New Ruger rimfire rifles

[GunnyGene]

This is interesting. I might have get the .22wmr version. :wink:

Excerpt:

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/12/daniel-zimmerman/rugers-new-magnum-models-of-the-ruger-precision-rimfire-rifle-and-bx-15-magnum-magazine/

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces magnum models of the Ruger Precision® Rimfire rifle and a new BX-15® Magnum magazine. Faster, flatter and with high-performing bullets, .17 HMR and .22 WMR cartridges expand the capabilities of the Ruger Precision Rimfire platform. Like its .22 LR predecessor, these new magnum offerings maintain the same ergonomics, trigger and manual of arms as the larger centerfire Ruger Precision Rifle.

The Ruger Precision Rimfire’s molded, one-piece chassis and adjustable buttstock assembly are manufactured from strong glass-filled nylon, offering a solid foundation for accuracy. The innovative Quick-Fit Precision Rimfire stock allows the rifle’s length of pull and comb height to be quickly and easily adjusted for proper fit over a wide range of shooter sizes, outerwear and shooting positions.

 

[Big Old Boy]

Hopefully I will find a range report on the 17;hmr a friend has the 22 lr and likes it a lot.

 

[GAO LLC]

Am I the only one who thinks the buttstock is overly complex for this platform?
I feel the same way about the centerfire version. Some finger-bangers were playing with one of mine at a gunshow and later I noticed some of the clips and other parts were gone. It sits in my back room until I get time to order the replacement parts. I like the simplicity of the Savage Ashbury Precision's stock way better.

 

[SteelBlue]

For me, too much plastic and, as you say, an overly complex buttstock. Sure wish they would bring out any AR-style semi-auto in .22 magnum.

 

[rugerjunkie]

How do you guys think having 2 adjustments , comb and length of pull , is overly complex? It isnt rocket science...

 

[Ohio Mega Bass T/T]

How do you guys think having 2 adjustments , comb and length of pull , is overly complex? It isnt rocket science...

Amen

 

[wunbe]

What, no bayonet stud? No grenade launcher? No rail?

I'd feel like an idiot being seen with that. Even the squirrels would be laughing.

And I own 6 or 7 22 LR long guns -- including a few Rugers from their sane days.

wunbe

 

[BlkHawk73]

Oooh, lots of black plastic so that makes it "tactical"... That makes the owner cool and get attention.

So...how many are gonna think they got some great marksmanship rifle, a high precision sniper rifle, make all the adjustments to the butt to get perfect alignment with their oversized scope which is cranked up to 18x (yet has poor optical quality 'cause they bought a budget one since it's just a rimfire but had to play into the "cool" image). They buy whatever ammo is cheapest and at the range proceed to blast away. Marketing is great.

 

[9x19]

I'm not interested in bolt guns of any flavor, but those 15 round magazines will likely get some of my money. If they are reliable, they'll be great for my semi-auto!

 

[SteelBlue]

The buttstick may not BE overly complex in function; it just LOOKS complex. Not attractive to some but obviously fine for others.

 

[308longdistance]

Not my cup of tea either, but I'm old and set in my ways. :mrgreen:

Put the 10/22, RAR 22lr, and the Ruger Precision rim fire on a table and ask the youth of today to pick their platform...….

As my wife is fond of saying, "It's not all about you (us) old guys".

 

[SteelBlue]

I guess I'm somewhere in between young and old in my preference of styles. I really like the SR762 and SR556, but the Precision looks weird. And I would doubt that any young kid would go after a bolt gun. Matter of fact, neither would I. I also wonder if the 15 round .22 magnum magazines will work on my Ruger 10/22 Magnum. Don't see why they wouldn't.

 

[SteelBlue]

No surprise here:

 

[rangerbob]

I've never seen the precision rifles shot in any fashion other than prone, off the bench, or from an improvised position at a match. I can't imagine one carried afield for fun or hunting. Of course, turning 68 in 2 weeks makes me from the old school on rifles. I had the opportunity to do some plinking yesterday with my 42 year old daughter and her spouse using my 1984 issue m77-22 with a Williams receiver sight and blaze orange Millett front sight, my 1996 issue M9422 trapper, and my 2nd Anniversary 10-22 with issue iron sights. We had a hoot and expended over 300 rounds, swapping up with the rifles and my daughter doing her Annie Oakley imitation with the little Winchester. I could see acquiring one of the wooden stocked rimfire Americans in 22 Magnum using the 15 round magazine as a truck gun. As suggested, maybe Ruger will reissue their 22 magnum autoloader in 22 Magnum. As a long time reloader I don't care for centerfire autoloaders as I don't like loosing brass, other than 223's and 7.62x39's. However rimfire autoloaders are just fine and some are just as accurate as anything else. Bob!! :mrgreen:

 

[41Gator]

Try these, been using these for quit awhile. I interchange between my HMR's & mags. Work well for me.
http://www.championtarget.com/shooting_gear/magazines_loaders/double_stack.aspx

 

[winchester348]

I like .22 bolt guns, I don't have clue how many I own. I find that thing hideous and feel if Bill Ruger was alive he would too. I truly doubt that gun is any more accurate than the standard American rimfire rifle. I will attest the American is super accurate, I bought a carbine with threaded barrel for my suppressor in LR and it will shoot circles around the 77/22s I have. I love the feel of the 77/22, a very classic looking and feeling gun but accuracy..Meh. Unlike the saying "only accurate rifles are interesting" I don't think that. A Mannlicher rifle isn't known for accuracy but they are works of art in my eyes. That monstrosity is just UUgly.

 

[instructor]

I recently inherited a Winchester Model 63 which I am restoring stock wise and will reblue later on this year. These rifles are actually built like a tank and quite accurate as well with basic open sights, definitely old school, but so am I at the age of 80. Cannot abide plastic and aluminum rifles other than the AR series which suits them fine, but not a bolt rifle or semi auto either in my opinion.
Have a Ruger 10/22 and it is a very functional firearm, works fine but no craftsmanship whatsoever, but in today's world they sell and that is what Ruger is after, good for them. The 63 is somewhat scarce these days but if you see on in LGS check it out for it is a mechanical marvel in all respects. IF made today would probably cost as much an automobile!!

 

[WAYNO]

Old thread, but since it's now resurrected...

I don't get the disdain for such a rifle. Precision-adjustable stocks have been around a long time. Now there's one that is actually affordable, with many features found in similar guns costing twice to five times as much, or more.

Mine isn't hanging on the wall as art. How it shoots is much more important than how it looks.

This is an entry-level precision rifle, with advanced accuracy. I am impressed with this rifle. It's by far the most accurate rimfire I've ever owned or shot.

Both ironically and sadly, I sold mine to get the American Target Rimfire variant, which has been completely unavailable.

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

I have a Savage B22 that I would prefer over that thing. It's got lots of black plastic too! I think it is almost the definition of styling overkill. Yeesh.

 

[hittman]

Well ….. here we are 4 or 5 years later and they must be good sellers.
There’s many variations on the mother ships web site including some dealer exclusives.

 

[ndcowboy]

Mine has been hard on a lot of gophers and prairie dogs. 17 HMR makes them explode.

 

[Hvymax]

How do you guys think having 2 adjustments , comb and length of pull , is overly complex? It isnt rocket science...

If it ain't on the shelf at Walmart you don't need it!!!