cbrussell
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Does any gunsmith in the local area build custom 22LR NRL type rifle? Looking for a super accurate bolt action 22LR rifle.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I would recommend you attend a match or two, even "bring what you have", before you dive into an expensive rifle.
Many guys at the matches will let you try out and shoot their rifles, and all will give you advice.
AAFG has a match on 10 April at 9am. Register via practiscore.
https://www.practiscore.com/aafg-nrl22-10/register
AAFG has a match on 10 April at 9am. Register via practiscore.
https://www.practiscore.com/aafg-nrl22-10/register
Having ammo your rifle likes is more important than who built the rifle in most cases. Seen Vudoos get thrashed by czs because me vudoo was out of the lot his rifle liked and Mr cz wasn't. The bergara b14 rimfire trainers are pretty decent (and they fit 700 stocks so you have options). The cz rimfires are darn good. Vudoo and rimx are the top of the line. Keep in mind to budget for appropriate glass, magazines, support equipment, and ammo.
That is a great point; the rifle is just one part of the equation. The scope seems to play a huge part!
From what I have been reading, magazine/feeding reliability can be problematic with some rifles and can really ruin your match.
Yes. I seriously considered a vudoo but I've seen them royally hose shooters in matches and for the price they charge having bolt issues and magazine trouble is pretty poor showmanship. I know guys who use them and love them but all had them built and fitted and most are running tuned mags. The rimx would be my choice but I own other bighorn products so it's a personal taste thing.
I like my b14 that I bought off another member here when I was considering the rimx build. It's good enough for a trainer and critter killer. Averaging .5-.6" groups at 50yd (10rnds) with sk standard. Centerx shot well too but I always got one flyer per 10 so measured groups were about the same as standard even though most went into a rathole.
Unless you know the precision rifle game is for you, buy a tikka, cz, or bergara and start shooting. Get the best glass you can justify as that's something you can't really modify (must replace to upgrade). Budget for a lot of ammo to test or send your gun to the lapua test facility and buy 5-10k of whatever they tell you.