Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > General Topics > Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics
o

Notices

Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics Post Your General Gun Topics and Non-S&W Gun and Blade Topics Here


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-12-2018, 08:29 AM
VaTom VaTom is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 9,135
Liked 5,177 Times in 1,309 Posts
Default 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed

My collecting (accumulating) has recently turned from handguns to older .22 rifles. My last two purchases have been a Marlin Golden 39A (1958) and a Remington 572 (1977). I purchased both at local auctions and they are in excellent condition. I mounted economical rim fire 4X32 scopes (Bushnell and Simmons) on both after cleaning up and testing firing. After sighting in at 50 yards I continued to be amazed at the accuracy shot after shot with these rifles. I went to the range Tuesday with the Remington 572 for the first time and was shooting 1/2" groups at 50 yards from a bench just resting it on a plastic Birchwood Casey "nest rest". I was using CCI Mini Mag round nose.

My two other .22 rifles are a recent Model 60 Marlin and a S&W M&P 15-22. While these rifles are accurate, it seems the vintage ones are more consistently accurate shot after shot. They both have longer barrels also.

Last edited by VaTom; 04-12-2018 at 08:30 AM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 8 Users Like Post:
  #2  
Old 04-12-2018, 08:56 AM
LoboGunLeather's Avatar
LoboGunLeather LoboGunLeather is offline
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 7,518
Likes: 19,273
Liked 32,340 Times in 5,474 Posts
Default

I like vintage and antique guns, more so than anything manufactured in the past 50 years or so.

My Winchester Model 1885 Winder Musket is a .22 Short single-shot rifle, originally intended for military training use about 120 years ago. Shooting from the bench it will consistently shoot 1/2" groups at 50 yards.

My Marlin 39A is about 50 years old. Just about any .22LR ammo will provide pinpoint accuracy as far as my old retired eyes can identify the target. My elder son has forcefully stated his claim on the Marlin!

My true favorite is the Winchester 62A, manufactured in 1939. From the bench it will put every single shot into a postage stamp-sized group at 50 yards. Younger son has voiced his claim repeatedly.

These are all original unaltered rifles with factory iron sights. Perfect for small game use, great fun at the range anytime.

Years ago I had a Winchester 52C, US Property marked. Truly outstanding .22 rifle that I foolishly let get away from me! Also had a nice little Stevens Favorite .22 single-shot that I wish I'd had the good sense to hang onto.

I also have a 1970's vintage Savage-imported Anschutz Model 164 bolt-action .22LR equipped with an old steel-tube Weaver K3 with post and crosshair in Redfield steel rings. Scary accurate to 100 yards, just as long as I do my part right. Different critter entirely, built around the old Anschutz 64 action used for match rifles, but with sporter-weight barrel and European walnut Monte Carlo stock. Just about as good as .22's get. I expect the arguments among the grandkids will be fierce, as they have all had fun learning with it.
Reply With Quote
The Following 7 Users Like Post:
  #3  
Old 04-12-2018, 09:09 AM
THE PILGRIM's Avatar
THE PILGRIM THE PILGRIM is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Posts: 13,846
Likes: 8,066
Liked 25,338 Times in 8,518 Posts
Default

My Buddy Milt gave a senior Remington 22 to my Son.
I replaced the aging Weaver scope and cleaned the bore.
It’s Amazing how well this old gun shoots!
__________________
NRA LIFE MEMBER
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #4  
Old 04-12-2018, 09:34 AM
jag312's Avatar
jag312 jag312 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minden, Nevada
Posts: 3,627
Likes: 2,014
Liked 5,295 Times in 1,736 Posts
Default

A Marlin Golden 39A (1958) and a Remington 572 (1977)? You consider these as old rifles? I was born before 1958, and I don't consider myself to be old. Do you want to try my Winchester Model 52 from 1929? Or how about my much newer Mossberg Model 46B from the late 1940s? The Mossberg is accurate with just about any ammunition I put into it, and the Winchester Model 52 made it's reputation as a target rifle. My "new" Winchester 9422 was made in 1975, and it knows how to shoot.
Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
  #5  
Old 04-12-2018, 09:35 AM
Lee Barner's Avatar
Lee Barner Lee Barner is offline
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 3,951
Likes: 25,543
Liked 15,839 Times in 2,174 Posts
Default

