H&R M12 ?

[Rem6br]

I'm looking to get started in IR 50/50 competition and have a chance to
pick up a H&R M12 and don't really see much info on them. Would this rifle
be worth starting with? How do they compare to the kimber 82g
Thanks

 

[Oklahoma Jim]

My M-12 shoots better than any of the 82-g's I've shot against.

 

[750k2]

Spend once cry once
I'd go for a used BR rig - will hold it's value pretty well and shoot better (most times)
Ammo is the real pain

 

[Joe D]

Both the 82G and H&R12 are second tier target rifles. Neither compare to even Anschutz 54 rifles. If you want a really good BR rifle plan on spending $2,000+.

 

[Oklahoma Jim]

I agree with the above. My Annies shoot much better than my M-12, but they cost a lot more. A custom BR .22 should shoot even better.

 

[Joe D]

Ah, they did not cost more if you bought them at the big CMP sale a couple of years ago. My 1808 was unfired. The 2007 looked to have very few rounds through it. Probably my best buy was an unfired H&R 12 for $225.

 

[Rem6br]

Thanks for all the good info guys. I would like to get into a used BR rig
But haven't come across one yet. I do have the chance to pickup a H&R M12
I have three of them to shoot to pick the one I like the best out of the three
all of them shoot well but one shoots exceptionally well, I thought if I pick one
up maybe shoot a little and do a rebarrel?

 

[Joe D]

I am sure you already know how easy it is to adjust the head space on a 12. I corrected mine last year. It now is set to .042". It came set at .046". That one adjustment helped accuracy a good bit.

 

[Rem6br]

Joe,
I'm not sure how you measure the headspace?

 

[Joe D]

You use go/no go gauges. http://www.pacifictoolandgauge.com/gauges1.htm Standard .22 go is .043". Seems like no go is .048".

 

[Rem6br]

Thanks Joe,
I'm new to the BR game I've always shot my rifles but not for the precision needed in competition. How do you adjust the headspace on the M12? I willget the go no go gauges from PT&G seems if you want
the headspace to be .043" would you use a .044" for no go?

 

[Joe D]

Item 23. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/HarringtonRichardson-33274/Rifles-36450/12-38727.htm?page=2
I detailed how to do it over on rimfirecentral.com

 

[fayettefatts]

I detailed how to do it over on rimfirecentral.com

Link?

 

[Joe D]

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445111

 

[Rem6br]

Thanks for the link Joe, and remember don't be sanding your ammo ;D

 

[fayettefatts]

Thank You Joe D.
I would have been scratching my head for quite a while! ;D

 

[Rem6br]

Joe,
Do I order the .22 LR match chamber gauges? I guess Dave Kiff will know what I need

 

[Joe D]

Remember, all you are checking is rim thickness.

 

[Rem6br]

Okie dokie thanks

 

[MGYSGT]

Question for that headspace thing. My M12 engraves the rifling onto the projectile when the bolt is closed. Is this wrong or right? I used to have a 40X that did the same thing.

Thanks
Tom