Lightest threaded barrel .22

[ni7ne]

Rascal Minimalist is light.
Consider carbon barrel Bergara BMR also.
I have both, and the Minimalist is fun, but it's hard to compare to the BMR with a light prism for field accuracy.

 

[Loper]

Rascal Minimalist is light.
Consider carbon barrel Bergara BMR also.
I have both, and the Minimalist is fun, but it's hard to compare to the BMR with a light prism for field accuracy.

I looked into the Rascal Minimalist not too long ago and didn’t see a weight posted on Savage’s website to compare to the standard Rascal. However, I would think that the Minimalist would be heavier than the standard since the stock is laminated.

 

[ni7ne]

...from what I have heard so far the .22 pistol suppressed is still super loud. Am I wrong in thinking this?

Suppressed bolt 22s are quieter than pistols. Both are pretty quiet. You just need a full-size .22 suppressor on the pistol.

 

[ni7ne]

I looked into the Rascal Minimalist not too long ago and didn’t see a weight posted on Savage’s website to compare to the standard Rascal. However, I would think that the Minimalist would be heavier than the standard since the stock is laminated.

Yes, but the Minimalist has a threaded barrel.
I wonder if the threaded barrel minimalist indicates they'll eventually offer factory threaded base models.
Machine shop threading vs factory threading is a cost that is a little hard to justify on cheaper rifles.

 

[huntsman22]

 

[BREAKCONTACT]

Keystone/ chipmunk makes single shot pistols with threaded barrels for around $120. There's also an aluminum chassis that's compatible with all their guns that you could put a diffrent grip on.

 

[meta_gabbro]

Keep an eye on Dark Mountain's Stowaway rifle. It's only in 5.7x28 for now, but they've said they're working on different chamberings and the barrels and bolt faces are user-swappable, would be amazed if they neglected to make a 22LR barrel. Should still be a half pound lighter than a Cricket Minimalist even after adding an optic.

 

[Loper]

Keep an eye on Dark Mountain's Stowaway rifle. It's only in 5.7x28 for now, but they've said they're working on different chamberings and the barrels and bolt faces are user-swappable, would be amazed if they neglected to make a 22LR barrel. Should still be a half pound lighter than a Cricket Minimalist even after adding an optic.

I’ve never seen or heard of these before. Looks like a cool rifle. It’s interesting thst they put the bolt in the left and side and show right handed shooters shooting it in the video.

 

[taskswap]

I know you said you wanted a rifle but are you married to that? I carry a Ruger MKIV 22/45 Lite (pistol) and it's great for grouse. I keep a small red dot on it and it works great at the ranges I'm usually taking grouse, especially during elk season. It has a threaded barrel and it super reliable, although occasionally it'll stovepipe if you run super light loads like CCI Quiet's - but they're worth it. I feel like you don't even really need a suppressor if you're running those...

It's also great for rabbits and other small game.

 

[meta_gabbro]

I’ve never seen or heard of these before. Looks like a cool rifle. It’s interesting thst they put the bolt in the left and side and show right handed shooters shooting it in the video.

Yeah, I wasn’t in love with the left-side bolt at first, but I think it’s intended to allow operation without taking your trigger hand off the grip. I’m tempted to pick one up but I can put that $400 to better use haha