BEST All Time .22 Bolt Action Rifle?

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  • Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
  • News flash! I MAY have changed my mind on which is the best .22 bolt action rifle -- the Winchester Model 52 or the Mas 45? For extra excitement let's also look at a German BSW and a French Gevarm. Come learn more about these great .22s. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Winchester Model 52 and the Mas 45. What's your favorite? Comment below, give me a like, and check me out on Patreon. Thanks for watching everyone!
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  • @johnryan2193
    @johnryan2193 4 года назад +145

    One of the few gun collectors on RUclips who knows how to inform and entertain with old world manners ,thank you as you represent to me how we should communicate without offensive mannerisms ,Respect thanks.

    • @u.p.woodtick3296
      @u.p.woodtick3296 4 года назад +2

      John Ryan well said

    • @Dimitrius001
      @Dimitrius001 4 года назад +1

      Hear, hear.

    • @markbingamon9351
      @markbingamon9351 4 года назад +5

      Well damn... Darn it the... You stole my thunder. Somehow this popped up on my feed so I watched it I couldn't agree more with you don't even know the gentleman's name at this point... I might add he's the type of guy that you would enjoy going hunting or shooting going to the range... So calm and collected probably don't have to worry about any accidents at the range with this gentleman. Most of you know what I'm talking about. Most of these gun the firearm channels the guys sound like they drank two pots of coffee before doing the video. Anyway I get done here I'm going to subscribe

    • @peterkjellman3671
      @peterkjellman3671 4 года назад +2

      Usually, a good gun begins from a good, governement specified cartridge. All these full-sized .22 guns are a wonderful excepcion of all limitions, as the. 22 l.r. is forever. Born to live.

    • @jesseirwin2825
      @jesseirwin2825 4 года назад +3

      Yes. This should be a gentleman's hobby.

  • @robertoamaro5352
    @robertoamaro5352 11 месяцев назад +41

    After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!

  • @MaximOfSurrey
    @MaximOfSurrey 4 года назад +50

    Beautiful collection as always. Though some of us might argue that the best .22 is always going to be the first one we had the opportunity to call our own.

    • @KA-om9oz
      @KA-om9oz 4 года назад +3

      Roger 10/22 here. Got it in 7th grade, I'm 46 now..

    • @michaelphilo3525
      @michaelphilo3525 4 года назад +2

      Max Nameless: Your comment made me think fondly of my very first .22. It was a Marlin bolt action single shot that by Dad gave me for my 10th birthday. The ejected case drops down into a tube that runs under the barrel and slides out when you tip the muzzle down a bit. I still have that rifle 63 years later.

    • @ditto1958
      @ditto1958 4 года назад +1

      Max Nameless I still have my first, a Ruger 10/22. The best .22 ever!

    • @thIDthIRreenactor
      @thIDthIRreenactor 3 года назад

      @Hunt or Die same mine was a 1986 marlin model 60 I got in 2013 when I was 7 still have it it's a very fun gun I keep it sighted and cleaned and everything

    • @ChuckBeefOG
      @ChuckBeefOG 3 года назад

      @@KA-om9oz My first was a 10/22 carbine. Still in my collection but about time for a barrel change.

  • @visumexcipio
    @visumexcipio 4 года назад +10

    Loved my dads ww2 souvenir - a Walther single shot 22 training rifle. Solid as a rock. Beautiful walnut stock. Twas like a baby mouser.

  • @lukeshackleton1215
    @lukeshackleton1215 4 года назад +34

    Thanks for another great video. When it comes to vintage 22's we love the CZs here in the UK.

    • @tommurray8312
      @tommurray8312 4 года назад +2

      very popular in australia aswell quality products cz

    • @13lochie
      @13lochie 4 года назад +2

      As someone who was born in Oz and raised between the UK and Oz I second all of your testimony on the popularity of czs. Great rifles all round.

    • @seanfarrell5341
      @seanfarrell5341 3 года назад +1

      @@davidbrayshaw3529 I have one .22 brno

    • @danstevens2204
      @danstevens2204 3 года назад

      Cz or Brno?

    • @cathanmccann1769
      @cathanmccann1769 3 года назад +1

      Love the CZ

  • @rick4649
    @rick4649 4 года назад +12

    Great video, “as usual”. I cannot express how enjoyable your videos are and how much I learn from them. Keep them coming.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Rick. Thank you for being here and your kind words. I'll keep going.

  • @PhilHewkin
    @PhilHewkin 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for showing those beautiful examples. I had never heard of, or seen any of them before! Thank YOU also for your wonderful sense of humour.

  • @garyloftin5602
    @garyloftin5602 4 года назад +2

    My first experience with your videos. I must say I am impressed with your knowledge, and your delivery. Love learning about firearms I did not know existed!!! Keep up the good work.

  • @paulmoss7940
    @paulmoss7940 4 года назад +21

    I never fail to learn something from your every episode. Thanks for the interesting content.