I like them too. I've culled down the accumulation over the last few years. one of my most accurate i'll never sell is a Marlin 99, basically a 60 with walnut stock. I have a vintage Weaver KV 2.5-5 scope on it. when I do my part, 3/8" five shot groups at 50 yds. one of the most accurate I have ever owned was a 1928 Winchester 52 pre-A with the ladder rear sight. took many a pasture poodle(prarie dog) out to 100 yds with that one. lee
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #6  
Old 04-12-2018, 09:52 AM
BAM-BAM BAM-BAM is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: A Burb of the Burgh
Posts: 14,748
Likes: 1,614
Liked 19,849 Times in 8,772 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by LoboGunLeather View Post
I like vintage and antique guns, more so than anything manufactured in the past 50 years or so.

My Winchester Model 1885 Winder Musket is a .22 Short single-shot rifle, originally intended for military training use about 120 years ago. Shooting from the bench it will consistently shoot 1/2" groups at 50 yards.


Also had a nice little Stevens Favorite .22 single-shot that I wish I'd had the good sense to hang onto.

.
I've got a 1887 "Winchester 1885" low wall (?) in .22short..... Ive never shot ........ 9lb IIRC and a "at best" OK bore.

Also still have my take down Steven's Favorite..... that my Dad gave me as my first rifle in 1962/63 ......had all the springs replaced about 10 years ago and both my boys fired their first shots from it. It's in the 'white" and I refinished the the stock and forearm in the 80s. It's (was) about Minute of chipmunk at 20-25yds.......

Both now hang on my home office walls.................................

My 1963/64 511-X Scoremaster a Christmas gift from my Dad ....... still see occasional use........ but my "go to" rim-fires for the past decade are several CZ 452/453s in .22lr, .22mag and .17hmr...... my favorites are their FS/mannlicher stocked guns.....they make me

A 452 FS/mannlicher in .22mag with a Leupold 1-4x20 scope is my "Walking in Penn's Woods" rimfire!!!!!!!!

Last edited by BAM-BAM; 04-12-2018 at 09:54 AM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #7  
Old 04-12-2018, 11:11 AM
Drm50 Drm50 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Monroe cnty. Ohio
Posts: 6,923
Likes: 4,410
Liked 10,022 Times in 3,676 Posts
Default

We live in a different world now. I'm 68, when I was a kid a 22
single shot BA could be had for around $20. It didn't matter if
it was a Win or a Stevens, they were expected to be accurate.
If a rifle didn't shoot, and it happened occasionally, they would
be returned for replacement. That's how things operated before
the throw away generation came along. Today you have to pay
premium money for a good 22 that will preform like the older
models. I have had literally hundreds of 22 rifles in my life from
older models such as Stevens Favorites and up through just
about all the repeaters you can think off. I never had one that
didn't shoot decent unless it had suffered some kind of abuse.
Not all them were match grade but some shot surprising well.
Now when you buy a run of the mill 22 you don't know if it will
shoot well enough to be practical. A good example of this is the
Ruger 10/22. I bought one when 1st out and several more in
the 60s and early 70s. They were excellent shooters even the
original carbines with barrel bands. Today due to the Bean Counters the 10/22 has suffered and is nothing special compared
to the other 22s on the market.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #8  
Old 04-12-2018, 11:27 AM
29aholic 29aholic is offline
Banned
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bolivar, MO
Posts: 6,360
Likes: 3,558
Liked 3,241 Times in 1,099 Posts
Default

I have a Remington 512 with a 6X Lyman Junior Targetspot on it that will basically shoot one hole at 50 with bulk pack ammo.

