LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE RIFLE-start to "finish"
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:55 am
I compiled the numerous posts made with this rifle into one "clickable" chain of events / modifications done to it.
The scope of the threads was to put together a Low Budget .22 that can be put together by any average Joe, using simple tools and materials that can be found easily, ecconomically, and produce "presentable homemade modified" looks.
Is it a world class match grade rimfire? NO! However it is an accurate enough project to fit the bill in a triple duty capacity -
1. low dollar trainer / above average plinker
2. low dollar smallbore silhoutte hunter class rifle
3. small game / critter hunting rifle
Another object is to make all the accessories removable and modifications restricted to the silhoutte hunter class rules, while maintaining a certain amount of "tacticoolness".
Many of the modifications, enhancements, or accessories may not be needed nor endorsed, and the final costs can be adjusted to your unique situtations and needs, but I thought to include them as "user friendly and presentable" low dollar options. None of the manufacturer's mentioned are promotions of their products, they are just what fit into the criteria of a triple duty low budget .22 trainer / silhoutte / small game rimfire, and what seemed to work based on my past experience.
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE INTRO - NEW FROM THE BOX
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3885
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - base / scope / bipod / bore site PART 1
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3890
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - base / scope / bipod / bore site PART 2
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3891
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - range report, pre-modifications
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3899
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - basic stock modifications and cheek piece
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3942
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - advanced and cheap stock modifications
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3943
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - cheap h. made accessories - ACD / ARD / rails / light / cosine indicator
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3944
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - trigger modification
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3945
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - range report, post mods
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3960
There will be more updates on the way...
1. oversized bolt knob intallation
2. stock bedding and range report.
3. Lord knows what else, is a rifle truly ever done?
My original plan was to keep it under $300.00, and is doable. Although I have surpassed that amount, it was inclusive to everything done and could be less or even more depending on how you mix and match to your needs - and budget - which is why I included a breakdown of costs list and time involved with each process.
Some things you can live with, and some things you can't. However I feel that the modifications made are of value that justified spending a little more and with a little elbow grease, saved a few bucks along the way.
The scope of the threads was to put together a Low Budget .22 that can be put together by any average Joe, using simple tools and materials that can be found easily, ecconomically, and produce "presentable homemade modified" looks.
Is it a world class match grade rimfire? NO! However it is an accurate enough project to fit the bill in a triple duty capacity -
1. low dollar trainer / above average plinker
2. low dollar smallbore silhoutte hunter class rifle
3. small game / critter hunting rifle
Another object is to make all the accessories removable and modifications restricted to the silhoutte hunter class rules, while maintaining a certain amount of "tacticoolness".
Many of the modifications, enhancements, or accessories may not be needed nor endorsed, and the final costs can be adjusted to your unique situtations and needs, but I thought to include them as "user friendly and presentable" low dollar options. None of the manufacturer's mentioned are promotions of their products, they are just what fit into the criteria of a triple duty low budget .22 trainer / silhoutte / small game rimfire, and what seemed to work based on my past experience.
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE INTRO - NEW FROM THE BOX
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3885
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - base / scope / bipod / bore site PART 1
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3890
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - base / scope / bipod / bore site PART 2
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3891
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - range report, pre-modifications
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3899
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - basic stock modifications and cheek piece
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3942
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - advanced and cheap stock modifications
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3943
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - cheap h. made accessories - ACD / ARD / rails / light / cosine indicator
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3944
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - trigger modification
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3945
LOW BUDGET .22 TRAINER / SILHOUETTE - range report, post mods
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3960
There will be more updates on the way...
1. oversized bolt knob intallation
2. stock bedding and range report.
3. Lord knows what else, is a rifle truly ever done?
My original plan was to keep it under $300.00, and is doable. Although I have surpassed that amount, it was inclusive to everything done and could be less or even more depending on how you mix and match to your needs - and budget - which is why I included a breakdown of costs list and time involved with each process.
Some things you can live with, and some things you can't. However I feel that the modifications made are of value that justified spending a little more and with a little elbow grease, saved a few bucks along the way.