FNQ wrote:Go the Lithgow.
Big fan of buying Australian
womble wrote:Bit heavy if you're a girl
What sort of couch potato couldn't carry the Lithgow for a 30 kilometre walk up hill? I am far from my fittest but I will take your bets that I couldn't do it.[/quote]SCJ429 wrote:Are you saying the average guy is not capable of carrying this rimfire around for a day? Unless you have some sort of injury I cannot see it being a problem.
Apologies to any couch potatoes who were offended by my remark.
moudzj wrote:The heft definitely fatigues you easily when shooting off the shoulder, but how many shots in succession will you really ever take off it anyway? And besides it only makes it a better bench rifle for the range and target shooting, albeit not your application.
in2anity wrote:moudzj wrote:The heft definitely fatigues you easily when shooting off the shoulder, but how many shots in succession will you really ever take off it anyway? And besides it only makes it a better bench rifle for the range and target shooting, albeit not your application.
Agreed. Trick is to get the shot off quickly - in under 4 seconds. Else take the weight off your arms, and start over. That's what you should drill. I use a metronome app on my phone for timed practise. With the lithgow, I can plink ~150 in a session before I'm pooped.
moudzj wrote:I'll be sure to try this out. Thanks. Wondering how you dry fire the Lithgow? I've really been avoiding in case of firing pin damage... Also been avoiding putting spent cases in just incase they get stuck in the chamber. Any advice?
in2anity wrote:moudzj wrote:I'll be sure to try this out. Thanks. Wondering how you dry fire the Lithgow? I've really been avoiding in case of firing pin damage... Also been avoiding putting spent cases in just incase they get stuck in the chamber. Any advice?
The spent shell trick is the best, but i'll only hit the same spot maybe ten times. Then there's the plastic snap caps; but they chip, so you need to rotate them every few hits. I wouldn't worry too much about a case getting stuck - worst case you just gently tap it out with a cleaning rod.
I'm currently dry-fire drilling with a centerfire which alleviates the problem.
moudzj wrote:Three lugs on a rimfire bolt is unheard of and such a luxury. The bolt itself is silky smooth and operates wonderfully.