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Post by klsm54 on Dec 17, 2008 18:11:05 GMT -5
Jmarriott, if you like the Winchester 94/22, take a look at the Browning BL-22....very similar....and still being made.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Dec 17, 2008 18:34:51 GMT -5
I like my Marlin 60 A couple negatives though : The trigger is very very heavy --- I figure 10-12 pounds on mine. I can hold the rifle/mounts/scope upside down by my finger and it still take a good jolt for it to snap It's to the point where I'm probably going to put a red dot on it and use it as a screw off rifle If you plan on scoping it, you'll want to buy this bkltech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BKL&Product_Code=260&Category_Code=200Actually this company is currently trading hands. I can highly recomend the old BKL. It looks like the same machinery and materials are being used. Personally, I'd buy it. Anyways, what I was getting at is that a regular tip-off (every single brand I tried - including weaver) slid on that model 60. Try to save you some aggrevation by warning you in advance. Like I said, I like the rifle and it shoots great.
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Post by Jack on Dec 18, 2008 1:24:40 GMT -5
That 9422 is about at the top of my list of rifles I wish I owned. Those cheap stamped tip off mounts on any rifle leave me cold. I'd prefer to pay a little more and use good mounts.
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Post by jimiowa on Dec 18, 2008 9:34:09 GMT -5
That 9422 is about at the top of my list of rifles I wish I owned. Those cheap stamped tip off mounts on any rifle leave me cold. I'd prefer to pay a little more and use good mounts. Yep that's one of the Reasons I like my Ruger!! Nothing wrong with Marlin Rimfires, but I never could keep one they always seemed to be trading stock? Though Red's the only person I ever knew who had so much trouble with a Marlin Mount?? I will concede that with the bolt slamming the back of the reciever and then slamming against the barrel you have a pretty effective impact hammer that's going to test any mounts. I think most really test them by putting too large a scope on them and the momentum is a killer.
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Post by Jack on Dec 18, 2008 12:25:22 GMT -5
Good point, Jim, about the back and forth action. I guess if you're going to use a big boy scope, it's time for big boy mounts, too.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Dec 18, 2008 14:15:31 GMT -5
I wouldn't call a 12oz 3x9x32 a monster
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Post by dovehunter on Dec 18, 2008 15:10:07 GMT -5
jimh & jimiowa:
Regarding the loss of energy, deformation, and likely deflection of a .22 bullet after it passes through a squirrel, I am in complete agreement with you.
jmarriott:
Regarding the use of the .22 WMR for squirrels, aside from the fact that the hollow-point or other frangible bullets tear them all to pieces (at least that's been my experience), I give a little more pause for thought when shooting one off a limb that doesn't have the tree trunk as a backdrop than I would taking the same shot with a .22 LR. I use the solid point bullets in my .22 WMR because they don't leave you with pureed squirrel after the shot. I am a little more mindful of where those bullets go after the shot. They are pretty hard and I don't believe they would be as easily deflected, distorted, or loose as much energy upon impact as a .22 LR.
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Post by Jack on Dec 18, 2008 19:39:26 GMT -5
Red, 12 ounces is a typical weight for a centerfire rifle scope- and there are some that weigh less. Scopes marketed as low priced 22 RF scopes are lighter.
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