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A new packable .22 coming soon

I think a superlight packable 22 rifle would be extremely handy especially when you are carrying a centerfire rifle or a shotgun for other game and want an accurate 22 rifle with you to get small game fairly quietly.
 
A couple more options.


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http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73873&page=3


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http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274466&highlight=survival&page=3
 
IMO they are a good substitute, I'd rather have a 1 pound reliable well made target revolver than a unreliable .22 folding rifle that doesn't group well. One can still find s mall 22WMR six shooters, and Rossi may still make a .22 revolver.
 
I think the reviewer is just a mediocre shot. I bet it shoots 1/2" groups, with a first rate shooter and good ammo.
 
dawsonbob said:
I'll stick with my Ruger 22/45, thank you. I can get sub 1" groups at that range. Any rifle that can't out shoot a pistol is pretty worthless in my book.
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+1!

And you don't have to assemble the 22/45 to shoot it.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
TheGame said:
Would you mind explaining to me why you think this?
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I know bob hasn't responded to you, but I agree with him and as to why-

1: shot placement counts. being able to hit small game is the first step in getting small game. If the rifle isn't goign to do better than 3 inch groups- even 2 inch groups- at 25 yards, it's just not adequate to hunt small game with. A fairly average carbine airgun will get 25 yard groups well under .75 inch - with .35 to .5 being respectable but not even competitive.

2: hunting power- if you are hunting wisely, there's no real difference in small game between hunting with a .22LR and a good high powered small caliber airgun in terms of ranges under 40 yards. (I'm not even going to get into .45 and .308 airguns. You can hunt large game with the right gear)

So yeah, if it's 3inch groups, I'd rather even a fairly underpowered airgun like a crosman 2250.
 
Not meaning to hijack or anything, but would a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 in 9mm or .40 S&W be plausible as a backpacking/survival firearm? They fold in half and don't weigh much (but any high amount of ammo gets heavy I guess). I haven't heard much about them either positive or negative. I guess if all else fails, they would be a fun range gun. :)
 
jms2021 said:
Not meaning to hijack or anything, but would a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 in 9mm or .40 S&W be plausible as a backpacking/survival firearm? They fold in half and don't weigh much (but any high amount of ammo gets heavy I guess). I haven't heard much about them either positive or negative. I guess if all else fails, they would be a fun range gun. :)
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I've read that these are surprisingly good for the price. They are really more for defense than getting food though.
 
This thread prompted me to dig out my little Ruger Bearcat. I carry centerfire handguns with me when I camp or hike, but this little revolver has possibilities.

I have read here and there where some folks didn't like theirs, and mine has a couple of quirks which need to be addressed, but as a small game getter, one could do worse.

I tested this revolver with three brands of bulk .22 ammo.

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Some groups. I shot from a standing position, two handed, resting the back of my support hand against a rest. The range was fifteen paces, six shot groups.

I used Winchester White Box bulk pack, Remington bulk pack, and Federal bulk pack.
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Fifteen paces is a fairly average distance for rabbit shooting. I feel pretty confident I could put a rabbit in a pot with this accuracy. The handgun was completely reliable. It put all groups on the dot or just slightly lower than POA with all three loadings.

Two things I didn't like about the pistol - heavy trigger. I don't know what the weight is, but it definitely detracted from the potential accuracy of this handgun. Second, and more worrisome, the cylinder would cycle correctly when the action was cocked, but the cylinder stop would not lock the cylinder in place. The chambers would properly align with the forcing cone, but the cylinder could be turned with the fingers with the hammer cocked. This didn't cause any problems for me because I knew to look for it, but a bit of work with a small fine stone would probably clear up this problem.

If I were inclined to carry a .22 on the trail, this one wouldn't be a bad choice. I didn't weigh it, but it is a smaller, more compact handgun than its bigger brother the Single Six.

Andy
 
my ruger mk3 lives in my backpack... if i take it out inside to clean it, it will wimper and crawl to the pack... this does not make reassbly easy... sm game hunting is most about finding the right area and letting them come to you... i find my straight shooting pistol more than up to the task... if i bring a rifle it is a big gun... although i do love my cz452...
 
Question concerning packable rifles: What would be a good size/weight for a packable rifle?

A 10/22 with a short carbon barrel that can be easily removed/reinstalled and a synthetic minimalist stock that can also be easily removed/reinstalled seems like it would make a good packable rifle.

Or

Something like a TC with a light-weight stock.
 
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