![]() It still needs a trim down, and if you prefer a lighter rifle try the Savage A22 Pro Varmint in synthetic stock trim. This is definitely on the heavier side of rimfire semi-automatic rifles, with good reliability and accuracy when teamed with the right ammunition. Its heavy semi-Varmint profile helps steady the aim and heats slowly, though the flutes cut to the surface, while reducing weight a little, are cosmetic only. A length of 16in to 18in would be better, especially as the barrel is threaded for the ½ UNEF thread pitch where a sound moderator attachment simply exacerbates the length issue. The 22in barrel is too long, in my opinion. A cross-bolt safety - operational only with a cocked action - in the front of the trigger-guard completes the firing mechanism. It is adjustable but factory set at 3lb so pretty good for a semi-auto rimfire. The AccuTrigger uses a safety blade set within the trigger-blade that has to be depressed otherwise the A22 will not shoot. Loading is a little fiddly so I would have a spare already loaded in case you need one in a hurry. The 10-shot rotary-type magazine sits flush with the action and has an integral release catch at its rear that is easily accessed for removal. A buddy of mine suggested getting some for pests that he and I will be dispatching, and keeping the noise down will be a plus. Overall, while it is a little ungainly and heavy, the Pro Varmint stock is well designed and feels like it will handle all the abuse that this rimfire hunter will no doubt take in the field.’ Im wanting to get subsonic rounds for my Remington 597 and Im wondering if anyone has any experience with what brands work, and which work the best for cycling through, and for overall performance. However, the barrels Savage uses are always accurate. The A22 Pro Varmint weighs 7.2lb, which is quite heavy, and the 22in barrel is excessively long, especially when a sound moderator is fitted. While it is a different design, it still offers a reliable feed mechanism dependent on the ammunition chosen.īetter still is Savage Arms’ AccuTrigger system, which is safe and superior to many American rimfire triggers, and the action utilises the easy clean blowback/inertia-type operating system. Like the Ruger 10/22, the A22 has a 10-shot rotary magazine. The A22 is available in many guises but here we have the Pro Varmint stock version, giving a distinct heavy varmint profile. ![]() The Savage A22 Pro Varmint semi-automatic rimfire rifle is Savage Arms’ answer to the Ruger 10/22, which has long dominated this area of the market. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Airgun Shooter?.Choosing the right bullets for deer stalking.British deer: A guide to identifying the six species found here and where to stalk them. ![]() Country hotels offering shooting facilities.How to choose the right cartridge for your shotgun.How to choose the perfect airgun pellets for your rifle.How to deal with eye dominance when shooting.Shotgun certificate – how to get one and how to renew one.Sign up to the Shooting Times newsletter.
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