I have several Winchester 52's that will average under 1/2" at 100yds.
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #9  
Old 04-12-2018, 12:17 PM
turnerriver's Avatar
turnerriver turnerriver is offline
Moderator

22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Miami,Fl
Posts: 3,821
Likes: 11,161
Liked 18,010 Times in 2,512 Posts
Default

I have a nice collection of vintage .22 rifles and all of them are much more accurate than I am. And they're all fun to shoot.
Regards,
turnerriver
__________________
turnerriver
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #10  
Old 04-12-2018, 12:30 PM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

I have a Marlin model 80 DL that I purchased from a friend at least 50 years ago. It has a horrible trigger but will shoot much better than I can hold it. Also have a 10/22, the cheapest grade, that I bought new last year and it amazes me how accurate it is. The stock is short so it just fits my wife. When she is feeling good she can out shoot me with it.

Love a good .22.

Have a blessed day,

Leon
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #11  
Old 04-12-2018, 01:06 PM
Mals9's Avatar
Mals9 Mals9 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 185
Likes: 1
Liked 232 Times in 105 Posts
Default

I am a fan of vintage .22's. I have Marlins from the '40's to the 70's. They are all very accurate.
Leon you can swap of the sear spring on the 80DL and that trigger will be about 3 lbs.

Mals
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #12  
Old 04-12-2018, 01:23 PM
PALADIN85020's Avatar
PALADIN85020 PALADIN85020 is offline
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,440
Likes: 3,924
Liked 50,370 Times in 6,009 Posts
Default

I've found good accuracy from many of the earlier .22LR rifles of almost any make. This 1956 Winchester Model 75 sporter will give phenomenal groups out to 100 yards. Like their big brothers, the Model 75 target rifles, these had the match chamber and twist designed solely for the LR round, and the headspace was carefully calibrated. The bolt was marked with the rifle's serial number. It's the most accurate .22 I own, even though it was manufactured 62 years ago.

Many rave about Winchester's Model 52 sporter, derived from that company's primo target rifle, but I favor the Model 75 sporter, which was much lighter for field use. Ideal for small game.

John

__________________
- Cogito, ergo armatus sum -

Last edited by PALADIN85020; 04-12-2018 at 04:32 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 04-12-2018, 01:41 PM
PALADIN85020's Avatar
PALADIN85020 PALADIN85020 is offline
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,440
Likes: 3,924
Liked 50,370 Times in 6,009 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Drm50 View Post
We live in a different world now. I'm 68, when I was a kid a 22
single shot BA could be had for around $20. It didn't matter if
it was a Win or a Stevens, they were expected to be accurate.
If a rifle didn't shoot, and it happened occasionally, they would
be returned for replacement. That's how things operated before
the throw away generation came along. Today you have to pay
premium money for a good 22 that will preform like the older
models. I have had literally hundreds of 22 rifles in my life from
older models such as Stevens Favorites and up through just
about all the repeaters you can think off. I never had one that
didn't shoot decent unless it had suffered some kind of abuse.
Not all them were match grade but some shot surprising well.
Now when you buy a run of the mill 22 you don't know if it will
shoot well enough to be practical. A good example of this is the
Ruger 10/22. I bought one when 1st out and several more in
the 60s and early 70s. They were excellent shooters even the
original carbines with barrel bands. Today due to the Bean Counters the 10/22 has suffered and is nothing special compared
to the other 22s on the market.
The earlier Ruger 10/22s will give surprising accuracy. This Ruger International model came from a special run for a distributor in 1995 - premium wood with a polyurethane finish. Pictured is a 10-shot group fired rapid fire at 25 yards - using nothing-special Remington Golden hi-speed hollow points. I like it a lot; it's 23 years old this year.

John

__________________
- Cogito, ergo armatus sum -

Last edited by PALADIN85020; 04-12-2018 at 01:43 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 9 Users Like Post:
  #14  
Old 04-12-2018, 02:24 PM
BAM-BAM BAM-BAM is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: A Burb of the Burgh
Posts: 14,748
Likes: 1,614
Liked 19,849 Times in 8,772 Posts
Default

Got three 10/22 Internationals....... a early 90s in green/black stock (Birthday gift from my wife) and two others from special runs in the early 00s (Got them both 'used" as you couldn't hunt with a semi in Pa and they are not conclusive to a lot of modifications) .....non of my wood is that nice; but they are all good shooters.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 04-12-2018, 02:38 PM
Vulcan Bob's Avatar
Vulcan Bob Vulcan Bob is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: central pa
Posts: 5,336
Likes: 2,745
Liked 2,492 Times in 1,182 Posts
Default

