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Just come into possession of a MINT M55 in the mighty .222..... still has factory grease on it.....
Ive also just got hold of a little vx1 to get her going
Whats everyone's thoughts on ring suitability to fit the dovetail? I know optilocks would look great but unsure yet if they fit the dovetail?
Or what are you using? (ringwise)
I havent shot it yet but itching.
Ive only heard good things about the M55, so share your thoughts and what rings/scope combos you got going!
The leupold rings for cz 527 or even better the hold hillver ( now lynx optic) rings in low would work well I think.
Oh sweet so dovetail is about 16mm ay?Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
Those leupys aint to bad, ive never seen the hillver ones.
So in theory same as all the Tikkas, and optilocks would work?
Any idea what second hand mags go for? (if and when they pop up)
All I can say, is dont ever lose your mag! I have, twice, and had to remortgage to buy another...........and then I found the original. The original M55 came with genuine Tikka rings, very, very solid, and a bit on the heavy side. But they never moved. The Hillver/Lynx ones are nice and tidy, old school steel, but nice and light.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly-My-Pretties
Like my M55 lots. Later model Tikka rings fit, if you find mags in 222 get me one also, I am in the process of trying to make a spare one.
would have to try some place like numrich in USA. but wouldn't be cheap or expedientQuote:
Originally Posted by Fly-My-Pretties
Pics please!!
yeah i got the original rings, they weigh a flippin ton which is why i want some optilocks i think!Quote:
Originally Posted by Husky1600
Will do ill try get some good ones tomorrow if the sun comes out. Cant say for sure but i think its gona be my new fav rifle!Quote:
Originally Posted by 300_BLK
Previous owner did take these pics, only small spot of bluing worn off of the top part of the mag, apart from that like new except for the 1 small indent which i will steam out...
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Supposedly the previous owner got it off from a collector, and he just stored it not wanting to wreck it.
My smith chucked a bore scope and would guarantee no more than 70 shots, but believes its only done in the 50ish max.
It still has all of the tooling marks etc from factory and there is still some factory grease here and there.
Pretty happy :thumbsup:
excuse the flash marks from camera...
Go and thrash the shit out of it - no good sitting in a gun safe ! It's pretty darn hard to wear out a .222 barrel unless your rough when cleaning the pointy end of the barrel. A mate has a L461 he used throughout his govt culling years and it's still on the same barrel after thousands of rounds.
No good sitting in the safe doing shit, its gona be new go to!Quote:
Originally Posted by bing
Love them , big regret selling my 308 M55
Anyone have one with optilocks that can post a pic and/or show us ya rings and scope
I have some leupold rings that came on my 527 if you're in the market, 30mm. PM me if you're interested. Nice weapon btw
Legend, i think my leupy arrives tomorrow.... but im pretty sure its a 1inch tube diameter. Will measure up and get back to you if 30mm :)Quote:
Originally Posted by charliehorse
I'd say just leave it as is, use the original rings. They will never shift on you, mine haven't yet after 43 years. The little you would save in weight is negligible in the overall scheme of things. Thats a nice tidy rifle, looks just like mine was, but the open sights for mine are still in a plastic bag, oiled up, in with all my gun bits collected over the years. Let us know how it shoots - should like the 50 and 55gn projectiles, and possibly the 60/63's....maybe.
Interestingly we have an M55 .243 in stock from god knows when.
And how much do you want for it?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisW
Its not mine, its in stock. You would need to price it up via a retailer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Husky1600
Bro pakaru eyes hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by mimms2
