LITHGOW ARMS LA101 22LR - MOST ACCURATE 22LR BOLT RIFLE I OWN!

[@CrusadeGamingTBO]

As someone who grew up in Lithgow and still to this day, lives in Lithgow, awesome video!! It's great to not just see an aussie product being so well received but something from my hometown!!

[@GoodCamHunting]

Good to see an Aussie made product getting a great rep internationally! 👍🏻

[@TheIdeasGuy]

Good Cam Hunting agreed! Now, let's tell .22 Plinkster about our Warwick brand centerfires (like the WFA1 I think it is from memory). Whew, they're nice looking guns. Wish I could afford one myself!

[@okm88]

Contract92 are they still in business? I was looking around for them a while back and looked like they went off the grid.

[@mopar21]

F*ck Australia and their gun laws too. Edit: apologies, fck the Australian gvt and those who laid down and let gun confiscation take place.

[@chiphood2966]

@@mopar21 we still legally own our sks and 1022, sad to see another brain washed by the fake media. Just visit our police websites and you will see you can own anything except autos provided you're licensed.

[@mopar21]

@@chiphood2966 "licensed" lol cause that works with American inner city gang members...

[@ben_tang]

thankyou for helpping us Australian out, it will go a long way with your rep.

[@happymonaro]

drinking too much VB when we were typing Benny??

[@ben_tang]

haha shhhhhhhh.

[@coyote102076]

Why is it people will drop $1200 on a laptop or TV, or a set of "big 'ol mud tires!" ( ALL things that in 2 to 5 years will likely be in a landfill !!! ) yet at the same time say a $1200 .22 (or whatever caliber ) firearm is too expensive. I mean, HECK, 100 years from now likely your great grandkids will have a gun that still shoots. Firearms are one of the longest lasting things you can buy next to a hammer or an anvil. It is money well spent! GREAT review and loving that rifle!

[@StarSwarm.]

COYOTE ADVENTURES Well said... I couldn't agree more with this.

[@AusiKifaru]

I own a LA101, but for the sake of argument I'll just add that I use a laptop for 5 hours a day. As technology evolves, it needs updating to keep up. It's more of a necessity for efficiency, but electronics do burn out and fail, often easily and in stupidly spectacular fashions (many a $2 coffee has cost thousands of dollars). Even if you never turn it on, it will still go out of date. Likewise, so will a tyre (or tire as you US folk like to use). Rubber deteriorates without use due to oxidisation. Firearms have changed very little in a long time and don't suffer these lifespan issues. The worst that can happen is they stop manufacturing ammunition, but a little ingenuity in regards to reloading has sen some of the most obscure cartridges still being reloaded. The issue for many is, will a $200 rifle do the same task for me as a $1200 rifle? For many, it will, so they won't justify the cost. But I still agree for the most part, especially when it comes to the lil .22. I have a 1930's Winchester Model 67 that shoots wonderfully. You won't find many people that can say they've seen a worn out barrel in one.

[@unicyclemaster470]

COYOTE ADVENTURES because, people need a laptop, not a gun. once serves use and one is frankley a toy.

[@coyote102076]

Well unicycle master, that we will have to agree to disagree on. One, a computer or laptop is *not* a "need" item for me and many other people. The *electronic* stuff is the toy. And 2: A firearm is a tool, and a deadly one if need be.

[@nelsontejada9027]

all tools are deadly

[@JayInOz1]

G'day mate. My first .22 was a Lithgow single shot, built in 1956. Also beautifully made, also outstandingly accurate. The company is best known for making high quality military arms. The town of Lithgow is in the hills about a hundred miles inland from Sydney, and there is still a line of serious gun emplacements along the ridge line east of town, put there in the second world war in case the Japanese sent bombers in from the coast to take out the factory. My late father in law worked there for his entire career. Good to see them still going strong. JayInOz

[@stephanieford6336]

After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!