Yup, you cant miss with vintage .22LR rifles. Even the cheapo ones are built like tanks compared to some modern jobbers. My old Mossberg M- 44 US can drive tacks if you any handy.
__________________
Stay safe people!
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #16  
Old 04-12-2018, 04:08 PM
Fishinfool's Avatar
Fishinfool Fishinfool is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Central PA
Posts: 4,550
Likes: 8,201
Liked 11,436 Times in 3,018 Posts
Default

Modern semi-auto .22's are fun to shoot, but a lot of the older steel and walnut rifles just ooze class, and are accurate to boot. The old Mossberg pictured is a favorite. Ragged one hole groups at 50 yards with ammo it likes, peep sights and all.

Larry
Attached Images
File Type: jpg TAB_6783 - Copy.jpg (47.1 KB, 62 views)
Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
  #17  
Old 04-12-2018, 04:14 PM
Drm50 Drm50 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Monroe cnty. Ohio
Posts: 6,923
Likes: 4,410
Liked 10,022 Times in 3,676 Posts
Default

I had a Ruger International with Mannlicher stock that I bought
back in late 60s from a short run. Rifle is still in family, I had to
give it to my Sister in Law to pay off a bet. After 3 nieces she
had one in the oven and she always liked that rifle so I bet her
it was going to be another girl. I lost and had to pay up.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #18  
Old 04-12-2018, 04:22 PM
VaTom VaTom is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 9,135
Liked 5,177 Times in 1,309 Posts
Default

Great information from you guys. Ideas for my next purchase! Have only been collecting since I retired 4 years ago (born in 1953). Learned to shoot at boy scout camp back in early 1960s on single shot boot action 22 rifles it cost 5 cents for 10 rounds and a target! Dad got us a Remington 572 and furthered our shooting abilities as kids. Many dads, uncles, and Scout leaders were WWII or Korean vets and taught us how to shoot and take care of our guns back in those days. As gunnery Sgt Ermy says " I like wood and steel on my guns".
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #19  
Old 04-12-2018, 04:25 PM
Daimler1989 Daimler1989 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Germany
Posts: 353
Likes: 471
Liked 616 Times in 155 Posts
Default

I had a british Enfield No. 8 .22 l.r. for quite a time. Build in 1958 IIRC. Though it had a very good screw adjustable ladder sight, I had a 4x32 scope installed. Shot 15-round groups at 50 meters from a simple bag rest you could cover with a 1/2" patch. After a few trips to the range I was so bored by this accuracy that I didn't use it much furthermore. Sold it 2 years ago for the same reason. Great rifle, but not as much a challenge as my 1885 High Wall 45/70...

regards from Germany
Ulrich
__________________
Life is too short to own a bad gun
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #20  
Old 04-12-2018, 05:09 PM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mals9 View Post
I am a fan of vintage .22's. I have Marlins from the '40's to the 70's. They are all very accurate.
Leon you can swap of the sear spring on the 80DL and that trigger will be about 3 lbs.

Mals
Thanks. Tell me more, what spring to purchase, source etc.
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 04-12-2018, 05:29 PM
spad124 spad124 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: North Central Illinois
Posts: 973
Likes: 1,460
Liked 705 Times in 351 Posts
Default

I agree about 22lr rifles- still the most accurate rifle and most fun you can have with a rifle! I have a Marlin 995 carbine, a wz 78, and a CZ 455 American. The 995 and wz 78 are both about 30 years old. And both are tack drivers. The wz is a 9 pound bolt action target rifle the Poles used in the 80s as a training rifle. Shooting 22lr out of a 9 pound rifle is a joy. I’ve had my 995 for 30 years and it’s just an extension of me at this point. The 455 is only about 6 months old so it’s the new kid.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 04-12-2018, 06:17 PM
Birdgun Birdgun is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Marana, AZ
Posts: 628
Likes: 2,108
Liked 3,098 Times in 500 Posts
Default

My mother gave my father a Winchester Model 67 single shot .22 rifle for Christmas, 1946. I was less than three months old. Dad used his .22 to slaughter hogs and shoot cottontail rabbits. I hunted with it as a boy, teen, and man, killing a bunch of cottontails with it. Dad gave me his .22 when I turned 16.


