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Hi All,
I've been working on my rifle shooting skills, and have been thinking that it might be appropriate to step down to a .22 lr bolt action. I currently shoot .308 and 7.62x54R and I'd like to get something that mimics them, more or less. As I am not able to get to the out door ranges very regularly, I figure the rim fire will let me practice at the local indoor ranges.
While I already own a Marlin 795, I'd like to get something to replicate the bolt-action feel, plus the 795 is a bit tiny. Another part of me thinks that perhaps going with an airsoft might be better, as I can practice at home whenever I get a chance.
I am also focusing on shooting with iron sights for starters, but will eventually scope it.
For those of you who use rimfire trainers, I'd like to pick your brains and get some suggestions.
My current list is:
CZ 455 Lux
- Pro:
- - Everyone seems to love them.
- - Really like the iron sights.
- Con:
- - Most expensive of the bunch.
- - Will need to invest in magazines.
Marlin XT-22 base or Varmint
- Pro:
- - Already have a 795 so the magazines are covered.
- - Known to be accurate.
- - The stock and the heavy barrel on the Varmint model seem more in line with a full size center fire rifle.
- Con:
- - Internets have me scared that I may end up with a possible "Remlin".
Ruger American
- Pro:
- - Well-reviewed rifle that mimics the center fire Ruger American.
- Con:
- - Mimics the Ruger American, which means there is good chance I am going to end up buying a center fire version afterwards lol!
- - Will need to invest in magazines.
Savage FV or FV SR
- Pro:
- - Seem to have good reviews, especially in the accuracy department.
- - Longer-barrel FV seems more in line with a big center fire. Cheaper than the FV-SR
- - The 18" barreled FV-SR seems to have a more desirable barrel length for rim fire. More expensive than the FV.
- Con:
- - Will need to invest in magazines.
Please, suggest away.
Edited to Add:
As mentioned, I don't get to the out door range very often. Once a month at the most. I have noticed that I have developed a flinch. The flinch seems to be a combination of recoil sensitivity and frustration. my usual procedure is to shoot about 5 rounds, and then step away for a few minutes to tackle the next group once barrel cools down. So I'm not shooting non-stop. I am seeing slight improvements in my groupings as well as my patience. I am also learning to not push myself beyond the point of enjoyment (trying to get the most of my time and money for the day since it is a bit of a hassle to get to the outdoor range). During my last trip, I barely shot a combined 80 rounds during my 4.5 hours.
I absolutely need to work on my trigger discipline, breathing and natural point of aim. My thinking is that a bolt-action .22 would allow me to work on all those factors, along with being able to working on manipulating the bolt while keep the rifle shouldered (which, as I type this, sounds like it may not work because the centerfire rifles have a longer movement).
I've been working on my rifle shooting skills, and have been thinking that it might be appropriate to step down to a .22 lr bolt action. I currently shoot .308 and 7.62x54R and I'd like to get something that mimics them, more or less. As I am not able to get to the out door ranges very regularly, I figure the rim fire will let me practice at the local indoor ranges.
While I already own a Marlin 795, I'd like to get something to replicate the bolt-action feel, plus the 795 is a bit tiny. Another part of me thinks that perhaps going with an airsoft might be better, as I can practice at home whenever I get a chance.
I am also focusing on shooting with iron sights for starters, but will eventually scope it.
For those of you who use rimfire trainers, I'd like to pick your brains and get some suggestions.
My current list is:
CZ 455 Lux
- Pro:
- - Everyone seems to love them.
- - Really like the iron sights.
- Con:
- - Most expensive of the bunch.
- - Will need to invest in magazines.
Marlin XT-22 base or Varmint
- Pro:
- - Already have a 795 so the magazines are covered.
- - Known to be accurate.
- - The stock and the heavy barrel on the Varmint model seem more in line with a full size center fire rifle.
- Con:
- - Internets have me scared that I may end up with a possible "Remlin".
Ruger American
- Pro:
- - Well-reviewed rifle that mimics the center fire Ruger American.
- Con:
- - Mimics the Ruger American, which means there is good chance I am going to end up buying a center fire version afterwards lol!
- - Will need to invest in magazines.
Savage FV or FV SR
- Pro:
- - Seem to have good reviews, especially in the accuracy department.
- - Longer-barrel FV seems more in line with a big center fire. Cheaper than the FV-SR
- - The 18" barreled FV-SR seems to have a more desirable barrel length for rim fire. More expensive than the FV.
- Con:
- - Will need to invest in magazines.
Please, suggest away.
Edited to Add:
As mentioned, I don't get to the out door range very often. Once a month at the most. I have noticed that I have developed a flinch. The flinch seems to be a combination of recoil sensitivity and frustration. my usual procedure is to shoot about 5 rounds, and then step away for a few minutes to tackle the next group once barrel cools down. So I'm not shooting non-stop. I am seeing slight improvements in my groupings as well as my patience. I am also learning to not push myself beyond the point of enjoyment (trying to get the most of my time and money for the day since it is a bit of a hassle to get to the outdoor range). During my last trip, I barely shot a combined 80 rounds during my 4.5 hours.
I absolutely need to work on my trigger discipline, breathing and natural point of aim. My thinking is that a bolt-action .22 would allow me to work on all those factors, along with being able to working on manipulating the bolt while keep the rifle shouldered (which, as I type this, sounds like it may not work because the centerfire rifles have a longer movement).
I do like the Marlin. Might just be a matter of time until I pick one up just because.
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