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Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 7:08 am
by Automatic1947
shooter50 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:41 pm
hornet22 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:56 pm
Ordinace factory in India im not sure which one, used to make .22lr rifles some 30 to 40 years ago. I had seen one in my local gun shop which had already been sold. It was heavy compared to the new IOF Brno type rifle. I don't remember the safety mechanism but it looked like a long bold if im not wrong it was more like a centerfire big bore rifle. It could have been a .22lr trainer rifle. They were even made in full stock like the enfield rifle.
Those were modified 303 Lee Enfield Rifles for training purposes. A sleeve was inserted in the bore to reduce the diameter to . 22, the bolt and magazine follower were altered for rimfire and the smaller cartridge. The weight was kept similar to the standard service issue 303.
That's intreasting information. .22lr reduces the cost of training.
Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:51 pm
by belliap
I recently purchased a IOF .22 model 2020. The dealer tried putting a scope at the time of purchase. But the scope was too big and was touching the front sight. He gave me an option of removing the sight. But I didn't want to do that. Can anyone suggest me a good scope that is available in India which I can use for upto 200 yards. And has a smaller objective lens so I don't have to remove the front sight.
Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:56 pm
by hornet22
You can put an additional rail to increase the hight and then mount the scope.
Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:30 pm
by belliap
Where can I source this rail in Bengaluru?
Buying Modern O/U,Any Suggestions Please
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:39 pm
by belliap
Vineet wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:24 am
Maybe you can find a second hand in good condition.
Took your suggestion brought a IOF 2020 .22lr sporting rifle. Thank you Vineet sir
The moderator team would sincerely appreciate it if you would post your reply to the appropriate thread. In this case, you posted your reply regarding your 22 rifle question in the thread with your question about an O/U shotgun. You post and Vineet's response has been moved to the appropriate forum and thread -- this time. Your posts to the wrong thread will be deleted in the future. Thank you for giving attention to this matter.
Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:03 am
by eljefe
For a .22LR, look for a scope in the 1-5x or 2-7x range with an objective dia of 32mm max.
These should be fine with medium bases and not touch the rear sight
Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:54 pm
by hornet22
belliap wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:30 pm
Where can I source this rail in Bengaluru?
Check online like kovibazar.com or airgunsindia these sites sell all kinds of spares. There are many other sites you can google search and contact them .
In Bangalore you can check with the gun shops you can get the number from this forum itself, but I think online would be better.
Re: Buying Modern O/U,Any Suggestions Please
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:56 pm
by Vineet
Congratulations !!
.22lr rifle is always pleasant to shoot and it’s very practical caliber.
Re: IOF .22 LR rifle
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:49 pm
by amirzubair
shooter50 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:41 pm
hornet22 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:56 pm
Ordinace factory in India im not sure which one, used to make .22lr rifles some 30 to 40 years ago. I had seen one in my local gun shop which had already been sold. It was heavy compared to the new IOF Brno type rifle. I don't remember the safety mechanism but it looked like a long bold if im not wrong it was more like a centerfire big bore rifle. It could have been a .22lr trainer rifle. They were even made in full stock like the enfield rifle.
Those were modified 303 Lee Enfield Rifles for training purposes. A sleeve was inserted in the bore to reduce the diameter to . 22, the bolt and magazine follower were altered for rimfire and the smaller cartridge. The weight was kept similar to the standard service issue 303.
I have recently seen .22lr by IOF exactly similar in looks as the 315 manufactured by the same IOF. The only thing differentiating the 2 was the size of the magazine. Even the bolt was same.
Couldn’t take any pics though.