thinking of buying a model 12 want opinions on how well they shoot on the average
H&R MODEL 12
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linekin
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Hothand, sending you a pm
I own a few and much prefer over the more attractive Kimber 82 G .
The 12 does have a bulky stock , which can be remedied easily . The action design is superior to the Kimber with it 1 cocking cam and soft at that .
I shoot one at 200 and 300 yds . I drilled and tapped the receiver , weaver bases and old BSquare elevation adjustable rings .
Chamber and barrels are better than the Kimber also , as I had the task of boreccoping and checking dozens of 82 g s as they came into the gon shop . Some 82 chambers were ok others looked like they were chambered with a drill .
The 12 does have a bulky stock , which can be remedied easily . The action design is superior to the Kimber with it 1 cocking cam and soft at that .
I shoot one at 200 and 300 yds . I drilled and tapped the receiver , weaver bases and old BSquare elevation adjustable rings .
Chamber and barrels are better than the Kimber also , as I had the task of boreccoping and checking dozens of 82 g s as they came into the gon shop . Some 82 chambers were ok others looked like they were chambered with a drill .
We put ours in a new stock, more similar to an Anschutz Supermatch design and it's a great improvement. It shoots just as good as our Win 52-C and 54 Super Match at our long-range rimfire matches.
Not a great trigger but I'm not trigger sensitive and can live with it. I'd sure like to find another one, think they are a highly under rated target gun.
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Not a great trigger but I'm not trigger sensitive and can live with it. I'd sure like to find another one, think they are a highly under rated target gun.
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We put ours in a new stock, more similar to an Anschutz Supermatch design and it's a great improvement. It shoots just as good as our Win 52-C and 54 Super Match at our long-range rimfire matches.
Not a great trigger but I'm not trigger sensitive and can live with it. I'd sure like to find another one, think they are a highly under rated target gun.
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any info on the stock????
Got it at Richards microfit, it is not listed as being available but if you call they do have the inlet for a model 12. It's also available with a thumb hole in this design as well as others. This stock was semi-fancy and was about $160.00 shipped.
It was 90% inletted and took very little tweaking. I had to inlet the bottom of the forend for the accessory rail and also opened up the action and 2 inches of the barrel channel 1/8" so we could bed it. I also ran the ball mill into the front of the cheek rest slightly so the bolt had more clearance when removing for cleaning.
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It was 90% inletted and took very little tweaking. I had to inlet the bottom of the forend for the accessory rail and also opened up the action and 2 inches of the barrel channel 1/8" so we could bed it. I also ran the ball mill into the front of the cheek rest slightly so the bolt had more clearance when removing for cleaning.
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nakneker
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We put ours in a new stock, more similar to an Anschutz Supermatch design and it's a great improvement. It shoots just as good as our Win 52-C and 54 Super Match at our long-range rimfire matches.
Not a great trigger but I'm not trigger sensitive and can live with it. I'd sure like to find another one, think they are a highly under rated target gun.
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I see a lot of these rifles on Gunbroker. If you check every once in awhile they go for a decent price too.
CJ6
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Yes..Yes he does...
Hothands, I would buy that M12 it it's a clean example and priced well. Here's my take on it -
For prone shooting the original M12 stock works pretty good. The comb height is proper for most shooters when using irons. A bit wide in the fore end for some hands (mine included). I have my trigger adjusted down to a reliable 16 oz. If you're a slingshooter, you do not need a superlight trigger pull. My M12 has a Freeland adjustable buttplate and handstop. The action was pillar bedded by Lester Knipe.
It shoots good enough to be almost considered "match grade". It makes a great practice rig and could be used for competition, in a pinch. Like all .22's, it does have it's ammo preferences. I also have an Anschutz 1611 prone rifle which has better ergonomics and accuracy (but also cost approx. 3X the price of a nice M12!).
Good luck and good shooting.
Mike
For prone shooting the original M12 stock works pretty good. The comb height is proper for most shooters when using irons. A bit wide in the fore end for some hands (mine included). I have my trigger adjusted down to a reliable 16 oz. If you're a slingshooter, you do not need a superlight trigger pull. My M12 has a Freeland adjustable buttplate and handstop. The action was pillar bedded by Lester Knipe.
It shoots good enough to be almost considered "match grade". It makes a great practice rig and could be used for competition, in a pinch. Like all .22's, it does have it's ammo preferences. I also have an Anschutz 1611 prone rifle which has better ergonomics and accuracy (but also cost approx. 3X the price of a nice M12!).
Good luck and good shooting.
Mike
can you tell me where you got that tube stock?
Would you have contact information for Randy Nash ?
I bought one of the H&R M12s from the CMP several years ago, and felt it was well worth what I paid for it. I adjusted the trigger down as light as it'd go & still be fairly consistent - IIRC, it was just under 1lb. Mine shot OK, though it was marginal when it comes to cleaning the 100yd smallbore target. I seriously considered ordering a replacement prone stock from Richards Microfit, but then an excellent prone shooter suggested I contact Mac Tilton and ask about trading it for a used Anschutz. I did so, and he offered to trade me a 1411 prone rifle, complete w/Anschutz iron sights for $435 difference. I took him up on it, and have always felt it was the best trade I've ever made, in a lifetime of gun trading.
Of course, with the advantage of 20-20 hindsight, I kinda wish I would've been able to afford to just buy the Anschutz outright, and kept the M12.....
Of course, with the advantage of 20-20 hindsight, I kinda wish I would've been able to afford to just buy the Anschutz outright, and kept the M12.....
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