HI - I wanted to follow up on the post about the bore pics last week. I got out Sat and got 74 rounds fired before the 10-klik breeze changed to 20+kliks and started moving my shots around. Thanks Weather Network for the accurate forecast -NOT! 
I have to drive 40 kliks to my range, so the wind p-d me off.
I started with Herters 36gHV bulk and fired 48 rounds, getting a couple groups under 1", including Zero shots. Lazer bore sight (evening before at home) got me within about 3" of bull to start. I'm using a Bushnell Engage 6-18x50 that I moved from my .308. Had to add a cheek riser for the 50mm It got some looks at the range, not too many B22s around I guess. The 'V' barrel makes it look like a serious rifle
Then I switched to Federal Champion 40gRNL, but the wind was starting to come up and I sorta rushed shots. I got most under 1", with the last group of 4 (I load 9+ snap to avoid dryfires) being 0.565" !
Overall I was very pleased with this and can see it getting better when the air is still. Really a great rifle for under $350. I took several months talking myself into buying this but really glad I went for it. I'm retired and trying to keep on a budget but my wife spends this much on her hair in a few months
Before going out I thoroughly cleaned the rifle, even disassembling the bolt to 'break the edge' of the cocking pin slot and also where the bolt handle locks down. I cut my thumb on that while cleaning. After a bit more shooting I plan to run some Rem 40x bore polish thru to maybe smooth the barrel more, if the borescope shows it needs it after 2-300 rounds. One further note - I found loading pretty easy, but never used 10/22 to compare. My 64 needs a 'trick' to load those mags too. I DO plan to break some sharp edges on the mag, tho. I'll do pics b4 & after for that.
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I have to drive 40 kliks to my range, so the wind p-d me off.I started with Herters 36gHV bulk and fired 48 rounds, getting a couple groups under 1", including Zero shots. Lazer bore sight (evening before at home) got me within about 3" of bull to start. I'm using a Bushnell Engage 6-18x50 that I moved from my .308. Had to add a cheek riser for the 50mm It got some looks at the range, not too many B22s around I guess. The 'V' barrel makes it look like a serious rifle
Then I switched to Federal Champion 40gRNL, but the wind was starting to come up and I sorta rushed shots. I got most under 1", with the last group of 4 (I load 9+ snap to avoid dryfires) being 0.565" !
Overall I was very pleased with this and can see it getting better when the air is still. Really a great rifle for under $350. I took several months talking myself into buying this but really glad I went for it. I'm retired and trying to keep on a budget but my wife spends this much on her hair in a few months
Before going out I thoroughly cleaned the rifle, even disassembling the bolt to 'break the edge' of the cocking pin slot and also where the bolt handle locks down. I cut my thumb on that while cleaning. After a bit more shooting I plan to run some Rem 40x bore polish thru to maybe smooth the barrel more, if the borescope shows it needs it after 2-300 rounds. One further note - I found loading pretty easy, but never used 10/22 to compare. My 64 needs a 'trick' to load those mags too. I DO plan to break some sharp edges on the mag, tho. I'll do pics b4 & after for that.