[@feartheduck6664]

Mine constantly shoots 1/4 moa at 100 using eley tenex. It’s a one holer. On windy days it spreads out to 3/4 moa. At 150 I shoot about moa on average. These are great rifles.

[@hoplite101able]

Lithgow thats the very same plant that produced the Australian 303 Enfield along with the S.L.R. Also Plinkster they produce 223's and 308's

[@hoplite101able]

John Possas Cheers John, and my mates ownes a 1941in absolute mint condition with its original oil container with its original oil

[@gregb77]

hoplite101able you forgot the .243

[@AusiKifaru]

I have 2 Lithgow MKIII's. One a 1942 original that saw a good service. Belonged to a mate's grandfather who passed and he didn't want it. Just gave it to me. Has everything original except the bayonet was lost. No idea where he served, but I'm sure it was Egyptian sand that came out when I first pulled the cleaning kit out. The other is a 1943 that has been sporterised (aka ruined) but it was also a gift from another mate that left to join the Navy and didn't want to leave it at his parent's place. Told him he's always welcome to take it back, but he hasn't bothered in 19 years. I rarely shoot either, unless someone wants to try out a couple of good ol' Aussie war horses.

[@eddiechapman7176]

I also have Lithgow MKIII, great shooting rifle..

[@schultzr33]

as well as steyr f88

[@adzythepwcblokeinaustralia5467]

I bought one after seeing this review, and it is everything you say it is !

[@teatowel11]

So glad to hear your positive review of the LA101. This is going to be my first rifle.

[@ozman528]

Picked up my LA101 crossover (left hand) a few days ago and fired its first rounds just a couple of hours ago. Super impressive accuracy from the start and feels like a quality piece of kit. It was that good that the Tikka T3x Super Varmint in 22-250 I picked up at the same time will have to wait another week to be fired. It also felt good to rack it next to my Lithgow no1 mk3 in the safe. Well done Lithgow Arms, and keep etching the country of origin on it!

[@leegilbert9130]

Thanks 22 Plinkster for your great revue on this Australian 22 rifle, I have had mine for 2 years and I love it, they make these rifles in left hand actions as well. regards from Lee Canberra Australia

[@davidinman3584]

Makes me proud to be an Aussie Seeing that quality firearm Great review mate And the accent wasnt really that bad Good Job

[@doctorxring]

Finally. A reviewer that picks a windless day to review the accuracy of his test rifle. THANK YOU !

[@hoilst265]

Yeah, I love that on youtube: "We'll see how this groups...now, keep in mind, we've got a 64mph crosswind blowin' in ahead of the tornado that's coming up east of here..."

[@matthewberry1738]

Great review mate! Great to see our Aussie made rifles impressing our American friends. Those rifles are a little cheaper here in Oz. I have a sako quad..... but I'd also be happy as Larry with a lithgow.

[@patrickoberem9109]

I've been shooting my LA101 for 6+ years now and have shot 000's of rounds and I couldn't be happier. It is SO accurate!

[@regsparkes6507]

I saw this Lithgow LA101 being first reviewed by Ozzie Reviews from Australia about 3 months ago, I was sold on it then, and it's great to see that they are getting closer to being available in Canada ( soon ?) I realise that these will be on the higher cost side of rimfire rifles, but as you've shown here, 22 Plinkster they are worth it.

[@goodolbrendo9240]

I'm so glad I live nearby the factory that makes these, been looking to do work experience with them.

[@billh7860]

Plinkster, you are an inspiration to many of us .22 shooters, thank you. I am only an enthusiast but I've been shooting this stuff for nearly 60 years. Through some recent purchases I paid $220 for a NIB Savage MKII FV and was able to achieve .48" at 50 yds after breaking it in. After putting on a Nikon rimfire scope and a Boyds TH stock I consistently shoot groups of .33" at 50 yds and .81" at 100 yds with 2 brands of ammo (Eley Match - American Eagle). The gear might be able to do better but that is good enough for me. Total cost for the entire kit < $500.