A few months ago, I took Dad's .22 to the range for some plinking fun. To see if Dad's .22 still shoots straight, I set a target up at 25 yards and took a shot. In the photo below, you'll see that first shot on the target. I think you'll understand why I didn't take any more shots at that target. Dad's .22 is still a tack driver!

Winchester Model 67 in .22 Long Rifle, Long, & Short.






The Target


Thanks for looking at my dad's .22 single shot rifle.

God bless,
Birdgun

Last edited by Birdgun; 04-12-2018 at 06:20 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 04-12-2018, 06:47 PM
Narragansett's Avatar
Narragansett Narragansett is offline
SWCA Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 6,656
Likes: 26,376
Liked 36,105 Times in 4,524 Posts
Default

I have an inherited little 1904 savage. Never fired it. I also inherited a Marlin39A from the 30's and passed that on to my son without firing it. I still have a Remington 582 from the 70's but it has not been shot since then, so no comment on the accuracy. I have however had my eye out for a puff Remington 510 targetmaster. Great shooters. I do not think they are D&T'd or dovetailed for a scope, but they are wonderful singleshots
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 04-12-2018, 07:33 PM
Rayfan87's Avatar
Rayfan87 Rayfan87 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Laurens, SC
Posts: 174
Likes: 56
Liked 269 Times in 90 Posts
Default

A couple months ago I picked up a Winchester 72 at a local gun auction, I've been busy with other projects and haven't gotten it to the range yet.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #25  
Old 04-12-2018, 07:47 PM
AJ's Avatar
AJ AJ is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: East of Stick Marsh, Fla.
Posts: 9,404
Likes: 4,871
Liked 20,866 Times in 6,322 Posts
Default

This is a group of 5 shots fired from my Winchester 52E at 50 yards with iron sights using Eley Bulk ammo from CMP.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg GROUP22.JPG (75.9 KB, 88 views)
__________________
USMC 69-93 Combat Pistol Inst.
Reply With Quote
The Following 8 Users Like Post:
  #26  
Old 04-12-2018, 07:51 PM
Tadeus67's Avatar
Tadeus67 Tadeus67 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Mexico
Posts: 378
Likes: 4,063
Liked 508 Times in 196 Posts
Default

I have an old Remington 550-2 22lr, with a centerpoint (i think) 4x scope.

It is a great rifle. Mine was made in 1956
__________________
"lets be careful out there"
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #27  
Old 04-12-2018, 08:04 PM
DWalt's Avatar
DWalt DWalt is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,479
Likes: 236
Liked 28,939 Times in 14,012 Posts
Default

I thought the 550-2 was the gallery rifle in .22 Short only. Not rare but quite uncommon.

Last edited by DWalt; 04-12-2018 at 08:06 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 04-12-2018, 08:19 PM
4011's Avatar
4011 4011 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: DFW Texas
Posts: 2,061
Likes: 967
Liked 2,108 Times in 855 Posts
Default

My first was a Christmas gift from my girlfriend. It was branded Westernfield. My folks didn't care for guns and rolled their eyes when they found out she had given me a gun. It's lazar straight shooter. Well we married and we shot the rifle a bunch. She moved on and a couple of years ago I gave it to our son. Figured he need to be the owner. He had shot it a bunch. Later bought a 39-A from my brother and it was a fun shooter compact and accurate. I sold it to a friend without saying anything to son. He had me on the ---- list about that one.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #29  
Old 04-13-2018, 12:59 AM
Frank46 Frank46 is offline
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: New Iberia, Louisiana
Posts: 4,588
Likes: 25,427
Liked 3,380 Times in 1,736 Posts
Default

Some vintage rifles.
1946 Winchester 52B
Rem 513T
CMP H&R model 12 single shot bolt action target rifle
Couple BSA 22 rf Martini's
Frank
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #30  
Old 04-13-2018, 08:33 AM
Tadeus67's Avatar
Tadeus67 Tadeus67 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Mexico
Posts: 378
Likes: 4,063
Liked 508 Times in 196 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DWalt View Post
I thought the 550-2 was the gallery rifle in .22 Short only. Not rare but quite uncommon.
It can fire 22 short, long and long rifle. I never try the shorts on it only LR. One thing I love about it, is how quiet it is, almost like a an air rifle.

