposed to the semi auto, but i like the 10/22 action. and if i plan on saving the real sniper, ie bold for a better cartridge ie 30-06 or 308.
But thanks for the suggestion guys
i had a similar request when i was buying a new .22lr, and my current setup will shoot >2" groups at 100 yards all day and take a gopher at 100yards and my final setup is as follows:
-Savage MarkII BV bolt action w/ accutrigger,21" .920" Bull barrel and laminate stock
-Harris HBR Bi-Pod
-Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x50 w/v-brite recticle
shooting standard Federal value pack.
i love this gun it is on the heavy side (8lbs) but ballances very well.
-Savage MarkII BV bolt action w/ accutrigger,21" .920" Bull barrel and laminate stock
-Harris HBR Bi-Pod
-Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x50 w/v-brite recticle
shooting standard Federal value pack.
i love this gun it is on the heavy side (8lbs) but ballances very well.
One other thing to keep in mind:
Does it have to look like a "sniper" rifle?
I spent a winter shooting indoors at 20 meters with my Ruger 10/22 stainless Target model. Trigger was worked on, Leupold base replaced the rail, a Falcon 4-14x scope and Lapua Super Club. It was amazing how the slow changes really made the rifle accurate. Everyone says change the barrel out. Or you have to spend a lot of money to make them shoot. I left my stock barrel and it shoots pretty well. I have a Green mountain 20" sitting here that I bought to change out to and frankly don't bother.
Also the T/C R55 benchmark will shoot 1 moa at 100 meters with no wind using CCI Standard. I've shot a few of them now that do this, so not just one example.
Shot indoors 20 meters. 4 shots with lightly modified Ruger K10/22T, Lapua Super club, front and rear bag.
Ruger 10/22 on top, Remington 597 middle, T/C R55 bottom
Does it have to look like a "sniper" rifle?
I spent a winter shooting indoors at 20 meters with my Ruger 10/22 stainless Target model. Trigger was worked on, Leupold base replaced the rail, a Falcon 4-14x scope and Lapua Super Club. It was amazing how the slow changes really made the rifle accurate. Everyone says change the barrel out. Or you have to spend a lot of money to make them shoot. I left my stock barrel and it shoots pretty well. I have a Green mountain 20" sitting here that I bought to change out to and frankly don't bother.
Also the T/C R55 benchmark will shoot 1 moa at 100 meters with no wind using CCI Standard. I've shot a few of them now that do this, so not just one example.
Shot indoors 20 meters. 4 shots with lightly modified Ruger K10/22T, Lapua Super club, front and rear bag.
Ruger 10/22 on top, Remington 597 middle, T/C R55 bottom
"A sniper is a marksman who shoots targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the capabilities of regular personnel. Snipers typically have specialized training and distinct high-precision rifles.
In addition to marksmanship, military snipers are trained in camouflage, field craft, infiltration, reconnaissance and observation.[1] Snipers are especially effective when deployed within the terrain of urban warfare, or jungle warfare." Wiki
Whats a "sniper rifle" without training... A rifle!
In addition to marksmanship, military snipers are trained in camouflage, field craft, infiltration, reconnaissance and observation.[1] Snipers are especially effective when deployed within the terrain of urban warfare, or jungle warfare." Wiki
Whats a "sniper rifle" without training... A rifle!
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Some of the long range BPCR shooters practice with .22 LR rifles at 200 yards. This approximates the wind drift and drop of the .45/70 at 1 000 yards, so the 200 yard idea has some merit. I'll try my BSA International on it in the spring.
For about $300.00 You can convert your 10-22 to a 10-17 mach 2. I did, and mine will put 5 in a quarter at 100yds. That $300.00 will get you a barrel, and the weighted cocking handle. I also installed a VQ 2000 trigger group in mine, and a Bushnell Trophy XLT with mill dot reticle. All said and done about a grand, but the little gun shoots, and acurately.
Haven't had the chance to try it on gophers yet, but give it a month.
If you are interested in doing this to your 10-22, let me know and I can help you with tracking down parts.
Haven't had the chance to try it on gophers yet, but give it a month.
If you are interested in doing this to your 10-22, let me know and I can help you with tracking down parts.
22 sniper
1st off....
Don't mind all the bashing and flak. Unfortunately many people here seem to forget that a lot of us shoot and participoate on this site for FUN!
Krypes guys....he posted in the rimfire section....not the SOF chat room! LOL
Anyway, to your original post.
I have pursued the exact project you're talking about and with I believe is a similar intention as yourself in setting up a fun "sniper" plinker.
I built a couple 1022 variants and a couple other bolt variants.
They are all super fun and each very kewl in their own way.
The 1022 issue is mostly the trigger. It is a big limiting factor in practical accuracy as well as makes shooting pretty frustrating when you're constantly opening up groups or missing when you needn't be from a skill or hardware perspective.
You need to spend some $$ here whether just a hammer, a hammer/sear, a full blown replacement kit and or gunsmith work....it all starts to get better as you go.
Then the barrel of course. Again $$ is the limiting factor but any aftermarket bull barrel with a decent chamber will get you better accuracy and more consistency when shooting a lot of rds which you obviously will shooting rimfire!
I have a 1022 with a GM fluted 16in barrel with some VQ internals sitting in a original ruger stock that I hogged out for the bull barrel and epoxy painted black. This gun was as cheap to make as a 1022 can be using all used parts....barrel, receiver guts, stock, scope etc. I think I have about $450 into it including the tasco varmint scope. Shoots as good or better than I do, looks very kewl and is a ball to shoot for a couple bux a session.
I have another 1022 that is in a Hogue tactical stock, full blown custom receiver and high end barrel that has a bigger WOW factor but actually doesn't shoot all that much better than the aforementioned gun and even less better in practical shooting enviroments.
