Buying a .22 need some advice :) - Page 2

marker227 · 05-27-2006, 10:21 PM

I had my eye checked at the eye doctor (was already there getting contacts) to see which one was dominant

. I always wondered why things were out of focuse from one eye when staring at somethings hehe. Thanks for the tip though.

gibsonlp24 · 05-29-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marker227

Would the Ruger 10-22 fit what I need? I'm just trying to get acquainted with the recoil so I learn not to flinch. I'm also trying to learn iron sights and to save money on the ammo.

Why is the stock junk? Do you know of something that has a pistol grip? I enjoy those a lot.

Thanks for your help all.

i have a 10/22...there is almost no recoil whatsoever and the standard ammo makes very little noise at all...theiron sights are great and its a great learning gun. the only thing i recommend buying is a different magazine that is equal or higher capacity because the rotary ones are a little annoying...the gun and the new magazine both brand new wont cost more than 250. great choice for a first gun/learning gun

RealEstateMan · 06-14-2006, 11:48 AM

I've had my 10/22 since the 1970s. I've used it for hunting, plinking, and even silhouette matches. Great gun. You can pick one up new at one of the "marts" for not much money. Before you buy a bunch of ammo in bulk get a box or two of different brands and types of ammo. See which shoots best in your rifle. Mine likes any type of Remington ammo.

Deersniper · 06-19-2006, 11:24 AM

Stay with the bolt action, the CZ 452 trainer is perfect for building accuracy without the recoil. It is a pleasant break from my 7mm WSM. I transfered my Sightron over to it and it is fun as it gets. The .22 keeps you frosty.

Deersniper · 07-03-2006, 10:37 PM

Cz 452 series. Bolt action , amazing accuracy.

Johnny_Revolver · 07-04-2006, 01:18 AM

Savage is the left handed shooter`s friend. They make a quite reasonable left handed .22 rimfire. I`m left handed, and have shot right handed guns left handed all my life though, if you are adaptable it doesnt make a whole lot of diff. All depends on your budget, really. If you can find a pre-loved CZ ( or Brno as they were once called ) and are`nt fazed by shooting a right handed rifle off your left shoulder, you could have a great quaility .22 rimfire for the rest of your life, basically.

marker227 · 07-04-2006, 11:42 AM

Thanks all for your great advice. I'm going to get some funds put together and then I can purchase this baby

.

VladTepes · 07-23-2006, 08:21 AM

Strongly recommend you have a look at these:
http://projects.chatrifleclub.org/izhbb.html

I know they are available in a left hand modification. I have no idea, however, of the cost over there.

The benefit is that they are a bolt action but you can cycle them quickly as you become more practised - close to the speed of a semi auto in the real world. Best of both worlds IMHO.

mark8252 · 08-20-2006, 09:37 PM

Like I just read above.........go with a bolt action for best accuracy.

marker227 · 12-31-2007, 01:34 PM

What's the difference between a youth rifle and a non youth rifle?

TheGunSource:Buy Guns Online - 22lr Rifles

Bravo · 12-31-2007, 02:20 PM

Youth rifles typically weigh less and have shorter stocks/barrels. They are made for, well, the youth. People will usually guy youth rifles to those who are just beginning to shoot, and have short arms. This makes it more comfortable to shoot.

I'm not sure how old you are, or how big you are, but if you've been shooting for awhile, and plan on shooting in the future, then a youth rifle would probably not be the best choice.

madcratebuilder · 01-01-2008, 07:05 AM

Get a 10/22, a brick of ammo, and shoot it up before you make any mods. By that time, you well have a better idea on what you really want. In the meantime check out rimfirecentral.com, all you need to know about the 10/22, and then some.

Ron AKA · 01-01-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by troy2000

I'm left-handed, but I grew up shooting right-handed anyway. I found out just recently that it makes sense because my right eye is dominant.

