BridgeTooFar
Member
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2010
- Messages
- 209
I couldn't find a review of this rifle, so I'm posting it here for anyone who's interested.
First, let me say, I hate the name, but I don't really want to re-hash the debate over all the "tactical" stuff out there today. Second, I realize that a .22LR rifle has limitations. I bought this for plinking, some low level target shooting at the range, and for helping to control raccoons and other small critters on our farm (we just hunt there; not a "real" farmer). As such, I don't intend to use this for any "tactical" purpose. Third, my reasons for buying this particular .22LR were that it (a) it had all the features (except a scope) I would build into one if I were able (had the time and know-how) and (b) I could get it locally and hold it in my hands before buying.
Since it didn't come with sights, I mounted a Leupold VX-I Rifle Scope 2-7x33 scope on a DNZ mount (overkill, I know, but I really really like their mounts - have one on one of my AR's and on two Tikka T3's).
Now that that's out of the way, I can only say one thing about this rifle; it met or exceeded every expectation I had for it.
Accuracy (with Winchester Super-X High Velocity 40grn. FMJ ammo - it was all I had on hand) was far better than I expected. To be sure I was on paper, I started at 25 yds., and it only took 4 shots to get it to where I was ready to move the target back. From 50 yds., I sighted the scope ~1/2" high. From there, it was just punching cardboard.
From 50 yds., I got the gun to group into 3/8" 5 shot groups, and from 75 yds., it grouped at about 3/4" (which, I'm no real marksman, so that's pretty good in my experience). I forgot actual targets, so I bored a couple holes in my cardboard with my knife and used spent .22 cases to fill the hole for a bullseye. From 50 yds., I knocked out the bullseye on each "target area" within 3 shots; from 75 yds., it only took about 5 shots each.
On the bipod - I didn't bring my Lead Sled specifically because I wanted to use the bipod to zero and shoot to see how effective it really is. For bench shooting, it's perfect. No wobble or movement over what I'd want to be able to slightly traverse for target shooting.
I had zero malfunctions or stoppages through 250 rounds. I did find out that the bold hold open is very tricky (doesn't like to release very easily), but once you get the hang of it, even that wasn't an issue at all.
Also, I was surprised at how quiet it really was with the high velocity ammo. I've shot many a .22LR rifle what was much louder than this one (even with the relatively short 16.25" barrel and no suppressor). I intend to get some subsonic loads and see what it will do with those.
Overall, I'm very very happy with this one. Better accuracy than I expected and exactly what I expected as far as reliability. Feel free to ask any questions about this, and I'll try to answer it as best I can.
I've attached pics of the gun for those that care.
Edit: One thing I forgot to mention - for this session, there was minimal wind (I'd say under 5 mph for the whole time), and it was bright sunshine with a temp in about the low to mid 70's. I only add this because some folks take that into consideration.
First, let me say, I hate the name, but I don't really want to re-hash the debate over all the "tactical" stuff out there today. Second, I realize that a .22LR rifle has limitations. I bought this for plinking, some low level target shooting at the range, and for helping to control raccoons and other small critters on our farm (we just hunt there; not a "real" farmer). As such, I don't intend to use this for any "tactical" purpose. Third, my reasons for buying this particular .22LR were that it (a) it had all the features (except a scope) I would build into one if I were able (had the time and know-how) and (b) I could get it locally and hold it in my hands before buying.
Since it didn't come with sights, I mounted a Leupold VX-I Rifle Scope 2-7x33 scope on a DNZ mount (overkill, I know, but I really really like their mounts - have one on one of my AR's and on two Tikka T3's).
Now that that's out of the way, I can only say one thing about this rifle; it met or exceeded every expectation I had for it.
Accuracy (with Winchester Super-X High Velocity 40grn. FMJ ammo - it was all I had on hand) was far better than I expected. To be sure I was on paper, I started at 25 yds., and it only took 4 shots to get it to where I was ready to move the target back. From 50 yds., I sighted the scope ~1/2" high. From there, it was just punching cardboard.
From 50 yds., I got the gun to group into 3/8" 5 shot groups, and from 75 yds., it grouped at about 3/4" (which, I'm no real marksman, so that's pretty good in my experience). I forgot actual targets, so I bored a couple holes in my cardboard with my knife and used spent .22 cases to fill the hole for a bullseye. From 50 yds., I knocked out the bullseye on each "target area" within 3 shots; from 75 yds., it only took about 5 shots each.
On the bipod - I didn't bring my Lead Sled specifically because I wanted to use the bipod to zero and shoot to see how effective it really is. For bench shooting, it's perfect. No wobble or movement over what I'd want to be able to slightly traverse for target shooting.
I had zero malfunctions or stoppages through 250 rounds. I did find out that the bold hold open is very tricky (doesn't like to release very easily), but once you get the hang of it, even that wasn't an issue at all.
Also, I was surprised at how quiet it really was with the high velocity ammo. I've shot many a .22LR rifle what was much louder than this one (even with the relatively short 16.25" barrel and no suppressor). I intend to get some subsonic loads and see what it will do with those.
Overall, I'm very very happy with this one. Better accuracy than I expected and exactly what I expected as far as reliability. Feel free to ask any questions about this, and I'll try to answer it as best I can.
I've attached pics of the gun for those that care.
Edit: One thing I forgot to mention - for this session, there was minimal wind (I'd say under 5 mph for the whole time), and it was bright sunshine with a temp in about the low to mid 70's. I only add this because some folks take that into consideration.
Attachments
Last edited:
