verminator Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Ive just got my FAC (about 3 days ago) and going through the dillema of what to buy. I was thinking of sako, as their accurate, but i want some good wood on it (i like my guns to look nice). Any surgestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Pieman Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Anshutz are good - nice wood - or consider a synthetic stainless rifle. Not too pretty but great if you go out in lots of bad weather. PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markadams Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 I have a SAKO Finnfire Varmint and I am very happy with the accuracy and with the look (wood). Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sniper Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 But , Mark, where do you shoot it ?:yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markadams Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 The Sniper, The only land owners here that are happy to have people shooting are the golf courses, I have permission on three of the local courses. Unfortunatly I can only going lamping on them due to the golfers turning up at first light, and I am also not allowed to use the shotgun on them. But it is perfect for shooting a few bunnies with a rimmy. Good to see you were listening Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Got to http://www.cz-usa.com and have a look at the CZ452 Silhouette. I haven't got my FAC yet, but when I do.... Shooting on golf courses eh? I've got a lot of those round me, so that might be worth a look into. Wookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 I'm not to far from the Belfrey, but I doubt the likes of us would be allowed in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator Posted February 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 whats the difference between varmint and hunter sako models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Get yourself a Ruger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Noooooooooooooooo You'll soon be pithed off with it and looking for a CZ or summat. Like me and loads of other 10/22 owners who try to use them with subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markadams Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 The SAKO Varmint has a heavy, threaded barrel and the hunter has a standard barrel. I think the Varmint looks a lot better and other people claim that it is more accurate but I have only owned the Varmint so I could not comment. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 If you can afford the SAKO, buy it! I have owned one for a few years and it is everything that everyone claims. Buy a 10 shot mag and the SAKO moderator, its a similar price to other aftermarket offerings, but designed for the job. Having bought your perfect rifle, dont compromise on the optics, spend as much as you can afford. My scope is a Leupold vari III, adjustable this and illuminated that etc, its a dogs dangglies scope, but not strictly necessary for plinkig rabbits, but there is no point in marrying a most excellent rifle to a bargain basement scope. A bipod will be anothe useful addition, possibly at a later date, mine is a Harris, but I believe that another contributor has commented very favourably about an alternative make. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Clean um right and your laughing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 I challenge anyone to have a cleaner 10/22 than me! I think the resistance of the spring might be too high, or perhaps a bit of metal polishing on the hammer might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Well our club must have 30 between us all and the only time anybody has any problems with jams is when either the magazine or the rifle has not been cleaned correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 I'll tell you what, I reckon the hotlips style 25 round mags I have don't help. Have you used those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Never seen or heard about hot lips mags before. More details please! webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Webber, Hot lips 25 round mags for 10/22. I've got a Butler Creek one clear plastic £27 new. I think ya can got a 50round mag, which needs a key and loader to put the rounds in the mag ? Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 jonno Thanks, I was interested in .22 LR for the SAKo, but now I know that its from butler creek, Ill do some research. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator Posted February 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 So people i am now a proud owner of a sako finfire varminter, i bought a sak silencer but is ******* fat, so have gone back to a parker hale..goes with the sleak lines of the gun and is the same as my grandad had on his greener and my dad on his BSA...both martini action. Have put a bushnell trophie 3 - 9 x 40 scope, sacked off lectures yeaturday to have a play...i use winchester super x and is a beast The only complaint is the wood is a bit pants..though the gun cost £450...i thought they were near a grand? :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Never seen or heard about hot lips mags before. More details please! webber Like Jonno say's HotLips are from Butler Creek. The hot lips bit refers to the red plastic at the business end of the mag. I think the Steel Lips might be a better bet, as you might guess the business end is steel! Obviously there is a premium for the steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 I use a twenty five shot mag from butler creek for all my bunnying and we have never had any probs with them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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