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Hey, NES.
I picked up a Ruger American Rimfire .22LR Standard the other week.
NOTE: I originally planned on putting a UTG Bug Buster 3-9x40 on this rifle but it would not fit! The tube length between the lenses is too short to correctly mount with rings on the #12 Weaver bases. I guess it's an excuse for me to pickup a 10/22 Takedown...
I fed it some Blazer bulk 22LR (525 black and grey box) and Winchester White Box 22LR (555 white box).
I shot this outside on a Saturday at 25 yards off a bench rest (first time) and standing. Personally I am not a huge fan of the 10/22 flip down rear sight but we shall see if it grows on me. The fiber optic front post was practically glowing outside in the beautiful sunny weather we had on Saturday. It was very easy to see, so an A+ on the front sight.
My groupings from 25 yards were around 4"x4" area. It was my first time shooting a gun this long. It felt very unwieldy to me but I know I will get used to it with more practice. My biggest difficulty was the balancing of the rifle. My other .22LR firearms are a Ruger SR22 pistol and a Henry Golden Boy. I've spent far more time with the Golden Boy and as of this writing it is a far more comfortable firearm for me than the American Rimfire.
The stock magazine and second 10/22 rotary mag I purchased fed flawlessly. I only had one FTF out of 200 or so rounds, so I blame that on the bulk ammo.
The bolt definitely started getting smoother as I kept shooting throughout the day. I appreciate the skill involved with working a bolt and returning to your POA. It definitely forces you to become more consistent with your shot sequence.
I experimented with a test mounting of my Centerpoint 4-16x40 AO scope for a few minutes with the normal and higher comb height modules. I preferred the "normal" module while wearing earmuffs with or without a scope mounted. The normal one was less uncomfortable (which is to say not comfortable at all). I'll need to get some earplugs or re-evaluate my shouldering and cheekweld technique.
I am not an expert shooter by any stretch, so take this for what it's worth. I look forward to spending more time with the American Rimfire as a practice rifle for other bolt actions I will eventually add to my collection.
What I really like: That front sight was a boon! Working the bolt over the course of 10 consecutive rounds was just plain old fun -- it's like driving a manual. It's going to force me to become a better shooter. Ease of swapping out stock modules -- it literally takes seconds to swap.
What I didn't like: The 10/22 rear fold down sight. It just feels very odd to me, but I probably just need to spend more time with it.
General observations: It's a much quieter .22 than my friend's M&P 15-22. One of my filler screws gave me a hell of a time coming out (to the point where the head -- not the thread -- started to strip) while pulling them out in order to install the Weaver bases. Definitely check your scope tube length if you want to put one on this rifle!
I picked up a Ruger American Rimfire .22LR Standard the other week.
NOTE: I originally planned on putting a UTG Bug Buster 3-9x40 on this rifle but it would not fit! The tube length between the lenses is too short to correctly mount with rings on the #12 Weaver bases. I guess it's an excuse for me to pickup a 10/22 Takedown...
I fed it some Blazer bulk 22LR (525 black and grey box) and Winchester White Box 22LR (555 white box).
I shot this outside on a Saturday at 25 yards off a bench rest (first time) and standing. Personally I am not a huge fan of the 10/22 flip down rear sight but we shall see if it grows on me. The fiber optic front post was practically glowing outside in the beautiful sunny weather we had on Saturday. It was very easy to see, so an A+ on the front sight.
My groupings from 25 yards were around 4"x4" area. It was my first time shooting a gun this long. It felt very unwieldy to me but I know I will get used to it with more practice. My biggest difficulty was the balancing of the rifle. My other .22LR firearms are a Ruger SR22 pistol and a Henry Golden Boy. I've spent far more time with the Golden Boy and as of this writing it is a far more comfortable firearm for me than the American Rimfire.
The stock magazine and second 10/22 rotary mag I purchased fed flawlessly. I only had one FTF out of 200 or so rounds, so I blame that on the bulk ammo.
The bolt definitely started getting smoother as I kept shooting throughout the day. I appreciate the skill involved with working a bolt and returning to your POA. It definitely forces you to become more consistent with your shot sequence.
I experimented with a test mounting of my Centerpoint 4-16x40 AO scope for a few minutes with the normal and higher comb height modules. I preferred the "normal" module while wearing earmuffs with or without a scope mounted. The normal one was less uncomfortable (which is to say not comfortable at all). I'll need to get some earplugs or re-evaluate my shouldering and cheekweld technique.
I am not an expert shooter by any stretch, so take this for what it's worth. I look forward to spending more time with the American Rimfire as a practice rifle for other bolt actions I will eventually add to my collection.
What I really like: That front sight was a boon! Working the bolt over the course of 10 consecutive rounds was just plain old fun -- it's like driving a manual. It's going to force me to become a better shooter. Ease of swapping out stock modules -- it literally takes seconds to swap.
What I didn't like: The 10/22 rear fold down sight. It just feels very odd to me, but I probably just need to spend more time with it.
General observations: It's a much quieter .22 than my friend's M&P 15-22. One of my filler screws gave me a hell of a time coming out (to the point where the head -- not the thread -- started to strip) while pulling them out in order to install the Weaver bases. Definitely check your scope tube length if you want to put one on this rifle!
