Thread: semi auto 22

Has anyone played with the savage semis? There have been a few going on trademe that look nice for around the 5hundy mark with a fluted, threaded bull barrel. If they shoot anything like their bolt guns they might be worth a go.

Have tested the standard barrel savage mark 2 bolt actions and accuracy was good - well under 1" average at 50m. A team member bought the Savage semi model 64 synthetic and did not keep it. Had a play with it also and it was somewhat flimsy in build and did not cycle well. He sold it, replacing it with a marlin model 60 which he really likes.

Spend a few more dollars and Savage also makes some higher quality 22/17s - heavy barrel TRs etc. They are good.

A note on the marlin 60s - they are the biggest selling 22 ever made, and outsold ruger 10/22s 2:1. BUT...we got few into NZ and sometimes the ones turning up on trademe are 30-50 years old. By this time the springs can be due for renewal to keep them performing well - applies to all semis including shotguns. Easy enough to get new ones but just something to bear in mind. I always buy them ready to swap in new recoil/hammer spring etc if needed.

Found the pic of the Marlin 795 in the Boyds stock. Just scroll down past the lever evolution stocked one to the M795 in 'Target Hunter' stock in royal jacaranda. Seriously nice looking wee semi with Boyds woodwork fitted:

Boyds target hunter stocks for 60/795s - RimfireCentral.com Forums

Target hunter stock now appears to be called Rimfire hunter. Or at least very similar.