Have a new .22!

[Col. Plink]

Wanted to share what may be a good buy in a new .22

I picked up a Savage MkII bolt-action with a Bushnell 2-9x40 (on a really pretty tiger-stripe stock!) at Dick's for under $200. I had a $10 coupon and it was on sale, but I'd recommend looking out for it if a bolt .22's in need.

It's magazine-fed, not sure if there are options on that; has swivels. Seems like a rifle with enough qualities to recommend it. I have a plinker (Marlin 60), but practicing the basics on a bolt .22 just seems like a no-brainer. If I get rid of it, it will likely be because I'm giving it as a trainer. But I can see getting tons of fun out of it and really enjoying the accuracy, can't wait to sight it in!

 

[shotgunjoel]

I have a MKII BTV with the thumbhole stock and it shoots tiny little groups. Great gun, I really need to get better glass on it though. Good buy, now go out and enjoy it. Bolt .22s are fun, and the Savage is a good one. The accu-trigger is great.

 

[Col. Plink]

If it's that good I may eventually look for a thumbhole stock too. I'd be happy to put the one that came with it on ANYTHING. I don't suppose they can easliy be made to fit anything else?

 

[shotgunjoel]

If it's that good I may eventually look for a thumbhole stock too. I'd be happy to put the one that came with it on ANYTHING. I don't suppose they can easliy be made to fit anything else?

Well mine with the thumbhole stock is free-floated, and has a heavy barrel on it too. That doesn't hurt. Here's the link: http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIBTV/

 

[Evil One]

I have a Savage Mk II Mako that I use for low cost fun and to teach others to shoot with.
LOVE the Savage bolt rifles.
Great purchase.


Jim

 

[Col. Plink]

Thanks, Jim.

Does anyone know if the stocks off the MkII's readily fit anything else? If I ever get a thumbhole stock for mine I could use the tiger-striped one it came with with something else.

 

[Brooks@Thompson Machine]

Integrally Suppressed MKII

I am personally a big fan of the MKIIs. Great rifle for the price and the accutrigger is a big bonus. Here's a pic of one of ours.



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