Cost no object - 22 LR Semi-auto Rifle

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Volquartsen for sure. But you would not go wrong if you had Kidd built you one.

[Izzy43]

ON the History Channel show, "Top Shot", they always use the Volquartsen semi for their head to head matches.

[jchen76@gmail.com]

Not a massed produced rimfire, but go to hold one in a store. The trigger is tuned. Only thing stock on it is the 10/22 receiver. $950 for conversion + 10/22 receiver.

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWD1022.html

Even though not semi auto, the olympic biathlon rifles are very accurate and uses straight pull bolt design.

[Broso]

+1 for Volquartsen

[covingtonhouse]

Looking at the Volquartsens...Realistically how effective is the muzzle brake feature for a .22LR??? Never shot one, so I'm wondering. I have a .308 with a compensator/brake and it definitely helps but I'd think the .22 recoil is so mild anyway it's more of a cool looking thing.

[sholling]

Looking at the Volquartsens...Realistically how effective is the muzzle brake feature for a .22LR??? Never shot one, so I'm wondering. I have a .308 with a compensator/brake and it definitely helps but I'd think the .22 recoil is so mild anyway it's more of a cool looking thing.

The muzzle brake is purely for looks. You're probably going to want to put a Kidd 2-stage trigger in whatever 10/22 you get because the Volquartsen trigger groups that I've used aren't in the same league. Kidd 2-stage triggers are just amazing. Almost as amazing as the 2-stage trigger in my Anschutz.


This 10/22 has a Volquartsen THM carbon fiber barrel and Volquartsen trigger group.


Anschutz 64 MPR

[luzr]

Wow, thanks for the great responses and pictures!

I first saw the Volquartsen rifles on Top Shot, and we have a lot of fans here. Beautiful designs that fit what I am looking for. Definitely the short list. I was also curious about the utility of the muzzle brake. Even though a 22 does not have much recoil, the "cost no object" approach demands that we use a muzzle brake if there is any benefit at all (and no down side). The pleasure of squeezing off several shots while holding your aim rock steady is totally worth it (to me). The only downside I can see might be increased weight... but even then I think that having a chunk of weight out at the extreme end of the barrel will help stability in an unsupported hold.

I'm going to rule out Anschutz with one more requirement that I didn't mention before... which is that I prefer to get a "made in the USA" product if possible. Cuz, 'merica, F yeah!

Some folks recommend Cooper. Their web site is very unhelpful for potential customers, but from what I could see the Cooper rifles are of a more classic design. I'm not opposed to that, but I am more attracted to modern designs that use a minimum of lacy etching (not sure what you call it... the curly swirly patterns they use for decoration). So I'm going to leave Cooper off the list for now.

I have never heard of Kidd, looks very cool! From my limited experience, I have figured out that the trigger is hugely important for accuracy, and that a two stage trigger with a crisp break at the end and very light pull works best for me. It looks like Kidd stakes his claim to fame on this. Very interesting products, and their web site has a lot of helpful info that I will read in detail. Thanks for the pointer on that.

The Ironwood design looks like huge fun, but I'm slightly concerned about whether there is a compromise to the trigger feel in a bull-pup design. Very compact (practical) and quite beautiful for it.

You guys have some awesome looking scopes as well! The "cost no object" scope that should be mounted on the "cost no object" rifle is probably another thread for another day, but if there is an obvious choice then by all means please mention it. I am not familiar with HAKKO but will check them out.

I very much appreciate your collective wisdom!

[gil671]

I shoot mine at 175" Steel plate matches. 6" steel plates!

Reasonable consistency, GREAT Scope, good quality ammo and PRACTICE make the difference!

Mine below...since upgraded to a KIDD trigger group...WhistlePig Barrel, FA Stock, HAKKO Scope (OEM for Nikon Tactical same model),BKL mounts, Harris Bipod

Man this one is sweet!

[covingtonhouse]

I tend to hold to spend at least as much on the scope as you spend on the rifle. If you are talking a thousand dollar plus rifle you can buy yourself a mighty fine scope for that little sucker!!

[ejhc11]

This is a precision instrument, nothing less, nothing more and they make the worlds finest

http://www.feinwerkbau.de/ceasy/modules/cms/main.php5?cPageId=159

[santamonica9]

Anschutz or Volquartsen...

these or the ones done by KIDD