The tricky part is to take it apart for cleaning. A thing I do once a year with the help of youtube videos.
__________________
"lets be careful out there"
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 04-13-2018, 09:28 PM
Ivan the Butcher Ivan the Butcher is online now
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Harlem, Ohio
Posts: 14,354
Likes: 23,195
Liked 26,154 Times in 9,068 Posts
Default

I had a 70's Anschutz 1903 (nothing to do with our military rifle!) Prone stocked rifle on a bench it would consistently hit shotgun shells in the primer at 200 yards (using Eley "Club" ammo and a 24x Leupold scope). My 10-22 I bought new is the spring of 1974 it is the Deluxe model. Shoot well with most ammos.

About 15 years ago, I picked up a Savage 9-C, that had seen time in police property room. It has been drilled for about 6 different sight and scope bases and the muzzle threaded for a suppressor (probably a home made one-the reason it was in the property room). All in all, it shoots 1/4 groups at 50 yards.

Old used 22's are relatively inexpensive, so over the years I picked up about 20. Now I have stock to outfit the 6 grandkids. Except for one problem; 3 grandkids are left handed and none of the 22's are!

Ivan
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 04-13-2018, 09:44 PM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

I had a Remington model 11 in my hands for a few minutes this evening. Beautiful shape, the owner said it's a tack driver.

Have a blessed evening,

Leon
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 04-14-2018, 07:01 PM
C J C J is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 984
Likes: 332
Liked 640 Times in 368 Posts
Default

I have a Stevens 15-A that was made in the early 50's. It shoots as accurate as any .22 I own including a CZ 453 I have that's pretty accurate. The only thing about the Stevens is you can't mount a scope on it. That's OK. It's a single shot that is made so well my great grandchildren will still be shooting it. There's nothing to break really and what will break is made so strong it is very unlikely to break.

The price of the rifle has never been high. I've seen them sell for under $50. Some people report seeing them go for $35. And other gun makers made very similar rifles (Stevens made guns for a lot of companies but other makers did too). It's hard to tell them apart without looking close. No walnut stock but still beautiful to me because it works extremely well. My brother probably killed 100 squirrels with it before I owned it.

There are still some fairly cheap .22's that shoot very well. Savage makes some, so does Ruger and Marlin. Even after the so called end of Marlin when the merger came they still make some fine shooting rifles.

Last edited by C J; 04-19-2018 at 11:06 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 04-14-2018, 08:19 PM
Muley Gil Muley Gil is online now
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The SW Va Blue Ridge
Posts: 17,471
Likes: 88,955
Liked 24,778 Times in 8,481 Posts
Default

My first firearm was a Ithaca M49, a falling block single shot .22 LR that looks like a lever action repeater. I received that one on my 15th birthday. I was also given my granddaddy's Stevens .22/.410 that same day. I've owned a bunch of .22 rifles over the years-a Nylon 66, a Remington 550-1, a couple of Ruger 10/22s, a Winchester 9422, etc.

Right now I have a 10/22, a Marlin 1870-1970 lever action, a Marlin 60 that was left to me from my daddy, the Ithaca and a Remington number 4 rolling block. All are fine guns.
__________________
John 3:16
WAR EAGLE!