  • @ianboard544
    @ianboard544 2 года назад +3

    When I was in high school and college, I shot smallbore rifle competitively. The club I belonged to had a collection of Winchester Model 52 heavy barrels. Everything was worn-in to perfection - the actions were just butter-smooth. Wonderful guns.

  • @bok1080
    @bok1080 4 года назад +4

    One of my personal favorites for a 22lr is a Ruger 77/22, solid and accurate, had a friend that had a case 'let go' and detonate the top round in the magazine, the only damage (other than the 'code brown' downstairs) was a crack in the plastic plate on the front of the magazine, but still works fine. The loose mount might be in part due to the difference in specs between US and Euro dovetails, something we see very often here in Australia.

  • @Britspence381
    @Britspence381 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for a laid-back and informative video, enjoyed it. I purchased a Marlin 881 bolt-action .22 in 1994; it has the 'JM' (John Marlin) inscription on the barrel which- you probably already know - denotes the original Marlin company. It has a tubular magazine that holds 17 LR or 21 shorts. It's nothing fancy but I enjoy it. Looking forward to your next video.

  • @domj345
    @domj345 4 года назад +1

    Just discovered your videos and I have to say that they are very pleasant and informative. Keep them coming! Just subscribed!

  • @reddevilparatrooper
    @reddevilparatrooper 4 года назад +2

    Excellent rifle! I used a Winchester M52D heavy barrel when I was shooting for my Army JROTC rifle team in high school for 4 years.

  • @matts8396
    @matts8396 4 года назад

    I really enjoy your videos! Great stuff!

  • @MrNiceKnife
    @MrNiceKnife 4 года назад

    Don’t know how I’ve missed your recent videos but I agree with you. I’m optimistic about moving forward.

  • @tomthomas4666
    @tomthomas4666 2 года назад

    Nice to see all the different types of 22`s. THANKS for the nice video.😊😊😊😊

  • @richmcintyre1178
    @richmcintyre1178 3 года назад

    Love your videos. I am 71 and have been shooting my entire life. As a young boy, my father bought me a Daisy BB rifle and I have continued on since then. I still have a Daisy that I bought through the Civilian Marksmanship Program that I use in 10-meter target shooting. I have and have had dozens of 22 caliber rifles and I would be hard-pressed to pick one as my favorite, which of your children do you love the most LOL.

  • @wreckanchor
    @wreckanchor 11 месяцев назад

    I really enjoy your videos. thanks

  • @1pieman
    @1pieman 4 года назад

    I Just found your channel. It showed up on Google news feed. You have been on here 8 yrs. And this is the first time I recall seeing your channel. I subscribed. Great content. Thank you

  • @martinfranke846
    @martinfranke846 Год назад

    Several years ago, got a Remington model 34 bolt action tube fed .22, made 1932-35. Very unique cartridge handling system. That gun could shoot the wings off a fly at 100 feet-LOVE the feel of the gun, the balance, and there sights are incredible. Also, love the finger grooves in the forearm. My kids are already fighting over it and I'm not dead yet. Yesterday at an auction got a slightly newer Remington 512. No finger grooves, slightly more robust stock, hard rubber butt plate instead of steel, but with a bit of cleaning and a little oil, same sights and spot on target-another winner!

  • @ericlance9057
    @ericlance9057 2 года назад

    Great video as always

  • @brianstuhr6411
    @brianstuhr6411 4 года назад +4

    Hey from Denmark. Love your channel. Stay safe in these corona times.
    Greetings from Brian.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      Thanks Brian - you too - please stay healthy. Here is a video people are asking me to circulate : ruclips.net/video/4J0d59dd-qM/видео.html

  • @appreciativeobserver4732
    @appreciativeobserver4732 4 года назад

    Thank you for allowing us to see your rifles. Brought back lots of memories of a single shot 22 from back in my Tom Sawyer/Huckleberry Finn days.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      Thank you - my privilege - glad you are here. So many interesting .22s : )

  • @anklebreaka45
    @anklebreaka45 4 года назад

    I never comment on youtube videos, but this is the most quality video ever. Strictly your opinion, while acknowledging everyone else's. I've been looking for a new 22 and did some googling and came across your video and just wanted you to know sir, this is a GREAT video. Subscribed

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      Thank you Adam - I appreciate your kind words so much. Take care and I'm happy you subscribed.

  • @joeguzman3558
    @joeguzman3558 4 года назад

    First thing I do every morning is take a shower eat breakfast and watch USOG videos , what a way to start the day.

  • @ronlafitte6864
    @ronlafitte6864 4 года назад

    One cannot have too many 22 rifles. I love them all and am always looking for yet another one! Thank you for a wonderful video, Sir!

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +1

      I agree Ron! The most shootable powder burners - love those .22s. All the best to you!

