Buying a .22 rimfire action?

[ctbreitwieser]

Does anyone know if its possible to buy just a .22 bolt action receiver? I want one to build a pistol and not sure if any manufacturers sell or will sell just the action. I'm going to call all the major manufacturers to find out, but I thought I'd see if I could find one that someone knew of for sure.

 

[J D]

They are available but very expensive. Usually used for custom bench rifles and such.

Actions

 

[Mgderf]

They are available but very expensive.

Actions

Boy howdy! You weren't just whistling Dixie.
That would be out of my price-line.

I'm sure they're nice, but...

 

[danielson]

Ive seen savage actions at buds, but I dont think any 22, and they were still like 500 bucks.

Might have to buy something like a savage mkII, cheapest model, and strip it.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

The problem is that I want a pistol, and I can't legally convert a rifle to a pistol. Otherwise I'd just buy a T/C hotshot or savage rascal and cut it down.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The problem is that I want a pistol, and I can't legally convert a rifle to a pistol. Otherwise I'd just buy a T/C hotshot or savage rascal and cut it down.

What about just getting something like these?

Crickett Firearms - Hunter Pistol - Proudly Made In The USA
Chipmunk Hunter Bolt Action Pistol .22 LR 10.5" Barrel Single Shot Camo Laminate Stock Stainless Steel

 

[J D]

You might try to find a good used ANSCHUTZ EXEMPLAR pistol.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

What about just getting something like these?

Crickett Firearms - Hunter Pistol - Proudly Made In The USA
Chipmunk Hunter Bolt Action Pistol .22 LR 10.5" Barrel Single Shot Camo Laminate Stock Stainless Steel

thats what I've been considering. I'm just not sure how the left handed action will feel in a right side holster.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

thats what I've been considering. I'm just not sure how the left handed action will feel in a right side holster.

So you're wanting it as a carry piece? Unless you're a lefty though, isn't it going to be awkward with a right-handed bolt (and if you're a lefty you'd have the same issue, just on your other hip)? If it's just going to be a range gun, then really the holster won't be necessary will it?

 

[ctbreitwieser]

It's gonna be a hunting gun.

 

[Leo]

You might try to find a good used ANSCHUTZ EXEMPLAR pistol.

+1 I had one to shoot small bore silhouette, never did like the balance of it except in Creedmore position. It was very accurate.

Have you considered a Thompson Contender?

If you buy a rifle receiver and make a pistol out of it, you have legal problems.

 

[Hookeye]

Wondering.............what if a pre '68 non serial number action only left the factory, was never assembled into a rifle?


BTW, I rather like my Contender

 

[top hat 45]

go over to rimfire central and peruse their advertisers, all of the high dollar guys are there and maybe find something you want on the classifieds.