Held one at the 1500... still on my list... but not at the 379 they were asking
I meant the ruger... but I am always up for trying something new! bring it!I have one nearly identical to UziButton's that you'll likely have the opportunity to play with soon if you want.
You don't. OTOH, RWVA membership is only $20/yr and meets the club requirement.
Appleseed - Join the RWVA
While you are at it, might as well attend an Appleseed (which addresses the documented marksmanship activity requirement, if you don't already have that addressed.)
True target setups for bench rest are expensive. If the CMP has the kimber government 82's left you can score a 425 dollar rifle that shoots with the Annie's and custom model 52's but I do believe they are gone. I got 2 of them and it will be some time before the rifle is the weak link in my shooting. At that point an Annie is about the only way to go new now.
I have age a ruger target that outshoots most custom 10-22's but it will not group with the kimber. X's matter.
If you have not seen a kimber model 82 government 22 let me introduce you:
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one with target scope and the other I now shoot peep sighted with the included peeps. Best 900 dollars I have spent gun wise for that pair in a long time.
Be a veteran. Go to the CMP's site and look at the requirements. The Kimbers may be gone at this point but occasionally you'll see one on Rimfire Central in the classifieds. If you can find one for less than $650 these days you are doing real well. they are a very good rifle for a beginner to bench. Not usually competitive with the big dogs but a quality item, nonetheless. Way too heavy for hunting unless you're Ahhhhnold.How or is it possible to purchase a CMP rifle without being associated with a CMP club?
You don't. OTOH, RWVA membership is only $20/yr and meets the club requirement.
Appleseed - Join the RWVA
While you are at it, might as well attend an Appleseed (which addresses the documented marksmanship activity requirement, if you don't already have that addressed.)
For the comments on the Savage FVSR, is a heavy barrel on a 22lr that beneficial? Just curious. Say shooting out to 100yds max.
I've seen some high reviews of the Savage Mark II
I've currently got a Savage FVSR and it's my second one. The first one I had perfectly setup and my dear sweet wife made some credit card mistakes so I sold it to make a dent in them. It was an accurate gun out to 300 yards using wolf match and even plinking accurate with federal bulk 36gr. The one I currently own is basically identical to the first one. I replaced it because I missed the first one so much. Same results as far as accuracy goes, and function. I use my current FVSR as a long range trainer. It takes a lot to hit a target at 300 yards with a 22lr, and I enjoy the challenge with the benefit of cheaper ammo, less noise and lighter recoil.
I'm not saying the FVSR is the worlds greatest gun, but if you're looking for a bolt action threaded heavy barrel 22lr that's accurate you're not going to regret your decision. If you're looking for a target 22lr, this gun will keep up with just about anything out there.
Could you expand on your opinion on the Ruger? Better than a $150 Savage with the AccuTrigger?