Evolution

Joshua M. Smith · 10-31-2009, 01:17 AM

Hello,

I thought ya'll might enjoy the attached pictures.

These are the rifles as I bought them:

Shown is a 'scope on the Savage that I bought as well. The Tech-Sights were already on the 10/22

Pretty plain Jane.

Here they are now:

I do believe they suite their respective roles very nicely now...

The 10/22 gained a trigger polish job, a Romanian Trainer sling (my favorite for sling shooting - it stretches just a bit and pulls back harder than does a web sling), and four magazines. I found during Appleseed that fast mag changes are a bit hard with the stock mags, so I got two, 10 round magazines which protrude, giving me something to grab and change out quickly.

The Savage gained the bipod, a Limbsaver barrel de-resonator which does seem to work, a sunshade, a new recoil pad as the length of pull was too short for me, a 'scope level, and two 10 round mags in addition to the stock five round mag.

The Savage has gained some weight, but I still have no problem toting it around the woods for squirrel, though I prefer to use it to still hunt. The 10/22 gets the nod for stalking and hike-hunting.

At 50 yards, the Savage will do dime-sized groups all day. The de-resonator seems to have eliminated fliers when combined with resized and weighed ammunition. At 100 yards, I have a steel prairie dog silhouette set up, and on still days I can call my shots. Even on windy days I can keep them in the vitals.

I can't think of any other goodies I need. The bipod is something I like, but I'd like a swivel version with something like a 3" to 6" extension as I tend to shoot with most of my body on the ground for stability. The 6" to 9" is just a bit high for me to stabilize myself well.

All my money is going into every small self-resetting steel silhouette I see, as well as ammo, as I believe I have these set up exactly how I want them.

If I run across a future mod that makes sense to me, I'll probably do it, but I have a .22 for long range and one for quick and dirty shooting, so I believe I'm done - for now.

Josh <><

big shrek · 10-31-2009, 02:55 AM

I agree with the Limbsaver de-resonator

I've used Limbsaver equipment on my bows for quite an advantage in taming bow vibration

I'll have to grab one for my Marlin 25MN one of these days, but I can't see how ragged hole groups at 100 yards are going to improve much

SwedeSteve · 10-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Two nice rifles there josh !!

10-31-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 522	Evolution Hello, I thought ya'll might enjoy the attached pictures. These are the rifles as I bought them: Shown is a 'scope on the Savage that I bought as well. The Tech-Sights were already on the 10/22 Pretty plain Jane. Here they are now: I do believe they suite their respective roles very nicely now... The 10/22 gained a trigger polish job, a Romanian Trainer sling (my favorite for sling shooting - it stretches just a bit and pulls back harder than does a web sling), and four magazines. I found during Appleseed that fast mag changes are a bit hard with the stock mags, so I got two, 10 round magazines which protrude, giving me something to grab and change out quickly. The Savage gained the bipod, a Limbsaver barrel de-resonator which does seem to work, a sunshade, a new recoil pad as the length of pull was too short for me, a 'scope level, and two 10 round mags in addition to the stock five round mag. The Savage has gained some weight, but I still have no problem toting it around the woods for squirrel, though I prefer to use it to still hunt. The 10/22 gets the nod for stalking and hike-hunting. At 50 yards, the Savage will do dime-sized groups all day. The de-resonator seems to have eliminated fliers when combined with resized and weighed ammunition. At 100 yards, I have a steel prairie dog silhouette set up, and on still days I can call my shots. Even on windy days I can keep them in the vitals. I can't think of any other goodies I need. The bipod is something I like, but I'd like a swivel version with something like a 3" to 6" extension as I tend to shoot with most of my body on the ground for stability. The 6" to 9" is just a bit high for me to stabilize myself well. All my money is going into every small self-resetting steel silhouette I see, as well as ammo, as I believe I have these set up exactly how I want them. If I run across a future mod that makes sense to me, I'll probably do it, but I have a .22 for long range and one for quick and dirty shooting, so I believe I'm done - for now. Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

10-31-2009, 02:55 AM	#2
big shrek Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest, FL Posts: 3,128 Images: 56	I agree with the Limbsaver de-resonator I've used Limbsaver equipment on my bows for quite an advantage in taming bow vibration I'll have to grab one for my Marlin 25MN one of these days, but I can't see how ragged hole groups at 100 yards are going to improve much __________________ In every Unit...there is a Scrounger...

10-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	Two nice rifles there josh !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers