Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." So in other words, you're getting this as well By bflem55 in forum Savage & Stevens Shotguns, By North-Woods in forum Vintage Savage/Stevens/Fox Firearms. This really is a step up from the old twin mounting block. Then last year Savage cracked the code and introduced the A17 semi-auto in .17 HMR. After seeing how accurate it was with irons and the scope base removed, we were pretty confident that a scope would have made it even more accurate. However, that being said, Im not a huge fan of the odd magazines and I find it curious that although the MDT chassis features a quick-adjustable comb height, the length of pull adjustment is not done similarly and instead relies on individual pads that you have to remove or replace to shorten or lengthen the LOP. Savage's A22 BNS-SR, new for 2020. My savage bolt 22, I have to manually push the first round down. Sold as a regular version with iron sights, with as scope and no iron sights, Weaver 46 bases (46M is matte, 46S is stainless) or, 10 round or 25 round mags (this one came with 1 of each), Bolt hold open (but does not hold open on last round), Takedown plastic bit at the back is now rounded instead of pointed (shouldnt break/bend as easily). We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
The barreled action is mated to its injection-molded polycarbonate stock by two Allen-head machine bolts; one is exposed forward of the magazine, but the rear bolt is accessed from above once the plastic cowling at the rear of the receiver is removed. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Savage does have much better target rifles at very competitive prices, that wont break the bank. I had a few jams early on, but they may have been the result of the magazine being seated incorrectly. The 22magnum has been a difficult round to effectively be used in a semi-auto because of the. But that's mostly because I drool over MDT stuff. This is especially handy on mags that have sharp maglips and overly stiff springs: but the A22 has neither of those issues. Though its an excellent plinker. None of those things happened, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I ran into some fail to feed issues that stemmed from the 10 round mag failing to push the next round up. Like in the A17, Savage designed the A22 Magnum bolt to have what it calls dual controlled-round feed. As the cartridge exits the magazine, the extractor captures the case rim and holds the round in a way similar to a Mauser-type centerfire bolt. $59.99, Special Price
Knowing that ahead of time may save you some ammunition; we tend to prefer rifles that have no trigger movement with the safety engaged, though. But if you can get it on sale and you dont want to mod the rifle at all, they are nice shooters. $50.99, Sale
Its lighter chamberings make it easy for recoil-shy shooters to field and makes it ideal for target work, too. This site utilizes affiliate programs to generate revenue and as such purchasing a product reached by clicking on a link on this site may earn us a small commission on that sale. 4) REMOVED BURRS FROM CHAMBER AND POLISHED CHAMBER. It is a little on the weighty side, but not enough to be a problem. Turn the stock upside down and place your Savage rotary magizine in place.
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The Savage A22 is far superior to the 10/22. doubleclick.net - browser supports cookies. Butler Creek's A22 Long. The __gads cookie, set by Google, is stored under DoubleClick domain and tracks the number of times users see an advert, measures the success of the campaign and calculates its revenue.
Either that, or insert the mag on a closed bolt. Was originally interested in the Varmint Pro model with heavier barrel, but now I'm looking forward to seeing the "Precision" model with even heavier threaded barrel and rigid chassis type stock. Luke is currently a full-time writer for TheFirearmBlog.com, OvertDefense.com, AllOutdoor.com, and of course, OutdoorHub.com. Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. This does have a downside in that shooters generally find their ammunition bills increase substantially. $13.99, Special Price
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The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. If I had my selection of ammunition and pristine conditions, I think I could have shrunk those groups down significantly but I think in the spirit of the Rimfire PRS world my next test was a much better demonstration of the A22s intended capabilities. Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page. Compare. Looked it over and found a case had stove piped and the bolt drove it between the top of the receiver and the top of the barrel. The magazine is, as it was with the A17, pretty much my only complaint. We think 99% of shooters can get along with the two A22 rifle magazines, but you can probably find extras for sale without hassle. It has a side lever that you can press down on to make space for rounds and quickly reload. $44.99, Sale
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Type:semi-automatic rimfire rifleCaliber:.22 WMRBarrel:21"; carbon steel; button rifling; 6 grooves, 1:16" RH twistMagazine:rotary, detachable box; 10-rnd. The A22 Magnum is, predictably, visually identical to the A17.
I would suggest that anyone who buys an A22 gets a spare magazine, especially if you are night shooting. The magazines may be a new design and for the types that bemoan Oh, I am heavily invested in Brand X and their magazines, ask yourself, how many magazines do you actually use? $134.99, Sale
Pretty typical fare for semi auto 22s. There are 3 kinds of people in this world. It's just built to fire .22 WMR. Ultimately, the mags just dont measure up to the Ruger 10 round rotary mags which is sad because those were designed while the Cold War was still a thing.
The A22 Magnum rifle is not fussy, and it dispels any myths that the .22 Mag. For around $375 MSRP (less $$ online $259.99) you really cannot go wrong with this accurate, lightweight semiautomatic plinker. I also experienced your dilemma. A 21 barrel, iron sights, no barrel threads, and an overall look that reflected standard [read boring]. $19.99, Special Price
Much appreciate your insight. However, after several fillings it noticeably eased off and no doubt would continue to do so. The cartridge just didnt play well with the current rimfire semi-auto rifle designs.
The key to solving the problem was to employ a delayed rather than a simple blowback action for the A17. However, it turned out to be more of a project than Savage envisioned. The 25 round mag also has a few compromises, but I mostly liked it. The __qca cookie is associated with Quantcast. Firing pin retaining pin: was a roll pin, then solid (was solid on my last one), but this one is back to a roll pin.?
capacityTrigger:single-stage, user-adjustable Accu-Trigger; 2.25-lb. Ive seen 3 or 4 A22s fail on this pin. Required fields are marked *. Will get back to you after I take it to the range, keeping my fingers crossed. Oddly, the back screw fits down, rather than up, and requires removing the scope and the dustcover at the rear of the receiver to disassemble the rifle. Tom. Where the A22 really shines is with the trigger. Shot about 70 rounds and suddenly one would fire the next would get a light hit. Your email address will not be published. I have the Savage A 17 and the A 22M. Maximize your rimfire rifles firepower potential with the Butler Creek Savage A22 Magnum .22 WMR 25-Round Magazine is a reliable aftermarket rifle magazine, designed to deliver factory-like field service without breaking the bank.
Ive seen some failures with the first gen since my first review and I noticed a few updates with the A22 design that look to address these failures. Still, you can get things like an MDT chassis for it. 5 Affordable Over/Under Shotguns Worth A Shot (2023), .22 Magnum Pistol: Whats Available In Semi-Auto (2023), 8 On-Target Concealed Carry Insurance Options (2022), 10 Affordable Double-Barrel Shotgun Options (2023), Best AR-15 Options For Any Budget And Buyers Guide (2023), Best Concealed Carry Handguns For Women (2023). The straight comb on this classic-style stock is only -inch below the bore line, and some shooters may find it difficult to cheek the stock low enough to use the iron sights. He sold his first article in 1965 and since that time has written more than 2,500 articles and columns and had over 30,000 photographs published. The Savage A22 semi-auto impressed me as being a well built, practical rifle that the manufacturers have put some considerable effort into, improving on the original concept and making good design changes that they felt necessary. Advertisement Savage has been manufacturing affordable firearms for more than a century, with some of its offerings, such as the Model 99, considered historically to be among North America's top hunting guns. The barreled action has a high-luster black finish. One feature where the trigger is concerned is that when setting the trigger weight it cannot be set too low. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. This is about an average LOP and will suit virtually any user. The word precision doesnt really come into my mind when it comes to semi-auto rimfire rifles but I had the equipment and ammo there so I decided to put the rifle to the test. The bar delays the bolt from opening just long enough to work out the timing for these cartridges to function well in a semi-auto. $611.75, Special Price