  • @grandelfe
    @grandelfe 4 года назад

    I get my BSW shotgun today and should join your Patreon page to discuss it.So few understand these ancient old guns and it is refreshing to find someone that like these guns like I do.I regret selling my old SImson 22 now.

  • @markjones3985
    @markjones3985 4 года назад +6

    I’m sort of a Military Training Rifle collector. I picked up an Excellent condition MAS 45 off of GunBroker about a year ago. It’s one of the best shooting and well made .22 rifles that I own. A little history on the rifle. At the end of WW2, the French army “occupied” Oberndorf, Germany. The original Mauser factory was located there. After the war, for a short time, the French produced the MAS 45 there and sent them back to France as training rifles for the French Army. Then the French decided to move all of Mauser’s machinery back to Saint Etienne, France, where they produced about 50,000 of them before ceasing

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +2

      Hi Mark - very useful information - Mauser made such great firearms. I didn't know the machinery was moved to France. At one time I had a Mauser action - I think "Brevex" - which was made in France - quite a big action. People used them for African cartridges for awhile.

    • @richardcarroll3630
      @richardcarroll3630 2 года назад +2

      @@UnitedStatesOfGuns I collected WWII training rifles and my understanding on the MAS45 is at least some used KKW german made barreled actions intended for German trainers. After the war the French took these and made the stocks for them. The original KKW's were made by Mauser, Walther and Gustloff. They were the closest trainers "looks wise" to the K98's. Take a look at Simpson Ltd. collection.

  • @petemacfarlane6478
    @petemacfarlane6478 4 года назад +6

    Another great video, thank you. My best 22LR? Hard to go past the Brno Model 1 and/or 2, and possibly the CZ 455 for interchangeable barrels. Thanks again from Australia.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +2

      Hi Pete - I can't disagree - incredibly fine rifles - the Brno's - all the best to you; be healthy; take care.

  • @chadhyde50
    @chadhyde50 4 года назад +2

    Love my Remington 541-T. Great video and very informative.

    • @Duke_of_Prunes
      @Duke_of_Prunes 3 года назад

      I have a 541-T that I bought about 30 years ago, and it has extra nice figure in the walnut -- will never sell that one.

  • @Bowdock
    @Bowdock 26 дней назад

    I have two of these and I too think these are among the greatest built .22 bolt action rifles ever built. Love’ ‘em!

  • @user-hb8be5wb4q
    @user-hb8be5wb4q 4 года назад

    I like your vlogs, they are the best I believe I’ve seen and heard on utube. I have a Remington 581s that is very well built and I believe one of the best .22lr rifles ever made. Just my opinion. Thank you for your very informative vlogs. I glean much info, so when I go out gun hunting at dealers, pawn shops, etc., I am armed with much more information.

  • @sooner5484
    @sooner5484 4 года назад

    I have a very early lithgow. My dad's rifle probably around the time of your one. The engineering is beautiful and it's still a nail driver. Thank you for this. Cheers.

  • @Altoid777
    @Altoid777 4 года назад +2

    My vote is for the Full size Remington 521T with Lyman Peep Sights. My dad bought this gun for me in the early 1950s. It was built like a tank, very reliable and accurate.

  • @billycarter1911
    @billycarter1911 4 года назад +1

    This guy is the Professor of guns fantastic and proper demonstration.

  • @randyroy4074
    @randyroy4074 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the videos. I have alot of 22s . Love the Kimber 82.

  • @markbingamon9351
    @markbingamon9351 4 года назад

    What a unique 22 rifle. I forget other than it was French and it had the clip or magazine. The 22 short semi-auto. I would have not known that was a semi-auto unless you point it out sir... I enjoyed all of the guys but that was especially cool and something I've never seen before. I don't know why you don't have about 500,000 subscribers. Godspeed and getting there. About one minute into the video I knew I was going to subscribe

  • @mdub1955
    @mdub1955 4 года назад +3

    I'm not much of a bolt .22 guy, but I very much enjoyed seeing that .22 Short French piece at the end. The only bolt .22 I own is an older Marlin magnum variety, and it is another sweet shooter. My wife likes it so much that she staked claim to it. Cannot argue against that... so it is hers. Just happy she likes to shoot.

  • @johnleake708
    @johnleake708 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for your reviews.... without all the hype many have. My favorite 22 is a Anschutz 1416 HB (left hand) I shoot left handed due to master eye.

    • @wynnjolley1940
      @wynnjolley1940 4 года назад +1

      Best 22 i have ever hunted with . No matter what environment i used it in or roughly treated it was always spot on.

  • @andrewclemmit2042
    @andrewclemmit2042 4 года назад

    Love the videos viewing in Cleveland Uk keep at it.

  • @dinoquintana4319
    @dinoquintana4319 Год назад

    Great video .I love your 22s.

  • @jamesholt6032
    @jamesholt6032 3 года назад

    I sure enjoy your videos....THANK YOU SO MUCH....!!.....