Last edited by Muley Gil; 04-14-2018 at 08:23 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #35  
Old 04-14-2018, 11:57 PM
HOUSTON RICK HOUSTON RICK is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS
Posts: 10,123
Likes: 7,091
Liked 14,252 Times in 5,366 Posts
Default

I have thoroughly enjoyed my 22 rifles, the 39A is the only vintage one. All purchased on advice of forum members on a 22 rifle post. Still looking for that 22 CZ bolt action rifle.
Attached Images
File Type: jpeg 22 LR Rifles.jpeg (89.0 KB, 21 views)

Last edited by HOUSTON RICK; 04-15-2018 at 12:03 AM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #36  
Old 04-15-2018, 12:06 AM
bmcgilvray's Avatar
bmcgilvray bmcgilvray is offline
SWCA Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,353
Likes: 10,447
Liked 6,092 Times in 1,249 Posts
Default

The only time I ever shot a 1-inch 5-shot group at 100 yards from a bench rest with a rifle not having a scope was with this Springfield Model 1922AII. Barrel date is 4-32.

Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 04-15-2018, 01:25 AM
Alk8944's Avatar
Alk8944 Alk8944 is online now
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sandy Utah
Posts: 8,615
Likes: 1,554
Liked 8,602 Times in 3,450 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ole Joe Clark View Post
I had a Remington model 11 in my hands for a few minutes this evening. Beautiful shape, the owner said it's a tack driver.

Have a blessed evening,

Leon
Surely you meant a 511. A Model 11 is a Browning designed shotgun, think Remington Auto-5.
__________________
Gunsmithing since 1961
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 04-15-2018, 09:22 AM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Alk8944 View Post
Surely you meant a 511. A Model 11 is a Browning designed shotgun, think Remington Auto-5.
Nope, a Remington model 11, plastic stock, bolt action.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #39  
Old 04-15-2018, 09:27 AM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mals9 View Post
I am a fan of vintage .22's. I have Marlins from the '40's to the 70's. They are all very accurate.
Leon you can swap of the sear spring on the 80DL and that trigger will be about 3 lbs.

Mals
Good Morning,
I found some springs in my box of "stuff" that might work. Changed them out and will check them out when I get to go back to the range. I also took the magazines apart and cleaned them, they should work better now.

Have a blessed day,

Len
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 04-15-2018, 09:41 AM
BAM-BAM BAM-BAM is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: A Burb of the Burgh
Posts: 14,748
Likes: 1,614
Liked 19,849 Times in 8,772 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by HOUSTON RICK View Post
All purchased on advice of forum members on a 22 rifle post. Still looking for that 22 CZ bolt action rifle.
I fell in love with the CZ rimfire rifles a decade ago with my first a 452FS in .22magnum. I bought it for the stock ...... thinking the .22mag would only give so/so accuracy....... well ammo has come a long way since the 60s.

That rifle will shoot under the heavy crosshairs of it's Leupold 1-4x20 scope all day long off the bench......that's a 1.25-1.5 inch group at 100yds. My best groups have been just under .9inches at 100.

I've managed to pickup several more over the years...... a couple are still nib (bought 'used" or new old stock) and unfired....... but every one I've shot have been very accurate. The 3 .22lr ( FS,Trainer and Scout) will all shoot under .5 at 50 yds. w/ one hole .2-.3 groups not uncommon.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #41  
Old 04-16-2018, 12:33 PM
Jebus35745's Avatar
Jebus35745 Jebus35745 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Independence, OH, USA
Posts: 6,911
Likes: 28,790
Liked 7,157 Times in 2,578 Posts
Default

Have 2 rimfires made in 1947. A Marlin 39 with Ballard rifling, open sights and a Martini Cadet 12/15 with an 8-32 scope. Both are tack drivers, fun to shoot. Larry
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #42  
Old 04-16-2018, 01:13 PM
dave1918a2's Avatar
dave1918a2 dave1918a2 is offline
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Black Hills of SD
Posts: 2,757
Likes: 2,150
Liked 4,167 Times in 1,778 Posts
Default

Only have one rimfire left. A Winchester Model 61 born in 1948.
What a tackdriver. Looking at a Model 63 now but don't know the DOB.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 2011-12-31 010 009 (640x480).jpg (200.9 KB, 21 views)
File Type: jpg 2011-12-31 010 010 (640x480).jpg (206.1 KB, 16 views)
File Type: jpg 2011-12-31 010 011 (640x480).jpg (208.6 KB, 15 views)
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #43  
Old 04-16-2018, 04:13 PM
BigBill BigBill is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Planet earth
Posts: 13,869
Likes: 2,079
Liked 13,352 Times in 5,549 Posts
Default

I started collecting turn of the century 22’s and early 1900’s 22’s for the grandson. I heard stories and school kids taking these 22’s to school so they could shoot supper on the way home after school.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #44  
Old 04-16-2018, 04:39 PM
DWalt's Avatar
DWalt DWalt is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,479
Likes: 236
Liked 28,939 Times in 14,012 Posts
Default

"Nope, a Remington model 11, plastic stock, bolt action."

