Recommendations for nice, classic .22 LR

[bigpete]

Brno 2

[Bigjobss]

I wish I still had my 1950s Brno 1, I got it in the late 90s as NOS, amazing condition

[Supaduke]

I have one, great plinker and looks cool.

I call it " The Chauser"

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Actually I might have lied above. Did you bring that to plinkfest?

Yes I did and you seemed to like it a lot.

[BRNO_Bigot]

Since I have to uphold my name on here,

Brno Model 1, 2, 2E or 5

The Brno Model 2 shown earlier is a 2E, BTW (unless the stock has been changed).

Just to be different - what about a BSA kadet (Martini action) - that should get the people slavering.

[bigfellascott]

Since I have to uphold my name on here,

Brno Model 1, 2, 2E or 5

The Brno Model 2 shown earlier is a 2E, BTW (unless the stock has been changed).

Just to be different - what about a BSA kadet (Martini action) - that should get the people slavering.

No she's an all Original 2E mate.- Originally it has a dark brown stain on the stock, I decided to remove it and oil the stock and was surprised when I saw what was under it, much prefer it to the crap brown stain that was on it. I think the wood is Beech.

[bigrich]

I had a really nice CZ 452 2E SuperMatch. Factory bedding, adjustable trigger, 12 groove barrel. Bought a 1960 vintage Krico 300 for $350 that shot smaller groups. As nice a rifle as the Cz was I traded it in on a weihrauch hw 66 that’s outstanding quality , accuracy and value for the money

[Gwion]

Looks like as many opinions as assholes type of question. Everybody has different tastes. lucky or we would all be fighting over the same girl.

Im surprised the brno model 1 or a sportco hasnt been mentioned.

Personally i think any one of these fits your brief just nicely...

Sportco mod 63
Lithgow model 12
Brno mod 1 or 2.

Imagine how many pallets of lead were released from these 4 beauties...!!!

Beat me to the Sportco option. They made a number af veey nice models that shoot well.

[Biggus63]

If you can find one a Winchester Model 320 is a pretty nice rifle. They were based on Sportco actions and made in the '70s. First rifle I ever bought back in about 1976.

[Stix]

If you can find one a Winchester Model 320 is a pretty nice rifle. They were based on Sportco actions and made in the '70s. First rifle I ever bought back in about 1976.

I thought it was the other way around...the Sportco's were based on the Wini's...?

[Biggus63]

If you can find one a Winchester Model 320 is a pretty nice rifle. They were based on Sportco actions and made in the '70s. First rifle I ever bought back in about 1976.

I thought it was the other way around...the Sportco's were based on the Wini's...?

Nah, Winchester took something like 25,000 Sportco actions and put their own barrels and stocks on them, that's the story I've heard over the years. Anyway, quite a nice rifle roughly comparable to something like a CZ 452 today. Was about 13 when I got it and I thought it was wonderful.

Edit:- Info at this site:- https://warnescopemounts.com/our-story/

Apparently based on the Sportco Model 62.

From the story linked:- "At Sporting Arms he designed a complete line of firearms which captured 30% of the total Australian market at that time. He designed an excellent bolt action .22 rifle sold as the Sportco Model 62. It was very successful in Australia. He later licensed the design to Winchester who sold it as their model 320. Sporting Arms made 25,000 of these for Winchester in the 60’s."

The actual dates are 1971-74 I think for the Winchester Model 320. I got mine new in '76 or '75 for $115 new with a fixed 4X scope and a gun bag. Might have been for Christmas '75 now that I think about it.

[Wombat]

More info here on the Sportco - Winchester action - http://www.sportco.org.au/history.htm For some reason I had thought they were making 25000 per annum rather than total.

A Nice rare Vintage .22 would be a Fieldman in a thumbhole stock.

[bigfellascott]

More info here on the Sportco - Winchester action - http://www.sportco.org.au/history.htm For some reason I had thought they were making 25000 per annum rather than total.

A Nice rare Vintage .22 would be a Fieldman in a thumbhole stock.

How does he go if he needs parts for it?

[Wombat]

Looking

Practicality wasn't one of his criteria

[fenderstrat]

Thanks a lot for all your suggestion guys! So far the Brno mod 2 and the Sportco 63 are looking good. Will post pics once I get something,

[Wombat]

You can pick up new magazines for the Brno in 5 or 10 rounds metal or plastic OEM CZ or various aftermarket ones just about any Gunshop. As you are in QLD there are larger capacity magazines too. The Sportco magazine would be harder to find.

