gun-fucious
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ummm
please leave the turtles alone
last time i checked they harm no ones garden or fishing
please leave the turtles alone
last time i checked they harm no ones garden or fishing
Best rimfire rifle for shooting reduced power loads?
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DMK
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Thanks for the correction MM48. I had only seen it used on CCI's boxes.
blue86buick
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reduced noise
I was shooting my dad's old .22LR (bolt action, single shot) last night indoors, and discovered a way to keep it VERY quiet. First off, I was using Colibri's, which are quiet in themselves. Secondly, I had a balloon over the end of the barrel, to catch the burnt and unburnt powder and the smoke. (wanted to keep the carpet clean, and the smoke detector from going off
) This had the amazing side effect of seeming to catch the sound too! Now, mind you, these were already quiet rounds, they just became even more so.
Or, you can always pay the tax and get a suppressor.
If I have just given instructions on how to "construct a suppressor", or have violated any law, by all means, edit the post or let me know, and I'll fix it!
I was shooting my dad's old .22LR (bolt action, single shot) last night indoors, and discovered a way to keep it VERY quiet. First off, I was using Colibri's, which are quiet in themselves. Secondly, I had a balloon over the end of the barrel, to catch the burnt and unburnt powder and the smoke. (wanted to keep the carpet clean, and the smoke detector from going off
) This had the amazing side effect of seeming to catch the sound too! Now, mind you, these were already quiet rounds, they just became even more so.Or, you can always pay the tax and get a suppressor.
If I have just given instructions on how to "construct a suppressor", or have violated any law, by all means, edit the post or let me know, and I'll fix it!
seeker_two
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gun-fucious: Turtles (esp. the large snapping turtles we have) ARE a danger to fish. They compete w/ the catfish for the smaller fish, and will eat the hatchlings. I've seen ponds infested by turtles so severely that NO fish were left.
As the "wildlife manager" for my pond, I want catfish, perch, minnows, and other FISH in that pond---NOT
TURTLES...
Just call me "Shredder"...
As the "wildlife manager" for my pond, I want catfish, perch, minnows, and other FISH in that pond---NOT
TURTLES...Just call me "Shredder"...
PaladinX13
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Okay, I'm trying to decide between the Varmint, American, and Silhouette (all in stock)... For the purpose I listed above (racoons and plinking) which would you consider best (I know this is pretty subjective, only a few dollars difference):
Varmint - shorter heavy barrel, walnut, 7lbs
American - walnut, 6lbs
Silhouette - synthetic, 5lbs
(edit: okay, I went with the Varmint... now to look for a Marlin 39, heh)
Varmint - shorter heavy barrel, walnut, 7lbs
American - walnut, 6lbs
Silhouette - synthetic, 5lbs
(edit: okay, I went with the Varmint... now to look for a Marlin 39, heh)
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mainmech48
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There are almost innumerable options when it comes to stock styles, for some rifles anyway. It'd be helpfull to have some idea of just what action/barrel combination we're considering.
Unfortunately, when it comes to .22RF rifles your off-the-shelf options for most manually-operated actions are pretty much limited to semi-custom models that will usually require some inletting and finish work or "factory replacement" styles where the original contours and dimensions are replicated.
While I obviously can't be familiar with the catalogs of all of the various outfits in the aftermarket, a quick look through the ones from Brownell's and Gun Parts Corp. pretty much cover what's commonly available.
There are loads of options for almost any centerfire action you can imagine, but unless you're buying for a Ruger 10/22 or Remington 597 semi-auto it looks as if custom or semi-custom is going to be your only option if you want somethiing different from OEM on a rimfire.
Be aware that in many cases this is going to cost you as much or more than a new, quality built rimfire rifle would. Almost certainly many times the cost of your average used rimfire of whatever action type, unless we're talking Dakota, Kimber, Winchester 52, or one of the other high-end specialized target rifle actions. Someone will make you anything you want for whatever you want, but cost-effectiveness is something only you can decide.
That said, nomenclature is more easily addressed in general terms: the name usually is descriptive of function. A "Varminter" style will contain design elements conducive to accomodating a medium-to-heavy contour barrel, a relatively wide, flat-ish bottomed forend, and geometry/dimensions best suited to aid shooting from a prone or rested position.
"American" could be descriptive of either the material used (I.E. "American" walnut) or what is more commonly referred to as the "classic" traditional layout favored by American shooters and found on most sporting rifles intended for the US market. Dimensions will vary slightly, but the overall lines and contours will be much the same. This is pretty much an "all-pupose" design compromise.
"Silhouette" stocks are designed to aid shooting from a standind, "off-hand" position, usually with a telescopic sight. The name comes from the game: Metallic Silhouette. Metal targets shaped and sized like game animals of different sizes are deployed in banks of five at ranges from 100 to 500 meters (for centerfires). In order to score as a "hit", the target must be knocked over.
FWIW, the stock that comes on almost any rimfire rifle is perfectly servicable for most general shooting purposes. It'd be a lot simpler and much less costly to modify what you've got in terms of length of pull, etc. to suit your build than to have one made. Just my $0.02. Your pocket depth and taste may vary.
Unfortunately, when it comes to .22RF rifles your off-the-shelf options for most manually-operated actions are pretty much limited to semi-custom models that will usually require some inletting and finish work or "factory replacement" styles where the original contours and dimensions are replicated.
While I obviously can't be familiar with the catalogs of all of the various outfits in the aftermarket, a quick look through the ones from Brownell's and Gun Parts Corp. pretty much cover what's commonly available.
There are loads of options for almost any centerfire action you can imagine, but unless you're buying for a Ruger 10/22 or Remington 597 semi-auto it looks as if custom or semi-custom is going to be your only option if you want somethiing different from OEM on a rimfire.
Be aware that in many cases this is going to cost you as much or more than a new, quality built rimfire rifle would. Almost certainly many times the cost of your average used rimfire of whatever action type, unless we're talking Dakota, Kimber, Winchester 52, or one of the other high-end specialized target rifle actions. Someone will make you anything you want for whatever you want, but cost-effectiveness is something only you can decide.
That said, nomenclature is more easily addressed in general terms: the name usually is descriptive of function. A "Varminter" style will contain design elements conducive to accomodating a medium-to-heavy contour barrel, a relatively wide, flat-ish bottomed forend, and geometry/dimensions best suited to aid shooting from a prone or rested position.
"American" could be descriptive of either the material used (I.E. "American" walnut) or what is more commonly referred to as the "classic" traditional layout favored by American shooters and found on most sporting rifles intended for the US market. Dimensions will vary slightly, but the overall lines and contours will be much the same. This is pretty much an "all-pupose" design compromise.
"Silhouette" stocks are designed to aid shooting from a standind, "off-hand" position, usually with a telescopic sight. The name comes from the game: Metallic Silhouette. Metal targets shaped and sized like game animals of different sizes are deployed in banks of five at ranges from 100 to 500 meters (for centerfires). In order to score as a "hit", the target must be knocked over.
FWIW, the stock that comes on almost any rimfire rifle is perfectly servicable for most general shooting purposes. It'd be a lot simpler and much less costly to modify what you've got in terms of length of pull, etc. to suit your build than to have one made. Just my $0.02. Your pocket depth and taste may vary.
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