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Might get a .22 for a good laugh.

Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 1:39 pm

Never owned a .22 and have only used L1A1 SLR in the late 70's...the first rifle I fired and the standard .308's, .30-06, .270 and .204.

Figure I might as well get a .22 and see what all the fuss it about, at least they will be cheap to run. Only thing is I need a left action. Looking at getting a used one with a 3-9 scope or something like that. So if any of you fellas can recommend something it would be appreciated. Getting a used left hand action might be a problem forcing me to purchase new.

I'm not going to spend a fortune on a .22 plinker nor do bench rest.
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Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 2:52 pm

....also used some .303's in the past but now I want a L/H .22LR, may have to get it new.

Put up your best options fellas. :drinks:
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Post by tom604 » 23 Jan 2015, 2:54 pm

lever action?? or do you want to stick with a bolt??
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Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 3:00 pm

tom604 wrote:lever action?? or do you want to stick with a bolt??


Forgot about them...maybe a Marlin?...if they do them in .22LR. I've hardly ever used a lever action except for a mates .45-70.

I think a want a lever action now. :thumbsup:
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Post by trekin » 23 Jan 2015, 3:03 pm

Right hand action in a left hand thumb hole stock?
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Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 3:14 pm

trekin wrote:Right hand action in a left hand thumb hole stock?


It's got to be L/H action in a bolt rifle but I'll put up with shells flying across my face in lever action. Used the L1A1 semi auto like that...fired it L/H and got covered in ******. :D :D
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Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 3:43 pm

Winchester (Browning) lever actions can be got for about $1200.00...open sights...I like the sound of them.

Cost about the same as my .30-06 and .204 but I don't need a scope....decisions, decisions.
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Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 4:07 pm

Time to go down to the local pub for the chook raffle and consider the options.

The Winchester (Browning) sounds appealing. :drinks:
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Post by North East » 23 Jan 2015, 8:13 pm

Didn't win the chook raffle but the Winchester (Browning) lever action sounds promising.

Don't need another scope just shoot it with an open sight...only good for a 100M or so anyway.
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Post by North East » 24 Jan 2015, 11:00 am

Decided on a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action. This combined with the .204 and 30-06 covers everything.

I'm not going to bother putting a scope on it, just use it with open sights. Head into the LGS on Tuesday and check on availability.
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Post by cruze82 » 24 Jan 2015, 4:41 pm

I cant believe what im reading North East wants something other than a 30-06!!!!!!
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Post by chrispy88 » 24 Jan 2015, 4:56 pm

The guys at the local range sometimes have an impromptu '22 lever tin can race'. Involves each contestant throwing an empty soft drink can about 8 or so metres in front of the firing line and on the ready, set, go the idea is to get your can over the 25 metre mound first. Seeing this alone was enough to make me want a lever 22.
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Post by North East » 24 Jan 2015, 9:33 pm

chrispy88 wrote:The guys at the local range sometimes have an impromptu '22 lever tin can race'. Involves each contestant throwing an empty soft drink can about 8 or so metres in front of the firing line and on the ready, set, go the idea is to get your can over the 25 metre mound first. Seeing this alone was enough to make me want a lever 22.


Sounds like a pretty cool lever action the Winchester .22....I want one....no scope.
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Post by Gwion » 25 Jan 2015, 1:18 pm

NorthEast. Look out on UsedGuns left hand section. Usually a 22LR lefty on there every few weeks.

I have a T-bolt lefty but was looking at CZ & Lithgow as well. Dunno any real cheapies in lefty.
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Post by North East » 25 Jan 2015, 2:43 pm

Gwion wrote:NorthEast. Look out on UsedGuns left hand section. Usually a 22LR lefty on there every few weeks.

I have a T-bolt lefty but was looking at CZ & Lithgow as well. Dunno any real cheapies in lefty.


I can't be bothered going down the used guns route. Might as well just buy a new one. The Winchester lever actions are going for about $1200.00 and I am pretty sure they are in stock at my LGS....just have to put up with shells flying across my face cos I'll be shooting it left hand....done that before with an SLR. I'll stick to the open sights...way more fun and I have perfect vision.

Only issue is my LGS is in NSW and I live in VIC so will not be able to get the PTA in 24 hours. It will have to be the paper trail and will take about a week.

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Post by Gwion » 26 Jan 2015, 6:15 am

People were also telling me lever or 10/22 for lefties (apply for C). Went the tbolt. It also ejects from the right. You don't even notice the 22 shells. That was a concern when I bought mine but no worries at all.
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Post by North East » 26 Jan 2015, 12:29 pm

Gwion wrote:People were also telling me lever or 10/22 for lefties (apply for C). Went the tbolt. It also ejects from the right. You don't even notice the 22 shells. That was a concern when I bought mine but no worries at all.