Easy test for your dominant eye (I don't remember where I learned this; it may even have been on here): make a circle with your thumb and forefinger like an "OK" signal at arm's length, and look thru it at something far away. Bring your hand in, keeping the object centered in the circle, until it touches your face.

Whichever eye the circle winds up in front of is your dominant eye, and you should be shooting on that side.

Haven't heard that one. I just stretch my arm straight out (either one) and point one finger at an object 15 to 20 feet away, with both eyes open. Then close one eye. If you are still pointing at the object then you just closed your non-dominant eye. And obviously if you are not pointing at it, then you closed your dominant eye.

I'm right handed at most everything except hockey, but am left eye dominant. I think the only part where that hurts is with a shotgun. I can't shoot with both eyes open and hit much. I suspect I would hit even less shooting left!

andrew cochran · 01-01-2008, 12:09 PM

And for your question about .22 s Not all .22 are rimfire! For example .22 hornet. Savage makes some great lefty bolt actions. Look into them. Good Luck!

marker227 · 01-02-2008, 06:45 AM

I don't understand now.. The Gun Source had the CZ 452 in lefty and it was no more than $190, but now I can't find it and they are all like $300

.

By the way I'm 5' 9" 1/2 :P. 140lbs. Average length arms.

I read reviews of the CZ 452 and lots of people praise it.

big boomer · 01-03-2008, 10:21 PM

When I taught gun safety training for the state the first thing we did was check for dominant eye. I think you will love the Savage but they are both good picks.

bigbuddy21 · 01-03-2008, 10:36 PM

check out the henry lever action. very good rifles, and very accurite.

sammoh · 01-03-2008, 10:54 PM

Could also try a Marlin. I haven't heard anyone mention a Marlin but they're not bad guns and unless the prices have jumped dramatically, they're not so expensive. In fact, you can pick up used ones at gun shows or shops for less than $100. I just picked a nice one up not too long ago with a nice little scope for $100 at a local gun show. It shot great and with the scope I'm shooting 1/2" groups at 50 yds on a windless day. At 25 yds without the scope, I'm shooting 1/2" groups and with the scope I'm putting all 15 rounds in the tubular mag in the same hole (exaggeration, at 25 yds with a scope, I'm shooting 1/4" groups. Makes everything go in a little .25 caliber hole in the bull's eye.)

Momoney567 · 01-05-2008, 09:47 AM

I'm looking for a good plinker myself and I have found a few good ones check this one out:
Remington Model 597™ Rimfire Rifles
I'm just about as well acquainted with guns as I'll ever be so I'm just looking into it for squirrel,bird,dog whatever but it's a top notch gun.

marker227 · 01-05-2008, 04:44 PM

I'll just keep looking for the best price of the CZ or Savage.

01-01-2008, 07:05 AM	#32
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 561	Get a 10/22, a brick of ammo, and shoot it up before you make any mods. By that time, you well have a better idea on what you really want. In the meantime check out rimfirecentral.com, all you need to know about the 10/22, and then some. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

01-01-2008, 12:09 PM	#34
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,127	And for your question about .22 s Not all .22 are rimfire! For example .22 hornet. Savage makes some great lefty bolt actions. Look into them. Good Luck! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

01-03-2008, 10:36 PM	#37
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 973 Images: 5	check out the henry lever action. very good rifles, and very accurite. __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

01-05-2008, 09:47 AM	#39
Momoney567 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern tube Louisiana Posts: 207	I'm looking for a good plinker myself and I have found a few good ones check this one out: Remington Model 597™ Rimfire Rifles I'm just about as well acquainted with guns as I'll ever be so I'm just looking into it for squirrel,bird,dog whatever but it's a top notch gun. __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword never found automatic weapons.

05-27-2006, 10:21 PM	#21
marker227 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 114	I had my eye checked at the eye doctor (was already there getting contacts) to see which one was dominant . I always wondered why things were out of focuse from one eye when staring at somethings hehe. Thanks for the tip though.

