I want to get a .22 with a bull barrel. I've read as much as I can on this site and am just thoroughly confused due to all of the contrary reports and opinions. I have a $300 budget and want to get a new .22 with at least a 21" bull barrel. What is the best option that I have? There is a Savage MKII FVXP at Dick's Sporting Goods for $229. Anyone have any thoughts on this particular rifle? TIA
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Need help selecting a .22.......
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Oh yeah, the main purposes for this rifle would be mostly for use as a trainer. I want use it to practice wind adjustments, trigger and breathing control, etc... at 100 yards and further. I could also use it for entry into competition shooting (just as a beginner rifle).
Oh yeah, the main purposes for this rifle would be mostly for use as a trainer. I want use it to practice wind adjustments, trigger and breathing control, etc... at 100 yards and further. I could also use it for entry into competition shooting (just as a beginner rifle).
Re: Need help selecting a .22.......
The Savage rimfires are good rifles
Suggest a Murphy Precision 20moa base
The Bushnell 10x mil/mil scope is not super expensive and will be a good trainer
Stick with the sub-sonic match ammo; find which brand your rifle likes
The Savage rimfires are good rifles
Suggest a Murphy Precision 20moa base
The Bushnell 10x mil/mil scope is not super expensive and will be a good trainer
Stick with the sub-sonic match ammo; find which brand your rifle likes
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Are you planning on using iron sights? If not, I don't think you should be too concerned about barrel length: the highest velocity usually occurs between 16-20 inches depending on ammo.
http://plainsmanscabin.yuku.com/topic/4050
Are you planning on using iron sights? If not, I don't think you should be too concerned about barrel length: the highest velocity usually occurs between 16-20 inches depending on ammo.
http://plainsmanscabin.yuku.com/topic/4050
Re: Need help selecting a .22.......
If I was shopping in your price range I would look into the Savage MKII FV-SR. The barrel is a little shorter than what you are looking for, but there really isn't much of a reason for a longer barrel on a .22 lr.
Plus the rifle is suppressor ready if you ever decide to go that route.
If I was shopping in your price range I would look into the Savage MKII FV-SR. The barrel is a little shorter than what you are looking for, but there really isn't much of a reason for a longer barrel on a .22 lr.
Plus the rifle is suppressor ready if you ever decide to go that route.
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Awesome people.great price
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/71899
Awesome people.great price
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/71899
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Skip the package - you'll be wanting to replace the scope really quick. Also, the F stock flexes a lot up front.
I'd look at the BV or BTV ... or get a FV and then a replacement stock from boyds (they are the oem for savage anyway)
Skip the package - you'll be wanting to replace the scope really quick. Also, the F stock flexes a lot up front.
I'd look at the BV or BTV ... or get a FV and then a replacement stock from boyds (they are the oem for savage anyway)
Re: Need help selecting a .22.......
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: futurerider103</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome people.great price
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/71899 </div></div>I'm glad you posted this. I was looking for this one but couldn't find one for under $300. I think I'm going to get this once I get a few things squared away.
Thanks again!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: futurerider103</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome people.great price
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/71899 </div></div>I'm glad you posted this. I was looking for this one but couldn't find one for under $300. I think I'm going to get this once I get a few things squared away.
Thanks again!
Re: Need help selecting a .22.......
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ivanthesane</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Skip the package - you'll be wanting to replace the scope really quick. Also, the F stock flexes a lot up front.
I'd look at the BV or BTV ... or get a FV and then a replacement stock from boyds (they are the oem for savage anyway) </div></div>
Im gonna get the FVSR and replace the stock with a Boyd's Tacticool (I think), or maybe something else. I've got a scope that I can use to begin with. It's a Tasco World Class Plus 3-9X44 with Taiwan glass. I've had it on a .270 (that is currently under transformation and receiving a McMillan A4 stock, 30" Palma contour Kreiger 5R barrel, and rechambering to .308, plus a few more things) for the past 15 years and it's still in near pristine condition so I'm sure it will serve well for this rifle for a little while longer.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ivanthesane</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Skip the package - you'll be wanting to replace the scope really quick. Also, the F stock flexes a lot up front.
I'd look at the BV or BTV ... or get a FV and then a replacement stock from boyds (they are the oem for savage anyway) </div></div>
Im gonna get the FVSR and replace the stock with a Boyd's Tacticool (I think), or maybe something else. I've got a scope that I can use to begin with. It's a Tasco World Class Plus 3-9X44 with Taiwan glass. I've had it on a .270 (that is currently under transformation and receiving a McMillan A4 stock, 30" Palma contour Kreiger 5R barrel, and rechambering to .308, plus a few more things) for the past 15 years and it's still in near pristine condition so I'm sure it will serve well for this rifle for a little while longer.
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the only problem with a savage is the lack of a recoil lug....there's no way to really bed it....and they're hit/miss in the quality department.
if you can do it, put money towards a CZ 455 or a 452.....it's a MUCH better action design and very easy to mod to a great trigger.
now, it won't necessarily be more accurate, out of the box, but if you plan to ever actually work on it..it will pay off big time.
this is coming from a guy with 3 savages...
the only problem with a savage is the lack of a recoil lug....there's no way to really bed it....and they're hit/miss in the quality department.
if you can do it, put money towards a CZ 455 or a 452.....it's a MUCH better action design and very easy to mod to a great trigger.
now, it won't necessarily be more accurate, out of the box, but if you plan to ever actually work on it..it will pay off big time.
this is coming from a guy with 3 savages...
