Mossberg plinkster.

[powderman]

I've considered buying one for several years now but know nobody who has one. It's a lt wt little 22 and I love the way it feels and the sites, but is is accurate?? Reliable?? Are larger than 10 shot mags available?? I'll be buying a new 22 this summer and don't have a lot of money to spend. POWDERMAN. 

[powderman]

I was really hoping somebody had some experience with this little rifle because I reall like it's looks and feel, just wish it was tube fed or had a larger mag. I'd hate to buy one and find out it was not what I thought it would be. POWDERMAN. 

[briarpatch]

Powderman, Ive got one. I bought it to leave in NC to use when we visit
The gun supprised me in the way it shot and I have not had a jam that I can remember. I don't know about a larger mag the factory mag is all I have used. I and the kids have shot the snot out of it.
Its a cheap gun but shoots as good as some of the more expensive brands.
My son in law got one also and he would say the same thing.
Hope this helps.

[TYM2MOTR]

I've had an 802 Thumbhole Tipdown Bolt (#37091) for 3 yrs.  I like the way it is set up as it can be used comfortably either as a straight or a thumbhole buttstock, with the forend up or tipped down as a forend grip.  It was very accurate out of the box, still is.   

[CmpsdNoMore]

I bought a Mossberg 702 Plinkster on black Friday a few years back for $100 and it's been great. I shoot federal bulk through it and usually only have to clean it around 800 - 1000 rounds.

I bought a set of tech sight aperture sights and love them. http://www.tech-sights.com/
There isn't really much you can do to it as far as upgrades besides for adding a scope, but it shoots well enough from the factory that it doesn't really matter. I do wish they made higher capacity magazines, though.

[powderman]

Thanks guys, that is what I wanted to hear. Filing taxes Thurs, after refund I'll buy one. Charlie. 

[LHS]

I have an 802 Plinkster (bolt action), and I LOVE it! My only complaint is the short forestock as I"d like to put a bipod on it.

As for accuracy, I have it set up with a 2x7x scope for 25 yards (indoor range) and it shoots great! As soon as I get a chance I'll rezero the scope for 100 yards. I plan on the kid carrying it this summer groundhog hunting while I carry either the Remi 700 .223 or 12 gauge (depending on where we hunt).

[reliquary]

I've had a blue Plinkster for a couple of years, maybe three.  Paid $99 for it on special at Academy.  Great little gun!!! except for the trigger pull.  It will digest every kind of hi-speed ammo I've put thru it, put a 4x30 NCStar (off an AK) on it and it's as accurate as I can shoot with it.  Haven't found a better mag yet, picked up an extra from the factory.

The trigger reminds me of the first 10-22s...When I first got it, I could hear the mechanism "creaking" as I pulled the trigger.  Took it down, honed & polished the moving parts, lubed it well and it's about 6 pounds now but still has noticeable creep.

Anyone have any tips or experience smoothing the lockwork?