A lever action is not a semi auto self loading rifle, you don't need a Cat C licence.

I'm sure there will be no dramas with the shells being ejected across my face.
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Post by Gwion » 26 Jan 2015, 12:52 pm

North East wrote:A lever action is not a semi auto self loading rifle, you don't need a Cat C licence.



I do realise this, mate.
A few people were suggesting the lever action and one mate who shoots for pocket money was suggesting "you have a crop protection permit and 200ac, get a Cat C licence and buy a semi auto 22".

I went with the straight pull bolt. Quite nice to shoot.
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Post by Odo » 26 Jan 2015, 5:00 pm

Consider a pump action as well.
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Post by Westy » 26 Jan 2015, 5:47 pm

Odo wrote:Consider a pump action as well.

Don't buy the Remington as their a piece of pure "s**t" only rifle I owned for 4weeks in my life!!!!! Traded it as fast as I could!!!!! :thumbsdown: :problem: :thumbsdown:
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Post by North East » 26 Jan 2015, 6:24 pm

cruze82 wrote:I cant believe what im reading North East wants something other than a 30-06!!!!!!


The .30 cals get a bit expensive to run sometimes. :drinks:
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Post by North East » 27 Jan 2015, 11:32 am

Just got back from town after having paid for a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action. Only cost $1000.00 so pretty happy with that.

The sale was done in about 2 minutes so just have to wait for the PTA to turn up. Pretty well have everything covered now with the .30-06, .204 and now a .22. Let's see how it shoots? :drinks:
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Post by cruze82 » 27 Jan 2015, 12:57 pm

North East wrote:Just got back from town after having paid for a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action. Only cost $1000.00 so pretty happy with that.

The sale was done in about 2 minutes so just have to wait for the PTA to turn up. Pretty well have everything covered now with the .30-06, .204 and now a .22. Let's see how it shoots? :drinks:


your still missing one ingredient!

ever man needs a nice shotgun :P :P :P
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Post by North East » 27 Jan 2015, 4:19 pm

cruze82 wrote:
North East wrote:Just got back from town after having paid for a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action. Only cost $1000.00 so pretty happy with that.

The sale was done in about 2 minutes so just have to wait for the PTA to turn up. Pretty well have everything covered now with the .30-06, .204 and now a .22. Let's see how it shoots? :drinks:


your still missing one ingredient!

ever man needs a nice shotgun :P :P :P


Nah, I don't need a shotgun. This Winchester will just be the proverbial plinker. No intention of putting a scope on it, open sights all the way.

The Aimpoint scope on my .30-06 has no magnification...I'm going to treat this the same way, albeit with iron sights.
Browning BL-22 lever action...open sights
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Post by tactice » 28 Jan 2015, 3:45 pm

No laugh. They're good fun! :D
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Post by Warrigul » 28 Jan 2015, 3:57 pm

North East wrote:Nah, I don't need a shotgun. This Winchester will just be the proverbial plinker. No intention of putting a scope on it, open sights all the way.

The Aimpoint scope on my .30-06 has no magnification...I'm going to treat this the same way, albeit with iron sights.


I have shot a LOT of things using simple old iron sights, a Browning lever is a fine rifle.
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Post by North East » 28 Jan 2015, 5:39 pm

Might do a bit of a review on it whenever the PTA turns up.

I think it will be a fun rifle to shoot...for a .22. With a short lever throw of 33% it should be as quick as a semi auto cycling it.

I'm looking forward to this rifle...and shooting it with open sights.
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Post by Lorgar » 28 Jan 2015, 6:17 pm

North East wrote:Just got back from town after having paid for a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action.


Warrigul wrote:I have shot a LOT of things using simple old iron sights, a Browning lever is a fine rifle.


That's the one thing my safe is really missing. A good lever with just the irons on it, no scope.
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Post by Warrigul » 28 Jan 2015, 6:22 pm

Lorgar wrote:
North East wrote:Just got back from town after having paid for a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action.


Warrigul wrote:I have shot a LOT of things using simple old iron sights, a Browning lever is a fine rifle.


That's the one thing my safe is really missing. A good lever with just the irons on it, no scope.


The only decent lever is the Browning or its miroku twin(same rifle)
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Post by North East » 28 Jan 2015, 6:29 pm

Warrigul wrote:The only decent lever is the Browning or its miroku twin(same rifle)


I'm getting the Browning...for some reason Winchester also claim it. Mine will have Browning stamped on it.

But it's made in Japan. A good lever action .22.
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