Anyone hunting with a Buck Mark (.22 rimfire) Rifle ?

garrettod

Hi,

Just wondering, is anyone hunting with a Buck Mark Rifle and if so, how is it working out ?

An older family member is finding his existing rifle a bit heavy when out for a few hours and is considering changing, so I was wondering if this little number might suit for shooting rabbits (up to say 100 yards, but most shots less than 50 yards).

Obviously, the shorter length and lighter weight (he'd be dropping back from 7.25lbs to c4.5lbs) are attractions, along with the easy access to Browning components and accessories.

Many thanks.

juice1304

The buckmark rifle is a restricted firearm as under irish law it is considered a bullpup rifle as the magazine is located behind the trigger group.
So it would require a restricted licence from the CS and a reason for wanting it. You could get him to inquire and explain the situation to the CS and see what he says. But i might be a pain in the hole.
Ah fantastically written firearms law. :rolleyes:

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2008/en/si/0021.html

2. This Order comes into operation on 1 May 2008.

3. (1) In this Order—

“Act” means the Firearms Act 1925 (No. 17 of 1925);

“accelerator or sabot ammunition” means ammunition containing a projectile enclosed in a sleeve that is discarded after discharge;

“assault rifles” means—

(a) rifles capable of functioning as semi-automatic firearms and as automatic firearms,

(b) firearms that resemble such rifles;

“bullpup rifles” means rifles with a magazine located behind the trigger;

garrettod

juice1304 wrote: »

The buckmark rifle is a restricted firearm as under irish law it is considered a bullpup rifle as the magazine is located behind the trigger group. ...

Hi,

Yes, I fully appreciate that - have done a bit of reading over the old threads on Buck Mark Rifles, so know this issue has been discussed at length etc.

There seems be be quite a few Buck Mark Rifles doing the rounds from what I've seen, both new and second hand so I don't think they are particularly challenging to get approval for. He is a long time multi licence holder for various firearms, so I suspect it wouldn't become an issue.

Also, while we are looking at this possibility for hunting, he's also a member of an established target shooting club so in reality it would serve multi purpose (no more than target club competition level, needless to say)

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What I'm really wondering about, is performance with anyone hunting.

As previously mentioned, both size and weight are attractions but I'm wondering what do you have to sacrafice in return - no doubt distance is one consideration (although different ammunition types might help deal with this to some degree), also is there a sound moderator available for it as I don't think it's cut for one, but have seen pictures on the internet and wonder is there a factory option.

Many thanks.

Buckmark1

I target version of buckmark out for bunnies the odd time . It is fairly in its original form. There are accessories available but can be difficult to source as in the UK they are cut down to make log barrelled pistols. there are carbon fibre barrels available that make the gun even lighter and some models are pre-threaded for mods

gearoidol

my buddy had one and he always had trouble hitting rabbits over 40-50 yards ,I always thought he was just a poor shot but after I zeroed it for him one day I couldn't believe how poor the accuracy was.At 25 yards it was nearly one holing but when you moved back to 50 it was hard to keep it on a 3" shoot n c , now maybe he had a bad one but we were never able to get it to shoot, he since bought a 10/22 and has no problems.

Buckmark1

The buckmark can be very fussy in terms of what ammo it uses but you should be hitting a 3" shoot and c at 50 yards .

Shaner82

Go for cz silhouette in 16 inch barrell it's under 6lbs shoots a dream and relatively cheap at around €600ish new

garrettod

Thanks Shane,

Food for thought needless to say.

Shaner82

If you want to really treat him go for the anschutz 1416 It's a small bit lighter again I think with 14 inch barrell and it's anschutz so you know the rest
About twice the price though !!!

garrettod

Afraid there is a limit on cost...Nice choice though

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Getting back to the Buckmark, it seems that the more people I speak to, the more reckon it's not good enough to do anything over 50-yards regardless of ammo.

Wadi14

garrettod wrote: »

Afraid there is a limit on cost...Nice choice though

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Getting back to the Buckmark, it seems that the more people I speak to, the more reckon it's not good enough to do anything over 50-yards regardless of ammo.

If its not accurate don't buy it stay away, no point in having a light rifle that cant shoot. loads of light accurate rifles out there, plenty of good accurate quality rifles out there with the sporter barrel cz, sako synthetic stocks just to name 2

Buckmark1

It is accurate I have shot mine out to over a 100 metres, though it has the same problems as an .22lr rifles such as the ruger 10/22 in that they often have to be accuratised. If you want an accurate hunting rifle out of the box then go with anyone of the bolt action .22 rifles

rookman

If you are after a light semiauto 22 check out the marlin papoose/survival rifle.I seen one in England years ago but they are still made.You can take off the barrel and it packs into its own case.Do a search on youtube for reviews on it.