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Flying Dragon Productions ( Michael Bane ) => Michael Bane on the Radio => Topic started by: ronlarimer on November 10, 2010, 07:50:40 AM

Title: 186 - Custom 10/22's
Post by: ronlarimer on November 10, 2010, 07:50:40 AM
I got into shooting a two years ago because my father is a hunter and a shooter and I was looking for something to connect with him on.  He is a very good shot, to the point he has won 3 paintings at the Cooper One-shot Comp, and since I didn't believe I could compete with him with rifles, I took up pistols and now shoot IDPA have attended a USTG course et cetera...  BUT I still needed something to "compete" with him.  Due the relatively low cost and since he has a 50 yd range on his property I decided to build this 10/22 last year.

(http://ronlarimer.com/TEMP/ncbuckeye.jpg)

This has a Custom Swamp Maple Stock, a Kidd trigger, Kidd Barrel, Kidd Bolt Buffer and Leupy VX-3 4-12 AO scope.  I have about $1200 in it and regularly shoot sub-MOA 10 shot groups.

He has a similarly built squirrel gun with mainly VQ parts and we shoot against each other every time I make the trip home to Ohio, but it gives us something to talk about every week.

My next plan for this rifle is to add a sling and use it for an Appleseed event.

I would like to read some other .22 related stories from forum members.
Title: Re: 186 - Custom 10/22's
Post by: Hazcat on November 10, 2010, 07:55:46 AM
NICE shooter, NC!

Welcome to the board and do your best to visit 'the corner' with the rest of us reprobates. ;)
Title: Re: 186 - Custom 10/22's
Post by: PegLeg45 on November 10, 2010, 08:21:06 PM
Bee-U-tee-ful rifle...and welcome to the show!!!!!!
Title: Re: 186 - Custom 10/22's
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 10, 2010, 08:43:23 PM
As I listened to the podcast I wondered who would start this thread  ;D
Welcome to the Forum NC Buckeye.
Looking at your rifle only two words comes to mind, "simple elegance".

The 10/22 is produced in the millions, but the work you put into it makes it "one of a kind".