HuntingNut
HuntingNut
   Login or Register
HomeCommunity ForumsPhoto AlbumsRegister
     
 

User Info

Welcome Anonymous


Membership:
Latest: RichardZ
New Today: 0
New Yesterday: 0
Overall: 13126

People Online:
Members: 0
Visitors: 153
BOT: 2
Total: 155
Who Is Where:
 Visitors:
01: Forums
02: Forums
03: Forums
04: Forums
05: Forums
06: Photo Albums
07: Forums
08: Home
09: Forums
10: Forums
11: Home
12: Forums
13: Home
14: Forums
15: Forums
16: Home
17: Forums
18: Forums
19: Forums
20: Photo Albums
21: Home
22: Home
23: Forums
24: Your Account
25: Your Account
26: Forums
27: Forums
28: Home
29: Forums
30: Your Account
31: Forums
32: Forums
33: Forums
34: Forums
35: Forums
36: Forums
37: Forums
38: Photo Albums
39: Forums
40: Your Account
41: Forums
42: Home
43: Forums
44: Forums
45: Home
46: Forums
47: Forums
48: Home
49: Photo Albums
50: Home
51: Forums
52: Your Account
53: Forums
54: Home
55: Forums
56: Home
57: Forums
58: Forums
59: Forums
60: Forums
61: Forums
62: Home
63: Forums
64: Home
65: Forums
66: Forums
67: Home
68: Home
69: Home
70: Photo Albums
71: Forums
72: Forums
73: Forums
74: Your Account
75: Forums
76: Forums
77: Forums
78: Forums
79: Forums
80: Home
81: Home
82: Photo Albums
83: News
84: Your Account
85: Forums
86: Forums
87: Home
88: Forums
89: Your Account
90: Home
91: Forums
92: Your Account
93: Forums
94: Your Account
95: Your Account
96: Forums
97: Forums
98: Forums
99: Forums
100: Your Account
101: Home
102: Forums
103: Forums
104: Forums
105: Photo Albums
106: Your Account
107: Your Account
108: Forums
109: Forums
110: Your Account
111: Your Account
112: Forums
113: Forums
114: Home
115: Home
116: Home
117: Forums
118: Forums
119: Home
120: Forums
121: Forums
122: Forums
123: Forums
124: Photo Albums
125: Home
126: Forums
127: Forums
128: Home
129: Forums
130: Forums
131: Photo Albums
132: Home
133: Home
134: Home
135: Forums
136: Forums
137: Forums
138: Forums
139: Your Account
140: Forums
141: Your Account
142: Your Account
143: Forums
144: Forums
145: Forums
146: Home
147: Your Account
148: Forums
149: Photo Albums
150: Forums
151: Forums
152: Forums
153: Your Account
  BOT:
01: Forums
02: Home

Staff Online:

No staff members are online!
 

Coppermine Stats
Photo Albums
 Albums: 308
 Pictures: 2451
  · Views: 820725
  · Votes: 1316
  · Comments: 86
 

Remington 522 Viper
Discussions related to Guns and Firearms

View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
tlo7mm
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Nov 15, 2010
Posts: 426
Location: Oregon

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:06 pm    Post subject: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I was looking in the local classifieds and a fella has a Rem Viper .22 for sale for $100 dollers and since I am such a rimfire nut these days i thought it might be a great investment. He says it is in excellent shape however I am not familiar with this model. It was only made for like 6 years and is a semiauto. I have been getting mixed reviews on the quality of this gun. Does anyone have any input?

_________________
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." ~ The Dalai Lama
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. - Napoleon Bonaparte
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. - Andrew Jackson
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
Back to top
View user's profile
Elvis
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Jul 27, 2008
Posts: 9239
Location: south island New Zealand

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

plastic stock????

_________________
You shot it You pluck it !
Them who eats the most duck eats the most feathers!
Back to top
View user's profile
slimjim
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: May 16, 2009
Posts: 8314
Location: Fort Worth TX

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:59 am    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I heard these rifles had issues, also. Only 6 years in production kinda confirms that. Some were shooters most were not. Replacement clips are expensive. I'd try before you buy. Note, the Marlin semi-auto has been in production for over 60 years.

wiki.answers.com/Q/Wha..._522_Viper

I HAVE A REMINGTON 522 AND I DON'T THINK THERE WORTH MUCH. THEY ONLY MADE THEM FOR 4-6 YEARS. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE BARREL RUSTING, THE GUN JAMMING, AND THE CLIP GETTING STICKY BECAUSE IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC.

Read more: wiki.answers.com/Q/Wha...z2DQ4U8nyR

_________________
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein
Back to top
View user's profile Photo Gallery
tlo7mm
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Nov 15, 2010
Posts: 426
Location: Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I decided not to get it. It looks good but I am not interested in a lemon. Thanks for the input. I am thinking since I have my 2 semiauto 22's I may just look into getting a bolt or pump. I am also thinking of investing in a 22mag.

