New Paper Puncher

[Blag]

Hey everyone, I have been trolling around for a bit but just became a member tonight. I also just purchased my first bolt .22 rifle (thanks to these boards!). I am hoping to get out and start attempting/learning to shoot 200+ yards (also thanks to these boards!) Let me know what you think!

Savage Mark 2 BTVS with Barska Barska 6-24x50 Varmint scope

Is this a OK scope? I just sort of hastly purchased it.

Also what types of ammo does this rifle like the most?

 

[Chickeneye]

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nice lookin .22

as for what ammo it likes best..thats for you to find out. every rifle is different, even within same manufacturers/models

 

[KAZ]

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Great looking rifle! I like SK Standard Plus for an all around choice that seems to work in many rifles without breaking the bank. I bought mine the last time at Champion. I'll be looking forward to seeing some targets! Regards
http://www.championshooters.com/store/product.php?productid=605&cat=312&page=1

 

[JoeMartin]

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Welcome to the Hide, Blag.

If 200 yards is going to be your game (and it is a fun game), subsonic ammo is the way to go.

Don't know much about your scope so give it a good field test and let us know what you think. Also, for 200 yard shooting you may want to look into a 20 MOA Base from the Link I posted below.

http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_128&products_id=298

That's a mighty fine rifle you've got there. I'm sure you're going to be very happy with it!

 

[gimmefuel]

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Great looking gun, LOVE the darker color to the stock.
As for ammo, buy a 50 round box of everything you can readily get and try it. I've had a number of 10/22s, savages, marlins, etc and every one was different. I was pretty damn happy to discovermy Izmash/Anschutz biathlon performed great w/ Federal 510s (cheap and available). They all loved CCI mini mags, Rem sub-sonics and Federal 510s.

 

[ms6852]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gimmefuel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great looking gun, LOVE the darker color to the stock.
As for ammo, buy a 50 round box of everything you can readily get and try it. I've had a number of 10/22s, savages, marlins, etc and every one was different.my Izmash/Anschutz biathlon performed great w/ Federal 510s (cheap and available). I was pretty damn happy to discover They all loved CCI mini mags, Rem sub-sonics and Federal 510s. </div></div>

+1

Also remember that whatever ammo it likes at 50 yds. it may not be good at 100 or 200 yds.

 

[long range dogr]

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Welcome aboard! That is a great looking rifle!

Barska's are'nt exactly known for great optics/performance.But hey at least you're shooting!

 

[gorhamlit]

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That Barska looks just like my Tasco Varmint target. I've had good results with my scope thus far.

+1 on the try 'em all til you find what ammo your gun likes.

 

[Blag]

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Thanks for the replies and info everyone! I will be getting out to the range this weel and let everyone know how she performs and what type of ammo I have decided works the best.

 

[Blag]

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Had some free time today, it stil have a LOT of work yet to be done. I need to made it less blocky and make the forearm smaller on top of sanding and what not.

For my first time ever attemping working with wood like this I surprised myself.

 

[SkaerE]

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this is your first time working with wood and you inletted a stock?

i'm calling shenanighans.

 

[Blag]

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Firs ttime with wood, yes...

My dad owns a tool and die shop and I have machined for about 7 years.. Though that is with steel. I chucked up the block of wood and copied all the measurements of my original stock with my depth gauge and copied it exactly.

 

[kansas45]

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Good job!

 

[AXEMAN]

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very nice savage. shoot it now since you have a scope. maybe later you will want something else, maybe not. i like my 22s since i can always take them to the indoor range. its not long, but i can shoot without driving 80 miles to the closest public range.

good looking stock, dont that hand sanding hurt later? lol i buy unfinished stocks for my 10/22s and man you never realize that sanding motion can take its toll on you. great job and nice design.

 

[frog5215]

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I'd like to recommend you drill through the pistol grip (parallel to the grip( and epoxy a 1/2" dowel in. These target stocks with a vertical pistol grip and that deep flute between the grip and the butt are prone to breakage along the grain through the grip.
I've fixed about a dozen of them on match air rifles and smallbore.

Nice stock, by the way.

 

[STLTACTICAL]

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Very nice work, very nice..