To operate this function you pull the bolt fully to the rear, push the catch upwards and release the bolt, which will be held in the open position. JavaScript is disabled. Theyre similarly priced to the 10/22 and I think they need to make better quality, more reliable mags if they want to compete. Savage solved that problem in the A17 by using a delayed-blowback action, and the company uses the same in the A22 Magnum. Jon R. Sundra has been a full-time professional firearms and hunting writer since 1970 and has served on the editorial staff of many of the largest national firearms and outdoor publications. Read that CCI is teaming up with Savage to produce a Powerpoint style 35 grain bullet for this rifle. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 25 yards with CCI was pretty much 1 hole from the bench. when it warms up a bit My scope is a 1.5 X to 6X power. We really liked the open sights on the A22. YouTube - Store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. The Savage Arms A22 may not have the look of a 22-target rifle with its standard barrel contour, but it definitely has the performance and potential of one. I understand there is not a whole aftermarket industry devoted to the Savage, like the 10/22, but I am a big fan of Savage CF rifles, and I think the A22 would be a good basic, inexpensive platform to experiment and have fun withand I like to have something a little different. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. It doesnt affect functioning whatsoever, just feels a bit weird. The A22 is no exception to this. Get a closer look at the Davidson's Weatherby Vanguard Cipher, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series. First off, it had sling swivels installed. I suspect that some of the accuracy issues on semis are more down to the user than the rifle, with speed taking over from deliberation and precision when a string of shots is fired on the range. You can wear-in and tune up the mags and maybe you wont have the firing pin retaining pin break on you. Most have a bolt hold open and some even hold the bolt open on the last round. Luke is a competitive shooter, firearms enthusiast, reloader, outdoorsman, and generally takes an interest in anything that has to do with the great outdoors. To ready the test gun for a little range work, we mounted a Bushnell 3-940 Rimfire scope using Weavers Grand Slam all-steel rings. Savage gives the rifle its famous AccuTrigger, which in my test sample broke at 2 pounds, 4 ounces with a clean, crisp pull. $29.99. On picking it up you realise it is not lightweight it weighs in at 7.5lb unscoped, but it is well balanced and the weight when in use certainly is no problem. Rimfire cases must be made of metal that is thin enough to be dented by the firing pin, and that results in a very weak case. Youtube - Track the views of embedded videos. Interestingly the first two inches of the barrel are plain then comes 11 inches of fluting. No trigger reset plunger so that's a huge plus. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. One mag worked flawlessly, the other jammed at least once in 10 rounds. Length of pull is 13 inches, which makes it a full-size stock. There were several steel targets placed out at about 100-yards and moving in and out of each barriers spot was quite easy and fluid and the rifles free-floated barrel and chassis made supported shots off of the barrier easier without sacrificing accuracy potential. Butler Creek's A22 Long Rifle 25 round magazine has a load assist lever to make it easy to load 25 rounds. Some have been top-of-the-range models, others have been tricked out with substantial quantities of aftermarket products, others have been bog standard, but with one exception, none have been as accurate as a good quality bolt-action rifle. The rotary ten-round magazines are a proprietary design for Savage. After tightening the Accutrigger two complete turns, the CCI MM worked properly. Praying might help; I dont know. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. But I did manage to find one model that was entirely new to me. I've seen 3 or 4 A22's fail on this pin. It also proves, once again, Savage knows how to build a reliable semi-auto magnum rimfire. I always say that as a general rule, American-built rifles are made to be practical, long-lasting units more than works of art. This has become the go to gun in my safe when fun is the goal, cant believe how accurate it is. Mounted a scope and went to the range to sight in. Most ammo I tried gave me around 0.75-1 at 50 yards. It does have a rather more convenient manual hold-open lever located in front of the trigger guard. Savage A22 Magnum | Semi Auto Rimfire Rifle Reviews | Gun Mart Pete Moore gets a rare treat with a 22 Magnum semi-auto sporter and likes what he sees Pete Moore gets a rare treat with a 22 Magnum semi-auto sporter and likes what he sees Login Login to DOWNLOADS Register Register to DOWNLOADs subscribe Gun Reviews Airguns Air Rifles These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Trigger is slightly better than a factory 10/22. They pretty much hated it. The BNS-SR is a new variation of the A22 for this year. Launching a diminutive 17-grain V-Max poly-tipped bullet at 2,550 fps, it opened a whole new world of possibilities for rimfire hunters and shooters. The heat dissipation aspect doesnt come into play as even with a semi-autos potential for a lot of rounds to be fired quickly, the barrel wont heat up to any degree. It wasnt just the modest increase in operating pressure that posed the problem, but complicated dynamics with regard to bolt velocity and the low resistance of a super-light 17-grain bullet made the simple blowback action used in .22 rimfire semi-auto rifles unsuitable. Savage Arms' A22 .22 LR Semiautomatic Rimfire Rifle eliminates the timing concern that's plagued other semiautomatic rimfire rifles by delivering reliable cycling with a delayed-blowback action specifically designed for high-performance rimfire cartridges. Mike Powell tests a Savage semi-auto the best way he knows how: By expending large amounts of .22LR ammo. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Thanks for the leftie tip!. Still, it was only logical that Savage would tackle the .22 Mag. Luke is also a private certified pilot and is currently pursuing his commercial pilot's license in the hopes of becoming a professional pilot. Limit one per customer. tom never got help from savage about bad trigger 4years and counting. The scope comes with three elevation turrets, one calibrated in standard -inch graduations, while the other two are BDC-calibrated to the trajectory of the .22 LR and the .17 HMR. Three QD studs are fitted to enable not only a sling but a bipod to be fitted. You have entered an incorrect email address! I spoke with Rebecca, a very nice women at customer service, she informed me that the rifle had been sent to shipping for delivery as it had been repaired and test fired with 40 Rounds with no failures. In fact, I have seen several different semi-auto rimfires at matches before and a lot of the time these guys (or kids in some cases) end up placing near the top of the charts so the viability of a semi-auto precision rimfire is not in question here just my access to specific conditions and ammo. It is an accurate, lightweight semiautomatic plinker. ~ Mike Searson. Throughout that time span, Savage has continued to expand its product line and innovate. As started we do not display, shoot, handle, etc of these items. 29.99
While the rifle wears no sights, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, which are included.
A single claw extractor working in conjunction with a conventional ejector pin ensures faultless extraction and ejection. Wolf match target was not accurate from my gun. I've seen 2 A22's do this. Compared to other magazines like the tried and true BX-1 10-round rotary magazines from Ruger, the A22 10-round mags seem to be a somewhat weird integrated magazine release tab which to me seems more like a point of failure rather than an interesting feature. . 2023 GunMag Warehouse. In 2021, most popular semi-auto 22s are easy to scope and have gone from 3/8 dovetail to weaver mounts for a more solid scope mount. Like all the others, playing follow the leader. Because the mag release is built in to the mag, you wont get any go-fast mag releases for this rifle. Savage Arms A22 Semi Auto Rifle in 22 LR The Reality. My A22 is an FV-SR. $129.99. The magazine was the issue. $12.99, Sale
I own hundreds of magazines for certain firearms, but realistically I just use the same 5 or 6 over and over again. The muzzle is screw cut x28UNEF, which means the usual UNF moderators wont fit. Keep checking back often as updates will occur daily. It is more or less the same well-designed and very successful rifle as the A17, but with a slightly bigger hole through the barrel. Hopefully when I get home today UPS will deliver it. Obviously, the rotary magazine had to work flawlessly; however, charging the damn thing is a royal pain in the rear. At the time another gunwriter told me that .22 Magnums are never accurate. I didnt agree then, and today I would hold up this rifle as evidence that he was not only wrong, but also probably in the wrong job, except I have not seen him in years. I believe I have either owned or reviewed virtually every semi-automatic .22 rimfire that has been available over the last 20 years or so. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The bolt was riding on top of the mag, turns out it was because the magazine was loose . There was noticeable creep to the pull, but it was smooth and not a problem. Instead of talking about the Savage 64 vs A22, lets talk about the competitive world that the A22 finds itself in. A22 Magnum ammo uses technological advances in rimfire propellants and bullets to drag this 57-year-old cartridge into the modern age. Most issues with the .17 HMR and .22 Mag. Not merely an afterthought, the designers at Savage give you a finely tuned adjustable rear sight that is removable should you want to add a scope. I have used Sirocco mods myself over the years and have always found them to be highly effective; they are lightweight and really do the job they were designed for. The first impression I got when seeing the rifle for the first time was of a well-designed and functional rifle. Savage was one of the first to solve the problem with its A17, a semi-auto designed expressly around the .17 HMR. $34.99. If you are someone who has to change every last part of your rifle to customize it, we would advise you to wait and see what comes up in the future, but our practical side says, Why bother, Savage got this one right from the start. This was perhaps the one regret we had with the test rifle. The vital stats for the rifle sent to us for review had the gun weighing in at 5 pounds and measuring 41 inches in length with a 22-inch tapered barrel, which, interestingly enough, is threaded to the receiver and headspaced using a barrel lock nut, just like Savages centerfire rifles. 