Black Lightning

I'm thinking about getting a new 22mag auto. Has anyone bought or shot a Black Lightning? They're made by Mitchells Mausers. What little I've read about them, they seem good to go but I figured I'd better check here first.

Wow. This isnt looking good. Maybe I should rethink it.

I've never even heard of them and I'm assuming I'm not the only one. I'm sure someone will be along with some info. Just give them more than 45 minutes to do it.

http://www.mauser.net/firearms/rifles/rimfire-rifles/black_lightning/index.htm

I want trying to hurry anyone, I just decided they might not be very popular after all. Thanks

Looks very front heavy with that bull barrel, especially with a light polymer receiver and stock.

It might be. I think it's only 32" overall length. I still think I should tell Mrs Santa I nee......want it.:)

http://www.gunsmagazine.com/varmints-beware-2/

I do like the .22 Mag. :)

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/farmerbuck/Mitchellsblackie.jpg

How does it shoot?

Windy (again) but shot it enough to hit rocks at 50 yards. Some trouble ejecting at first. I called Mitchells and was told to use Break free instead of Rem Oil. Works pretty well now. I'll try to paper it tomorrow.

Looks nice. Looking forward to a detailed review.

Looks nice. Looking forward to a detailed review.
Thanks but I really dont see a 22mag being a tack driver. I think I'll go with a Magnum Research 22lr for that. They are suppose to be THE 22 auto. I'll see what the weather is like tomorrow.

Interesting! Keep us posted, please.

Thanks but I really dont see a 22mag being a tack driver.
Haha, don't tell that to my old Marlin 25mn. .5" or smaller at 50 yards with a trigger job and free floating the barrel.

Haha, don't tell that to my old Marlin 25mn. .5" or smaller at 50 yards with a trigger job and free floating the barrel.
Whats it like at 100+ yards? Thats the range i'm worried about.

OP, where does one put the magazine? If it is in the grip, is it a proprietary magazine or is it commonly available?

Thanks but I really dont see a 22mag being a tack driver.

They can be.

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt284/bigjim_02/SAM_0449.jpg

Nice looking rifle, congratulations, sure looks like it would be fun, just a bit more expensive to shoot alot.

Jim

OP, where does one put the magazine? If it is in the grip, is it a proprietary magazine or is it commonly available?
Yep it's in the grip and sold by Mitchel Mauser for $30.00. I got 3 with it.

Good looking rifle there jim. Hows it at 100yds? I guess I should have said 'semi auto'.

Tried a few brands today finally It shoots them all pretty good. This was the best with CCI total metal jackets close behind.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/farmerbuck/bestforlightning.jpg