Stirling model 110

[AlHow]

Hi guys, I needed a cheap 22LR to run subsonics at home to control the rabbits. I wanted a magazine and scope rails. So I bought a Stirling (Squires Bingham) in Philippines walnut (beech?). Now I know these aren’t real popular around here but I gotta say I’m impressed with this little cracker. Fug it’s accurate! Can’t fault it. It had an old original scope on it with smokey glass but I will pull that apart and see if I can reserect it. I already had an ATN X-Sight LTV so I have fitted that for the time being for knocking off the rabbits. $150 for what has seriously been a little cracker.

[No1Mk3]

Nothing wrong with the Stirling bolt action rimfires, it's their semi-auto rifles that were not well regarded compared to other relatively priced makers.

[AlHow]

Nothing wrong with the Stirling bolt action rimfires, it's their semi-auto rifles that were not well regarded compared to other relatively priced makers.

Ok gotchya. I don’t have a problem with people not liking the Stirling but was interested to know what the particular issues were. Thanks mate.

[Mattraff]

I had a RIA 1400 which is just the new model name for the old Stirling M14. I shot very well but had the worst trigger I have ever experienced. There is no real issues with them as such. They have never been looked upon favourably being cheap and roughly made in the Philippines. The semi auto M20 was clunky but was half the price of the cheapest American rifles. I remember in 91 they were $129 for a M14 with a 4x40 Nikko Stirling silver crown and the M20 semi auto was $149. I was talked out of buying one by my uncle and bought a Marlin M60 semi auto with a 6x40 silver crown for $210 which was a great deal given to me by the funshop owner who felt sorry for 13yo me busting out all my hard earned savings.

[AlHow]

I had a RIA 1400 which is just the new model name for the old Stirling M14. I shot very well but had the worst trigger I have ever experienced. There is no real issues with them as such. They have never been looked upon favourably being cheap and roughly made in the Philippines. The semi auto M20 was clunky but was half the price of the cheapest American rifles. I remember in 91 they were $129 for a M14 with a 4x40 Nikko Stirling silver crown and the M20 semi auto was $149. I was talked out of buying one by my uncle and bought a Marlin M60 semi auto with a 6x40 silver crown for $210 which was a great deal given to me by the funshop owner who felt sorry for 13yo me busting out all my hard earned savings.

Thanks Matt.

I’m not fussed on realistic opinions. The gun is what it is. I nearly didn’t buy it being a stirling but it has been a little cracker.

[on_one_wheel]

So many fond memories whenever I hear the word Stirling.22
It's hard to fault a bold action Stirling, mostly people turned their noses up at them because they were very cheap. As you've discovered, they're perfectly fine.

Did you re-finish the stock yourself? It looks pretty dam fine

[AlHow]

So many fond memories whenever I hear the word Stirling.22
It's hard to fault a bold action Stirling, mostly people turned their noses up at them because they were very cheap. As you've discovered, they're perfectly fine.

Did you re-finish the stock yourself? It looks pretty dam fine

I did mate. I rubbed it back and only used linseed oil. I’ve slowly changed all my rifles over to left hand timber.

I can’t fault it and it’s bluddy accurate.

[Aussie Carl]

my dad gave me his model 110 recently which he bought new in 1958-1959 and it will shoot a 3/4 10 shot group at 50 yards with CCI Mini Mag.
I have fitted a Nikko Stirling 4.5-14x 50 panamax scope to it.
You should be happy with yours

[Biglyndo]

Good on you. I had one. Accurate, bad trigger. But being cheap they're fun to muck around with having a go. I fixed the trigger & modified the stock for my fit. Have fun. Once you've cleaned out the scope don't forget to make sure there's no moisture left inside (maybe leave on a sunny windowsil) before putting it back together.

[SCJ429]

Describing them as accurate is a stretch, they are never going to win any accuracy tests, compared to modern 22s like the Ruger or Tikka, they don’t do well. Built to a price point and characterised by rough machining with woeful triggers. If it gets the job done for you, happy days.