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02 August 2002, 03:52

<squirrel skinner>

The savage 22LR striker questions

I'm thinking about getting a 22LR savage stiker but I really haven't heard much about accracy and other points like that. Can some one tell me more about this gun and how well it shoot?
skinner

02 August 2002, 09:53

<Cossack>

I've got one in 22mag. Very accurate. Trigger gets some getting used to: some take up and a bit of creep. Minmal adjustments and no aftermarket replacement I can find. Topped with 4X handgun Leupold, it rings a 4" spinner continuously at 100 yrds. Left hand bolt works well for me even thoughI'm not a southpaw. Only drawback is 5 shot mag in mine. I believe 22 holds more.

03 August 2002, 03:52

Stan Debick

quote:
Originally posted by Cossack:
...no aftermarket replacement I can find...

Try here for an aftermarket trigger:

Savage Striker Rimfire Replacement Sear

I have one of these on a Savage Mark II Rifle, and it improves the trigger pull greatly. Mine is set at about 10 oz.

04 August 2002, 02:12

B_Koes

quote:
Originally posted by Cossack:
...no aftermarket replacement I can find...

Rifle Basix makes a drop in trigger unit I believe. I runs something like $79. I saw it in the last IHMSA newspaper and don't remember off the top of my head their contact information. Email me and I can get you the information once I find my paper.

19 September 2002, 15:18

<SD Handgunner>

I have worked with a couple different Savage Sport Strikers in .22 LR. Both were plenty accurate enough, but seemed to be exceptionally finicky about what ammo they liked and disliked.

I tuned the factory trigger myself. One the one I was able to get it SUPER CRISP, and down to under 2 pounds, while the other one was quite crisp, and was able to get it to 2 pounds.

I have just recently sent Savage a letter asking if they would rebarrel my Striker with a Heavy 15" .22 LR Barrel for me. I have not had a responce yet though.

Larry