Bolt action .22

Coldwood

Coldwood

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This summer I've been craving a bolt action .22 as a small game-getter. I found a 1950's Canadian long-barreled single shot at a yard sale, but passed on it because I couldn't figure out how to remove the bolt to inspect the bore. There was enough rust outside to suggest the bore might be bad.

I've seen what I recall as Remingtons or Winchesters that were used as military trainers, offered through the civilian marksmanship program.

Any recommendations on makes, models, years and prices?
 
Have you tried a Bolt Action Marlin 22? With the 7 round clip. I like mine alot, it has a crisp trigger and mine at least has been very accurate.
 
I'm thinking $150-200, which probably means $200. I wanted to talk to you guys first before I go to Gander Mountain and talk to a salesman (not). I will scour the classified sections of local newpapers first. And yes of course I am concerned about accuracy, weight and portability. A single shot will do for me, doesn't have to be magazine or tubular. I once owned a Ruger 10/22, a very handy rifle, can't remember why I got rid of it.
 
Coldwood: On most bolt action .22 rifles, the bolt is removed by the following steps. First unload and pull bolt back fully. Then, pull the trigger on the rifle and pull back on the bolt again. It should slide right out. This is the way Remingtons work, and I assume others will follow suit. Bill
 
I picked up a henry youth rifle in .22 for my son at bass pro in the spring,If you are looking for a slick little rifle you should go to th henry web site. they were on sale for 150.00 . I took 2 grouse with it last weekend. They are small
but it fits my 6' 230 pound frame no problem.
 
My recollection of those old Civilian Marksmanship rifles is that they were pretty heavy--great for target rifles, but maybe not so great if you want something you'll actually carry with you in the outdoors. Anyone know if or where they are still available, and at what cost?
 
I don,t know if its been said . You shouldn,t have to remove the bolt to check the lands and grooves . First off make double sure it isn,t loaded . (Sorry safety officer training .) You can either glance light off a fingernail positioned at the bottom of the barrel . You stand close to a bright light and look at the fingernail to more or less line it up . Then you look down the barrel of the carefully checked unloaded rifle . If you don,t see well you can slightly adjust your finger . If you find that is a pain you can just shine a flashlight up the barrel . They actually sell little curved fiber optic style tubes to go over a mini-maglite .

I betcha thats an old cooey you are looking at . If you have a cleaning rod you can run a solvent soaked patch down the barrel . If it comes up full of corrosion and crap you know it proabably wasn,t well looked after . Keep a rag in the open bolt to catch run off of solvent and sludge .
 
Sorry coldwood I didn,t read you had passed on it . Ah well its good to know for the future .

My favourite 22 rifle is not a bolt action . Remington nylon 66 semi auto . Precise is not the word . This thing will drive a tack into another tack .
Better than any 10/22 . I wouldn,t take 400 bucks for it .
 
runningboar you better bring a case of pepsi with you . L:O:L

Seriously I,m no sniper . I prefer shooting standing up instead of on a bench .
Well maybe to sight it in . Just for fun i,d love to get together with a few of us and bang off some rounds . Friendly competition only . That guy was so upset when I wouldn,t give him his car back , L:O:L
 
Kevin the grey said:
runningboar you better bring a case of pepsi with you . L:O:L

Seriously I,m no sniper . I prefer shooting standing up instead of on a bench .
Well maybe to sight it in . Just for fun i,d love to get together with a few of us and bang off some rounds . Friendly competition only . That guy was so upset when I wouldn,t give him his car back , L:O:L
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Hey I'm in, I have a tricked out ruger from a few years back.....But I'm bring'in
a borrowed car !
 
I wish I was closer to Canada, I have 2 10/22s that would have me drinking free pepsi for years, but they ain't exactly stock.:p

Remington nylons have almost a cult following, they are damn good guns for sure, I haven't seen one that will out shoot my 10/22 though. ;) :D
 
I,ve only shot one 10/22 with synthetic stock , bull barrel and the works . It was alright just nothing to write home about . We only shot it one night with a couple of kinds of ammo . He might not have hit on the magic brand that shoots the best out of his rifle . C:C:I stingers are it for me . Heck its been a couple of years since I shot it . You guys might have a chance . (if I keep my eyes closed .) L:O:L
 
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