.22 lr - choices

[The Duncan 802]

Hi folks,

 

Im trading up my cz semi auto .22 for a bolt action. I was dead set on a Weihrauch HW60J to match my hmr, but I can't seem to be able to find one with a 16" barrel.

Looking around, I was quite taken with the Browning T-bolt. Does anyone have much experience with these? How does it stack up against the HW for quality, build, trigger etc?

 

Many thanks

 

Duncan

[paulus 26]

Hi folks,

 

Im trading up my cz semi auto .22 for a bolt action. I was dead set on a Weihrauch HW60J to match my hmr, but I can't seem to be able to find one with a 16" barrel.

Looking around, I was quite taken with the Browning T-bolt. Does anyone have much experience with these? How does it stack up against the HW for quality, build, trigger etc?

 

Many thanks

 

Duncan

i think sporting shooter has a t bolt

[SportingShooter 0]

I do indeed Paulus

 

Personally, I find them a very good all round rifle. The build quality is what you'd expect from Browning, solid action, well blued barrel and a decent wood stock.

 

I have the 16" carbine version which is about right for a .22LR but that obviously extends with a moderator.

 

The T-Bolt action is fast compared to a normal bolt as you only need to pull straight back and forth, no need to lift the bolt.

 

The magazine holds 10 with a good positive feed. Haven't had a jam yet that wasn't my fault.

 

One thing I particularly like about it is the weight, its a light rifle which is what I prefer in a rimfire.

 

As for accuracy, I'm not a great shot but I can put groups under the inch mark at 75/80 yards. I'm sure a more competent gun could much improve on that.

[The Duncan 802]

Thanks SS, I'll get to a shop and have a play. They are about £100 cheaper than the HW too.

 

Cheers

 

D.

[bunnybrown 2]

Chap at my local club has one very very nice.

[Rake aboot 4,935]

CZ455, oh yes !

[SportingShooter 0]

Thanks SS, I'll get to a shop and have a play. They are about £100 cheaper than the HW too.

 

Cheers

 

D.

 

If you were closer then you'd be welcome to try mine.

 

I have a CZ452 in comparison which is a heavier rifle with a heavier barrel but I almost always prefer to pick up the Browning because its a light rifle which I can carry around.

[The Duncan 802]

Thanks SS, I'll get to a shop and have a play. They are about £100 cheaper than the HW too.

 

Cheers

 

D.

 

If you were closer then you'd be welcome to try mine.

 

I have a CZ452 in comparison which is a heavier rifle with a heavier barrel but I almost always prefer to pick up the Browning because its a light rifle which I can carry around.

 

That's very kind of you mate

[Okatoba 7]

What ever you end up gettin,get you some Aquila subsonic 38gr HP. I shoot them in my trick 10/22 and have never found a round as consistent in every gun I 've ever shot them in. I've spent big $ on 22 shells playing around to see what kinda groups I can get and no matter what I spend per box,nothing topped the Aquila. You oughta try some.

[Rake aboot 4,935]

What ever you end up gettin,get you some Aquila subsonic 38gr HP. I shoot them in my trick 10/22 and have never found a round as consistent in every gun I 've ever shot them in. I've spent big $ on 22 shells playing around to see what kinda groups I can get and no matter what I spend per box,nothing topped the Aquila. You oughta try some.

Never heard of them, but will look out for some,,just been chatting about how shite 22 rimmy ammo can be.

[The Duncan 802]

Sounds like a good round - will have to see if I can locate some here.

 

Cheers

 

Duncan

[paulus 26]

i think aquila are made or primed by eley so its the same as eley subs i tried some a few years ago.

[The Duncan 802]

I read that too. Couldn't find anyone in the uk stocking Aguila subs.

[paulus 26]

I read that too. Couldn't find anyone in the uk stocking Aguila subs.

i can get you some

[The Duncan 802]

Maybe after my .22 upgrade