Anyone else practicing with .22 trainers?

[Shako Badhan]

Some time ago I picked up a CZ 457 Jaguar to practice my offhand and off sticks shooting. I have definitely seen a marked improvement in my proficiency. It’s common knowledge that practice with these little guys helps, but I’m still impressed with the results.

That fact that it tips the scale at over 8lbs makes it feel like a real rifle which I really like.

 

[Inline6]

Nice rifle!

We have a Bergara BMR the we purchased from @R&M FIREARMS a while back and use it for the same purpose. It wears a suppressor and shooting in the back is a joy. We practice offhand and stick with this setup.

 

[Tra3]

I bring my R8 with the .22 barrel on most weekends when I leave town. It gets used frequently, sometimes only for 10 minutes.

A .22 shoot becomes a competition very quickly. Everybody wants to send a few rounds and test their proficiency. It is a very useful tool to get kids to shoot more without requiring a trip to the range and without the noise of bigger guns.

 

[Bert the Turtle]

22 barrel and suppressor for my R8. If/ when I feel like shooting, I go out and shoot. Doesn’t matter if it’s noon or midnight.

 

[AZDAVE]

Every time we go to the range at 22 comes along.

 

[Aaron N]

I’m always looking for a decent bolt action .22 with irons, and a walnut stock for a trainer

 

[Velo Dog]

Yes, with bolt action Brno .22 & 4x scope, similar to my favorite hunting rifle & scope (Brno 602 Magnum, caliber .375 H&H & 4x scope).

It is best to train with the exact rifle and ammunition that each of us intend to hunt with.

However, it is not always possible and so a .22 rifle, fired from shooting sticks is an alternative for training.

Likewise, even time spent shooting hundreds of rounds from an air rifle, over the shooting sticks is better training than just watching the outdoor channel and eating ice cream.

Cheers.

 

[Cleathorn]

Its a CZ 457 synthetic suppressed for me. The kids and I run thousands of rounds through it. The length, weight, trigger pull, action, its all about the same. Its essential practice.

 

[Shako Badhan]

I have been tempted by 22 kit for my R8, and a suppressor.

 

[rgsiii]

I have a 22 KK for my R8 and a 223 or equivalent in most of my other rifles.

 

[The Engineer]

My suggestion for someone who was a bit recoil shy (Flinched with big bores.) was to shoot the big bore only enough to insure it was sighted in then put it away and practice with a full size 22 concentrating on the trigger squeeze and calling the shot. When you get to the point of being able to consistently call he shot you do not have a flinch. If you have the time before the hunt and you have eliminated the flinch you can try one or two big bore shots during the 22 practice sessions. I the flinch returns set the big bore aside and just practice with the 22. This all needs to be done far enough in advance that you arrive at the hunt without a flinch. I have great luck curing shooters flinch with this method.

 

[skydiver386]

Some time ago I picked up a CZ 457 Jaguar to practice my offhand and off sticks shooting. I have definitely seen a marked improvement in my proficiency. It’s common knowledge that practice with these little guys helps, but I’m still impressed with the results.

That fact that it tips the scale at over 8lbs makes it feel like a real rifle which I really like.

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Is that the one with the 28 inch barrel?

 

[GuttormG]

Yes, with a Anschutz with a SuB 4*36.

 

[Bert the Turtle]

My suggestion for someone who was a bit recoil shy (Flinched with big bores.) was to shoot the big bore only enough to insure it was sighted in then put it away and practice with a full size 22 concentrating on the trigger squeeze and calling the shot. When you get to the point of being able to consistently call he shot you do not have a flinch. If you have the time before the hunt and you have eliminated the flinch you can try one or two big bore shots during the 22 practice sessions. I the flinch returns set the big bore aside and just practice with the 22. This all needs to be done far enough in advance that you arrive at the hunt without a flinch. I have great luck curing shooters flinch with this method.

It’s funny- I have also had the opposite experience: shoot my 404 for a while and my 30-06 seems very tame.

 

[Kalthoff]

I practice with a scoped CZ455 in .22LR

On a typical year I fire at least twenty times more .22LR than centerfire at the riflerange.

My local riflerange has a "running wild boar at 50 meters" designed for .22LR, it is splendid practice.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I have a 223 bolt action Ruger for training purposes.

 

[Tintin]

I try to get on the sticks a couple of times a week with a .22LR.

Usually the CZ452 or the Ruger 77/22.

 

[Shako Badhan]

Is that the one with the 28 inch barrel?

Yes it is. I wanted a 457 and these were the only ones that were available at the I got it. Originally I was not sure about the long barrel, but it gives it a proper weight and the balance with the scope is not bad. It’s also very accurate.

 

[Tintin]

Yes it is. I wanted a 457 and these were the only ones that were available at the I got it. Originally I was not sure about the long barrel, but it gives it a proper weight and the balance with the scope is not bad. It’s also very accurate.

Great thing with the 457 (and 455) is ease of swapping barrels.

Long, short, fat, skinny, sights or not, 17HMR, 22LR, 22WMR.

The kits for different chamberings also include a magazine and bottom metal.

https://www.czub.cz/en/firearms-and-products-family/cz-457-miniset

 

[Finprof]

This is my Anchutz 1712 Meistergrade.
My primary club shoots NRA Light Rifle fall, winter and spring every Tuesday.
It also gets used at Rimfire Silhouette matches at clubs in the area. There is a match somewhere from spring through fall every weekend.
It is designed for Silhouette matches and barely meets the maximum weight and minimum trigger pull requirement for sporter class.
Both are shot offhand with no support - no slings or shooting coats.
Light Rifle is shot indoors at 50 feet.
Silhouette is shot outdoors at 40, 60, 77, and 100 yards.