[@raycharles935]

I have one. CZ 10 shot magazine is compatible if you want a bigger magazine.

[@Mrgunsngear]

looking forward to getting the Lithgow AUG killer in !

[@anthonysam4514]

Ya well they said Fcuk you to owning one cause ur not ethical enough

[@trevorallen5988]

This comment just reminded me how sad I still am about the Atrax…

[@adzythepwcblokeinaustralia5467]

@@trevorallen5988 Australian’s can’t even buy an Atrax ! It’s a joke .

[@ansum100]

I come from Lithgow born and bred and also own the Lithgow LA101 . From the minute I took it out of the box and onto the range it blew me away. 50met shot after shot went straight into the same hole. 100 meters wasn't that much difference probably 3 1/4 ova an inch ..I was so pleased I bought that rifle. I have owned some of the best 22s over the years Bruno mod2 Anschults and Rugger1022 plus a few others and this has to be the best rifle I 'Ve ever owned.

[@JoePep223]

I want to see the Lithgow vs Bergara vs Vudoo.... I would also like to see Lapua Center X, Midas +, SK Match and Eley 10X. I just purchased a Vudoo, the same one you reviewed. I bought it because I trust your reviews and appreciate your videos. I think the Lithgow didn’t get a fair comparison because you used Gold Medal Match and CCI Green Tag. I would love to see apples to apples.

[@gus1966]

I have a Lithgow .22lr made in late 1940's my father bought it back then. Was a super accurate rifle and still is with probably some 60000 rounds put through it. I took a gold medal at a comp against guys shooting with $2,000 rifles much to their despair because mine looks like a rusty water pipe lol. Love that rifle. And now about to buy the new Lithgow 22. Thanks for a great review👍👍

[@CoreyCJordan]

Back in 1990, I bought a Norinco JW-15 bolt action rifle. Why? $75 NIB is why. A JW-15 is basically, a really cheap BRNO knock-off with a 24" barrel. Its iron sights were pure junk. I removed the front sight and drifted off the rear sight as well. I mounted a Simmons 4x32mm scope on the receiver. I took it to my local 25 yard indoor range to zero the scope. Immediately, I was impressed with how accurate this rifle was. It shot groups that were just one oversized hole. That was better than my scoped 10/22 could manage. A week later, I took it to the outdoor range. A typical group with any ammo type was less than an inch at 50 yards. However, with CCI Mini-Mags, the groups were consistently at or within 0.5". Over the years, the JW-15 saw intermittent use, but sat in my safe unused since 2005. Two weeks ago, I took it from the safe and brought it to the range with my Marlin 795 and Henry H001. The Marlin has a 4/7x30mm scope on it. It's an accurate and reliable rifle. At the range, I stapled nine playing cards to the 50 yard target board. Three each for each rifle. Again, CCI Mini-Mag ammo was used. After three 5 shot groups were shot, the Henry averaged 1 5/8" using the buckhorn iron sights. My aging eyes didn't help. Those scopes help a lot, and the Marlin shot three groups that averaged about 1 inch, with the best at 0.8". Groups for the JW-15 averaged 0.45", with the best group measured .375" and was just a single ragged hole. Not only was the rifle consistent, the CCI ammo was too. 27 years in between and accuracy was unchanged. A $75 rifle with a $40 scope. I've shot .22 rifles that were marginally more accurate. However, I haven't seen one that shoots better for under $400, including my brother's CZ 455. www.mediafire.com/view/x8jcktfcifcokmu/JW-15.jpg www.mediafire.com/view/plliirrincutuc5/JW-15_Group_Best.jpg www.mediafire.com/view/x2idbz32m8raev8/JW-15_Group.jpg

[@darrynworthy7129]

jw-15 shoot sweet alright, i had a 22 stirling as a kid it shot awesome too.still have the norinco, we have a lithgow single shot and very accurate, we learnt to shoot with. seems most guns shoot really well. its more like what cant shoot well. and answer isnt too many at all. its what we can afford. id have a lithgow if i could afford one.

[@paulwilliams6633]

I do love your work 22plinkster. Lithgow arms are only a short drive out of Sydney Australia and have been making military wepons for many years in Australian standards. we've only clocked over 250 years since captain cook discoverd us Lithgow do tours through the factory

[@australianmade2659]

I bought a secondhand lithgow 12 built in the 1950s. 60 years on and it too is bulletproof

[@archibaldthesimple]

Mine did a 3in group at 200m. I was happy with that.

[@ashleynicely1046]

No one is worse at securing a target to a backstop than 22plinkster. Inept at a simple task.

[@SilhouetteParkFarm]

The LA101 is my favourite in my collection A winner at the range and a winner in the field.

[@ctsteve1967]

you need to shoot the voodoo V22

[@curtturtle]

It is ironic that some of the world's best rifles come from a country where they are the hardest (not impossible) to get. I love these Lithgows and the LA102s (CF versions). Engineered and built to a level you just don't get with bigger manufacturers who just pump out rifles en mass. Well worth the cost difference of other competitors. Have not seen a negative review on any Aussie gun yet (Warwick included).

[@rudysandoval4954]

My Anschutz 17hmr will easily shoot half inch groups at 100 yards. And it has a superb trigger. I don't think Anschutz has to worry.

[@garytrigg-graynoth4034]

I have this rifle in 17hmr and it’s like a laser with any ammo. Best rimfire rifles out there👍

[@plow9133]

You sold me on the Ruger American rimfire 22LR a year or so ago, went out and bought one, its the most accurate rim fire i got, wish i could go about and buy this one but love the Ruger think i will stay with Ruger for a while now, thanks for the videos I sure your busy, keep the videos coming

[@woodferd]

When my wife watches This Is Us, I catch up on 22 Plinkster vids that I haven't seen. I am wow'd at every single one!

[@CrazyDog651]

I own one of these guys back here where it was made, Australia and i love it a great little rifle and your getting it for around the same price i get it in the country it was made in.

[@tinytroy2717]

we use this for shooting rabbits most weekend for the last 2 years now and prob put throught 10000 rounds all sub its never really been cleaned and still shooting like your grouping great clip keep it up plinkster

[@curtturtle]

You had to release this video just as I bought a PWS T3 for a crap load more than the Lithgow. Now I am going to have to decide whether I want to sell the T3 or not. You're killing me plinkster!

[@fourgedmushrooms5958]

Great Australian rifle. shot plenty of rabbits with both Lithgow and cz/ Bruno

[@mp9932]

Just got this one for my kid and the same but 308 for me! The stock is a work of art too

[@scottyfogs239]

Small piece of trivia. I live 30mins from Lithgow and actually used to live a stone's throw from Lithgow Arms or, as it was called 'Small Arms Factory'. Heard of SAFLOK handcuffs? SAF is an akronym for Small Arms Factory. Super long arm. Quality make.

[@Dutch1722]

If you want to shoot even tighter groups, use a mildot scope and aim with either the +1 mildot above the crosshairs or -1 mildot below the crosshairs. Aim at a 1/4", 0.5", or 3/4 inch sticker dot with the mildot. Shoot a 5 shot group and its tighter because you have a prestine target your aiming at with each shot rather than aiming dead on at the same poi. I have shot a few 100 yard sub inch groups with my .22 ZMRapid MK II Air Rifle.

[@mudbutton2]

I have my late father's Lithgow Model 12 .22 repeater that was made in the 40's. I've been real close to buying the walnut Ti Cerakoted version of this rifle in .17HMR. The rifle in the review sells for about $1150AUD here. My PWS Summit cost about the same....and would be lucky to shoot that sort of group at 15 yards....

[@code_kanga5390]

We love our Lithgows. Looks like you'll need the metric system centimetres/millimetres to describe those tight groups. :)

[@clintonscottwalsh]

I'm from Australia and own 12 rifles and 5 handguns. just lately brought a lithgow rifle in .308 and damn well made guns..