Another really kewl and fun 1022 project is a folder sniper. I used a BC folder stock that I hogged out for a bull barrel. I put a 16in GM black fluted barrel and used a stock 1022 receiver with a VQ hammer and an hrs worth of gunsmith time on the action. Mounted a compact scope. Sometimes wears a red dot.
It folds up small enough to fit in a back pack and looks wicked. Great fun to shoot and the portability is really nice. Several of us built similar guns and we cart them along on the dirt bikes/atv's and stop and engage targets of opportunity (where safe and legal of course) with a lil competition thrown in.....our version of redneck biathalon...crazy fun!
I also built a few bolt rimfire snipers that are very fun too.
They were cheaper to buy/build and more accurate cause they didn't need ANY trigger work or barrel replacement. Frankly all they need was glass and accessories. I have a couple Savage MK11's that are very accurate, have great triggers bone stock and shoot awesome.
I haven't posted any pics cuz it's painful here to do so. I'll work on it a lil later.
Have fun.
1st off....
Don't mind all the bashing and flak. Unfortunately many people here seem to forget that a lot of us shoot and participoate on this site for FUN!
Krypes guys....he posted in the rimfire section....not the SOF chat room! LOL
Anyway, to your original post.
I have pursued the exact project you're talking about and with I believe is a similar intention as yourself in setting up a fun "sniper" plinker.
I built a couple 1022 variants and a couple other bolt variants.
They are all super fun and each very kewl in their own way.
The 1022 issue is mostly the trigger. It is a big limiting factor in practical accuracy as well as makes shooting pretty frustrating when you're constantly opening up groups or missing when you needn't be from a skill or hardware perspective.
You need to spend some $$ here whether just a hammer, a hammer/sear, a full blown replacement kit and or gunsmith work....it all starts to get better as you go.
Then the barrel of course. Again $$ is the limiting factor but any aftermarket bull barrel with a decent chamber will get you better accuracy and more consistency when shooting a lot of rds which you obviously will shooting rimfire!
I have a 1022 with a GM fluted 16in barrel with some VQ internals sitting in a original ruger stock that I hogged out for the bull barrel and epoxy painted black. This gun was as cheap to make as a 1022 can be using all used parts....barrel, receiver guts, stock, scope etc. I think I have about $450 into it including the tasco varmint scope. Shoots as good or better than I do, looks very kewl and is a ball to shoot for a couple bux a session.
I have another 1022 that is in a Hogue tactical stock, full blown custom receiver and high end barrel that has a bigger WOW factor but actually doesn't shoot all that much better than the aforementioned gun and even less better in practical shooting enviroments.
Another really kewl and fun 1022 project is a folder sniper. I used a BC folder stock that I hogged out for a bull barrel. I put a 16in GM black fluted barrel and used a stock 1022 receiver with a VQ hammer and an hrs worth of gunsmith time on the action. Mounted a compact scope. Sometimes wears a red dot.
It folds up small enough to fit in a back pack and looks wicked. Great fun to shoot and the portability is really nice. Several of us built similar guns and we cart them along on the dirt bikes/atv's and stop and engage targets of opportunity (where safe and legal of course) with a lil competition thrown in.....our version of redneck biathalon...crazy fun!
I also built a few bolt rimfire snipers that are very fun too.
They were cheaper to buy/build and more accurate cause they didn't need ANY trigger work or barrel replacement. Frankly all they need was glass and accessories. I have a couple Savage MK11's that are very accurate, have great triggers bone stock and shoot awesome.
I haven't posted any pics cuz it's painful here to do so. I'll work on it a lil later.
Have fun.
To the OP - search in the Precision rifle forum....Jerry from Mystic Precision (vendor here) posted about his Savage 22lr and doing some long range practice (200yd+ I believer). His post was part of another thread, but it was an informative post.
A 22 rimfire can be very accurate at 200 yards/meters.
You need a good platform to start with.
You need top quality ammo that your 22 likes.
You need good optics in the 24-36X range.
You need a quiet, windless time to shoot.
Then you can be sub-½ moa, even with the lowly 22 LR.
Check these 22 rimfire targets at 200:
Regards, Eagleye.
You need a good platform to start with.
You need top quality ammo that your 22 likes.
You need good optics in the 24-36X range.
You need a quiet, windless time to shoot.
Then you can be sub-½ moa, even with the lowly 22 LR.
Check these 22 rimfire targets at 200:
Regards, Eagleye.
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Very nice shooting.
Of course I would call that Suhl150 with that scope a bench gun not a tactical or sniper rifle. All ribbing aside
Thanks. Actually, these targets were shot with my 40X, not the Suhl.
I know, still more of a bench rifle than a "sniper" type.
It seems every time I take the Suhl out to do the long range stuff, the wind is playing games, and we all know what the wind does to that lowly, subsonic 22LR bullet! LOL.
I have a couple of targets shot with my 541S at 200.
These measure around 1¾-2" at 200, and I believe they might be better if I had used the better ammo.
We often underestimate the capability of the 22LR [both rifles and ammo]
They are about the least expensive way to have fun with your clothes on there is.
Regards, Eagleye.
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Thats what I HATE about posting on CGN. You ask/mention something and rather that get usefull feedback and or suggestions, you get tangential rants and off topic/meaningless comments.
Looks like you got a lot of useful information to me.
I have learned a tremendous amount on cgn. I don't think you have really been here long enough to be making statements like that.
I'll second that!Looks like you got a lot of useful information to me.
I have learned a tremendous amount on cgn. I don't think you have really been here long enough to be making statements like that.
This thread alone has been very informative from what I've read and some pretty darn helpful advice for anyone else reading.
Whats a "sniper rifle" without training... A rifle! - So what, that was funny s**t
Mister big words..
