Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by RealNick » 01 Apr 2015, 2:27 pm

CustomPC wrote:I have a CrossOver and I have had your exact scope mounted on it so i can be very specific.


Well that's a happy coincidence :lol:
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by stefo » 01 Apr 2015, 7:45 pm

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stefo wrote:What i need to know is what size rings to get that will fit on my crossover ??



You need rings which are the right height to mount your scope as low as possible but still have some clearance between the Ocular (front) lense and the barrel.

It can get very confusing as one manufacture's Low, Medium & High Rings will be different to another manufacture's low,medium and high. Most manufactures list the height from the base of the mount to bottom of the scope tube for comparison.

The Crossover has Weaver style bases so you need weaver style rings. The CrossOver's bases are quite high so you can usually use low rings for most scopes up to a 44mm Objective. Your AR Optic 2-7 is a 32mm objective so you'll have no problems with low rings.

I have a CrossOver and I have had your exact scope mounted on it so i can be very specific.

These will all fit your rifle and scope. They are ordered from lowest to highest.

Weaver Grand Slam Medium Matte Part 49303
Burris Zee 1" Low Matte Part 420083
Warne Optima Low Matte Part 200M for fixed or 201M for quick release.
Leupold PRW or QRW Low Matte.


thank you so much for taking the time to explain to me mate, may I ask why you got rid of the bushnell ar scope ?
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by CustomPC » 01 Apr 2015, 8:51 pm

stefo wrote:
may I ask why you got rid of the bushnell ar scope ?


Purely because i'm 100% a range shooter and i wanted more magnification for target work. I sold the AR Optic to help fund the larger scope.

The AR Optic was actually a pretty good value scope. It was clear and sharp and worked great. It would be a great scope for hunting and the Tacticool styling suits the Lithgow.

I'm now rocking some Weaver Tactical Rings on my Lithgow. Total Overkill i know but I like how they make the rifle look tuff.

These are Weaver Medium rings which are .280in (7.1mm) high and that's a 44mm Objective (actual size is 51.5mm). There is 3.5mm gap between the scope and barrel.

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With these Burris Zee Low rings and the same scope the gap was about 1.5mm. It was so close i couldn't fit the scope caps.

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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Redwood » 02 Apr 2015, 10:03 am

Is the stock there standard synthetic?

Looks a little different or something like it's soft touch.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by CustomPC » 04 Apr 2015, 11:45 pm

Redwood wrote:Is the stock there standard synthetic?

Looks a little different or something like it's soft touch.



Yep, standard stock.

Just my crappy non-professional lighting.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by CustomPC » 05 Apr 2015, 12:04 am

Just came home from a long session of ammo testing, this time with a new Meopta Scope which was a huge improvement as far as sighting goes. I installed the scope Yesterday and bore-sighted it at 15m by placing the target outside and aiming down the hallway and into the yard from my lounge room.
My first shot of the day was just 3mm to the left of the aiming mark at 15m. Pretty chuffed with that.

Along with a bunch of ammo that i have used before I tried 3 new types of ammo during todays session.
Eley Edge
Eley Subsonic HP
Federal Ultra Match UM22

The Eley Edge performed pretty well. The first group was 13mm and then it started open up some.
The Eley Subsonics were excellent with several sub-10mm groups.
The Federal Ultra Match UM22 were pretty good but not as good as the Federal Match 922a which are still the ammo which outperforms all others in my Crossover.

After putting 1000 rounds through my rifle since January I'm done with ammo testing for now.
I've settled on the Eley Subs as my standard round as they are almost half the price of the Federals and shoot almost as well.
I'll probably use federals for any competions i may enter.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Humir » 05 Apr 2015, 11:21 am

CustomPC wrote:I installed the scope Yesterday and bore-sighted it at 15m by placing the target outside and aiming down the hallway and into the yard from my lounge room.


Just don't let your neighbours see you do that. You'll get busted for being 'scary' :roll:
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by GPostal » 15 Apr 2015, 7:36 pm

Heya folks
thanks for all the new input, a really interesting read - I haven't shot lately so no news but will have some real soon I hope.

Just read this on the Lithgow LAAAAG website and had a chuckle..........

"Customer Safety Notice

It has come to our attention that some customers have modified their LA101 CrossOver rifles.

The safety of our customers is our Number 1 priority!

Please note that the use of any non Lithgow Arms parts has the potential to compromise the safe operation of the rifle. Lithgow Arms strongly recommends the use of Lithgow Arms parts only.

CrossOver spares are due for delivery from Lithgow Arms on the 9th Feb 2015 to Winchester for their distribution to their dealers.

Stay safe and happy shooting."


