Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

[Buzzsaw]

Sold my Cooper safe queen and am now begining my quest for the best complete build semi auto .22lr. I'm currently looking at the Volquartsen and Kidd Supergrade. Are there any others I'm missing and does anyone have experience with them? I really don't want to "build" one from all different parts.
Thanks

 

[kcsturm]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

Building it yourself is where the fun is. But in any case, Clark Custom Guns is another builder.

 

[wksinatl]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

Tony Kidd would be my choice.

Keith

 

[264win]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

cool factor , VQ . best for comp, kidd. best for huinting /practical clark. all good imho .

 

[steve123]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

I'm going to build a 10-22 off that Zimmerman Arms receiver sometime this summer.

 

[Hellbender]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

What about an AR platform?

 

[cmnspwr]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tony Kidd would be my choice.

Keith </div></div>

+1

 

[shooter65]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

clark or kidd.

 

[frog5215]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

Hellbender, I put $2K into the upper for my AR .22 tack driver, but much or that was the MK12 furniture, sights, etc.

A barrel and bolt from Compass Lake Engineering will set you back about $600, plus the stripped upper, handguard, and sights/rings of choice.

Excellent barrels for Atchisson bolts are available from Ballistic Advantage, Spike's Tactical, and Accuracy Speaks.
I'm not sure about how well Model 1 Sales' varmint or National Match barrels shoot.

My CLE has shot some 3/8" 50yd groups, and many under 1/2"
There's a thread here somewhere.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1659599#Post1659599

 

[Hellbender]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

frog...

I built a CLE based AR, too, though not quite as nice as yours, it shoots similar.

I was throwing out the idea for him to think about the concept.

I'm gonna PM you some questions about your build, don't want to hijack his thread.

 

[Passport223]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cmnspwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tony Kidd would be my choice.

Keith </div></div>

+1 </div></div>

+2, can beat Tonys chambering!!

 

[cvedrick]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

You might want to spend a bit of time talking to the guys who specialize in .22 semi auto's. Pay attention to anything said my a guy who calls himself "skeeter"

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php?

That said, yes VQ, Clark and Kid are all quite good, that said have you thought about "Randy at CPC"?

 

[frog5215]

Re: Which custom build semi auto .22lr??

Any of the Lothar Walther based barrels are excellent, and for practical purposes are probably nearly the equivalent of things like Shilen, Hart, etc.

On a budget, a Green Mtn is supposed to shoot nearly with the more expensive stuff.

Triggers: KID for the very best, JARD for a good complete single stage, PowerCustom hammer/sear for $60-70 if you already have a stock trigger.

Aftermarket receivers are all cool, but it's hard to see how they'll shoot better than stock, for normal purposes.