[@nickk948]

Lithgow makes the guns for the Australian Army.. they’re top quality! Awesome videos mate.. good to hear an American pronounce the name lithgow right too..

[@GdaySport]

I bought the polymer stock version in 22WMR and love it. Not as accurate as the 22LR version, mainly because there is no match ammo for them (at least in the UK) but I use it exclusively for hunting with expanding ammunition. Getting 1" at 100 yards with 5 shots, but it opens up significantly at 150 yards (about 3"). My CZ 452 in 17HMR by comparison shoots 1/2 at 100 yards and just over 1" at 150 (we have much more ammo choice in 17HMR over here). BTW, CZ455/457/512 mags fit these rifles if you want a 10 shot version.

[@therattyfire5468]

Really appreciate your review of this weapon, I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while now and you have definitely convinced me through this video that it's the one for me. Thanks again for taking the time to produce this video. ATB... Billy.

[@gregsummers7350]

Great review. The Lithgow s Small Arms factory produced the SMLE No.3, the FN L1A! (Inch), F1 9mm SMG, the F88 (Steyr AUG) and F90 local PI AUG for the Australian military. They also made .22 LR rifles for the civilian market from 1945. Lithgow is a Tier 1 military grade firearms company.

[@willm687]

also L1A2 LMG

[@gregsummers7350]

Yes I think technically a Automatic rifle because the barrel is fixed. Certainly, a fun gun to shoot and used by non-infantry units in lieu of the Bren LMG. In the Army Res as an Assault Trooper in an Armd Cav unit I carried and shot it a lot before I joined the Regular Army.

[@AusiKifaru]

It should be noted that Lithgow make these on the same machines, with the same materials and to the same tolerances as they make our Steyr F90 military assault rifles. It was made to be a super tough hunting rifle (the glass fibre reinforced polymer stock and factory Cerakote is a strong as they come). It just happens to shoot with target accuracy and cycle super smooth. We also pay just a little over $AU800 ($US600) for one, which is the same as we pay for the cheaper CZ's.

[@willm687]

mate Steyr is the original gun company non of the AUGs we ever serviced were austrian the F88A1 was made here and so was the F88A2 we just had the licence the new Ef88/F90 is it own proprietary weapons made by lithgow/thales nothing to do with steyr. it would be like calling the canadianC7/C8 a colt m4 its notthe same basically

[@ColdWarWarriors]

Lithgow Arms is the Government arsenal for the Australian Defence Force, In the past few years Government contracts have dried up so they decided to venture into the commercial market and have introduced the Lithgow Crosover range of sporting rifles which have been well recieved by gun owners.

[@dankurtis5738]

I'm Aussie and shoot this rifle. Easily shoots staples out of my targets at 50m. Over engineered masterpeice.

[@pepperoni-prepper]

Aussie here too, bit like with the cz452, you learn fast not to check your sights using the staples lol...either that or you have no problem constantly re setting the targets.

[@ctsteve1967]

this rifle cannot keep up with the Voodoo V-22

[@hoilst]

It's a .22 - with three rear locking lugs. Damn straight.

[@feartheduck6664]

@@ctsteve1967 Yes, it can and does. I have outshot many Voodoo owners/rifles. The nut behind the trigger is a key contributor to that…….

[@SuperEulb]

If you notice that when you squeeze the trigger with the end of the finger your finger pulls slightly to the right. This affects your group size. I was taught on the Army Shooting team to squeeze the trigger with your middle bone of the finger. This keeps all the bones in your finger, hand and arm in the same line. You will find that this will help you shoot smaller groups. This is one of the reasons the shooting team is a world class team.