  • @dougwebster8868
    @dougwebster8868 5 месяцев назад

    I am a fan of your videos, always informative and well presented. As a child in the early 50s Dad, my brother and I would shoot jackrabbits and sell them as mink food. They would bring as much as 25 cents apiece. We used a Mauser 22. It was as single shot that appeared to be a miniature 98 that had been sporterized. It had a plain stock, probably walnut with a Schnabel fore end. It had a tangent rear sight and a barleycorn front. It was very very accurate. The rear end of the old Dodge would dip down with the weight of the jacks on a good afternoon.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing - that Mauser .22 would be worth quite a few loads of jack rabbits these days. : ) Great memory. I still have one of those Mauser .22s

  • @raulmorales9967
    @raulmorales9967 3 года назад

    Great job,My 52 was made in 1924, my 1922 m1 Springfield Armory non modified haven’t figured out the year it was made,has a sweet trigger.

  • @Me2Lancer
    @Me2Lancer 4 года назад +11

    Thanks for showing us these interesting 22 rifles. I couldn't help being drawn to the MAS 45. I have never seen a Mauser 22 before. That safety jumped out to me. I look forward to more like these.

  • @mchughcb
    @mchughcb 4 года назад +2

    Very interesting. Do you have in mind the best recent 22lr? I'm thinking anschutz 1712, Sako P04, Remington 541?

  • @duggydo
    @duggydo 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video. I love those magnificent .22's.

  • @oncall21
    @oncall21 4 года назад +1

    Wow. That Mas 45 is built like a tank. Thank you for sharing!

  • @aussiedeplorable8670
    @aussiedeplorable8670 4 года назад +4

    The Sako .22 from the 70's was by far and away the best one I have ever owned.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +4

      Awesome rifle - so great : they had to discontinue it.

  • @dennislucas8745
    @dennislucas8745 4 года назад

    Great video . I own a Marlin 25 that Iam very happy with .

  • @christian30061
    @christian30061 4 года назад +6

    Love Those 22''s !!!!

  • @michaelphilo3525
    @michaelphilo3525 4 года назад

    I am so glad I stumbled across your channel. Your Gevarm made me think of my beautiful little Remington 241 semiauto. It is .22 Short only and loads through the buttstock. I have had it since the early 1970's. I can not vouch for how it shoots as it is one of the very, very few firearms that I have never fired - not by design, it just happened that way. I was told that the 241 was the inspiration for Browning's .22 semiautomatic rifle, but the 241's receiver has parallel lines instead of the taper of the Browning. I actually owned a Browning for a couple days, but it was defective and I had to return it; sadly I never got another one. I still have the 241, though.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      Hi Michael - that is a valuable rifle - especially in .22 Short. I had a Remington 241 as well and something was different about it - I think it was some kind of different .22 rimfire - but I could be remembering wrong - so well made and wonderful to own though. Thanks for the note.

  • @barrystolzman3449
    @barrystolzman3449 4 года назад +1

    Have a Remington 513 target master that shoots great. Very happy

  • @thomaslander4319
    @thomaslander4319 4 года назад +4

    My quest for holy grail for a sporter 22’s .....Kimber (NY +Oregon), Remington 541, Winchester 52 ( reproduction), Winchester 69, and then Anschutz. I feel that Anschutz was the best choice for me and there are choices within the Anschutz line up to pick from.The Anschutz 1712/1710/1700 featherweight are great choices. They have great triggers, single and two stage, easy to adjust. A steel magazine. Receivers are dovetailed as well as drilled and tapped for scope bases, this gives a greater range for scope placement.Bolt handle is swept back, later models have a removable knob, allowing an aftermarket larger knob to be installed. The factory knob is large enough for an adult from the factory. The stock(s) have a high enough comb to allow the scope to be mounted at a reasonable height, giving the shooter good cheek weld for offhand shooting. These models have great balance, likely due to to the barrel weight/barrel contour and stock style. The only two negatives are, the wing safety can be awkward and the magazine release can be difficult to work. Both of these have solutions, Anschutz makes an extended mag release and later models have done away with the wing safety and now have a sliding safety. The example I have, a 1712, is extremely accurate for a sporter rifle.
    Sadly I did not keep the rifles I progressed through until I landed on the Anschutz 1712.
    My honorable mention goes to Winchester 52 Sporter..............I really liked the 52 Winchester sporter, it bluing was beautiful, the stock nicely finished. It’s stock and bolt handle configuration proved to be an obstacle I could not over come. The bolt handle, was made to exact dimensions from the original run. I believe that it was not made to clear today’s large 1” diameter scopes with their large objective lenses. This forced me to mount the scope to high, to clear the bolt handle, then I could not get a good cheek weld. I noticed the 52 Sporter in the video had a high mounted scope.
    Good luck in your quest.

