I have had one of these for several years, and generally like it very much indeed. Problems I found were:
It was fussy as regards sound moderators. Don't know whether the concentricity of the threading on mine is a little out, but I've eventually settled on a steel Parker Hale. Not the quietest, but then neither is the rifle due to the short barrel. It does produce the best accuracy, though.
I was always used to never cleaning a rimfire, and it didnt seem to to make much difference. Not so with this one. A good clean produces staggering accuracy with Eley subs, probably for 100rds or so. Use it frequently to 100 yds or so. Very few bunnies get away.
The bolt is a pain. It is so easy to inadvertently lift it up, and it then won't fire. Stripping the bolt is easy, but getting it back together again so it goes back into the rifle isn't. I was shooting a gallery rifle comp with it at Bisley, when the bolt sort of undone itself after a misfire during a timed sequence. Managed to reassemble it -just.
Never had a problem with ejection. Only have 10 rd mags- always load with 9.
I glasspapered the stock where it had become shiny due to use/skin contact, then oiled it. Came out a nice light matt finish- much better than the varnish..
It is the best rimfire for vehicle use due to the length. Also, with a lamp mounted, the thumbhole is less of a strain on the wrist when you scan at night.
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Originally Posted by jonrms