[@Madkent94]

Great to see Lithgow getting some big international exposure! If they can break into the US market then a lot of awesome products will start to roll out from them. Im sure $1200 USD wont be the final price though, here in Australia, they're around $800 to $1000 AUD depending on the configuration, which is only a little more expensive than CZ's here

[@Shelldrakeaus]

Combat Wombat $1200 for them $800 for us sounds fair considering how we get ripped off on every other brand of rifle

[@johnnyasus86]

Boba Fett lol the us get ripped off. here a savage ba110 cost well over $4000 USED. or the lowest rem 700 goes for $1,700 if not over.

[@TheIdeasGuy]

Rights And Liberty holy crap, used 700's are that expensive over there?! Well, our ammo is expensive as shit and we aren't allowed suppressors or semi autos, but my Remington 700's were $1000 and $1250, the latter came with quality steel Leopold bases and rings. How come they're so expensive in the country they're manufactured in?! Edit: I'm in Australia.

[@johnnyasus86]

Contract92 no used ba110.

[@geoffdunlop846]

Lithgow used to make 22lr years ago for slazenger model 12A used leftover 303 barrel blanks in production

[@brettinnj]

You sold me. The rifle was hard to find. I found the polymer model. I just sighted it in at 50 yards with federal Automatch target at 4 cents a round. By my third target, I shot a .20" group (5 shots) at 50 yards in the rain (2 mph crosswind) off a bipod with a ziplock bag of rice for a rear bag. I can't wait for my match ammo to show up so I can take it out to 100 yds.

[@jryn3474]

Love your videos my 11 year old and I have a target range similar to yours. Keep up the great work your a true marksman.

[@travis2511]

Always happy to see an upload from the plinkster.

[@copuis]

man, I have to give you some credit, when so many 'merican's say lithgow, (when reviewing this, or other lithgow guns) they butcher the name saying lith-gow, (even tho it is said and spelt the say as john lithgow's last name) glad you are loving this rifle, they are imo magic

[@aussiefarmer6012]

A lot of Aussies like me have lithgow 22s. Mine was my grandfathers and is probably 70 years older or more. It is super accurate and my grandfather being ex ww2 and a farmer could shoot the eye out of quails with this rifle, and did to eat after the war. I recently put 500 rounds through it shooting pests. Lithgow used to make good firearms. If these new ones are as good, they would have to be near the top of the tree for 22s.

[@davepunton8570]

The Lithgow is manufactured in the same factory as the Aus - Steyr military arms the factory has been making firearms for over one hundred years I own a Lithgow 1A approx 70 years old handed down from my Grandfather and still shoots clover leaf- the Lithgow LA101 has all match grade components - I also own Marlins, Remingtons, from my American cousins -Proud to be an Aussie

[@marcguerino5645]

if those groupings don't justify the price than I don't know what does. keep it up!

[@longy6612]

lithgow is very popular in australia. i have 4 101s and absolutely love them

[@vtrman11]

I own a Lithgow LA101 and it is very accurate ...am most impressed with it

[@nickhorton785]

When in the cadet corps in Sydney, (early 70s) we would always try and get a Lithgow made Lee Enfield 303 for range work. It would out shoot everything.

[@murrayreed2881]

just give me a L1A1 no grouping required! Thanks Plinkster for giving our outfit a decent go and review all the best

[@bruceinnawoods3610]

Love my LA101 in .17HMR fitted with a Leupold VX-R 3-9x40. Got a few 3/4MOA groups with Hornady 17gr V-MAX. I'm sure it'd be capable of close to 1/2MOA with a higher powered optic.

[@johntaylorpelletier9349]

The bolt action.22 I got is 75 years old and was sold for 25$ new and it still works and can hit a tin can at 150 yards easy

[@christiandehlinger3731]

That Fed gold medal, even the low cost version is great ammo. Impressive with the target blowing. I have a 16" CZ that will do 3/8" at 50 when I am on my game.