  • @douglasthompson2740
    @douglasthompson2740 4 года назад

    I have a Winchester Mod. 131 that I like a lot. Mauser style bolt I believe. Always have a soft spot for Winchesters as my first 22 was a youth single shot in the mid fifties, then a model 94 in 30-30, then a Model 70 .243. My Dad had a Winchester (mod 64 I believe pre WWII) as I grew up. Then the company started dialing back in quality as it changed ownership over the following years. Still remember Christmas mornings first at seven when I got my 22 then at twelve when the 30-30 was under the tree with a box of Super X. Doesn't get much better for a country kid. Take care. Doug

  • @stanandrews1741
    @stanandrews1741 2 года назад

    Great review of the model 52. I once owned a Remington 541T very nice exceptionally accurate rifle. I could kick myself for ever selling it.

  • @pawcrawlowens8730
    @pawcrawlowens8730 5 месяцев назад

    Love you channel, old man from Arkansas, I have many 22 rimfires

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  5 месяцев назад

      Hello my friend - for every shot I've fired from other things - I must have fired well over a 100 in 22s. Cheers to you in Arkansas

  • @chrischiampo7647
    @chrischiampo7647 4 года назад +1

    My Favorite 22 Bolt Action Rifle is My Old Remington Model 514 Single Shot With Weaver Scope on an Old School See Thru Scope Base So You Can Also Use The Buckhorn Sight and Front Sight Is Brass Bead 😎😊 I Never Seem To Miss When I’m Shooting It 😀

  • @lonnieanderson8495
    @lonnieanderson8495 Год назад

    In high school I shot on a private city team small bore. We traved and shot against other towns always fun. I shot a win. 52 d with a thumb hole stock all set up for target shooting and my squirrel rifle was a anshutz mod 184 which I still have, my Dad bought it for me on my 16 th birthday excellent rifle.

  • @rcsnow22
    @rcsnow22 2 года назад

    Fine rifles , love my .22's and have 12 or 14 . There all favorites , a few of my finer examples are my Voere open bolt and my MAS 45 . Mine is in near new old stock condition and looks pretty much perfect in every way . I've had it some 40 years and don't remember ever shooting it . Stock is a light color and looks awesome . Pretty impressive rifle .

  • @jamesholt3614
    @jamesholt3614 4 года назад

    I enjoy your videos..I HAVE TO SAY...22RF..VINTAGE MODELS ..HAVE ALLWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE SMALL GAME RIFLE..
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING....

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      You're most welcome James - thank you for being here. Something about .22s - even the most repressive countries seem to allow them - or so I'm told.

  • @kenlansing1216
    @kenlansing1216 4 года назад

    I have no experience with the Model 52 but over ten years ago I got my hands on a MAS 45 for $40.00 It was missing the magazine and butt plate, the whole toe section of the butt stock had broken off as well as a sizeable piece of wood behind the tang. I repaired it with Acra-glass and a Dremel tool, then bought the mag and a generic plastic butt plate at the next gun show. It shot like a house on fire too but not better than my CZ 452 Lux -- which I also sold when times got tough. I wish I had it back because it performed equally well at the range and in the gopher patch.

  • @kennkrizsanitz7820
    @kennkrizsanitz7820 4 года назад

    My first rifle was a 52b model with 20x unertil scope set up for 50 ft indoor target shooting something like 48 yrs ago wish I still had it.

  • @kevinr3935
    @kevinr3935 4 года назад

    Nicely Done...Thank You...

  • @pinslayer4579
    @pinslayer4579 4 года назад +10

    All fine firearms........my personal favorite is a CZ 452 Lux in my experience personal favorites are completely subjective whether its firearms , motorcycles, music or women...........

    • @frankwebster6082
      @frankwebster6082 4 года назад

      That said, A MAN AFTER MY OWN KIND.

    • @dbmail545
      @dbmail545 4 года назад

      CZ's have some of the best barrels on the market

    • @AldoSchmedack
      @AldoSchmedack 4 года назад

      Military Trainer 452 imho

  • @dw6506
    @dw6506 3 года назад +1

    I bought one of these in the mid 80’s. Has always been one of m favorite. The only problem is it’s weight, ran across one about 6 months ago and could not justify the price for the condition it was in

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  3 года назад +1

      They're in high demand - a lot of memories with those fine .22s

  • @shepwatkins
    @shepwatkins 2 года назад

    Hi there. Loving these vids.
    Have you reviewed the brno model 1 in .22?
    Love to hear your thoughts
    Cheers

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 4 года назад

    I have watched many of your videos and find you to be well versed on the subject of rifles far more than I. This video was also enjoyable but you left out one of my all time favorites the,"Anschutz 1710? The 1710 is one of the best sporting rifles I have ever owned! It should have at least gotten an."honorable mention"? I really enjoy your videos!

