kennym Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm looking for a short .22LR to shoot from a vehicle I have a bolt action .17hmr which I walk round with, I know its safe because I don't cycle the spent caseing untill I need to shoot again & if I cycle & don't shoot I lift the bolt this is what myself and my shooting partner do so we can each know the others gun is safe. For my .22LR I would like a short semi i can knock about but am put off by not been able to not cycle if in a vehicle Forgive my ignorance but I don't know so that's why I'm asking can you stop a semi from cycling like on some semi auto shotguns? what do you semi owners do to make the gun safe while walking round? any advice appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Make sure u where lose pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Make sure u where lose pants not exactly what I was hoping for .... but thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Wear a condom. Only way to make a semi safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm always taken aback by the quality sound advice available on line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 to make it safe take the shell out the chamber and leave the rest in the tube. should have magazine cut off button on it, my escort has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 If you only want to shoot 1 shot, drop the mag out before you take the shot, if you see a group of bunnies, leave the mag in - blat the lot then pull the mag and lock the bolt open - if you pull the bolt slowly it wont 'eject' the shell rather just exctract it from the chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Some old auto 22's you could lock the bolt so they became single shots etc but I am not aware of any made today. Some have bolt hold open mech's and some don't. Drop the mag and extract a loaded round ,,thats it and if you want to do it that way it will most likely drive you mad! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 looks like a nice cz bolt action them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) to make it safe take the shell out the chamber and leave the rest in the tube. should have magazine cut off button on it, my escort has. But an escort isn't a .22rf. I use a 10/22 from my landy window and it does me fine. BUT I have to clear spent cartridges out of the cab at the end of the night. Why not just get a bolt action with a shortened barrel? A 12"-14" barrel will work well enough in .22. Edited July 4, 2013 by DaveK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 read the post wrong! cupid stunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Try opening the window before firing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 why not try an open bolt gun and remove the mag if you want a semi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I've used my ruger 10/22 for lamping, you can either put the safety on, when someone is out picking up, or as we tend to do, point barrel to the sky, and it's normally my mrs doing the picking up, deffo wouldn't want to shoot her (she'd kill me) plus who would pick my rabbits up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I've used my ruger 10/22 for lamping, you can either put the safety on, when someone is out picking up, or as we tend to do, point barrel to the sky, and it's normally my mrs doing the picking up, deffo wouldn't want to shoot her (she'd kill me) plus who would pick my rabbits up True Gentleman Stubby....like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have a CZ 511 8 shot semi with the barrel cut down to 14" and screw cut. It's lightweight, accurate, pointable and you can pick them up for a reasonable price second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 As has been said,using the safety and being muzzle aware is how we do it.Applies to every type of shooting we do. If you're shooting a right-handed semi from the passenger window then you may have to block your heater vents on windscreen as the ejector often kicks out the empty straight into them;you then have the joy of hearing them all rattling about when you put the fan on! Putting a rag over vent means your windows can steam up;best bet is an ejector port bag,which looks gay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex2 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 when useing the 10/22 Make shure you cover the air vents on the dash of the vehicle had to take a 2 week old hilux back to the dealers as the shells just fit nicely down the vents , Dash out empty shells removed vents working again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I just drop the mag out a little bit cock the bolt so it stays open on my 10/22 then push the mag back home. To fire just pull the bolt handle back a little and take it forward under control to make it quite then shoot. The extra rounds go into a spare mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 To make it safe I use standard safe gun handling. I use a CZ511 from my hilux, theres spent shells rolling around everywhere.... its my shooting truck so **** it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 , theres spent shells rolling around everywhere.... its my shooting truck so **** it snap empty shells everywhere, I reckon its better than a car alarm, chav's see them and think, **** that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 To make it safe I use standard safe gun handling. I use a CZ511 from my hilux, theres spent shells rolling around everywhere.... its my shooting truck so **** it This made me smile;both mates and my vehicles are just like this.While at a game fair a Landrover salesman invited us to 'come and have a sit' in the brand new Discovery;very nice,but when mate said he would feel more at home if there were a few empty cases rattling around the footwell I think the salesman realised he was wasting his time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Not just auto's fill the vents,,,,, my buddies old beesa bolt has filled mine. Makes me smile when I hear them. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Isn't shooting with a semi uncomfortable in the trousers department? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Isn't shooting with a semi uncomfortable in the trousers department? you'll be amazed what can be achieved with a semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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