I've struggled with accuracy from my Ruger 77 MKII for well over a year. All I've done to the rifle itself is bed the action and install a Timney trigger. I found out not too long ago that it has a 1:12 twist rate in the barrel which doesn't do well in bullets from 55gr up. I was eventually able to get the 55 grainers under 1 MOA, but would really be happier with 1/2 MOA. I'm not a fan of lite bullets, but before I go out half cocked and re barrel the rifle, I'm going to try some 52gr and 53gr pills. 1/2 moa would do the trick because I realize the placement of the shot is just as if not more important than the weight of the bullet.
Do you think I'm on the right track, or am I just wasting time, powder, and bullets~?
My Ruger have NO issues with accuracy with 1 in 12 twists...
The bullets I use each year, and I shoot a lot during varmint season....
40 grainers, V Max or Varmaggeddons from Nosler.
50 grainers.. V Max, Varmaggeddons, Speer TNT...
53 grainers.. V Max, Varmaggeddons
52 Grainers... Speer HPs...Not the Target one.. the Varmint one..
I don't have issues with the 55 grainers, but usually don't need to use them when the others do so well..
most of my shooting is done with Blue Dot, Unique, Alliant Steel, 4198, RL 7. within the 223s which see the most volume shooting...
but I also drag out 22.250s on occasion....
