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stovepipe Super Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 4877 Location: Pine, Az.
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:52 am Post subject: Ode to the .22 |
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Who hasn’t shot one?
Who can deny the simple pleasure that is plinking away at cans, pans, spinners, gongs, and pretty much anything else worthy of some lead.
Zero recoil, ton’s of different models from cheap to over-the-top, and a gun for everyone and every need.
How many got ‘the fever’ that is shooting due to this simple little round?
Here’s my latest, a 2008 Mossberg 702 “Plinkster” with a Schnable fore end, and, a 3-9X40 ( I got for free, note chipped lens, not in way of reticle so...it works and was free!). Sucker is a tack driver at 50y and I simply cannot shoot this thing enough. It was a whopping 140$. I’ve been w/o one for some time now and man, what that heck was I thinking!
The trigger was an awful gritty affair and super notchy. I pulled the group and married it some. A little better, but it’ll need more work. Simple fix. I also yanked the sights to give it a more aggressive look.
We all have high-power, center-fire, big boom or super-fast stuff.
But who can deny the humble .22 it’s due?
I can’t, and almost 50 years later, it’s still a treat for me.
-k.
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 2965 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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I agree there had to beat. I don't do enough plinking with mine I need to get them out more often
Joe
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moose2 Super Member
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1843 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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Right on! My significant other and I shoot our .22 rifles just about every weekend. We go through a lot of bulk packs of Federal .22 ammo from Wal-Malt. All the best...
Gil
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ElyBoy Super Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 1541 Location: Forest Lake Minnesota
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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Can't beat a .22 Stovepipe.
You hit the nail on the head on this one.
When I hit the range with my pistols, I always start with my Ruger Mark II Competition Target with my red dot scope.
Then I will play with my Buck Mark, and maybe my Smith & Wesson Model 617.
Only then will I go to my 1911s and other pistols.
Even though I reload, playing with my .22s saves me money, is great practice, and is just a lot of fun.
Eric
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SingleShotLover Super Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2007 Posts: 1006 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:20 am Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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You just can't beat the old 22! I find myself shooting more and more 22LR ammo since I bought a Ceiner conversion for a 1911 receiver a friend gave me because the feed ramp had been over-cut. Since the Ceiner has its own ramp, it makes no difference and makes a nice practice piece that feels close to my 45s.
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Crow Rookie Member
Joined: Dec 27, 2008 Posts: 24
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:01 am Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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Not only is the .22 a fun, effective little gun. It is a cheap way to practice and better form and accuracy.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15880 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11433 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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I know I'm sure enjoying that little Winchester I just purchased. It's proven to be very accurate if I do my part...
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fnuser Super Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2008 Posts: 914 Location: S.W. Missouri, U.S.A.
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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Scooters, 22's, and not so pretty girls. they are all fun til your friends find out.
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hunterjoe21 Super Member
Joined: Mar 30, 2007 Posts: 1486 Location: Miles City, Montana
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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fnuser wrote: |
Scooters, 22's, and not so pretty girls. they are all fun til your friends find out. |
Thought it was "fat chicks and mopeds"......
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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That too...
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brenton Rookie Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:14 am Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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yeah i use my .22 atleast once a week, ill always have one in my safe.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15880 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Ode to the .22 |
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fnuser wrote: |
Scooters, 22's, and not so pretty girls. they are all fun til your friends find out. |
That is funny.
Dimitri
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