I'm asking this question as a new thread at the risk of duplicating archived posts because doing a search for .22 rifles would generate an enormous number of hits. But a search for "precision 22" kicked out a few good threads. http://www.thefiringline.com/NonCGI/Forum3/HTML/000387.html
This one reported that the 10/22's twist rate is not sufficient for the 60 grain SSS which might be best for windy range shooting. http://www.thefiringline.com/NonCGI/Forum3/HTML/002732.html
I'd rather narrow it down to the best of precision .22 bolt or lever action rifles (unless an auto-loader measures up - which the 10/22 just might with the right barrel). What make, model, and specifications would push .22 LR to the limits of the best shooters and ultramatch ammo? Anschutz keeps coming up as a brand of choice for Olympic class precision shooting. Maybe we should limit the discussion to sub $1000 rifles such as the Ruger 10/22 (which can be built up from a starter to a fairly serious target rifle) and the Anschutz 64MP and 1903 since there ARE some really specialized masterpieces out there. http://www.championshooters.com/Anschutz-r.htm
Oh, oh. With the above (garnered from the following forum) I've fallen over the edge into the purist camp. This could get really serious. http://www.benchrest.com/rimfire_board/
This forum at TFL may be able to hit the middle ground without going overboard into $5000 rifles extreme match ammo.
[This message has been edited by Solitar (edited September 24, 2000).]
This one reported that the 10/22's twist rate is not sufficient for the 60 grain SSS which might be best for windy range shooting. http://www.thefiringline.com/NonCGI/Forum3/HTML/002732.html
I'd rather narrow it down to the best of precision .22 bolt or lever action rifles (unless an auto-loader measures up - which the 10/22 just might with the right barrel). What make, model, and specifications would push .22 LR to the limits of the best shooters and ultramatch ammo? Anschutz keeps coming up as a brand of choice for Olympic class precision shooting. Maybe we should limit the discussion to sub $1000 rifles such as the Ruger 10/22 (which can be built up from a starter to a fairly serious target rifle) and the Anschutz 64MP and 1903 since there ARE some really specialized masterpieces out there. http://www.championshooters.com/Anschutz-r.htm
Oh, oh. With the above (garnered from the following forum) I've fallen over the edge into the purist camp. This could get really serious. http://www.benchrest.com/rimfire_board/
This forum at TFL may be able to hit the middle ground without going overboard into $5000 rifles extreme match ammo.
[This message has been edited by Solitar (edited September 24, 2000).]