Brush a little lapping compound on the bolt cycle it 100 times clean the compound off and the bolt will be smooth

Nice review.

You don't necessarily need a sling swivel stud adapter if you want to attach a bipod to the MOE X22. Any bipod with M-LOK should work, including the MDT Oryx. However, if you already have an MDT bipod that attaches to a sling swivel stud you're out of luck.

5 to 1 for crankbaits, and 6 to 1 for jigin and wormin.

you bought a pistol sock

Good review and I am a new subscriber. I opted for the carbon wrapped barrell and found a great deal on the Arken EPL 4 6-24x50 still keeping me within regs for NRL22 base class

Thanks!

Staple in westcoast rivers for salmon and steelhead.

the entire handle, in out, twist is sooooooooo cheap feeling. they are built like a toy. not to be beat to death on a boat bow!

Nice review. I have this rifle in the carbon barrel version and it is indeed very accurate, mine will shoot .3" 5 shot groups @50yds with good ammo and your right about the bolt, it is a little rough

“Forgiving on backlashes”…hold my beer…😂😂

Is there not supposed to be an S on the end of 6501?

Do the real ones need to have a manufacturing date?

Thank you for the heads up. Another thing some folks, like myself, may not know is that only the 6500 C3 models have the clicker function. I didn't research this enough when buying a C4 for catfishing. The C4 is made in Sweden and is a solid reel, just no clicker and a bit more compact, narrower, one more bearing on the leveler with a faster retrieve at 6:1 vs 5:1 on the C3. Bought a C3 6501 but won't be returning the C4. They're both keepers.

I think your judgement of the back-play in the Chinese reel is unfair unless you also call out the older Swedish Ambassadeurs too. I'm also not convinced by your complaints about the plastic line guide. Just because you somehow broke a Shimano doesn't mean you'll break everybody else's plastic line guides. I understand your complaint from a preference point of view, as I can easily imagine a loop of line wrapping around the line guide during a sloppy, hard cast; but as a ding on quality? I need more data. I don't like crappy drags either but, if that was the only problem with this reel, replacing the crappy drag washers with something better would be considerably cheaper than just buying a Swedish-produced version of the reel (unless you're paying someone to do the swap for you). I think the issues with the Chinese Ambassadeurs lie elsewhere, in things you didn't mention. I've seen complaints about the gears wearing out quickly, threads stripping, rapid corrosion, and I don't remember what else. I'll stick with buying and refurbishing Swedish-made modes; Pure Fishing is using the Ambassadeur name to make money off of unsuspecting consumers, selling bottom-dollar junk at a premium using a well-known brand name with a reputation for reliability and quality. If I want a Chinese "Ambassadeur" reel, I think I'll take my chances on a knockoff / clone from KastKing, Piscifun, or... ?

I like the ergonomics of Magpul stocks as I have them on most of my rifles and shotguns where the option exists. That said, Magpul can nickel and dime you. As you mentioned, buying the sling stud was an extra expense. On the stock on my Mossberg 590A1, you have to buy the QD cup separately to install in the stock. Kind of lame but overall I still like the feel of their stocks.

😮I use my c3 6500 for buzz baits, frogs etc.. does great. Best bait caster ever in my book.

I have been looking into the conventional round bait casting reels, I have many low profile for large mouth bass but never a conventional round. I see some places say various reel manufacturers say made exclusively in Japan or sometimes Sweden. Is there really a big difference with them such as gear material, drag washers, bearings, etc...?

Thx for review!

B14 ,700 action, is the way to go.bugara rifles are awesome. But cz are king of budget that always shots, great video. Thanks.

Great review! Thank you!

Any follow up on this?

It'll look mad on a mdt field stock, both in FDE. Thanks for the review.

That cheap cv life bipod is surprisingly solid for the price.

Any updates on base class performance? I’m considering this for the same purpose and already have that same scope.

I have one 6501C3 that I bought used about 13 years ago. It's red and has a salmon on the side of it. I love it for it's simplicity and strength! All I use is left handled baitcasters when I'm not using a spinning reel.

You feel the recoil of a .22lr?

Nice review

Thanks for the honest review. I had it on my list, but went with the Tikka T1x instead. In Europe where I´m from, the Bergara BMR rifle is twice the cost of the Tikka in .22LR.

Thanks for the heads up! I was thinking about it but it may be just a bit light for me as well

I pronounces it "AhaaBuuuuuuu....!" All I have to say!

So… it is now 3 years later. How did your next brand do???

I was just looking at these. I will definitely look elsewhere now! Thanks for showing us this unacceptable work!

Good video. Also remember that when pumping surface water, that it is already warmer than the bottom where the baitfish and fish may be living in.

What alternative products are there besides the Surelife brand? I just want to compare brands because I don't want to pay a lot for keeping a scoop of $3.00 minnows alive.

Enjoyed your video and opinion on this trigger. I've been thinking about an upgrade and it seems like a reasonable investment to help achieve a better trigger squeeze. Thanks for sharing.

A dual sling allows hands free walking in the dark to your deer stand and climbing up. No continuous sliding off your shoulder. U don't always have to use it as a double 4:58

Agree I haven't had any trouble with mine I've always ran Minn kota.. I've had motor guides but no comparison

Nice. Just ordered mine from Amazon Canada for $17.11.

Yeah, 2.0 lbs is too light for me. My Ruger American Rimfire is 3.5 but adjustable down to 2.5. My Savage is 3.0. I am getting a Ruger 10/22 Collectors Series and I am not sure what the trigger pull is. But I am anticipating switching to a BX trigger unless it is already in the 3lb, to 3.5 range. Just trying to keep my budget low and I still have to get a scope for it. Although I am looking forward to giving the OEM tech sights a good workout.

I take it you don’t like it, mine is just the opposite. Maxxum 80# hand control. I’m fresh water, batteries on on board charger, pulled in when not in water.

How did you put an end on your stake out pole and did you put something on the inside to stiffen the pole?

It feels like my dad is showing me how it works thank you sir

i can understand your disappointment in your purchase. However, the Boyd's stocks I have experience with have all been advertised as "semi drop-in", minor fitting may be required, with length of pull, width, barrel channel etc all spelled out. So replacing a factory laminated stock with an aftermarket laminated stock will probably net you no change in accuracy or function I will assume a visual change is your objective. By grinding the long screw to length, and doing a little hand work carving the receiver shelf down to proper depth, you will end up with a $700 .22 that may or may not shoot any better. I would have started with glass bedding the factory stock for accuracy improvement. Many gunsmiths have said with Rugers you get one that shoots, or you don't.

Only three colors you need a red yellow and black, and where you put them on the fishing lewer the detail is for the for the fisherman, you're pulling that lower through the water the fish can't see the design on the lure.

What boat do you have it on?

Im just now hearing about these boats..very cool but for the price of themm ya can buy a realm big boat or pontoon or a car

So with all the upgrades it pretty much isn’t a 10/22 anymore..

Thanks....Good Stuff !

Ghee, I had the 80# thrust on my 2200 BlueWave Pure Bay, for six years and never had any issues. I fished with it in saltwater mostly, but I live on the river and used it in freshwater too. I’m guessing you got lemons or your very brutal on your equipment.