Lithgow Crossover LA101 **FULL REVIEW** by RACKNLOAD

[@dankurtis5738]

Bought one. EPIC RIFLE. Only 200-300 through it and prints targets close to .3 of an inch @ 50m with CCI standards. Cant wait to see what it will do with some premium target ammo. JUST BUY ONE!

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Very nice review, I am australian and was not sure whether to buy this rifle or not at about 110 dollars more than the CZ, now my mind is made up thanks to your review. 101 all the way.

[@racknload]

You will love it mate, mine is a keeper...

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Great thankyou and love your channel, keep up the good work.

[@racknload]

+Oz Camp n Hunt Dan cheers buddy, all the best from the UK, Rack.

[@cerberusdemon1649]

Hint to all, ive had my lithgow now for over a year now and ive shot winchesters cci's even going expensive with elly's If you want the best accuracy go federals 510 round nose will get you sub inch groupings, if you're pest controlling and want some high velocity go the federal 714 hollow point high velocity inch groups at 50yards. In my opinion I think lithgow will make its mark in the firearms industry in years to come so look out for them down the track and I cannot express how much im looking forwad to the 223 and 308 models to come out later this year.

[@moritzwassmann1496]

Excellent gun (and review ) i have one myself - 42 gr winchester Powerpoint seem to be the best match for it, if you are using this gun for pest control - rabbit/possum/ and even for well placed shots on goat. As a Gunsmith here in NZ i have owned/shot and worked on a lot of .22 rifles of all qualitys and brands.....this is my favorite gun ...for the time being.

[@clivenewton7609]

Had mine for 4 years now and can’t really fault it, except the trigger and Lithgows customers service! From day one trigger had just enough creep to be annoying and the pull weight a hefty 4.4lbs! A bit on the heavy side for a rifle of this quality and of course the trigger unit isn’t adjustable (yes I know some people with change the springs but Lithgow strongly discourages the practice) All Lithgow wanted to do is sell me a new trigger! The irony is that’s what I will have to do if I want to get the most out of this superb little .22lr. If I get over myself when shooting it’s a real tack driver. Definitely worth a look if you want a quality firearm.

[@JohnLightbody]

Haven't held one yet, been keeping an eye out at the range but haven't seen one yet. Closest shop with one in stock is bit over an hour away. Definitely leaning toward the Lithgow

[@crazyoneupatree]

Yeah mat is right. Plus replacement bolt handle and bolt cover, (black thingy at the back of the bolt). Also Aussie made by Luminer arms if I'm right. Made from Ti if I remember. I have this rifle and the only thing I found a pain was bedding, but u can get them in wood and laminate now so even that is easy. Shoots like a dream and a great practice rifle for the big brothers 223, 243, & 308.

[@bzuesprucex]

Great review! Thanks.

[@HotelBebe]

Great review. Going down to order one tomorrow, Aussie gun for an Aussie hunter.

[@404BOOMER]

I just got a new cz457 which is awesome. Way cheaper than the lithgow. The lithgow is pretty awesome too. I might get one down the road. Thanks for the video.

[@chrissouthway4406]

You just made up my mind I will own one very soon

[@muzzafreef8250]

if you look at the bolt you will see that the cz has the old fashioned style springclip holding the extractors in place whereas the lithgow has two drilled and tapped screws holding the extractors a much higher quality system I remember that old style of springclip on cheap 22rf rifles back in the 60s

[@tonyoney1532]

Never have seen anyone soo in love with their rifle, and soo fine everything is fine. Good luck adjusting that trigger, its not adjustable. Going to save me some money and get a CZ 457.

[@racknload]

Old video, traded it in for a CZ!

[@michaelhowley2921]

I have found the accuracy of my LA101 to be very ammo dependent. Too many flyers with CCI Standard but super accurate with Lapua SK rounds. You did not mention that the barrel is free floated and is thicker than the heavy varmint barrel on the CZ 455, nor did you mention the match chamber. If you load a round into the chamber and then eject it without firing, you can see that the bullet has gone right into the rifled lands of the barrel. With the right ammo, I can consistently manage half inch groups at 50 metres. I agree with you, this is a superb rifle for target shooting.

[@timothyyates6130]

Thank you for mentioning this. I have been trying to find this out. Even the Lithgow website doesn't mention it unless I have overlooked it. Big selling point to not mention it.

[@clonoid]

They are Weaver type bases, that the scope mounts on ! You can have 2 scopes zeroed each with their own set QR mounts and swap between a big target scope or smaller field scope

[@archibaldthesimple]

Im picking up mine tomorrow. I got the black model without a threaded barrel. I am keen as. Now I need to find the right glass to put on it.

