Reasonably Priced .22 with Scope

[k0ua]

I've got a Remington model 512 Sportsmaster 22 rimfire long or short and I would love to put a scope on it - just a $50 scope from walmart...has good reviews but mine does not have the pre bored holes for the scope mount...anyone know how I could go about it...? Thanks..

Unfortunately Bob the 512 is going to have to be drilled and tapped. Not a big deal at all for a gunsmith to do and keep things square and lined up, but probably beyond your normal "average" guy to get right.. Go to a local gunsmith and ask how much..

James K0UA

 

[brin]

Unfortunately Bob the 512 is going to have to be drilled and tapped. Not a big deal at all for a gunsmith to do and keep things square and lined up, but probably beyond your normal "average" guy to get right.. Go to a local gunsmith and ask how much..

James K0UA

OK - thanks James...I may just keep the iron sights then...It is accurate quarter size at about 75 yrd. maybe further but 75 yrds is all I have tried lately....years ago I use to go squirrel hunting with this rifle and ate a lot of squirrels -LOL
Thanks again

 

[GGB]

Unfortunately Bob the 512 is going to have to be drilled and tapped. Not a big deal at all for a gunsmith to do and keep things square and lined up, but probably beyond your normal "average" guy to get right.. Go to a local gunsmith and ask how much..

James K0UA

That's the reason I brought this tread up. In my case, I'd rather not modify my old .22, and thought it makes more sense to put the dollars towards a new toy.

 

[jinman]

I have a Savage Arms MKII a lot like this one that I really like. I bought it several years ago at Walmart and upgraded the scope. It's a great little plinker and I love the bolt action with the 10 shot magazine. If several people are shooting, they all get a magazine and shoot their targets. You don't have to count shots, just shoot until the magazine is empty then compare targets. That's what I do with my grandson and he loves it. I can sight it in so it easily groups within a dime diameter at 100 feet. Turtles and varmints don't have a chance. Cabellas has them for around $250 with a stainless steel barrel so fingerprints don't rust if you don't get them cleaned off.

 

[MotorSeven]

Ahhh don't get me wrong, if the wind is not blowing I can group 1/4" @25 yds, 1/2" @50 & a little ove 1" @100. In ND at my buddy's place I had a one shot confirmed kill @206yds on a Prairie Dog, but that is not something I would do again since I always want a clean kill & that is just too risky. 100yds & under I'm all over it with my 10/22 that has a few "tweaks":thumbsup:

This is it wearing it's Centerpoint scope:

Here is a Wallyworld carbine w/Centerpoint I set up for a friend:

 

[brin]

Ahhh don't get me wrong, if the wind is not blowing I can group 1/4" @25 yds, 1/2" @50 & a little ove 1" @100. In ND at my buddy's place I had a one shot confirmed kill @206yds on a Prairie Dog, but that is not something I would do again since I always want a clean kill & that is just too risky. 100yds & under I'm all over it with my 10/22 that has a few "tweaks":thumbsup:

This is it wearing it's Centerpoint scope:

Here is a Wallyworld carbine w/Centerpoint I set up for a friend:

Very Nice...What can't you do ...? LOL

 

[MotorSeven]

I have a soft spot for chainsaws & guns...but I never use 'em at the same time:laughing:

 

[k0ua]

I have a soft spot for chainsaws & guns...but I never use 'em at the same time:laughing:

Good one!:thumbsup::laughing:

 

[GGB]

I have a soft spot for chainsaws & guns...but I never use 'em at the same time:laughing:

A man's got to know his limitations......

 

[Red Horse]

Guys-been away from guns for a while. Whatever happened to 22 Magnums?

 

[whistlepig]

I really like Leupold scopes and yes they seem to have all bases covered.

Cabela's: Leupoldｮ Rimfire Riflescope

I am partial to Leupold scopes also. I have five of them. For a .22 rimfire the Leupold 2x7 rimfire is the cadillac for me.

 

[MotorSeven]

Guys-been away from guns for a while. Whatever happened to 22 Magnums?

The 10/22 magnums? They made 'em from '98 to 2006. I don't own one but they have almost a cult following that have been begging Ruger to start production again. I doubt that it will happen and I would guess it was a matter of sales...roughly 45,500. Compare that to the 5 or 6 million 10/22 long rifles which are still selling like hotcakes.

 

[phiferpharm]

Are folks really having a problem getting .22 LR? My kids gave me a Henry Rifle for Christmas and I just wander down to the Hardware store in Ft. McCoy, which also handles some weapons, and they sell them at a reasonable price. They seemed to have plenty of them in stock.

 

[k0ua]

Are folks really having a problem getting .22 LR? My kids gave me a Henry Rifle for Christmas and I just wander down to the Hardware store in Ft. McCoy, which also handles some weapons, and they sell them at a reasonable price. They seemed to have plenty of them in stock.

In some areas of the country there are no .22 LR rounds to be had, Harrison Ar. and surrounding area is an example. I am not sure why so much hoarding is going on, but trust me it is. If you have .22 ammo, well, you can hoard it, or buy it and sell it over the internet, or whatever you want to do. If you have ammo, you are one of the luck areas.

James K0UA

 

[TripleR]

I am partial to Leupold scopes also. I have five of them. For a .22 rimfire the Leupold 2x7 rimfire is the cadillac for me.

I only have three and need to get the one for my .22 and put the VXIII on something else. My son has a Mark4 Long Range Tactical MilSpec and I wanted one until I asked the price.

 

[studor]

Buying another .22 is always a good idea but for Muskrats, nothing beats a shotgun with a load of BBs or an underwater trap. At the ranges they are usually shot at the shotgun poses no limitation and is much safer. I have a lot of muskrat and beaver at my place and population control is a regular occupation. Now that muskrat fur is about the same price as beaver I have lots of volunteers to trap the muskrat but none for the beaver

 

[PapaPerk]

Marlin 795 semi auto with a Redfield scope. Great combo and 100% American made.

 

[nybirdman]

Another thought:muskrat pelts are going for $19.00,I used to sell them for $1.50 when I was younger.

 

[redfarmer]

A good gun for your job would be a .17 hmr or .17 hornet. You have less pelt damage and more killing power. I love my hmr.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

The 10/22 magnums? They made 'em from '98 to 2006. I don't own one but they have almost a cult following that have been begging Ruger to start production again. I doubt that it will happen and I would guess it was a matter of sales...roughly 45,500. Compare that to the 5 or 6 million 10/22 long rifles which are still selling like hotcakes.

I have a Ruger .22 magnum, model 97 I believe, but it's a lever action carbine. Never been fired, but if you want something to the 10/22 with a little more umph, this would be a great alternative. Sorta luke warm on the rotary magazine, but it's ok I guess. I have a little Browning take down 22 LR auto that has a tube magazine that loads through the stock, had a scope mounted and it is awsome. Very small and lightweight.