The confusion between the Remington Model 11 shotgun and your bolt action .22 rifle is that yours is correctly called the "Remington Nylon 11"" There weren't lot of those made.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #45  
Old 04-16-2018, 06:02 PM
wundudnee's Avatar
wundudnee wundudnee is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Auburn, Kansas
Posts: 1,287
Likes: 4,481
Liked 4,758 Times in 875 Posts
Default

I have a few vintage Winchesters, but I've gotten to where I can't see well enough to do them justice.



I also have at least one example of every single shot .22 Winchester made. I still can hardly hit what I'm aiming at.

Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Like Post:
  #46  
Old 04-16-2018, 06:09 PM
Housepuss Housepuss is offline
SWCA Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 579
Likes: 109
Liked 895 Times in 277 Posts
Default

In the past few years I've been drawn to Remington Model 34 rifles. My first love has always been Winchesters but I sure do like these little Model 34's. They are so much fun to shoot and so accurate. Kind of a forgotten gem.

Last edited by Housepuss; 04-16-2018 at 08:48 PM. Reason: Wrong model number in text
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 04-16-2018, 07:36 PM
OldSarge21's Avatar
OldSarge21 OldSarge21 is offline
Member
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Yooper
Posts: 135
Likes: 83
Liked 251 Times in 89 Posts
Default

I have a Remington 34 that’s the only new gun my grandfather ever bought new, in the 30’s. When I got it the stock was cracked length wise, the thumbscrew bolt was replaced with a hardware bolt, it was pitted and rusty, and the sight elevator was missing. I got it all fixed up thanks to Numrich and a semi-inletted stock. It really is a tack driver too.
__________________
1SG, USA (Ret)
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #48  
Old 04-17-2018, 07:35 AM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DWalt View Post
"Nope, a Remington model 11, plastic stock, bolt action."

The confusion between the Remington Model 11 shotgun and your bolt action .22 rifle is that yours is correctly called the "Remington Nylon 11"" There weren't lot of those made.
Sorry about the mistake. It's not my rifle, we were at a friends house and he showed me his rifle that belonged to his late Father in law. I'm gonna try to get some photos of it.

Have a blessed day,

Leon
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 04-17-2018, 07:42 AM
Ole Joe Clark's Avatar
Ole Joe Clark Ole Joe Clark is offline
Absent Comrade
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,091
Likes: 9,379
Liked 12,841 Times in 2,905 Posts
Default

Here is my ole Marlin Model 80 DL. It has been re blued and I did the stock many years ago. I have owned it for around 50 years or so.
I just put the 4 x Weaver scope on it, might get to the range to tune it up later this morning.





Have a blessed day,

Leon
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #50  
Old 04-17-2018, 12:45 PM
Muley Gil Muley Gil is online now
US Veteran
22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed 22lr Vintage Rifle Accuracy - Continue to be Amazed  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The SW Va Blue Ridge
Posts: 17,471
Likes: 88,955
Liked 24,778 Times in 8,481 Posts
Default

A neighbor had one of those thumb trigger Winchesters. About as simple a firearm as you could build.
__________________
John 3:16
WAR EAGLE!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
M&P 22LR Fullsize - accuracy question drmweaver2 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 0 08-18-2016 02:04 AM
Rifle accuracy frustration pownal55 Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 14 09-29-2013 02:18 PM
new 317-2 revolver 22LR no accuracy GregP01 S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 9 03-28-2013 08:09 PM
Rifle accuracy dilemma pownal55 Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 15 09-25-2012 10:49 AM
Loading (rifle) for accuracy / oal ? JD 500 Reloading 18 07-02-2009 03:56 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:04 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)