jazzpicker
Bearcat
I recently bought a new 10/22 target with a bull barrel and a nice laminated stock. It's really a good looking gun. I elected not to get mine in stainless.
After mounting and boresighting the scope, I added a sling, headed to the range hoping to see some small groups. I brought 3 types of 22 LR, mini mags, Ely primed Aquila and a box of bulk federal.
I started shooting at 25 yards. Of the 3 types of ammo, the mini mags grouped the best at 3/4" . Part of the 10 round group would be tight but flyers would always be present. My shooting? I put about 200 rounds through the rifle with no improvement.
I was starting to doubt my shooting skills until I changed over to a CZ rimfire rifle and all the groups closed up nicely. There is a lot of difference in the 2 guns with the CZ head and shoulders ahead of the ruger.
I called Ruger this morning to ask for advice and was not given anything that I needed to change to improve accuracy. I asked if the barrel needs a thousand or so rounds shot through it to break it in and was told that this isn't necessary.
I'll re-mount the scope and check the details and head back to the range. If the rifle doesn't improve, I'll send it back to Ruger and let them take a look.
After mounting and boresighting the scope, I added a sling, headed to the range hoping to see some small groups. I brought 3 types of 22 LR, mini mags, Ely primed Aquila and a box of bulk federal.
I started shooting at 25 yards. Of the 3 types of ammo, the mini mags grouped the best at 3/4" . Part of the 10 round group would be tight but flyers would always be present. My shooting? I put about 200 rounds through the rifle with no improvement.
I was starting to doubt my shooting skills until I changed over to a CZ rimfire rifle and all the groups closed up nicely. There is a lot of difference in the 2 guns with the CZ head and shoulders ahead of the ruger.
I called Ruger this morning to ask for advice and was not given anything that I needed to change to improve accuracy. I asked if the barrel needs a thousand or so rounds shot through it to break it in and was told that this isn't necessary.
I'll re-mount the scope and check the details and head back to the range. If the rifle doesn't improve, I'll send it back to Ruger and let them take a look.