Budget Scope + Rifle Challenge with Federal AutoMatch

Published on April 5, 2025
Duration: 10:30

This video details a budget-conscious rifle and optic challenge where participants must stay under a $700 retail limit and use only bulk ammunition. The host uses a Ruger Precision Rimfire with a Discovery Optics LHD scope and Federal Auto-Match ammunition to test performance at 50 yards, highlighting the challenges of budget components and ammo.

Quick Summary

The Budget Scope + Rifle Challenge mandates a rifle and optic combo under $700 retail and restricts participants to budget bulk ammunition, excluding premium options. The host tested Federal Auto-Match in a Ruger Precision Rimfire with a Discovery Optics LHD scope at 50 yards, noting inconsistent accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Budget Challenge
  2. 00:13Challenge Rules: Budget & Ammo Restrictions
  3. 00:43Testing Federal Auto-Match Ammunition
  4. 01:30Rifle & Scope Setup: Ruger Precision Rimfire
  5. 02:00Federal Auto-Match Ammo Details
  6. 02:47Zeroing the Scope
  7. 02:55First Target Engagement
  8. 03:56Ammo Performance Observations
  9. 04:56Switching Magazines
  10. 05:46Aiming Point vs. Impact
  11. 06:16Sweet Spots and Barrel Heat
  12. 06:38Final Shots on Target
  13. 07:08Initial Accuracy Assessment
  14. 07:30Sponsor Recognition: Aura
  15. 08:15Target Results Breakdown
  16. 09:21Ammunition Recommendations
  17. 09:36How to Participate
  18. 09:51Call to Action: Like & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rules for the Budget Scope + Rifle Challenge?

The challenge requires a rifle and optic combination with a total retail value under $700. Additionally, only budget bulk ammunition is permitted; premium or match-grade options like CCI Standard are explicitly disallowed.

What rifle and scope were used in the budget challenge?

The host used a Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle, purchased around 2020 for under $400, paired with a Discovery Optics LHD scope, which has a street price of about $239, keeping the total setup under the $700 limit.

How did Federal Auto-Match ammunition perform in the challenge?

Federal Auto-Match ammunition showed inconsistent accuracy at 50 yards. Early shots were better when the barrel was cooler, but later shots exhibited flyers and significant deviations from the aiming point.

Where can I find the target for the budget rifle challenge?

You can download the target for the budget rifle challenge by following links provided in the video description. A link to the full written review on Moondog Industries' website, which also contains the target download, is also available.

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