[@racknload]

+Jake Harvey You will love it! ATB, Rack

[@archibaldthesimple]

Well. I may be going back. after 70 rounds and 10 miss feeds id say the mag is crap. One failure to extract a live round and it throws brass everywhere including right into the scope and back down into the action. Lithgow to their credit want the gun back to investigate the issues. They said they had a bad batch of mags and I might have ended up with one. So that kinda sucked. But I love the feel of the gun and accuracy wise it was great.

[@archibaldthesimple]

+Jake Harvey ok so they polished the bolt, new extractors, new feed ramp, new mag, all new springs and a new paint job (why I dont know). The gun got back to me dirty. Lithgow did not clean the gun after test firing so when I put a pull through through it, it came out rust red. looks like no damage, but to say I am not impressed is a understatement.

[@archibaldthesimple]

yeah they fixed it. the brass stacks in a very neat pile. no misfeeds now and superb accuracy. it is a very good gun now shame there were so many teething issues. I can't fault it now.

[@oliash92]

great review mate

[@racknload]

+oliash92 Cheers buddy, Atb, Rack

[@tobiassvensson6565]

the cz also have two looking lugs. it have the bolt handle and on the opposite side of the bolt there is a looking lug. Also if you look in the reciver there is a grove in the back whear the lug locks in to.

[@MrThuggery]

Just purchased one!

[@choko4444]

Just bought mine in Lh with a Bushnell 6-24x50 Elite Tactical...made just up the road from here

[@Rumpole1000]

You happy with it mate? Hows it shooting?

[@choko4444]

Its a tack driver...But some have issues with stove piping and not ejecting..And jamming Winchester ammo..Mine was tweaked back at the factory and is sweet now...They can be frustrating

[@Rumpole1000]

Thanks mate. I bought one yesterday and now just waiting for my PTA to come through. The feed issues turned out to be a problem with the magazine which Ive been told has been addressed but who knows. On their website there is info on how to correct it and so on but I'm just going to buy a CZ 10 rnd mag anyway. :-)

[@Johnnywoo7]

Hi Rack. I have been looking at the Crossover since i watched 'ozziereview's video. After seeing your review in your 'unique' style i have bought one and i love it. Not put many rounds through it yet only 150 isn, but my god its accurate already printing sub half inch at 50 yards, get the barrel run in and some quality ammo half inch at 100 ??? Thanks Rack your review convinced me to get me money out, well pleased its a top quality rifle, good trigger, quality bolt and the cerakote finnish, quality. Keep them coming Rack.

[@racknload]

+johnny woo Hi buddy and thanks for the comment! This rifle is great in both looks and accuracy so money well spent! Out of interest, what glass have you dropped on it? ATB, Rack

[@Johnnywoo7]

+RACKNLOAD Thanks for the reply Rack. Yes money well spent, it will be used for targets, paper and steel, the gun lends itself to it. The glass is a Hawke Side winder TAC 8.5 x 25 x 42. Not the best scope i do have some issues with it, but it does suit the gun well, i may change it for a Nikon Monarch or a Vortex of some sort. Keep the reviews coming. Johnny.

[@PyroChimp75]

Lithgow predominantly make arms for the military, this rife was more like a side project by the engineers, 'nuff said!

[@ronaldodelonfariadefreitas5871]

I SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@davejones3923]

Nice review very thorough nice rifle how much does it weigh ?

[@Sherwin657]

thanks for the reveiw mate just getting into shooting and have been looking pretty closely at the la101. now that you've had it a while, have you settled on a particular brand of ammo the rifle likes?

[@ronalddavis]

i think the remington 541 had locking lugs. on the front

[@petergriffin5335]

Hi if you're still using the LA101 and want to "Pimp it up some more" You can get a single piece rail from these guys: www.safarifirearms.com.au/search?q=LA101%20Rail*&type=product Lighter Trigger Springs and a Titanium Bolt Shroud from these guys: www.deltatactical.com.au/parts-upgrades/for-lithgow-c141

[@asstraatman]

I like to shoot mine at 100 yards mainly any suggestions for best ammo in this great LA101 - 22 lr

[@ethangoddard9942]

What about a ruger precision rimfire. That fits your requirements. Your thoughts?

[@racknload]

I had one and I part exchanged it for a Tikka T1X...

[@ethangoddard9942]

O cool. What didn't you like about it or u just want some things different

[@racknload]

@@ethangoddard9942 I couldn't get the Ruger zeroed properly for some reason, tried different ammo, scopes. Had other shooters try. It had to go but may have just been a lemon gun...

[@ethangoddard9942]

@@racknload thanks for your feedback great channel I'm thinking about getting one so hopefully I won't get any problems.

