[Brocky]

With my new Classic I recently finished firing the first 1600+ rounds it is becoming much more depenable, providing I use Federal Classic, CCI Mini-Mag,
or PMC Scoremaster. Have yet to try Eley Target or any other specialty rounds.

It does not like CCI Velocitors, when it chambers them it shoots them well 3 shots 3/4" at 50 yds then will not chamber the 4th one. Yellow Jackets or Super X will not always feed properly either. This was frustrating at first until I went back to the Federals which worked fine again.

With the Mini-Mags I can keep 10 within 1 1/4" at 50 yds, I know the gun is capable of much better accuracy but am finding the trigger takes a long pull and time to finally squeeze off the shot. In this time the human factor namely me can affect the stability of the gun by breathing slightly or even my heart beats can cause the scope crosshairs to wander from one side of the 1" target to the other. Is there a way of decreasing the trigger pull?

Your advice is appreciated.
Craig

 

[Brocky]

Vincent , Thanks for the info. How do I tell if I have the old or new mags? I will check into TTShooter in regards to a trigger job.

 

[Brocky]

Thanks Vincent, Chunckchucker and Mr GAP for the info, looks like I have the new mags with the grooves down the sides. I have a 5 and a 10 shot mag which I took apart and thoroughly cleaned them this should help with feeding.

Throughout all the shooting I strip the rifle right down every 500 shots for a thorough cleaning with Hoppes #9 then lighly lubricate with CLP. Also at aprx. the 200 to 250 shot point I use q-tips soaked with Hoppes #9 for a quick cleaning of the accessible areas of the action.

At present the scope is a Nikko Sterling 3X9X40 set on 7, I plan to replace the Nikko with either a Bushnell 3200 or a Weaver designed for 22's this should help as I have allways held the Nikko in question. Any suggestions on other scopes?

In general I really enjoy shooting the Classic the fit/finish and good looks of the walnut stock is superior to all the other 22's in the price range including the bolt actions. Its just a matter of fine tuning the trigger and finding the right ammo, I will be downright thrilled if I achieve 5 shot accuracy of 1/2" @ 50 yds.
Straight Shooting to All

 

[Brocky]

Classic Mag and Scope

Dano136, thanks for the pictures, I see now that I definitely have the new mags. Good luck at Camp Perry! :t