Link http://www.lithgowarms.com/customer-notice/
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by BBJ » 16 Apr 2015, 12:48 am

I'm not up on the Lithgows, what are these "modifications" they're calling out exactly?
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by TheDude » 16 Apr 2015, 6:58 am

BBJ wrote:I'm not up on the Lithgows, what are these "modifications" they're calling out exactly?


I think its the aftermarket trigger springs.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by ebr love » 16 Apr 2015, 3:25 pm

The Factory Lithgow spring is something like 4.5 lbs, pretty heavy.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by deye243 » 16 Apr 2015, 3:32 pm

and more creepy than any cz i have ever played with bloody disgusting considering what the price is and there made in oz

i expected better from an Australian company

ebr love more like 4.5kg if the two i looked at in the LGS is anything to go by
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by stefo » 16 Apr 2015, 7:22 pm

:thumbsup: I LOVE MY CROSSOVER

factory trigger is fine
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Usurper » 17 Apr 2015, 11:00 am

"fine" is a matter of personal preference when it comes to triggers.

Have you used any others stefo? Handled a different one in store or a mates?

Maybe the trigger weight isn't consistent and that's been the problem.

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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Wylie27 » 17 Apr 2015, 11:12 am

Just put a deposit down for a left handed version.

Can't wait to get my hands on it and sight it in.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by CustomPC » 17 Apr 2015, 1:02 pm

Wylie27 wrote:Just put a deposit down for a left handed version.

Can't wait to get my hands on it and sight it in.



Congrats. Fine Choice.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Wylie27 » 17 Apr 2015, 2:03 pm

Thanks custom.

Something about owning an Aussie made rifle seemed to much of an attraction.

My wife and I are in the process of getting our firearms licence. I have previously held licences.

So I am paying this off for myself and the wife is picking out a rifle for herself. I am left handed and so is she. She said she wanted something pink... Lol
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by CustomPC » 17 Apr 2015, 2:36 pm

Well welcome back to the sport. I myself just came back after a 22 year absense.

Hmmm.... There are Rifles in Muddy Pink Camo and there are Left Handed Rifles, but i can't say i've ever seen a Left Handed Muddy Pink Rifle.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by FuzzyM » 18 Apr 2015, 7:51 pm

Savage custom shop would probably do one.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Wylie27 » 20 Apr 2015, 7:51 am

Thanks guys,

I think I have convinced the wife not to go pink.. I used the argument a firearm should look like a firearm and not a nerfgun.

Apparently it's not fair I get a leftie bolt action and she suffers with a right.. Maybe two lithgows are on the cards lol
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Wes » 20 Apr 2015, 7:35 pm

Wylie27 wrote:I think I have convinced the wife not to go pink.. I used the argument a firearm should look like a firearm and not a nerfgun.


Just wait until you get to the store and she sees one.

She might become unconvinced suddenly :lol:
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Nederlander » 22 May 2015, 4:42 pm

I'm a new shooter and looking at the Crossover (after initially thinking I'd go for the CZ455). Mixed reports all round, is the Lithgow a good starter or should I be going for the tried and tested CZ?
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by sandgroperbill » 23 May 2015, 1:55 am

Nobody can truly answer that question for you.

Pick them up. In fact pick every rifle you can up. Feel them. Feel the triggers. Shoulder them.

Rifles can feel very different to different people. The right rifle for somebody else may be the wrong rifle for you.

There seems to be some disagreement on the lithgow triggers, but they are definitely over-engineered (which is a good thing- i mean, c'mon? Cerakoted?) so should definitely last.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Fujix » 25 May 2015, 1:15 pm

General feel and comfort is a big factor I agree.

You never shoot as good with a stock that's just slightly uncomfortable or not the right shape for you, IMO.

Doesn't meant the rifle is bad, just means it's not the one for you.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Nederlander » 26 May 2015, 4:07 pm

Any news on when the black Crossover will be available? I assume the 'black' will have the threaded muzzle too..?
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by chacka » 27 May 2015, 3:45 pm

I thought I had seen dealers advertising the black cerakote finish already?
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Gmf1 » 04 Nov 2015, 12:44 pm

Nederlander wrote:Any news on when the black Crossover will be available? I assume the 'black' will have the threaded muzzle too..?


After I read your post I hadto swap my order for a black barrel :) Winchester don't have an eta yet but my local gun store said 3-6 months, hope there wrong but I can wait. Can get with or without threaded.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by Elek » 12 Nov 2015, 9:45 am

chacka wrote:I thought I had seen dealers advertising the black cerakote finish already?


You have.
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Re: Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22 -- New Rifle Range Report

Post by wade06 » 29 Jul 2016, 7:49 am

OP. I can't see your original target images. Is there any chance of getting them reporter. I get my lockaway safe (5-7) tomorrow and will probably have a look at some ammo for the new Lithgow as well. Thanks
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