[@badpossum440]

Ruger P has a very short stock.

[@GdaySport]

Can't say I was not surprised the LA101 is better than CZ452!

[@racknload]

Hi mate, I ended up getting rid of this rifle for another CZ because the extractor broke and after months of waiting for one to come from Australia, I gave up.

[@GdaySport]

@@racknload How did that happen? And getting rid of a rifle with a broken extractor can't be easy! Hope I have more luck with mine when it arrives... Still keeping my 452 17HMR - I put a new scope on this week and it's shooting 1cm 5 shot group at 100 yrds :-)

[@racknload]

Just normal use, it just stopped pulling the brass out. Great rifle tho just as long as you don't need any parts...

[@Edgunsuk]

just bought one , question what scope you have on it in the pictures is it a 50 or 56 mm objective im buying scope and mounts online and i am worried ill get the wrong height mounts ? not sure what scope im getting yet

[@Rikitocker]

Ace vid mate, I have a friend or two who worked on the Crossover project - they are fantastic rifles - I'm jonesin for the Centrefires to roll out!

[@lenglo2861]

Where did you buy your LA101 from? Been looking everywhere in the USA without luck

[@racknload]

Uk buddy..

[@markii6831]

MSRP $1100 is WAY TOO MUCH for what I can afford in a rimfire. But if it is more within CZ price range, I'll give it a closer look

[@waderogers2328]

gdar racknload , Ive watched many of your vids u do a great job on description of rifles you review . Im very keen on a Lithgow crossover . Now that you've had the rifle for a while how have you found the accuracy at 50 metres and out to 100metres do you have any dislikes about it now cheers mate !

[@racknload]

Hi mate, yeah the Lithgow is a great rifle and very accurate.......but........I have since PX'ed it for a CZ 455 as the Lithgow developed a fault on the bolt, basically extraction issues, after waiting for 6 weeks for parts to come from OZ (that still have not arrived) I got tired of waiting. The rifle is very accurate at 100 yards but I did not get chance to take it out any further.....

[@Rumpole1000]

Hi mate, I was looking at the Lithgow .22 today and may still buy it. Did you end up getting the part you needed from here in Oz? If so are you still using this rifle?

[@pauldobell]

​@racknload Hi I went on lithgows website and they acknowledged feed issues, see below statement. Not sure if your problem was related. My 22LR LA101 magazines don’t feed properly. What’s going on? Some 22LR LA101 CrossOver owners have noted less than optimal feed performance reported as ‘failure to feed’ or ‘stove piping.’ Lithgow Arms has traced the feed issues to a non-compliant batch of magazine round followers that are black in colour. We have updated the follower design to a new silver coloured part with more precisely controlled dimensions that feeds reliably. Are you experiencing feeding, extraction or ejection issues? Please read the following to help accurately describe the issue you are experiencing: A feed issue is when the round is not feeding smoothly from the magazine into the chamber. An extraction issue is when the unfired or fired round is not being pulled from the chamber via the extractor(s). An ejection issue is when the unfired or fired round is not being fully ejected from the action. If you are experiencing an extraction issue, clean your chamber with an appropriate sized bronze brush to ensure there is no fouling in the chamber. Inspect fired cases for damage to indicate unwanted matter in your chamber. Check your extractor(s) are present and working correctly. Change your ammunition as some factory ammunition natures can cause extraction issues.

[@JohnLightbody]

Hi Rack, I'm chasing a 22lr target rifle. Narrowed down to this Lithgow, and the CZ 455 Varmint. I know you have a few cz's, Accuracy wise alone which comes out on top, unmodified, straight out of the box?

[@racknload]

+John Lightbody I love the Lithgow mate and like you say I have the odd CZ, both are as accurate as each other. Have you held a Lithgow?

[@racknload]

+John Lightbody I love the Lithgow mate and like you say I have the odd CZ, both are as accurate as each other. Have you held a Lithgow?

[@racknload]

+John Lightbody I love the Lithgow mate and like you say I have the odd CZ, both are as accurate as each other. Have you held a Lithgow?

[@steveskipp3248]

You will find the more ammo through it the better it will get

[@feartheduck6664]

It’s a good shooter geez, innit.

[@clangerbasher]

Shame there is no market in Oz for a .22lr semi-auto.......

[@stefanlauster4877]

clangerbasher covanter arms

[@hawk-unmannedaerialservice4881]

They aren't making semi-autos

[@TheRodj6]

There's a market, it's just to hard to get that category of licence

[@TheOzTurkish]

Fuck I thought I'd clicked on a nuthin fancy review

[@roybear9052]

Same hahaha

[@jonathonlaw5302]

Can you tellers how much is it please to buy in the UK thank you

[@FlyRiverFly]

Why were you wearing hearing protection while shooting a .22 with a suppressor?

