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Post by Dwight Pilkilton on Aug 24, 2006 23:09:07 GMT -5
I got to handle one of these today and my first impression is Nice. This is as handy field light sporter as I have ever seen. it is even lighter than the Original T Bolts. But it sports a much nicer checkering that reminds me of the 52 Repro Brownings. The bolt is much improved over the original T bolt in that it is easier to cycle new and more ergonomically designed. it reminds me of a A Bolt 22 with its flat bolt handle as well as the Gold trigger. The Magazine is hard to describe, it is tiny ! it is easily half the size of a 10-22 Magazine and still holds 10 rounds. It also appears very well made. The price tag on this one was $514.00 but was already sold. I am thinking it might might make a nice Christmas gift to Dwight when it comes time ;D
The gun is not grooved for tip off rings instead it is drilled and tapped for scope blocks which I like better than tip off rings.The comb of the stock looks low or about right for open sights but this is deceiving as it is unusually high and will be perfect for a scope. I think a Leupold 3-9 EFR or a Weaver 2-7 rimfire scope would make this a perfect rig.
Dwight P
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Post by Charlotte on Aug 25, 2006 2:46:27 GMT -5
I hope it shoots better than a BL-22.  Ouch! Do I sound bitter? Seriously, Browning makes as pretty a rifle as there is. |
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Post by Charlotte on Aug 25, 2006 8:03:30 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't realize that it's a straight pull bolt!! and the receiver looks like a centerfire. Heck, the rifle looks like a centerfire. The MSRP is $611, so $514 is about right. Brownings website says it has a semi-match chamber and recessed crown.
I can see why it caught your attention.
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Post by Big G on Aug 25, 2006 16:54:26 GMT -5
How do the straight pull bolts actually work? What keeps them from coming open when a round is fired? Is it simply spring pressure?
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Post by Dwight Pilkilton on Aug 25, 2006 19:04:05 GMT -5
On a T Bolt the bolt handle is also the locking lug. It is eccentric and when you pull it to open the chamber to reload the bolt pivots out first and then the pressure pulls the bolt backward. As you push it foreword it picks up another cartridge and pivots and a single locking lugs pivots into the receiver and locks the entire thing up. When you see one it is incredibly simple and effective. Far simpler that a 1911 Swiss or a Fortner Action.
Dwight
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Post by jb on Aug 28, 2006 20:39:37 GMT -5
I had an original T2 in left hand back in the 70's. The new rifle is a bit different in the lock up and feels a lot lighter. The figure eight magazine sure does allow the rifle to be slimmer in the belly than the 10/22, hopefully it will work as well. This is a personal preference but I'm not so sure how I feel about the polymer parts. I guess as long as it works....
If it is even reasonably accurate, I predict they will sell a blue zillion of them.
Now it's time to re-issue a Japanese version of the Browning Trombone.....
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Post by grandparem on Aug 29, 2006 6:49:35 GMT -5
I had an original T2 in left hand back in the 70's. The new rifle is a bit different in the lock up and feels a lot lighter. The figure eight magazine sure does allow the rifle to be slimmer in the belly than the 10/22, hopefully it will work as well. This is a personal preference but I'm not so sure how I feel about the polymer parts. I guess as long as it works.... If it is even reasonably accurate, I predict they will sell a blue zillion of them. Now it's time to re-issue the the Japanese version of the Browning Trombone..... A dealer near me has a used LH T-Bolt... at least he did about 2 weeks ago. If you're interested, let me know and I'll PM you his phone number. |
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Post by Big G on Aug 29, 2006 8:39:37 GMT -5
Catalog says trigger pull wieght is adjustable without removing it from the stock. I just might have to have one, just do not tell my CZ's!
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Post by Ziplok on Aug 29, 2006 19:04:57 GMT -5
Only seen pics so far; I've shot one of the older models... straightpulls (witness my Swiss & Austrain centerfires  ... I'd buy one if extra mags can be had for less than the price of the weapon.  |
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Post by Dwight Pilkilton on Aug 29, 2006 22:51:45 GMT -5
The shop in Jasper AL where I looked at the T Bolt told me that the mags were around $30 retail. That would make then in-line with the Ruger 10-22 mags an not a bad price. I will have one of these guns eventually.
Dwight
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Post by jb on Sept 3, 2006 12:54:45 GMT -5
Charlotte,
The BL-22 has a pretty terrible trigger, but my son's is pretty accurate for an under 5 pound lever-action. He has very little trouble putting five inside an inch at 35 yards with iron sights (he has exceptional eyesight). I sure can't shoot it that well...
Best,
JB
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Post by Charlotte on Sept 3, 2006 20:22:36 GMT -5
Charlotte, The BL-22 has a pretty terrible trigger, but my son's is pretty accurate for an under 5 pound lever-action. He has very little trouble putting five inside an inch at 35 yards with iron sights (he has exceptional eyesight). I sure can't shoot it that well... Best, JB I knew there had to be one out there somewhere that will shoot. Just the law of averages says that. At least I know it's in South Carolina. Mine is so heat sensitive it probably needs the aguila round that is sans poudre. I can get about an inch and a quarter/inch and a half off a bench at 25 yds. The first shot always goes where I'm aiming and everything after that is just in the neighborhood. Some rifles in my safe have collected dust, I think the BL22 has mold on it. |
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