Interarms 22 H TD

[Ed Fowler]

I had been watching an Interarms look alike of the Browning 22 auto rifle hang on the rack at a local sporting goods store for several months. It had a 4 power scope on it and was in virtually mint condition. I asked several folks what they thought of them and all said they were very inacurate. The price was only $110 and I decided it would be a good one to ride behind the seat of my pickup for those special times. Not too expensive and I would not care if it got scratched up. I bought it and put 50 rounds on paper. I was rather pleased to see a nice 1/2 inch group in the paper at 67 yards. I have now shot over 2,000 rounds through it, no jams, one misfire that was the fault of the cartridge. If you happen to come across one, don't be afraid to give it a try, they are not expensive and may shoot better than many higher priced outfits.

 

[Cougar Allen]

I've learned not to make assumptions about accuracy reports.... Was that a 50-shot group, or a 3-shot group (not counting 47 fliers)?

 

[Ed Fowler]

Actually it was a 50 shot group, 45 were within the 1/2 inch, one was out to about one inch, the others barely outside the one hole. I did not count the flyers, they were obviously the ammo or me. I should have called it a 45 shot group, sorry. It out shot a friends brand new $300 + outfit with the two of us trading off shooting each others rifles. Naturally this was using sandbags off a bench. do you have any experience with one of these outfits?

 

[Cougar Allen]

I'm impressed. I hope you weren't offended by the question -- if you read rec.guns for a while you'll see threads that start with somebody claiming one or another notoriously inaccurate rifle really isn't inaccurate at all -- he just bought one and it shoots half-inch groups! Then after questioning it turns out he shot it all afternoon and got one half-inch three-shot group ... and it really can't even stay on the paper. After a while you learn to ask.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Not at all offended by the question, a little embarrased that I did not include all the data. Thanks for bringing it up. I know what you mean about the gun magazine groups, some shot at 15 yards, some yardage not stated. Read one where shots were so close I would have been concerned about powder burns on the paper.

I shoot all revolvers, pistols, and 22 rimfire rifles at 67 yards (the distance is a function of the terrain abound the target and bench) to see if they are worth keeping. Then go on to more serious long range stuff.

 

[copfish]

67 yards is a workable distance, odd but workable. Sounds like you got yourself a nice "truck gun." I always look for those deals too. I have an old (1956) alloy Ruger flatlatch Single Six and a brick of ammo that I keep along with in my car "just in case" I run into a herd of rogue Prairie Dogs and have to shoot my way out.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Hello Copfish:
You are in the same trouble I usually end up in, The 1956 Ruger is getting worth more all the time. Pretty soon you will have to look for something cheaper and they are hard to find. I used to hunt with a .405 Winchester High Wall that got too valuable to take a chance on loosing it. Now keep it at home for the target range and enjoy it where it is safe. I guess it isn't the value as much as the love we develop for inanimate objcects that touch the hearts of man.