Filmed at the Little River rifle range facing the You Yangs, an SSAA branch. We were firing at paper targets on metal frames 100 metres (110 yards) from the shooting position. This is the first loading problem we had with the SMLE that day, and we knew exactly where we went wrong. It was far easier to take out the magazine and load in this instance…however much slower than the charger clips. Gun: 1943 Lithgow (NSW) SMLE, .303 British. Lee Enfield Guns SMLE Mark Mk3 Mk.3 MkIII Mk.III Number No1 No.I NoI No.1 Shooting Firearms .303 303 British Short Magazine Opensights Baresights Open Bare Rifle Target Range Mad Minute Bullet Rapid Fire Stock Barrel Trigger Bolt Action Scope Sight 30 Calibre Charger Stripper Clip SSAA You Yangs Little River 100 yards Melbourne Victoria Australia UK England English Army World War II 2 WWII WW2 Flinders Peak Trajectory Lithgow New South Wales ADF First Time Licensing Category AB A&B Longarms Licence Centrefire Rimfire Anschutz Anschütz .22WMR 22WMR .22 Magnum Nikko Stirling Scope Rimfire Hornady Winchester 7.7×56mmR 7.7×56R 7.7mm .311 muzzle velocity 150 grain 180 Highland Sports
Little .22 bolt action guns are a riot. They’re fun and engaging recreational shooting options for everyone. In some ways theyre easier and less intimidating instructional tools for kids, some female, or new shooters. The Serbian-made Zastava Z5 Youth gun is just such a rifle. Formerly imported by Charles Daley, Interarms, and then marketed by Remington Model Five (version shown and discussed here), this little .22 bolt gun fun and fast. Bolt lift is only 60º and the action is smooth. Trigger out of the box is a bit stagey buy as shown can be easily improved using factory adjustment screws. Current versions wear a press checkered laminated stock but other hardwood versions, like this one, have been issued. This stock is diminuitive for the smaller shooter and features 12 3/8″ length of pull (vs 13 3/8″ for adult Z5 model). Weighing only 5 ½ lbs (6 lbs with laminated stocks), the Rem Five/Z5 is quick into action and won’t weigh down the new shooter (as long as you dont mount a heavy optic!). The bluing in this model is superb: high gloss and smooth. The Z5 comes with a 5 round magazine with is a bit thumb busting but ruggedly built. These magazines are not readily available but currently can be had from USSG Inc directly for around . Having more with make your shooting sessions a bit funner. But the Z5 can also function as a single shot with the included single shot adaptor (may be optional on some models), thus teaching the new shooter ammunition conservation and …
I had over a bunch of friends for the second annual school work shoot-out. We take all of our assignments from the year (among other targets) and blast away. This was extremely fun to do, I hope to have more videos like this one. Here’s a list of the weapons used: .22 bolt action (X2) .22 lever action, one magnum, one LR 10/22 .22 revolver over-under 12 gauge side-by-side 12 gauge semi-auto 12 gauge Rossi .357 revolver Beretta 96 (.40 cal)
We had some friends down at the farm and they had brought some of there rifles so we took a few shots at our 2.5 inch steel plate to see what different calibers would do to it we shot it with 22-250 44 Magnum 243 WSSM 308 and 30-06. we were shooting the plate from about 30 meters.
Here is a compilation of my latest shooting with some .22, 12 gauge, and .357/.38. I am just starting to shoot guns regularly, so hopefully these videos will get better as time goes on.
You can have an amazing amount of fun at your indoor or outdoor range with your .22 rifle. Welcome to the Nutnfancy “Circles of Death” .22 (or airgun) Drill or COD. A computer generated sheet with precise 3/8″ circles, stacked in neat rows, provide the target. Plan on using a good scope, preferably one that focus down to close ranges for maximum accuracy (Weaver RV9 shown, recommended still). If you have two shooting lanes then two shooters can compete against each other as shown in a elevated stress rapid fire drill where accuracy will win the day. My favorite gun in these drills is the .22 bolt action rifle. The Marlin 925 is one of the best in the world I think: ultra smooth, fast, holds 10 rounds (with the Marlin 10 rd mag purchased separately), has a great trigger (T900), is amazingly accurate with its Micro Groove rifling (really works), lightweight, has a perfect barrel profile, and is extremely affordable. In this vid, this quintessential and personal favorite .22 bolt gun goes up against the also excellent CZ 452 “American.” The quality levels in terms of finish in the 452 are higher: gorgeous walnut stock with sharp checkering and an amazing bluing job. It also has a great trigger and top notch accuracy. However in this drill its bolt manipulation is a distant second when binding is encountered and a special techinque is needed to achieve the faster speeds of the Marlin 925. Polishing the bolt and components may help slick it up (however that shouldn’t be needed …
Well, this is one of the final standard-def videos to be posted to the OKFirearms Channel–HD coming January 2010! We took the TRG-22 out to the range on a cold, rainy day here in Oklahoma to test some new handloads and see how the mechanism and scope performed in inclement weather. After a few tweaks of the scope, we dialed it in and I shot a sweet 10-shot group from 350 yards. The handload was 42 grains of MR 4064 powder with a 168 grain Sierra BTHP. We also used two cameras and walkies to try and capture the realtime shooting experience for the video. Sure beats walking downrange to look at targets!
