Reliability of the sportsters

[handirifle]

Looking for feedback on function reliability.  Concerned mainly with the 22 mag, but I suppose one should be no different.

Misfires?

Failures to eject?

Accuracy?

How would those that have more then one rimfire rate them against others like the Marlin, Henry, Savage in the above categories?

[quickdtoo]

I have a 17hmr and 17M2 Sportster, plus a 22mag barrel that's fitted to the 17M2 frame. The 17hmr is as accurate as my Marlin 917V and VS, but a little shy of the  CZ452 American 17hmr. The M2 is getting there, although I haven't shot it as much as the 17hmr. I've had misfires and failures to eject with the Marlins, but never with any of the NEFs. You can plan on MOA accuracy with the .17 Sportsters with the right ammo after break in, my 22mag lags behind, but that could be cuz I haven't shot enough different types of ammo in it, as a matter of fact, I don't remember the last time I shot it, the .17s are just so accurate, the 22mag doesn't get shot!! If I hadn't got a great buy on the 22mag barrel, I probably wouldn't have bought it, I've never owned one in my life, but $50 shipped is hard to pass up.

I've not done anything to the M2, but the 17hmr was bought second hand from a fella that couldn't get it to shoot good. I did a trigger job, touched up the crown, polished the bore and cleaned up the latch shelf with a hone,  it went from 3moa to moa.

Tim

[MSP Ret]

Misfires?                -     none

Failures to eject?    -     none

Accuracy?              -     outstanding, I have outshot Anschutz  rimfires in the same caliber wth 
                                  my .17 HMR and my .17 Mach 2's are more accurate than my .17 HMR           
                                  at 50 yards, I have not shot the Mach2 at 100 yards yet. My Sportster
                                  in .22 Mag will regularly shoot sub MOA at 100 yards with various ammo.


                                  ....<><.... 

[handirifle]

Thanks guys, was actually thinking of going TC, but cost and actually locating a rifle barrel in 22 mag are big minuses.  Cost being the largest.

When I hear comments like these, by the way, the same as I got at Rimfirecentral, I think I'll forgo the savage or TC.

[handirifle]

Anyone know the MSRP for the 22 mag Ultra Varmint?  Cause that's what I know I'll have to pay.

[quickdtoo]

No need to pay MSRP...

http://thegunsource.com/store/item.aspx?PID=37150

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_262/products_id/89122

MSRP is over $200...

http://www.internetguncatalog.com/details.asp?ItemNum=89122

Of course, after you pay FFL and shipping, you're at MSRP!

Tim

[Slowhanddd]

Here's a 5 shot group with my 17M2.Really shoots good.Just expect a flier every now and then.It's definitely"MOM"(minute of mouse).Groups are actually better at 50yds.

[handirifle]

Thanks Quick, but the problem around here is twofold for me, especially this time.  First IF a FFL here will acept a new gun bought somewhere else, they charge a "fee" for the transfer.  For example.  I just bought an NEF receiver off the net (gunbroker) thought I was getting a fair price, but it cost me $65 for the transfer ($25 of that is state fee) just because I didn't buy it in their shop.

ALL the dealers here are like that.  Some will NOT take a new gun bought elsewhere so if you buy one off the net, best have an FFL lined up first.

The second part for me, is since most of my cash is from the returned Marlin, it's now a "store credit" so I will be at their mercy.  An example, is the Octagon barreled Henry 22 Mag is listed on the Henry web site as $449 MSRP and his sticker is $479.

None of the others here are any or much better.  I'm about sick of them all.  Heck he wants $37 for a box of 53gr Branes TSX bullets.

It really sickens me (not at you guys of course) to read of some of the deals you guys can get.

The dealers all blame CA but they price crap so high, they have to punish us for buying off the net.  If the MSRP is over $200, that's what I'll end up paying, PLUS $25 state fee and 8.25% sales tax, so a $200 Handi will cost me $241 out the door.

[quickdtoo]

Yeah, I kinda figured that would be the case. Have you checked the FFL transfer dealer locator at one of the online sites for a private dealer to deal with? Maybe one that doesn't have a store front to maintain would charge less.

Tim

http://www.gunbroker.com/User/DealerNetwork.asp

[handirifle]

Well for other transaction some are OK, but in this case I have a store credit at his store, so I'm stuck.  Yes I did check that list when I bought the receiver, but all were within about $10.

[quickdtoo]

Oh well, looks like you're tween the proverbial rock and a hard place.

Tim

[Slowhanddd]

That does bite the big one.My FFL only charges $15.Dave

[handirifle]

Yea I just got off the phone and price a H&R Target 38-55, $450!!!!!

[quickdtoo]

Well, you can certainly beat that price, too bad you're hog tied to that dealer!

Tim

http://rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=GCR3855

[handirifle]

Well, I went by the shop on the way home from work.  He found another supplier that gave him a better price, so he says, anyway I got it for $405 plus fees and tax.  I guess $50 is $50.  Anyway, it's on order, so the Sportster will have to wait a bit.  At least now I don't have to locate a stock set etc.

Now what to do with the extra SB-2 receiver?

The Target model will be waiting when I "cool off" after 10 days .

Question:

Is the synthetic 22 mag sportster drilled and tapped for scope?

[quickdtoo]

I can always use another SB2 frame if it's a late model!

"Firearms must be shipped FFL to FFL or sold face to face in state when and where legal."




All rifle barrels are drilled & Tapped.

Tim

[handirifle]

It's from a late model, S# starts with "NS".  Not sure if I want to trade it, sell it or build a rifle from it, maybe a 357??

Here is the link to my purchase.
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=65381134

[quickdtoo]

You probably need to get more money than most would want to pay for it, so if I were in your boots, I'd build a rifle out of it, you're gonna want another anyway, sooner or later!!   Send it in for a .357 barrel and a nice camo laminate stock set, or maybe a BC Carbine stock set when the funds are available.

That's what I did er would do, only it was 45 Colt and .444 Marlin barrels.

Tim

[handirifle]

Yea, that's the same thoughts I've been havin.  I knew I paid top dollar for it, but wasn't as concerned, then the 22 mag deal fell through, and I decided to get the whole target model complete.

I have an idea for the 38-55 of making what's called a "tube" sight.  basically a 1" by 18" conduit with crosshairs at the far end.  I experiments with some PVC and it seems like it's at least worth a try.

At least it will look period.

I plan on this being a lead and black powder only barrel.

[quickdtoo]

Here's a source for brass tubing and a lot of other cool stuff!!

Tim

http://www.smallparts.com/products/descriptions/lbt.cfm

[handirifle]

Hmmmm  , Thanks, I just saved it to my favorites.  I'm thinking taking the tubing to a machine shop and have the 4 holes for the crosshairs drilled, at perfect 90deg angles.  I tried at home, no dice. .

[ironglow]

 Mine shoot fine...especially the .17 HMR...

  Reliability is not, nor ever has been a problem..