[@chillinator]

Looks like a really nice rifle. It seems to be exceptionally well made with nice features - love the 60 degree bolt throw and the trigger looks amazing. I would love to add one to my collection :) Having said that, I have two CZ455's (an Elite and an Ultramatch) both of which (when I do my part) will shoot sub-MOA with Norma Match ammo ... and that's with stock barrels. You could buy a CZ455, add a Shilen barrel and a YoDave trigger and still be under $1000 - and be able to shoot flies at 100 yards. And yet ... I would still like to have a Lithgow :) If it was in the $800-900 range, it would be a lot harder to resist :)

[@matthewdurdin]

Target flapping in the wind, still shoots a bughole.. Nice job!

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

Glad to see you back at what you do best!

[@stormypole]

Voere 22lr 1967 model 21 inch barrel gives a quarter inch group at 50 yards and inch group at 100 yards.... and I am still very satisfied with an oldie.....

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

That’s one beautiful looking 22

[@craigryan2749]

Bought an LA 101 .22 LR for my daughter and an LA 101 .22 magnum for myself. Most accurate rifle I have owned ! And they are Australian made Mate !

[@ctsteve1967]

get a VooDoo V-22

[@Sim00110]

Another interesting note on this rifle is the 3 lug bolt. For a .22 that is way over engineered, which is a good thing!

[@batrobertson8012]

I'd go nuts for one in 22 Hornet... same way I'd be all over a LA102 in 303

[@shamoy1000]

Nice. I found a Remington model 5 at Cabella's that shoots like that.

[@farabijd7529]

no doubt it's a great rifle . but I got a CZ 452 (changed trigger spring) ......used Eley club, tenex & I got same kind grouping 50-100yds. so I believe CZ is waaaay unique at the price range.

[@Naes755]

Its interesting how expensive it is for you guys over there, In Australia they are about the same ($1100 AUD) which is much cheaper due to our crap exchange rate. Should look into the center fire versions of that rifle, they are meant to also be very good.

[@AusiKifaru]

Where are you shopping? Mine cost $800.

[@Naes755]

I've seen a few on used guns at $1100 but they may have been scoped, didn't pay that much attention. But still surprising how much they are over there compared to here

[@2DangerousDan]

I like your videos, good shooting! I have an OLD Sears Ranger model 36 that I got from my dad, I think it was made in 1945? may be older. My dad shot competitions with it and won many of them. I can hit anything I can see with the Iron sites it came with. Nail driver is how I have described it. He had an scope on it at one time, but I never shot it with the scope. Now that my eyes are less the perfect at age 61, I am thinking of putting the scope back on it, I need to talk to him I think he has the one he used on it originally. Keep up the great videos, have fun.

[@Lukey-Dukey-AUS]

Australian made good stuff.Proud to be an Aussie. Lithgow also make and are exporting military weapons too.

[@Helter4570]

Good to see yours actually works! My LA101 is pretty damn accurate even with bulk ammo. However, I can't get through a single mag without at least one jam. The cerakote doesn't do too well either as mine is rusting even though I keep it clean.. my blued guns don't rust like this thing has. I'll be replacing it with a CZ I reckon.

[@Tomtom88983]

BrockolliVideo probably contact Lithgow, they’re generally pretty spot on with customer service, just be aware they’re in Australia so if you’re in the states they may take some time to reply to emails! Best of luck!

[@TheHBWC]

I can confirm 100% cz mags fit

[@22plinkster]

Thank you!

[@chrispeterson1247]

I can confirm you profile picture is a Ford Falcon station wagon doing a burn out!

[@dankurtis5738]

would be better if it was an AU wagon.

[@TheHBWC]

strange almost everyone in my club uses the cz mags

[@AusiKifaru]

@Goodo - My CZ mags, both 5 and 10 shot, work perfectly. I even have a couple of steel 15 shot mags that work fine, except the first round if you're too quick cycling it.

