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Jim: Here's a link that explains the rimfire version of Precision rifle PRS Link..ELEY is the title sponsor of this, but there are many events popping up around the country. The Ruger rifle is a platform that is ready to go, assuming quality optics and finding the right ammo that the gun likes.

I never heard of this but after reading that article have to say that's pretty slick. Wind is always the bugaboo for long range shooting so I like how they match up ranges for same-same wind drift for the .22 and .308. I know when shooting at the 200 yard rams a small change in wind speed will drift the bullet completely off target.

Nice to see various positions involved as well. I know they still do that with NRA bullseye type matches but AFAIK around here that's only done by a dedicated few people. Something like this might draw in more folks and with limited space for shooting ranges around the country folks can get their long range and wind reading practice in a more limited area.

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

Sir,
You may want to pay attention to Cooper57M. Ruger and precision do not go hand in hand. May be OK for the kids playing Army or a tin can shooter.

Mr Dwayne,

Nice to see you chiming in here with both you polite good humor AND actual experinces with the new Rugers. As always it is refreshing. I hope you are having a great Holiday Season and are staying warm up in BC.

That part of your post above stuck out as mirroring my own experiences . I've owned a sample ot two of just about every rimfire bolt sporter made in the last 100 years. Of those ,over a dozen of those have been a mix of BRNO model 1,2 and 4s along with tge more recent CZ 452 rifles. The Czech guns have been solidly accurate and well made.They have earned my respect compared to other guns.

Given that right out of the box ,my 2016 CZ m452 American 22LR shoots as well as any BRNO I have ever owned , it is a keeper. But based on the way the rifle shoots, so is my humble little $220 RAR 22" sporter.

Like you, I found that accoss the board the CZ shot more brands more accurately than the Ruger, by only about 10% in actual group size. I believe that is mostly due to the tighter Euro rimfire bore specs and shorter semi match chamber that CZ has always put in their 22 LRs.

With it's preferred brand of ammo the Ruger equals the CZ. The CZ likes SK Jagd Standard Plus and the Ruger likes the Norma Tac -22. Fed properly both shoot evtremely well for sub $500, 6lb sporters. Someday I will get around to shooting some Oympic Match grade $10-$20 per box stuff in them just to see what happens. But until then they fine as they are.

I think this issue is about like defining "porn." Words can not characterize it, but I recognize it when I see it.

Maybe those units will shoot, and I've not read any reviews. They are absolutely butt ugly in my book, and I can't see them being a very pleasant unit to pack around. No character either. Put 10 of them in a pile, and one would have to read the serial numbers to figure out which was his.

I've wished for years that Ruger would come out with a #1 V match chambered in 22RF.

I'll pass.

Sales?

I thought it was for those who couldn't handle the recoil of their 6.5 Ruger precision rifle

Basis my experience with Ruger rimfires, Ruger and precision don’t belong in same sentence.

My Rugers have been giving me some pretty impressive groups lately. Both of my bone stock 77/22s (one mag and one LR) will go under a half inch at 50 yards with their favorite ammo. My American target 22LR gave me a group of about .35 at 50 yards. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is how much my 10/22 magnum which I recently found LOVES 30 grain V max bullets. This rifle spent 3 days in saltwater muck following Hurricane Katrina. I rinsed it in a freshwater lake and hosed it down with WD-40 and didn't give it a good tear down cleaning for about 6 months. The trigger is horrible. I put a new scope on it the other day and took it to the range last week. It gave me ragged hole 3 shot groups at 50 yards and an estimated 3/4 inch group at 100.

That may not amount to precision in your book, but I'd say it's darn fine accuracy. The ugly Ruger Precision Chassis rifles are ridiculously accurate, so Ruger may be on to something here. I'll wait and see. I have a hunch they'll hang with any other $450 rimfire. Have you ever fired a Ruger target rimfire?

Well, I did have a very accurate 10-22, but it had only the bare receiver that was Ruger. We were testing 10-22 barrels in Shilen's shop many years ago and I inherited the best barrel that shot that day. I had one of the first Jewell trigger's that Arnold produced for a short time.I had some type synthetic stock on it and a 3X9 Zeiss on it.
I gave it to Nez Rongero, the AR guru in Austin, Texas. It was an accurate rifle with either Eley Black box or Aguila SE sub sonic.

I will agree with the feller that said his CZ452 was accurate and his Brno. I made 2oz CZ452 triggers early on.



I had a couple real nice BR rimfire customs, but couldn't afford the time or money to compete as I was seriously shooting BR matches at the time. I think my Mod37 Remingtons are as accurate a factory rifle that I have shot.

This is the game the new Ruger was made for. It ain't benchrest.

https://youtu.be/aTgjtn625zo

The video below was made in 2008.

A lot has changed since then, both at Ruger and in the World of Riflery in general.

If anything ,the market for such guns is MUCH larger. I think the actual performance of guns like the centerfire Ruger Precision rifle has proven they can build guns that will work for that market. We will see.

I will most likely end up with one. Just because. You know, addiction. Been playing alot with a 513T and 455 Varmint. About my speed and skill level. I have my own little rimfire range 40 ft from my door. Good for a recent retiree to play. Yes, it's about sales, but fun.

Doubt if I'll get one. No folding stock and a too short rail......

and it won't do anything this'un will do......

Actually the new Ruger does have one feature your rifle does not.

It has a AR style barrel nut system so barrels can be changed out.

But unlike your rifle, it won't cost over $1,000...:)

Congradulations?

Most rifle competitions will turn into an arms race. Those wanting to win the most will seek out the best equipment that will give them the winning edge. If that means spending $1k, $2K or $3K on an accurate rifle, serious shooters will line-up with their wallets open. And - - - there is nothing wrong with that. That is how rifle accuracy is advanced. If everyone would be willing to settle for competing only with a cheaper rifle or were unwilling to pay the price for real precision equipment, the art of the rifle would never advance. So yes, if that more expensive rifle is more likely to make you win, or, if shooting the smallest groups or highest scores possible gives you pleasure, then, yes, congratulations are in order. Congratulations on making the commitment to seeking the highest levels of accuracy achievable.

It was well under $1000. And I don't care if mine don't have AR barrel nuts

RAR Predator?

compact

My precision rifle: Stiller 2500X action, Rock Creek Barrel, Harrel Harmonic Tuner, Meredith Stock, Sightron 36X scope and Ahrens one piece rest.