I posted a while back about choosing between a 10/22 and a Savage MkII for supplementing my centerfire rifles. I ended up with a 10/22 in stainless steel. Don’t think I won’t snag a MkII if given the chance, especially a lefty one.
I’ve really just begun getting used to it and took it out for its second range trip. I also bought a couple Ruger factory 25 round magazines. I gathered an assortment of my available 22 ammo and decided to see what it likes. On its first trip I fitted up a Simmons 4x scope on the provided scope rail and roughly zeroed it.
After shooting 5 shot groups of 5 different ammo types, I think we have a winner.
I’m going to call that flier an issue with the nut behind the trigger.
In order from worst to best I tried Blazer, Automatch, Aguila SE SV, Norma Target (1080 fps), and CCI SV. Only the Blazer group was unacceptably large.
That’s ok though. I use it for my SW22 pistol. The only thing I didn’t try that I have in hand is Aguila SE HV. It shoots best from my Henry and Marlin 60 (Oak Leaf). I was aiming at the orange dot, and by the end I had the scope basically zeroed, though each ammo type will require slight adjustment.
One thing I’m quite impressed by is the reliability so far. I’ve only put about 100 rounds or less through it but it hasn’t jammed yet. The original 10 round and both 25 round magazines worked every time. I have some Federal bulk and Remington Thunderbolt but I kinda have them for specific purposes, so don’t know if I’ll use them in this gun.
Eventually I plan to add some sort of aperture sights to trim up the profile and allow me to practice with iron sights to mimic my 20” AR. This scope will probably go back on my Oak Leaf Marlin 60.
I’ve really just begun getting used to it and took it out for its second range trip. I also bought a couple Ruger factory 25 round magazines. I gathered an assortment of my available 22 ammo and decided to see what it likes. On its first trip I fitted up a Simmons 4x scope on the provided scope rail and roughly zeroed it.
After shooting 5 shot groups of 5 different ammo types, I think we have a winner.
I’m going to call that flier an issue with the nut behind the trigger.
In order from worst to best I tried Blazer, Automatch, Aguila SE SV, Norma Target (1080 fps), and CCI SV. Only the Blazer group was unacceptably large.
That’s ok though. I use it for my SW22 pistol. The only thing I didn’t try that I have in hand is Aguila SE HV. It shoots best from my Henry and Marlin 60 (Oak Leaf). I was aiming at the orange dot, and by the end I had the scope basically zeroed, though each ammo type will require slight adjustment.
One thing I’m quite impressed by is the reliability so far. I’ve only put about 100 rounds or less through it but it hasn’t jammed yet. The original 10 round and both 25 round magazines worked every time. I have some Federal bulk and Remington Thunderbolt but I kinda have them for specific purposes, so don’t know if I’ll use them in this gun.
Eventually I plan to add some sort of aperture sights to trim up the profile and allow me to practice with iron sights to mimic my 20” AR. This scope will probably go back on my Oak Leaf Marlin 60.