The Rimfire Thread - Page 121

YakSpout · 05-19-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BHW

I'm contemplating shooting my 89 year old 1890. It hasn't been fired in probably 40 years. My grandfather bought it back in the 70s, and it was well worn, so he had it blued. And it's not been fired since. But I've never been convinced these are worth anywhere near as much as some people ask for them, and I don't plan on ever selling it.

Would you shoot it?

All original other than the new bluing? HELL YES.

Denis · 05-27-2012, 08:19 PM

Bought some ammo for my Ruger MKIII, and being a tight ass I shopped for the cheapest deal I could find. Walmart Federal value pack 375 round for $11.00. Got two boxes. These are copper plated hollow points. First ten rounds had two that didn't want to eject. They fired, but the brass didn't want to eject.

Previous ammo was a box of 575 round for $17.00 but were just lead. Never had a problem with them. Apparently Federal doesn't make my gun happy.

Denis

FPGT72 · 05-29-2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

Bought some ammo for my Ruger MKIII, and being a tight ass I shopped for the cheapest deal I could find. Walmart Federal value pack 375 round for $11.00. Got two boxes. These are copper plated hollow points. First ten rounds had two that didn't want to eject. They fired, but the brass didn't want to eject.

Previous ammo was a box of 575 round for $17.00 but were just lead. Never had a problem with them. Apparently Federal doesn't make my gun happy.

Denis

22 is some funny stuff, one gun may love it....the next hate it.

newcastleadam · 05-29-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FPGT72

22 is some funny stuff, one gun may love it....the next hate it.

You even see this within the same model. Best advice: buy a variety of ammo and see what works. Aside from FTF/FTE, keep track of accuracy. You'd be surprised. And the worst outcome is that you spent the afternoon at the range

BHW · 05-29-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by YakSpout

All original other than the new bluing? HELL YES.

My grandpa bought the rifle probably 40 or so years ago, and wasn't happy with the condition, so he had it refinished. And it has sat in his gun case since then. He gave it to me, and it's been in my case for years now.

I bought some .22 shorts this weekend.....

RED CAT · 05-29-2012, 04:48 PM

With my Stainless 10/22. Winchester Power Points are very accurate but also expensive. Tried plenty of different kinds of Ammo but keep coming back to Power Points followed closely by Mini Mags. Best cheap ammo for my gun seems to be Blazers. Found all the bulk ammo crap. Bang, bang, pouff, pouff.
My CZ 22 Mag likes Maxi Mags but for some reason its doesn't seem to be available any more out here. Only other ammo I see for 22 Mag is Winchester Super X and definitely not as accurate. All set for gopher season but none around this year.

FPGT72 · 05-30-2012, 05:13 AM

I have had pretty good luck with the federal bulk packs. But it is all funny stuff, I have an old mauser single shot (think I posted a pic here sometime back) and it just loves sub sonic ammo...hits so well it almost makes me look like I know what I am doing.

FPGT72 · 05-30-2012, 05:19 AM

Not sure if this is going to get me in trouble...so I will do with as small a foot print as possible

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...5#post18797025

I know it is old....but you never know.

pilot · 05-30-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FPGT72

Not sure if this is going to get me in trouble...so I will do with as small a foot print as possible

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...5#post18797025

I know it is old....but you never know.

beemerkid · 05-30-2012, 05:14 PM

My Henry lever action 22. Absolutely the best gun I have ever bought for $300. I believe their more expensive models are of even better quality. It eats everything, i dont know how it couldnt.

RED CAT · 05-30-2012, 09:10 PM

I was wrong about the gophers not being around. Buddy called me today to help clean up his fields on his farm/ranch. Never saw so many critters. We certainly dented the population. The 22 Mag got its first real workout. Pretty devasting compared to my 1022. Really reaches out there. Gotta get more ammo. Must of shot over 1000 rounds of both.

Jurgen · 05-30-2012, 11:16 PM

TacSol 10/22

It already had all the bits I wanted to add to my 10-22 (almost exactly) so I bought it. Fun little rifle.

HardCase · 05-31-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by beemerkid

My Henry lever action 22. Absolutely the best gun I have ever bought for $300. I believe their more expensive models are of even better quality. It eats everything, i dont know how it couldnt.

I just bought one of those for my girlfriend a month ago, picked it up at a local shop for $259 on a special. She wanted a .22 rifle and hunts with a lever action, doesn't like anything else, so the Henry was the logical choice. I agree, it's a great little gun, & she loves it.

ShadyRascal · 05-31-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jurgen

What is that mess of magazines rattling around on your tailgate. Jurgen am I just going to have to send you one of these?

Jurgen · 05-31-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadyRascal

What is that mess of magazines rattling around on your tailgate. Jurgen am I just going to have to send you one of these?

Funny in a bad way-- a couple of those magazines are from a 10-22 basketcase I bought along time ago. Was going through my ammo box when I headed out with the new one. They were already loaded--sitting at least 10 years with springs compressed.

Yep, fired off every round with ease.

I do need to get one of those fancy magazine clips.

05-27-2012, 08:19 PM	#1802
Denis Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 539	Bought some ammo for my Ruger MKIII, and being a tight ass I shopped for the cheapest deal I could find. Walmart Federal value pack 375 round for $11.00. Got two boxes. These are copper plated hollow points. First ten rounds had two that didn't want to eject. They fired, but the brass didn't want to eject. Previous ammo was a box of 575 round for $17.00 but were just lead. Never had a problem with them. Apparently Federal doesn't make my gun happy. Denis __________________ Enjoy every sandwich!

05-29-2012, 04:48 PM	#1806
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,418	Out Today! With my Stainless 10/22. Winchester Power Points are very accurate but also expensive. Tried plenty of different kinds of Ammo but keep coming back to Power Points followed closely by Mini Mags. Best cheap ammo for my gun seems to be Blazers. Found all the bulk ammo crap. Bang, bang, pouff, pouff. My CZ 22 Mag likes Maxi Mags but for some reason its doesn't seem to be available any more out here. Only other ammo I see for 22 Mag is Winchester Super X and definitely not as accurate. All set for gopher season but none around this year.

05-30-2012, 05:13 AM	#1807
FPGT72 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Kingsville MO Oddometer: 3,961	I have had pretty good luck with the federal bulk packs. But it is all funny stuff, I have an old mauser single shot (think I posted a pic here sometime back) and it just loves sub sonic ammo...hits so well it almost makes me look like I know what I am doing. __________________ [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist[/FONT]

05-30-2012, 05:19 AM	#1808
FPGT72 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Kingsville MO Oddometer: 3,961	Not sure if this is going to get me in trouble...so I will do with as small a foot print as possible http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...5#post18797025 I know it is old....but you never know. __________________ [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist[/FONT]

05-30-2012, 09:10 PM	#1811
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,418	Ok! I was wrong about the gophers not being around. Buddy called me today to help clean up his fields on his farm/ranch. Never saw so many critters. We certainly dented the population. The 22 Mag got its first real workout. Pretty devasting compared to my 1022. Really reaches out there. Gotta get more ammo. Must of shot over 1000 rounds of both.

05-30-2012, 11:16 PM	#1812
Jurgen Trolljegeren Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Sandoval, Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 32,386	TacSol 10/22 It already had all the bits I wanted to add to my 10-22 (almost exactly) so I bought it. Fun little rifle. __________________ They're nihilists, Donny, nothing to be afraid of. Moderator:CSM/JoMomma/ShinyThings/Sports

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