_________________
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." ~ The Dalai Lama
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. - Napoleon Bonaparte
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. - Andrew Jackson
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
Back to top
View user's profile
Suzanne
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Jun 27, 2009
Posts: 3323
Location: Eugene, Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I don't know if you have a 17HMR but if you're a fan of rimfire you'd probably love it. Very accurate fun and I'm not a 22 fan but when I shot this Savage 17HMR I was thrilled with the accuracy and down range ability. If you don't have one, you must try it. I was also thinking of buying a 22mag until I found this rifle, although 22mag would be cool too, I'm stickin with the 17. I can shoot the clays then shoot the chips of the clays with my scope attached and it's a blast. I never had a 22 that can shoot so accurately.

Suz

_________________
May the moon keep you centered,
May the sun keep you dancing,
And the stars shed light on your dreams.
Back to top
View user's profile
slimjim
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: May 16, 2009
Posts: 8314
Location: Fort Worth TX

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

tlo7mm wrote:
I may just look into getting a bolt or pump.

Consider a lever action Marlin - I love mine. My Remington pump was nice but I had feeding issues with it.

_________________
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein
Back to top
View user's profile Photo Gallery
Elvis
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Jul 27, 2008
Posts: 9239
Location: south island New Zealand

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I cant fault my norinco bolt .22 cheap and accurate. maybe a wee tad too long in the barrel but great all the same.

_________________
You shot it You pluck it !
Them who eats the most duck eats the most feathers!
Back to top
View user's profile
10spotterminator
Member
Member


Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 167
Location: Redmond, Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

Too bad the Viper wasnt immortal like my old clip fed Nylon 77. Hurts me to think how many bricks have passd down that bore andI just recently took me an unsuspecting Kyodeler with it when he saw me and tried to vacate in one helluva hurry. Second one for that ol .22, I think I will keep it awhile longer. Very Happy

_________________
It's not whether you win or lose... It's how you place the blame .
Back to top
View user's profile
tlo7mm
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Nov 15, 2010
Posts: 426
Location: Oregon

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:13 am    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I have a 17HMR and I agree it is a blast. I do a lot of hunting with my .22 though and I still would like to have a .22 Mag. I am able to stay out on the range and pepper away with my rim fires alot longer that my centerfires and I am a lot more accurate with them too. Anyway I am still looking at getting another of each. I had a norinco semiauto which was my first rimfire, I would like to get another one if possible as it was damn accurate and fun to shoot.

_________________
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." ~ The Dalai Lama
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. - Napoleon Bonaparte
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. - Andrew Jackson
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
Back to top
View user's profile
slimjim
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: May 16, 2009
Posts: 8314
Location: Fort Worth TX

PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:56 am    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

Ruger 10/22s can become nice projects. I took my old beater with a worn out barrel (thanks gelandangan for helping me find that out) and added new barrel, stock, trigger. Presto! A great new rimfire!

_________________
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein
Back to top
View user's profile Photo Gallery
SingleShotLover
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Dec 26, 2007
Posts: 1005
Location: Illinois

PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:51 am    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

Hard to beat the 10/22. Best part is the after-market accessories, barrels and stocks so you can modify it to your heart's content. Quite a few accuracy modifications that are worthwhile too, such as bedding, trigger work, a seating modification (using two set-screws on the lug) and etc. Solid foundation to do most anything.

_________________
If you can't hit it with one, you probably can't with two either!

The biggest problem with a closed mind is that it never seems to come with a closed mouth.

SSL
Back to top
View user's profile Photo Gallery
MacD
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Apr 08, 2011
Posts: 1052
Location: Canada

PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:22 am    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I have a Baikal combo in 22mag and 20 guage. I really wanted a Savage model 24 but alas couldn't find one. Now that Savage have introduced the model 42 I wish I had waited. The Baikal is a rock solid combo and comes with 3 choke tubes but the new Savage looks cooler. Opinions must differ as I can't find one for sale anywhere, new or used.

www.gunsamerica.com/bl...un-review/

_________________
La a'Blair s'math n Cairdean
(Friends are good on the day of battle)
Back to top
View user's profile
tlo7mm
Super Member
Super Member


Joined: Nov 15, 2010
Posts: 426
Location: Oregon

PostPosted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper Reply with quote

I have a 10/22 that I am thinking of stocking along with some other mods and I have a 22 charger that I am looking into stock options and suppression. I am looking at a dragonov stock for the carbine and a new barrel as well as trigger job. My thought on the trigger though is that I do not see a problem with a factory trigger assembly but then I have never shot one with an after market trigger. My brothers father in law has a decked out 10/22 he wants 250 for that I might pick up after the first of the year. Maybe I will see a difference in it.

_________________
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." ~ The Dalai Lama
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. - Napoleon Bonaparte
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. - Andrew Jackson
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
Back to top
View user's profile
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic   Printer Friendly Page    Forum Index » Gun & Firearm Discussions
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT - 7 Hours



Jump to:  


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum


Valid CSS! Valid HTML 4.01!
Click to check if this page is realy HTML 4.01 compliant for speed :)

All logos and trademarks in this site are property of HuntingNut.com.
The comments are property of their posters, all the rest © 2011 by HuntingNut.com
Interactive software released under GNU GPL, Code Credits, Privacy Policy

.: Upgraded to DragonFly 9.2 by *Dizfunkshunal* :.