[@lee-ux7si]

Wow that barrel was awesome

[@sfzx54]

damn fine shooting bud and a very nice rifle too! I've had a very nice Remington 512 Sportmaster that I put an athlon talos scope on that will come close to this. I've had this since my 8th birthday and I'm now 65 it looks almost new. To my surprise this past weekend I had a one inch 5 shot group at 100 yds with Eley practice(yellow box). Pretty incredible for a $20.00 rifle( bought from a friend with a case!) with a $140.00 scope. I see you've found a trigger hand position exactly like I use, it seems to make a difference in consistency.

[@mrblackmamba305]

822 Plinkster I love the fact that you reviewing this rifle but a lot of us can get very similar groups at 50 yards with rifles that are less than a third of the price of a Savage and a Ruger 10/22 that I built myself that I can get the same group at 50 yards maybe not the same but a little bit better

[@williamalanwilliams8182]

very interesting test, thanks for taking the time to make the vid, nice rifle..Bill

[@myday805]

Prior to the release of the LA 101 in 2014 . Lithgow SA hadn't released a firearm to the civilian market in 40 years. Lithgow SA has been manufacturing firearms for over 100 years though the original Lithgow factory is now shut down but has a museum there.

[@johnatkinson3218]

Good info thanks - I want to buy a 22 LR - and what I read about Lithgow I am leaning towards it...

[@coberholtzer08]

I'd like to see Plinkster do a head to head with the more expensive Anschutz match rifles, and their kin. I ask because the $1,200.00 Lithgow price is within reach for me, the Anschutz is not, yet I've always wanted one. It may not be apples to apples, but accuracy down range is.

[@laity69]

My buddy has one , they look amazing and shoot even better it seems . I am going to put my CZ 452 up against it 35 , 50 and 100 yard groups and see how much better it is. Great vid by the way .

[@laity69]

Will do . I fully expect that the Lithgow will beat my CZ .. However my CZ is putting in some amazing groups !

[@laity69]

Now I am REALLY looking forward to it. He reckons he will rinse me . I will put up a proper good fight . We are both using Winchester and Eley so its going to be a good comparison. Check me out on Fieldsports channel , Its a shooting channel in the UK . I do the presenting on it . Maybe I can do this as a feature ?? That would be good . All the best buddy .

[@ansum100]

I love my New Lithgow LA101 Crossover .22. It's the best .22 that i have ever owned. straight off the shelf just kept putting them in the same hole at 50met..blew me away and it will last me a Lifetime. Next will be the 223 cal and then the 308...absolutely out Fkn standing boys. happy shooting guys..

[@kyledavis9089]

You should review the steyrs zephyr 2.

[@hajonblajon]

Just FYI, Lithgow now guarantee sub moa out of every one of their rifles.

[@bestestusername]

You got the wood, very very nice version

[@AusLanderJack]

Lithgow is literally a military arms manufacturer, I think this is the first civi rifle they've made in almost 50 years.

[@baneofbanes]

Little to no difference between most civilian and military firearms.

[@goneballistic]

I've shot federal ultra match through a cz 455 precision trainer, Bergara BXR, Kidd 22, a 457 Varmint and a Tactical Solutions X ring, and can NEVER get groups like that, I usually get an inch at 50 yards at best. the blew me away. and, I want this rifle.

[@MrMattw975]

Lithgow have been making Steyr assault rifles under licence for the Aussie army for many years 😊

[@firestorm165]

not to mention the L1A1 SLR's and the most accurate Lee Enfield SMLE's in the British empire before that

[@hoilst]

Hell, they've modified them nearly beyond recognition to the original AUG. Lithgow ain't just some factory working to someone else's blueprints.

[@jasonskelton7746]

Love to see you review a hmr in the same rifle this rifle is awesome thanks

[@chris3383]

I have a CZ 452 varmint I fire Lapua 40 gr thru it wolf match extra shoots 2nd best thru it both shoot tighter groups than this rifle/ammo combination this rifle would probably have tighter groups also with better ammo ....like you said you need to fire a few thru it before you go for groups ...during benchrest matches I shoot 5 shots in the dirt before I shoot a target