52-C. Savage Arms. This anonymous data helps us to better understand users' needs and customize the website accordingly. Rifle magazines, magazine loaders and shotgun plugs in a wide variety of styles. Not really an issue, but itd be cool if they tightened these properly at the factory. Though I have used others from the famous American firm of Savage, one Id never personally encountered was the Savage A22 semi-auto. This one came with a scope, 10 round mag, and a 25 round mag while my original review was on the basic model so I thought Id get it and give an update. Very frustrating in both instances. The firing pin fouls easily and can gum up. If the stock is anything like the one on my Savage FV-SR and FSS it is comfortably short. Id like to extend a big thanks once again to the people of Bridle Iron South, Crimson Trace, and ATN Corp for making this review possible. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/93-polymer-black, If this is your first visit, be sure to
Though developing a totally new rifle was discussed as early as 2005, it would be seven more years before the company decided to go ahead with it, and another 2 years to make it happen. The Savage A22 is most impressively priced below other competing semi-auto precision rifles which I think is a feature in and of itself, especially for those looking to get into precision rifle shooting. Save my name and email to use for future comments. in semi-auto rifles relate to the straight-blowback actions typically used in the guns and the design of the rimfire cartridges themselves. Butler Creek offers a longer 25-round model that works well. Savage already has a semi auto 22, the Savage 64 (review), but it was terrible to take down, not super accurate, and in desperate need of upgrades. Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Once the bolts locked open you can seat the magazine with almost always good results. Maybe NOT, POF 5PK MP5 The Budget Reverse-Stretch Semi Auto from Pakistan, Optics Deals: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 Microdot Red Dot $99.99 FREE Shipping, Survival Deal: Thyrosafe Potassium Radioactive Iodide Tablets $21.95 FREE S&H, Ammo Deals: Winchester .223 Rem 55 Grain Lake City FMJ 500rnds $239.20 FREE S&H REBATE, Brownells Coupon Codes www.brownells.com Updated Monthly. It has great accuracy potential, decent aftermarket support, and even features an alternate version (Savage A22 Precision Lite) that features a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel. Compare. The Savage A22 is a semi automatic 22LR rifle. The all-steel receiver is made to last and a nice touch was the addition of a full-length Picatinny rail. This does not really come into play on a bolt gun, but it took a while to get used to it on the A22 rifle. It ships with a bunch of grease on it so you really need to take it apart and clean it up to get rid of the grittiness. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.
Neither system has a bolt that locks up, per se, with the barrel or receiver; rather, the combined mass of the bolt and the spring(s) that power it provide enough resistance to delay the rearward movement of the bolt long enough for the bullet to exit the barrel and the pressure to drop before the bolt opens. Instagram: @ballisticaviation
next, and this year the company introduced the A22 Magnum rifle.
That cannot but help the accuracy potential of this gun. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BallisticAviation
One of the first major differences I noticed with the A22 Precision was the trigger. My rifle (B22 FVSR) had trouble picking up a round from the magazine. In fact, for a semi-auto a little extra weight is probably an advantage rather than a disadvantage, giving the rifle more stability when in use. OutdoorHub // A good smack or two ensures its seated. When it fired no problem but the follow up shot would not go off. Edgar Brothers, the importer of Savage products, sent me an A22 along with one of their Sirocco moderators. The Savage A22 is far superior to the 10/22. They have to make charging that magazine easier! Rimfire, banana, round drum & other types of magazines. The manual of arms for the A22 is more or less exactly the same as the Ruger 10/22. It's just not worth the risk plus the safeties are always backwards for me. Its certainly good fun but its not the best way to achieve perfect accuracy! 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