  • @keithnorton7326
    @keithnorton7326 4 года назад

    I believe I just saw one of those Mas 45's at a gun shop in Maine. I believe it was priced at $349. and it said military training rifle. It was pretty cool looking but I wondered why it was so pricy. Thanks for the great video!

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      Hi Keith - great find - I'd run to pick that one up. I remember a tag on a ring in a small town pawn shop "Shiny Glass Ring" ...it was a diamond.

  • @northdakotaham1752
    @northdakotaham1752 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for showing these rifles. Some unique features on European rifles. I use to shoot alot of .22 short in my single shot rifle but that was back when .22 short cost less than .22 long or long rifle.

  • @paulhaines4818
    @paulhaines4818 3 года назад

    Interesting 22s. Thank you

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
    @Gunners_Mate_Guns 4 года назад +3

    I already have one of the most coveted .22 LR rifles of them all, the Marlin 39A, but if I were to get another .22 LR rifle currently being made and not have to worry about price, it would be the Ruger 77/22.
    I went to high school with a guy who had one back in the mid-1980s, and we both talked about our respective rifles with each other, almost as if they were our kids.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +2

      I agree - the 39A is superb and the 77/22 is definitely one of the best.

    • @georgesakellaropoulos8162
      @georgesakellaropoulos8162 4 года назад +1

      Bought my 77/22 in 1984. The ammo that it liked best was discontinued. Still getting sub MOA groups with Federal product #510 of all things.

    • @dococc5480
      @dococc5480 3 года назад +1

      I have 2 Ruger 77/22's that both shoot sub MOA with almost any type of .22 LR ammunition. Very accurate rifles. Some of my favorites.

    • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
      @Gunners_Mate_Guns 3 года назад

      @@dococc5480 Lucky dude.
      They're not cheap!

  • @gregkerr725
    @gregkerr725 4 года назад +8

    My first hardcore introduction to .22lr came when I was ten in 1964 and My career Army Dad enrolled me in an NRA Juniors program facilitated by The Army. The Army provided the rifles and the indoor range. Range to target was 50 ft. The target's bullseye was .22 in diameter. Cutting the ten ring was a bullseye and how sweet it was when your bullseye was dead center and ate the ten ring out. 5 spot targets 50pt. max score for sheet. As I recall the rifles were Winchesters and as I recall, they, or else my high school target rifle, were model 52.. They were heavy barreled, heavy stocks....heavy everything! As I recall the rifle weighed around 18 pounds. The rifle didn't even vibrate when you shot. Olympic styled sights with rear peep and front circle. The sights were calibrated for fifty feet and if you perfectly covered the entire "black" of the target, your round would be centered on the bulls eye. The program progressed starting in the prone position, then cross legged sitting followed by kneeling and finally offhand. Once You grew in proficiency and scoring you progressed to the next position and got a medal for the one you just finished...can't remember, but I think the medals were like marksman, pro marksman, marksman 1st class and standing was sharpshooter. The Standing medal had ten levels...or bars...and once you reached the highest level you got the expert medal. The guns, instruction, equipment (shooting jackets, claw type military slings etc) and safety, safety, safety! Dad got transferred after I had earned bar nine...but I would have gotten that expert medal. I still have the other medals packed away somewhere. I later shot on our High School (Also a DOD school on base) ROTC rifle team. All that trianing holds me in good stead even today. What a wonderful shooting experience, and one that I wish was offered to more youths today. One thing that really sticks in my mind was how hard the off hand position was for a ten-eleven year old. Man holding that heavy heavy rifle with my left elbow tucked into my rib cage and my right elbow almost up into my right armpit, peering through the sights and trying to time your shot as the front circle was drifting across the black....really really tough!
    Sorry this was so long!

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +2

      Wonderful note - thank you! I know those rifles : ) So heavy - amazing you handled shooting them! I like the way you describe the "drift" across the target. I know exactly what you mean. When it looked like I had Parkinson's Disease the tremor in my hands and arms was so bad I also used the "drift" method - and pulled the trigger at what looked like the right moment. Haha! I was amazed how well the brain works - my groupings were fine. I wasn't sure how long I was going to live at the time and was still happy and okay with that - but I thought I'll keep shooting to the last. Anyway, your shooting and memory of it brought a smile and I agree: if only there were a way for our young people to experience things like this. The best of health to you.

    • @keithhartman9946
      @keithhartman9946 4 года назад

      Thanks for stirring up some real good junior gun club memories!
      John Mort in pleasant Valley New York, did all that for us. Mossberg, I think, target 22s. Four positions, occasionally went to West Point for matches. Denim vests with patches all over. That peepsight picture when you plugged it!

    • @mafirearmsafety
      @mafirearmsafety 3 года назад

      You just accurately described my upbringing at Dow Air Force base in Maine in 1963 on the NRA junior rifle team

  • @Dan-yz7ot
    @Dan-yz7ot 4 года назад

    Beautiful gun!