06-14-2006, 11:48 AM	#23
RealEstateMan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 31	I've had my 10/22 since the 1970s. I've used it for hunting, plinking, and even silhouette matches. Great gun. You can pick one up new at one of the "marts" for not much money. Before you buy a bunch of ammo in bulk get a box or two of different brands and types of ammo. See which shoots best in your rifle. Mine likes any type of Remington ammo.

06-19-2006, 11:24 AM	#24
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,655	Stay with the bolt action, the CZ 452 trainer is perfect for building accuracy without the recoil. It is a pleasant break from my 7mm WSM. I transfered my Sightron over to it and it is fun as it gets. The .22 keeps you frosty.

07-03-2006, 10:37 PM	#25
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,655	Cz 452 series. Bolt action , amazing accuracy.

07-04-2006, 01:18 AM	#26
Johnny_Revolver Gun Liker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,209 Blog Entries: 6	Savage is the left handed shooter`s friend. They make a quite reasonable left handed .22 rimfire. I`m left handed, and have shot right handed guns left handed all my life though, if you are adaptable it doesnt make a whole lot of diff. All depends on your budget, really. If you can find a pre-loved CZ ( or Brno as they were once called ) and are`nt fazed by shooting a right handed rifle off your left shoulder, you could have a great quaility .22 rimfire for the rest of your life, basically.

07-04-2006, 11:42 AM	#27
marker227 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 114	Thanks all for your great advice. I'm going to get some funds put together and then I can purchase this baby .

07-23-2006, 08:21 AM	#28
VladTepes Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 18	Strongly recommend you have a look at these: http://projects.chatrifleclub.org/izhbb.html I know they are available in a left hand modification. I have no idea, however, of the cost over there. The benefit is that they are a bolt action but you can cycle them quickly as you become more practised - close to the speed of a semi auto in the real world. Best of both worlds IMHO.

08-20-2006, 09:37 PM	#29
mark8252 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 180	Like I just read above.........go with a bolt action for best accuracy.

12-31-2007, 01:34 PM	#30
marker227 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 114	What's the difference between a youth rifle and a non youth rifle? TheGunSource:Buy Guns Online - 22lr Rifles

12-31-2007, 02:20 PM	#31
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,877	Youth rifles typically weigh less and have shorter stocks/barrels. They are made for, well, the youth. People will usually guy youth rifles to those who are just beginning to shoot, and have short arms. This makes it more comfortable to shoot. I'm not sure how old you are, or how big you are, but if you've been shooting for awhile, and plan on shooting in the future, then a youth rifle would probably not be the best choice.

01-02-2008, 06:45 AM	#35
marker227 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 114	I don't understand now.. The Gun Source had the CZ 452 in lefty and it was no more than $190, but now I can't find it and they are all like $300 . By the way I'm 5' 9" 1/2 :P. 140lbs. Average length arms. I read reviews of the CZ 452 and lots of people praise it.

01-03-2008, 10:21 PM	#36
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 934	When I taught gun safety training for the state the first thing we did was check for dominant eye. I think you will love the Savage but they are both good picks.

01-03-2008, 10:54 PM	#38
sammoh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 42	Could also try a Marlin. I haven't heard anyone mention a Marlin but they're not bad guns and unless the prices have jumped dramatically, they're not so expensive. In fact, you can pick up used ones at gun shows or shops for less than $100. I just picked a nice one up not too long ago with a nice little scope for $100 at a local gun show. It shot great and with the scope I'm shooting 1/2" groups at 50 yds on a windless day. At 25 yds without the scope, I'm shooting 1/2" groups and with the scope I'm putting all 15 rounds in the tubular mag in the same hole (exaggeration, at 25 yds with a scope, I'm shooting 1/4" groups. Makes everything go in a little .25 caliber hole in the bull's eye.)

01-05-2008, 04:44 PM	#40
marker227 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 114	I'll just keep looking for the best price of the CZ or Savage.