[@racknload]

At a range where there is centre fire being shot...

[@FlyRiverFly]

@@racknload Good Answer! :-D

[@Mjk10957]

the cz has one lug on the bolt

[@timothyyates6130]

CZ 452 does but the CZ 454 actually has none. Of course I am not counting the bolt handle which is normally counted when counting locking lugs.

[@garonc9784]

And it comes in left hand carbon fiber stock only

[@onsquare3rd537]

how the hell do you talk your wife into letting you but so many gun's, mine would divorce me. your a lucky man.

[@racknload]

Lol! Secret is.... (looks left and right) I don't tell her!

[@securityfertprofesionalese2393]

buena carabina

[@roybear9052]

It's a hell of a lot better then the CZ hahah. Not better then Sako Quads tho haha.

[@ashleynicely1046]

The Lithgow Crossover LA101 is no doubt a fine rifle, but unless you're in Australia, the comparison between it and the CZ 455 Varmint is not a very valid one. Your protectionist trade practices raise the prices of imported guns sky high; in the U.S., the Lithgow sells for $1200d while you can find the CZ model for $400. And if you want to get down to naked accuracy at a bargain price, the Savage Mark II FVSR will shoot as well or better than your groups for a measly $230, same with the newer Savage B22 FVSR.

[@BonesTheCat]

Not every video review and recommendation is for Americans. It's valid to the relevant markets. He's English, as well.

[@kinarrakid5036]

Agree, buy in America. You are spoilt for choice.

[@orckiller91]

Da Woodduck american here just bought a lithgow la101 and am madly in love with the damn thing

[@clivenewton7609]

orckiller91 well at least there’s one American who has taste😂👍 At it’s price point (but obviously not in America!) and straight out the box it’s probably one of the best if not the best in its class imho that is! Kind regards from across the pond.

[@hotdogplanet8627]

You took this song from nutnfancy

[@racknload]

+Tyrease Mcthizzle I took it from Dudio in the UK...

[@ashleynicely1046]

How is this a full review if it doesn't spend time showing shooting results on targets?

[@levergunn405]

Why do you never show accuracy on all the firearms you demostrate...ever?

[@racknload]

I do unless like here where I'm shooting steel gongs...

[@mathewwhite9139]

Hello or should i say G,day there are three up grades you can buy for the 101 go too deltatactical.com.au/ i got myself an spring kit for a lighter trigger pull . cheers,

[@jbazan11]

Ha same intro as TNP. 👍👍

[@racknload]

A RACKNLOAD bullet twist graphic? What's a tmp?

[@TechGaming45]

Why did I read L1A1....

[@racknload]

Thats the model....

[@FlameH0t]

The model number is LA101 lol not L1A1, not sure why you read that.. Stands for Lithgow Arms 101. The 101 refers to the 101st year for Lithgow's continuity. The LA102, is for 102 years in the making and now for 2018, they're giving us a LA105, "The Woomera" in 6.5 creedmore and .308 later.

[@jeffdargatz8554]

I bought one....was VERY disappointed. Terrible groups....bolt that hangs up a lot. Shears lead off bullets going into chamber. I can go on and on.... My CZ will absolutely KILL this rifle on the bench. I would NOT recommend anyone buying this rifle.

[@josephgittos3787]

Send it back to your gun dealer Lithgow are pretty good on replacing or any problems, go on the Lithgow Firearms Owners Club Australia guys could help you out but seen some fantastic results esp from a guy at my gunclub all shots nearly in the same hole

[@jeffdargatz8554]

@@josephgittos3787 I will send it back. I am hopeful it will be resolved. I've never spent this much on a 22lr that did not perform well. Just wish that someone would have stopped me from buying it when I could do much better at half the price.

[@garybillington2239]

nice looking gun, dreadful video

[@racknload]

+Gary Billington How come? I'll appreciate the feedback......

[@garybillington2239]

+RACKNLOAD i lost interest a minute or so in as you were mumbling and dithering, too many other video's available so i watched others that were better, i am no expert fellah, i just know what i like and what i don't like. i'm sure your a hellova lot better at making video's than i am, no offence meant if thats what you interpreted by my comment

[@racknload]

Fair comment, I didn't realise I was mumbling though. Never the less, they are great rifles, atb, Rack

[@teejay2726]

Sorry the gun is great. The video is tacky.

[@racknload]

Tacky? Like sticky wet paint?

[@steveskipp3248]

Try ely match I find it works well