[Stix]

Thanks a lot for all your suggestion guys! So far the Brno mod 2 and the Sportco 63 are looking good. Will post pics once I get something,

If your looking out for brno's i wouldnt discount the model 1 mate...they are a very nice rifle...!!!

[BRNO_Bigot]

Just to be different - what about a BSA kadet (Martini action) - that should get the people slavering.

Awesome idea, but it will need an extra 2 and an r added to the cartridge name.

Nope, you're thinking of some thing else - we used to use them at school

Here's a youtube thingy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvK5onzTL6k

[Wombat]

Here's a better one - https://www.buyusedguns.com.au/brno-mdl ... -8964.html

[Wombat]

And one in QLD - https://www.buyusedguns.com.au/22-brno- ... -9528.html another- https://www.buyusedguns.com.au/1957-brn ... 10277.html
I'd be looking at that 1957 one, nice looking timber.

[deanp100]

If you can find one a Winchester Model 320 is a pretty nice rifle. They were based on Sportco actions and made in the '70s. First rifle I ever bought back in about 1976.

I thought it was the other way around...the Sportco's were based on the Wini's...?

Lithgows were based on Winchester’s, but sportco was the basis for that one Winchester model.

[deanp100]

More info here on the Sportco - Winchester action - http://www.sportco.org.au/history.htm For some reason I had thought they were making 25000 per annum rather than total.

A Nice rare Vintage .22 would be a Fieldman in a thumbhole stock.

I left the fieldman of my list because yes they are historic and Australian but basically they are crap. I have two and won’t buy another.

[Gwion]

You can pick up new magazines for the Brno in 5 or 10 rounds metal or plastic OEM CZ or various aftermarket ones just about any Gunshop. As you are in QLD there are larger capacity magazines too. The Sportco magazine would be harder to find.

There are re-pro Sportco mags available. Can't remember where but i did find them online at one stage but then decided i didn't need an extra mag...

[bigfellascott]

Found a good deal on a Brno for you https://www.buyusedguns.com.au/jw15--9244.html

The ol chinese brno hey

[NTSOG]

G'day,

Then there is this Model 5 in SA for a bit of BRNO variation from ''boring'' Model ones and twos:

https://www.adelaidegunshop.com.au/seco ... p-no-av032

Jim

[marksman]

G'day,

Then there is this Model 5 in SA for a bit of BRNO variation from ''boring'' Model ones and twos:

https://www.adelaidegunshop.com.au/seco ... p-no-av032

Jim

I like the model 5's but this one is incomplete
I like the model 2's as well, that's why I have a couple but the sight setup on the model one is really classic model 2's are pretty standard

[bigrich]

only real thing that annoyed me about my cz 452 was having to mount the scope high because of 90 degree bolt throw, hey, did i mention krico's have a 60 degree bolt throw so the scope sits nicer and ya don't knock the scope with ya finger tips working the bolt.

[deanp100]

Sportco 10a just up on ozgunsales for $245. These things are rock solid and is the same action used in the sportco hornet so it is over engineered for a rimfire. One of the first sportco models made and ready to go. The 63a is a more refined rifle but these are strong.

[allan]

Sportco 10a just up on ozgunsales for $245. These things are rock solid and is the same action used in the sportco hornet so it is over engineered for a rimfire. One of the first sportco models made and ready to go. The 63a is a more refined rifle but these are strong.

Agreed! Hey Deano, I've been selling off some of my collection this year - My 63A is gone so I hope the new owner likes it.
Here's another iron sighted rifle I'd look at if quality at an affordable price is in the mix:
https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=124226

[deanp100]

Sportco 10a just up on ozgunsales for $245. These things are rock solid and is the same action used in the sportco hornet so it is over engineered for a rimfire. One of the first sportco models made and ready to go. The 63a is a more refined rifle but these are strong.

Agreed! Hey Deano, I've been selling off some of my collection this year - My 63A is gone so I hope the new owner likes it.
Here's another iron sighted rifle I'd look at if quality at an affordable price is in the mix:
https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=124226[/quote


What!! I thought you said you sold your 63a buf I know that wouldn’t be true. I am having a bit of a fund raising clean out as well. I bought a new cz 452 and it makes some of the farmer guns feel a bit rough. You must have sold privately as I didn’t see it anywhere and I look a lot.

Deano

[Rayboy]

After having a Sportco 93S with a 10 shot mag for 54 years you would have to try hard to get a better rifle
The only problem I found was if you left it cocked for a long period in the cupboard the fitting around the trigger broke