  • @bRad-ns6iy
    @bRad-ns6iy 2 года назад

    Great video! I would love to fund a Mas 42!

  • @HuskyDude58
    @HuskyDude58 4 года назад

    Thank You

  • @normanmallory2055
    @normanmallory2055 4 года назад +1

    Oh my now I should get into this.. Not because I own a Win . Model 52 or a Remington 40 XB but because both are very well proven and have become the standard of excellence..
    I do own the Remington 513 T Matchmaster which is not the same as the famous 40 XB but extremely accurate with fit , function and form.. Over the years I have had the pleasure of firing a Kimber .22 bolt action rifle which was flawless in performance and quality.. Just my opinion on the mix.. Very well done on your part.. Anshuliz .22 rifle I have seen one and it was of excellent quality too..

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      The 513 is a gem and so is the Kimber - but to find one! My goodness people just don't sell. Thanks for the note.

  • @gwenmller4595
    @gwenmller4595 4 года назад

    My favorite .22 bolt is my KDF K22. Excellent trigger and extremely accurate!

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +1

      Hi Gwen - that's a great choice. I had one and then foolishly sold it.

  • @robertspath6928
    @robertspath6928 4 года назад +2

    The original Steyr Zephyr is really nice. The Zephyr II is nice for a modern rifle with some shortcuts here and there. Love these videos!

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +1

      Hi Robert! I wish I had a Zephyr - I just can't find one : ) Hope you have at least one - I was offered and was thinking about it and then it was gone.

    • @robertspath6928
      @robertspath6928 4 года назад +1

      @@UnitedStatesOfGuns I have the Zephyr II-It's amazing!

  • @ralphlivingston762
    @ralphlivingston762 3 года назад

    I grew up with a Mossberg model 46. This is a really neat .22 rifle (short, long, and LR). It has a walnut stock and blued steel barrel and receiver. What's really interesting is the three sights; a click adjustable rear peep target sight that can swing out of the way so one can use the barrel mounted rear sight, which is also adjustable. The front sight is unique with three "flip-up" type apertures. I was recently told that this rifle was called the Future Farmers of America rifle because various organizations would purchase these rifles for youth training. The 46 was "upgraded" later with the model 146 which had the same basic features. I can't pass up these rifles whenever I see one for sale.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  3 года назад

      Hi Ralph - Simply excellent rifles - plenty of collectors look for them - including me. Some have loose front sights and the various blades spin and flop around - I use rubber armored needle nose pliers to tighten - and then they're like new. I like the post with the flat ball on top - rarely miss with that sight. Good on you for detecting a classic. Take good care.

  • @martyjewell5683
    @martyjewell5683 2 года назад

    Swell video and some neat guns. I shot a friends Rem 541T some years back and that was some special rifle. My "best all-time" rimfire rifle always seems to be the one I'm currently shooting. Never fails, I pick a gun from my brace, shoot it and voila!! That's my favorite.

  • @dbmail545
    @dbmail545 4 года назад +1

    Looks very much like the Springfield '03 style match .22lr, the gun I have always coveted.

  • @sjoormen1
    @sjoormen1 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful collection. I own only one22 bolt rifle, SUHL150, though I don't know if it counts, since it's singleshot.

  • @mikemoore9757
    @mikemoore9757 4 года назад

    I bought a MAS 45 rifle years ago when they were about $120.00 (US). Mine was pristine. I have also owned 4 Winchester 52's. My last Win 52 had a E prefix on the serial number and it was a target model new in the box. I was exited to find out that after reading the NRA article about 52's, that there were only 275 of them made after mine when they ceased production. They are both very fine rifles. One comment I will say about both of them is they have bolts that are larger in diameter than most .22 BA rifles. My personal faves are the Win. 52, Rem 37, Rem 40X, Hammerli Free Rifle, and the BSA Internal Match MK 4, And some of the CZ's. They are all precision rifles. I know there are others, but this is just my opinion.

  • @user-qw7kh4ll3d
    @user-qw7kh4ll3d 2 года назад

    Love my old 22 Remington Target master single shot bolt action 👍

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 4 года назад

    Isn't that Browning 52 rifle a beautiful piece! The others too,...all of which I have not heard of before now!
    Thank you very much for bringing us this video.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +1

      So beautiful Reg! You're most welcome for the video. Take care Reg.

    • @regsparkes6507
      @regsparkes6507 4 года назад

      @@UnitedStatesOfGuns The next video from you can't come along soon enough too,..especially these days of 'self exile,'..haha! Thumbs up!

  • @djstl100
    @djstl100 4 года назад +9

    Mossberg 44 ..22 trainer is the best 22 bolt action for hunting squirrel.....I didn't say prettest
    Didn't say most expensive....best for knocking around woods with..not staring at.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад +2

      I agree - superb .22 - I had one. The one we hunt with that is accurate and works - that is the best one.

