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Posted: 1/4/2013 3:07:06 PM EDT
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I am dead set on shooting a TON more rimfire this year. I own a Ruger 22/45 and recently bought a couple 10-22's, a Zombie Stopper and a Takedown.
I decided I wanted to get a 22 that would be very accurate in order to be able to stretch out the range some. I just enjoy precision shooting more, so I'd like to take the 22 out to 2-300 yards. To do this, I was pretty sure I wanted a full custom and am thinking about having Kidd build me a complete rifle. To do this, I'd spend around $1400, minus glass. And be looking at close to 3 months build time. Well, the other thing really pulling on me is the beautiful looks of the classic rifles. The old Kimber model 82's or an Anshutz, something along those lines. I could spend quite a bit less, and have a cherry older Kimber or Anshutz, or possibly other models. And there would be no wait time. And I could have that beautiful classic wood stock and deep blue finished metal. So I am kind of torn, and to be honest, if I thought one of the older classics were capable of shooting close to or as well as the custom, I honestly think I'd go that route and really start looking for a classic target 22. I see a lot of posts where people claim to shoot as well with old classics as the customs shoot, but you never know how much is real instead internet bravado. Can anyone here tell me for sure? Can the old Kimbers, Anshutz' or Rem 40x's shoot pretty close to as well as a modern custom semi auto? Just wanting to hear some thoughts from you guys, as no matter which route I go, I will be spending way more than I ever have on a rimfire. Lastly, the other contributing factor here is this. If I bought an old classic, I'd be filling a niche in my collection that needs to be filled. That is to have a beautiful wood stocked, blued barrel gun. Also, I could buy one of the classics, and still start modifying my 10/22 Takedown, especially once custom barrels starting coming out for it. The more I think about it, the more this route appeals to me. Best of all, no waiting once I locate the right classic rifle. |
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Here's what I did for my last .22: Bought an older 10/22, took it completely apart. Then I bought a custom, trigger, buffer, rail, stock, polished my bolt and other internals . Then I sold my old components for $$$. It'll shoot bugholes at 75 all day long. Yeah, I know it can be done but I'm kind of wanting something classic, but superbly accurate. Then I can start modding my Takedown, and get both 
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In that case, get an old Anschutz match 54 or 64. My old man's got a 54 and it's dead nuts accurate. I'm seriously considering that or a Kimber 82. Where can I find a good one? Price range? If I can get a long range accurate 22 with a stunning piece of wood, for a little over half what the custom costs, while just As accurate, it'd be stupid not to, right? |
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I've never put either of my Anschutz 54 Match rifles against a high custom 10/22, but they are incredibly accurate. I'd recommend an Anschutz over the Kimber, more aftermarket support. I am thinking I will go that route, but there seem to be a ton of models from anshutz . I assume many use the same action and maybe it is stock differences? What models am I looking for to do what I describe? |
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