.22 Silhouette recommended rifle?

LH2 · November 11, 2005, 06:19 PM

I'm thinking of getting into smallbore silhouette, looks like alot of fun on the cheap!

I've been looking into a .22 plinker and was thinking semiauto, probably a Marlin 60.

Would the 19" barrel be okay for silhouette, or would I be better off getting something longer that isn't a semiauto? I'm guessing bolt action is the way to go.

Marlin has some bolt actions that are inexpensive, I think the tube-fed 22" 981T could double as a plinker. Then there's always the Ruger 77/22, Remingtons and CZ's.

Thanks for the advice here.

Varmint Eviscerator · November 11, 2005, 06:41 PM

whats your budget? I will post pickies of my cz for you, along with a group pic
they have the bets open sights in the business!
Chase

LH2 · November 11, 2005, 08:03 PM

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whats your budget?

How about $400? I'm expecting a CZ love-fest.

Trip20 · November 11, 2005, 08:43 PM

10/22!

kentucky_smith · November 11, 2005, 09:31 PM

cz. I had so much fun shooting it the first time with open sights, I'm thinking of taking the scope back off of it and shooting it glassless!

makarov · November 11, 2005, 09:39 PM

What are the rules? Do they have classes for semi-auto and bolt? I'd check the rulebooks and see which guns qualify, then buy a CZ....

Actually if you can still find one an IZH Biathlon Basic is a great shooter too, not sure how it fits into the rules, but mine flat out shoots. It is a toggle bolt action, basically a Biathlon gun with a simple stock and no sights.

The open sights on the CZ's are GREAT, and there is a guy on the CZ forum that sells a really nice rear peep sight and front globe for them.

LH2 · November 12, 2005, 02:32 AM

Any action .22lr rifle is allowed, they all compete together. No hi-velocity ammo allowed. Classes are broken down by shooter skill/scores. No shooting coats, you shoot standing up, and a scope is OK (probably a good idea).

15 rounds at each set of silhouettes broken into three groups of five shots.

So am I correct in assuming that a carbine like a 10/22 or Marlin 60 is at a disadvantage to a longer-barreled rifle? Is a bolt action typically more accurate for something like this?

Which CZ is the way to go? A visit to their site reveals they have a CZ452 Silhouette model, based on the American, but with synthetic stock. No open sights though. I've never fired a scoped rifle, and was kinda planning to start out with open sights and add a scope after awhile.

Here's a photo of that CZ

Jim Watson · November 12, 2005, 06:15 AM

CZ.
It isn't the barrel length, it is the solid lockup and firm stock bedding stock of the bolt action that makes it more accurate than an auto. All that a longer barrel does is give you a longer sight radius with iron sights... which is a big help if you are determined to use them. Real Metallic Silhouette with iron sights is a challenge. I would go straight to a scope or at least peep rear and globe front.
Check out www.rimfirecentral.com

November 11, 2005, 06:19 PM	#1
LH2 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 627	.22 Silhouette recommended rifle? I'm thinking of getting into smallbore silhouette, looks like alot of fun on the cheap! I've been looking into a .22 plinker and was thinking semiauto, probably a Marlin 60. Would the 19" barrel be okay for silhouette, or would I be better off getting something longer that isn't a semiauto? I'm guessing bolt action is the way to go. Marlin has some bolt actions that are inexpensive, I think the tube-fed 22" 981T could double as a plinker. Then there's always the Ruger 77/22, Remingtons and CZ's. Thanks for the advice here.

November 11, 2005, 09:39 PM	#6
makarov Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 521	What are the rules? Do they have classes for semi-auto and bolt? I'd check the rulebooks and see which guns qualify, then buy a CZ.... Actually if you can still find one an IZH Biathlon Basic is a great shooter too, not sure how it fits into the rules, but mine flat out shoots. It is a toggle bolt action, basically a Biathlon gun with a simple stock and no sights. The open sights on the CZ's are GREAT, and there is a guy on the CZ forum that sells a really nice rear peep sight and front globe for them. __________________ "Where Zen ends, asskicking begins" - Hyde - That 70's Show

November 12, 2005, 02:32 AM	#7
LH2 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 627	Rules... Any action .22lr rifle is allowed, they all compete together. No hi-velocity ammo allowed. Classes are broken down by shooter skill/scores. No shooting coats, you shoot standing up, and a scope is OK (probably a good idea). 15 rounds at each set of silhouettes broken into three groups of five shots. So am I correct in assuming that a carbine like a 10/22 or Marlin 60 is at a disadvantage to a longer-barreled rifle? Is a bolt action typically more accurate for something like this? Which CZ is the way to go? A visit to their site reveals they have a CZ452 Silhouette model, based on the American, but with synthetic stock. No open sights though. I've never fired a scoped rifle, and was kinda planning to start out with open sights and add a scope after awhile. Here's a photo of that CZ

November 11, 2005, 06:41 PM	#2
Varmint Eviscerator Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2005 Location: about an hour north of the big apple Posts: 551	whats your budget? I will post pickies of my cz for you, along with a group pic they have the bets open sights in the business! Chase

November 11, 2005, 08:43 PM	#4
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: WI Posts: 2,181	10/22!

November 11, 2005, 09:31 PM	#5
kentucky_smith Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Posts: 171	cz. I had so much fun shooting it the first time with open sights, I'm thinking of taking the scope back off of it and shooting it glassless!

November 12, 2005, 06:15 AM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,424	CZ. It isn't the barrel length, it is the solid lockup and firm stock bedding stock of the bolt action that makes it more accurate than an auto. All that a longer barrel does is give you a longer sight radius with iron sights... which is a big help if you are determined to use them. Real Metallic Silhouette with iron sights is a challenge. I would go straight to a scope or at least peep rear and globe front. Check out www.rimfirecentral.com