Browning t bolt 22

[briarpatch]

I was looking at the browning t bolt, 22. Has anyone had any experience with one? How do they shoot? Quality? Or any other info. Thanks

[Rangr44]

The new Japanese-made T-Bolts look very nice, but I've never bought/shot one, since I already have a Belgium-made T-Bolt that's pretty accurate.
 
Although I've been sorely tempted to buy a magnum version - never before available in the T-Bolt.
 
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[briarpatch]

Thanks rangr44 for the info. I dont know how to go, either with the magnum or LR or some other gun.

[Flip G]

briarpatch,
                 I have a new T-Bolt .22mag and I am very happy with it. It shoots Winchester Supreme 34 grn. the best of all I have tried so far. I wish trigger pull would adjust down a little lighter but it does break like glass. It is a very accurate rifle right out of the box.
                                                            Flip G

[Hank in Indiana]

You might want to research the Salt wood stocks and make sure you don't get one. They ruined alot of quality guns before they stopped using them. I think that the T-bolt was one of the chosen few.

[OK hunter]

You might want to research the Salt wood stocks and make sure you don't get one. They ruined alot of quality guns before they stopped using them. I think that the T-bolt was one of the chosen few.

That was true on the Belgian made guns but the new models, those made in Japan, don't have that issue.  I have a 22 mag version of the new model and reall like it.  I really like their helix magazine too.

[Groutbrook]

I have owned an old T-Bolt since about 1970 made in Belgium .22 long rifle.  It has a 5 shot clip and a standard peep sight and no checkering on the stock.  At 40-0 yards it is very accurate for household pests around my house.

I am not the best shot, but its fun to shoot and cheap ammo to boot.  Great .22.

[tobster]

I've been curious about the t-bolt in .17 HMR as well. 

[Singlebarrel]

I am a big fan of Browning centerfire rifles and needed a 22 Magnum so went to purchase a T-Bolt.  However, I did a side comparison in the gun store of the T-Bolt and the Ruger 77, both in 22 Magnum and came away with the Ruger.  The T-Bolt did not feel right.  Felt too light, with the perception that it was almost flimsy.  The T-Bolt has the reputation of being a fine rifle, but I just could not warm up to it.  The Ruger felt solid and "substantial".  After shooting the Ruger I have no regrets. 

[mannyrock]

  The new T-bolts are beautiful, but I believe that they have a plastic trigger guard. Arghhh! Beautiful walnut against a plastic trigger guard.   I guess they just couldn't afford an extra two dollars to make it out of adonized aluminum.

[pastorp]

Manny,

Shoot they make whole pistols out of that space age palmers. Glock being one example. They hold up pretty well. I've used several. 

Regards,

[mannyrock]

  Yep, I know that the polymers will hold up.  But I grew up in the 1960s to 70s, when the only firearms that had plastic trigger guards were the cheapest of the cheap H&R single shots and a few of the crummiest Savages.   So whenever I see a plastic guard, I get a flashback to that and don't want it.


 

[pastorp]

Well I grew up in the 50s & 60s and everything was pretty much steel. Think Heavy. I like light now at my advanced age. 

I used to hunt a 10 lb. rifle with no problems. Not anymore. 

Regards,

[OK hunter]

I have a 17 HMR and a 22 mag T-Bolt.  Both are excellent shooters.  The 17 HMR is capable of shooting really small groups at 100 yds. 
I also have A 22 LR waiting at my FFL for pickup.  I am very fond of  the rifle and that they are available in LH models makes it especially nice for me.

[Singlebarrel]

I have broken too many plastic trigger guards.  The latest a few weeks back on a Savage Model 93 Bolt Action.  Tried to get a replacement from the Savage Website.  They show it, but could not deliver for some reason.  Hope to get one eventually.  I am sure someone can make a good polymer trigger guard for bolt action rifles and shotguns that would be difficult to break. But, the trigger guards I have broken were just cheap plastic.  A good one probably cost too much, like metal.