Hello, I currently have a Savage A22 and really like the platform. SO far I have found it very reliable, easy to clean and very accurate. I am thinking of stepping up to the precision model, anyone have some experience with them? worthwhile upgrade? Thanks.
Savage A22 Precision Feedback?
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So, you had bolt action rifle, you stepped up to another bolt action rifle. I have read the Tikka is a step up from the Savage and it sounds like you like yours. I wouldn't mind trying a Tikka some day. However, I think the OP is asking about a semi-auto that he already likes...
I have an A22 and it is surprisingly accurate for a semi. I haven't heard/read if the Precision model has a better trigger. That would be my main complaint about my A22.
I have a CZ452 Varmint and stepped up to an Anschutz but still like my A22
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So, you had bolt action rifle, you stepped up to another bolt action rifle. I have read the Tikka is a step up from the Savage and it sounds like you like yours. I wouldn't mind trying a Tikka some day. However, I think the OP is asking about a semi-auto that he already likes...
I have an A22 and it is surprisingly accurate for a semi. I haven't heard/read if the Precision model has a better trigger. That would be my main complaint about my A22.
I have a CZ452 Varmint and stepped up to an Anschutz but still like my A22
My bad on the action type. I don’t really like my Savage 22, after using a much better, albeit more expensive rifle. My 10-22 completion from Ruger shoots as well as my Tikka off the bench. I would not go back to a Savage semi or bolt.
I'd like to suggest the OP he could consider a better scope (assuming he hasn't done so). I have a B22 that cost $381 tx-in and have a $500 (tx-in) scope on it. Cabelas/BP Covenant 6-24x50 SF-FFP has MOA Christmas-tree reticle w-numbered hash marks that make 'hold-over' a breeze. And I rarely shoot over 100 yds . . . so far, but Spring is coming ;-)
The A & B-22s cost about $350+tx and are very accurate out of the box. And the trigger can be adjusted below 2# with simple mods. That can't be said for any other rifles, until you spend almost twice that. If a slight improvement in accuracy is worth the $300+ more, there are many options. Even emerson's 10/22 Comp can do better, but that runs around $1000 or so, depending on the level of 'comp'. It all depends on where you want to spend your money.
The A & B-22s cost about $350+tx and are very accurate out of the box. And the trigger can be adjusted below 2# with simple mods. That can't be said for any other rifles, until you spend almost twice that. If a slight improvement in accuracy is worth the $300+ more, there are many options. Even emerson's 10/22 Comp can do better, but that runs around $1000 or so, depending on the level of 'comp'. It all depends on where you want to spend your money.
That’s an excellent point. Missed the forest for the trees I did. Quality optics change everything and can be moved rigid to rifle. Never a bad investment.
The 10/22 is a factory Ruger model called the Competition.
Where in the world have you seen the A22 for 350$?! it is on sale right now at Cabelas for 449$, so with tax basically a 500$ gun.
I have considered a better optic, it is actually what lead me to look at this option. Here is my reasoning:
I already have a better optic to throw on the A22, but I need a full-sized rail ontop to fit it, not the two little dinky ones I have on there now. Alternatively, I could get a better scope to fit the rings currently installed, but that will likely be a 200$ or more investment. The cost of upgrading my rail will be approximately 90$ including tax. The A22 precision has a rebate going on that would bring the price down to under 600$. So I figure, If I can get 500-550$ for my current A22 (which I believe is fair since it includes the scope, rails, bag, trigger lock, ammo and bipod) it would only cost me 140-180$ to upgrade to the precision with an appropriate optic mount already on there. Plus I get the heavier barrel and nicer chassis too. In short, It would only cost me an extra 50-80$ to upgrade to the precsion compared to if I just bought a new rail.
A22s still out there !!
dferr Flaherty's has them for $339 +tx - I got my B-22 from AmmoSource back in Sept for the same price. Comes to $381 tx-in. They are getting scarce because they're better out of the box than 10/22s and a bit cheaper, too. If your plan works out for you that's great, the chassis is prob worth doing it.
dferr Flaherty's has them for $339 +tx - I got my B-22 from AmmoSource back in Sept for the same price. Comes to $381 tx-in. They are getting scarce because they're better out of the box than 10/22s and a bit cheaper, too. If your plan works out for you that's great, the chassis is prob worth doing it.
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I have both here and they are good. I feel they are a better design than my 10/22 but there is nowhere near the aftermarket.
The trigger on the precision version is just as poor as the regular one. The chassis
Is pretty nice.
The trigger on the precision version is just as poor as the regular one. The chassis
Is pretty nice.
Yep, the Accu-trigger could be more adjustable but I guess they need to watch for liability and the fact that many buyers may be newbies. If the "Red Trigger" isn't any better than the A or B, Savage dropped the ball when they could have gone ahead of the pack (mixed metaphor ;-( -)..I took a couple tips off other forums ( forget which ones) to mod the trigger. First, I tried to drill the recess where the trigger spring seats (upper side of trigger bar) - it's hardened and a 'cheap' cobalt bit didn't touch it. I need better bits. I ended up grinding w-Dremel 'cone-tip' to get a small chamfered seat. Destroyed the grinding cone and maybe got a 32nd". Better than nothing ?? Second, another poster advised to heat the spring 'red-hot' and let cool slowly. This evidently takes the temper off the spring and it let my trigger go down to about 1# or LESS ? (luggage scale test). Finally, (or first as it's easiest) use the 'yellow-handled tool' that came with the rifle, and Crank that sucker really tight. I had my trigger at about 2# just doing that. As they say - YMMV
The A22 at Cabelas includes a 10 round and 25 round magazine and a Weaver® 3-9x40 scope. The A22 at Al Flaherty's is just the rifle with 1 mag.
$115 for the 25-mag and Weaver scope is a pretty good deal, if they're all you might want. The 25-mags cost about $60 by itself. I'd want a better scope, but that's me. My B22 does 3/4" with a 6-18x50, and I'm just starting to get used to it. The A22 should be that good too.
The scope that came with the A22 package from Cabela's is ok. I really miss having the BDC reticles. It makes shooting varying distances much more difficult. We actually attached a cheep red dot sighted in for 30m, and have the scope sited in for 100m.
