NDR--inexpensive scoped .22

I had a mark II for a few years. It was just the base model with the light barrel. It must have been a lemon because it would always shoot a few inches high and left on a cold barrel. After a couple shots the barrel was warm and it would hold zero. Then I inherited my Grandpa's old Marlin 80 DL and sold the Savage to a gun shop. Aside from the cold barrel issue, the Savage was sometimes picky about extracting certain brands of ammo, there were a few brands that worked really well though.
 
I've been shopping too and having purchased the Ruger American in 22-250 am going to give their 22mag a try. I was very impressed with the feel and accuracy of this model and a 4th semi auto .22 is not in my future either.
 
I worked the weekend so had theu day off today and picked up the Savage. Brought it home and was on the porch getting targets together to sight it in.

Just at that moment I heard the Have-a-Heart trap (which has been set for a week) sprieg. Mr, Woodchuck was captured with no need for a shot, so I just have a new toy to play with.

I hauled the chuck 10 miles from home and across the Kennebec River to release him on some state land, so I don't think he'll be back.
 
I worked the weekend so had theu day off today and picked up the Savage. Brought it home and was on the porch getting targets together to sight it in.

Just at that moment I heard the Have-a-Heart trap (which has been set for a week) sprieg. Mr, Woodchuck was captured with no need for a shot, so I just have a new toy to play with.

I hauled the chuck 10 miles from home and across the Kennebec River to release him on some state land, so I don't think he'll be back.
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Sure is a smart woodchuck...Caught sight of that savage and turned himself in. Luck for you that .22 is a blast to shoot. Love my savage mark II.
 
Where there is 1 whistle pig... there are more!
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The trap is reset, and the rifle (now sighted in) is handy with a loaded clip of hollow points in a nearby drawer.

I'm moving on to whatever new-to-me pest is taking all the leaves off my cucumbers. Not cucumber beetles--damage looks more like what tomato hornworms do to tomatoes.
 
Congrats on the new rifle and the capture and release. I am a fan of the 10/22 but have several (old) bolt 22's that work just fine. Now, if you are sighted in to take out tomato hornworms.......that's some pretty impressive shooting my friend!


Dave
 
CNow, if you are sighted in to take out tomato hornworms.......that's some pretty impressive shooting my friend!


Dave
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Sighted in last night. I was pretty impressed with the accuracy--plenty for head shots on woodchucks out to 50 yards, wihich is farther than I'd need to take them.



Huge difference in point of aim with different ammo, even at 30 yards where I started. It grouped best with some Browning hollow points, but was putting them 3 inches higher than it put the Remington Golden Bullets I started with.

Regarding those hornworms--they are tough to see, but the good news is they are not very wary, so I can get real close for accuracy. LOL,
 
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