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tlo7mm Super Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject: Remington 522 Viper |
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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?
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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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plastic stock????
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slimjim Super Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:59 am Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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
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tlo7mm Super Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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.
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Suzanne Super Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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.
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slimjim Super Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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.
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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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I cant fault my norinco bolt .22 cheap and accurate. maybe a wee tad too long in the barrel but great all the same.
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tlo7mm Super Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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.
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slimjim Super Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:56 am Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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!
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SingleShotLover Super Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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/
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tlo7mm Super Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 522 Viper |
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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.
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