    • @charlesdemay4192
      @charlesdemay4192 3 года назад

      I have a VERY NICE Mossberg 44B-B I would say in 95+% condition. The bolt handle is BEAUTIFUL CASE COLORED, never saw one that way. It is similar to several other Mossberg model 44's but they must be military use because of the cheap rear receiver peep sight and sheet metal front sight. Mine has a Mossberg S33 receiver peep sight looks like a Redfield copy peep and a nice well made HOODED FRONT SIGHT. ITS THE NICEST OLD MOSSBERG I'VE EVER SEEN, most I've ever seen have been WELL USED.😯🤗😁😉👍

  • @3ducs
    @3ducs 4 года назад +2

    I've had my eye out for a MAS 45 but none have appeared. That Gevarm butt in wood looks like it has two holes where a butt plate was once mounted. Perhaps it was customized for length of pull.

  • @fdhicks69
    @fdhicks69 4 года назад

    Win 52 (mfd in 1929), Kimber 82 Govt, Cooper M57 Custom Classic and others. Love them all.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      You bet fd - the Kimber 82 Govt is one of those that I always hoped to find....no luck yet. Glad you have one.

  • @lpconserv6074
    @lpconserv6074 4 года назад

    Nice video. I also like the reproduction Model 52's. I have had 3, all Browning versions. I sold one and still own 2. Great rifles. Can be quite accurate, I used mine in the sporter class of the USBR Nationals match in Alabama I believe in 2011. Took a trophy with it. So they can be great. I also have a MAS 45, that was new old stock and you are also very correct in the quality of that rifle. As it is not possible to mount a scope easily, I have not done much with it other than remove the rear sight in preparation of installation of scope mounts. But the action closes like a quality safe. Heavy yes, but accurate well beyond what one would expect.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      Thank you Lionel - you have far more experience than I do - so I'm glad to hear my thoughts are not too far off. You must be an excellent shot.

    • @lpconserv6074
      @lpconserv6074 4 года назад

      @@UnitedStatesOfGuns I probably do on these two examples, yes. But I have never seen some of the others in your video and am a very big fan of the 22Rimfire. I have shot it over 50 years now. As for the excellent shot thing, it turns out that a LOT of the results you get are affected more than most think with the ammo you choose. $20USD a box stuff is what one needs to compete in matches and certainly in National level matches. Bulls eye is 0.100" dia and one or two 8's will put you into the also ran category... But great fun and really good friends made at these matches...
      Keep up the good work. Loved that video.

  • @charlesculnane7520
    @charlesculnane7520 3 года назад

    I didn’t shoot the Winchester very often and I don’t shoot the MAS very often either . The .22 rifle I shoot the most is a Marlin model 39A with. 16 in. Barrel & skinner peep sight , just a fun little rifle to shoot .

  • @glabdo5000
    @glabdo5000 4 года назад +1

    Gorgeous rifles

  • @markjones3985
    @markjones3985 4 года назад

    .....production. So, you now own one of the last Mausers ever produced on German machinery. They are very collectible, especially if you have one of the early ones made in Germany before they moved to France. Thanks for another great video. Like to get my hands on one of those Gevarm rifles!

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  4 года назад

      It's a pretty amazing rifle Mark - I'm fortunate to have found one.

  • @jeffreybishop9478
    @jeffreybishop9478 4 года назад

    The way through WW II. They were issued to the DCM Director of Civilian Marksmanship. May schools bought them for high schools rifle teams. We had 8 in our rifle team program. They were in active use until 1993 when the rifle range was closed that was in the basement of our elementary school. The were given to a local 4-H program. They are still in use. In two years they will be 100 years old.
    Can you imagine how many rounds of 22’s that those actions and barrels have shot off.

  • @alexsuess9196
    @alexsuess9196 4 года назад +3

    By far some of the best crafted 22 rimfire bolt action rifles I've seen. I have heard of these before but never really paid them much mind. As always thanks for introducing many of us to another stunning classic! Hit the like and subscribe everybody!

  • @mafirearmsafety
    @mafirearmsafety 3 года назад

    I have the 52 and the 75 made by Winchester, love them both, someday they will be my grandkids

  • @flintrichards945
    @flintrichards945 3 года назад

    I thought I made a comment on this video before and I mentioned to you that I wanted to get a model 52 but didn’t think I’d ever find one I could afford I just want to let you know that I found one it’s my dream gun 22 and it was very affordable but it’s in very very good condition all original and I am very happy with it to me tomorrow 52 is the number 122 bolt action rifle.

    • @UnitedStatesOfGuns
      @UnitedStatesOfGuns  3 года назад

      That is just awesome Flint! Congratulations!!!! Buy lottery tickets!

  • @shawnbell6392
    @shawnbell6392 4 года назад

    Many of those Winchester's from back in the day were such fine rifles.

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 4 года назад +1

    Those Winchester/Browning 52s are beauties. If they still made them they’d probably cost $1,100.