Ruger Precision Rimfire Accuracy testing at 50 yards. How good is it?

Published on November 22, 2021
Duration: 10:30

This video details accuracy testing of the Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle at 50 yards using various ammunition brands. The reviewer conducted 5-shot groups, noting that stability from a bipod and rear sandbag significantly improved results. Ammunition performance varied widely, with some brands achieving sub-inch groups and others performing poorly. The reviewer also discusses the impact of a dirty barrel and the potential for flyers in 5-shot groups.

Quick Summary

Accuracy testing of the Ruger Precision Rimfire at 50 yards revealed significant performance differences between ammunition brands. Using a bipod and rear sandbag improved stability. Best initial groups were 13/16 inch from Sellier & Bellot, Norma Tac-22, and Blazer. Removing flyers showed CCI Standard Velocity and Aguila Super Extra achieving 7/16 inch groups.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Testing Setup
  2. 00:10Testing Methodology & Stability
  3. 00:24PMC Target 22 Ammo Test
  4. 00:38PMC Target 22 Results
  5. 00:53Shooting Stability Techniques
  6. 01:06Target Setup & Sighting
  7. 01:30Barrel Condition & Testing Procedure
  8. 01:46PMC Group Size
  9. 01:58Sellier & Bellot Club 22 Ammo Test
  10. 02:08Sellier & Bellot Group Size
  11. 02:58Norma Tac-22 Ammo Test
  12. 03:27Norma Tac-22 Group Size
  13. 03:36Aguila Subsonic Solid Point Test
  14. 04:05Aguila Subsonic Solid Point Group Size
  15. 04:17CCI Standard Velocity Test
  16. 04:46CCI Standard Velocity Group Size
  17. 05:04Blazer Lead Round Nose Test
  18. 05:24Blazer Lead Round Nose Group Size
  19. 05:38Aguila .22 Subsonic Hollow Point Test
  20. 06:20Aguila .22 Subsonic Hollow Point Group Size
  21. 06:44Aguila .22 Super Extra Test
  22. 07:14Aguila .22 Super Extra Group Size
  23. 07:36Aguila .22 Pistol Match Test
  24. 08:06Aguila .22 Pistol Match Group Size
  25. 08:26Federal Auto Match Test
  26. 08:53Federal Auto Match Group Size
  27. 09:11Ammunition Ranking Summary
  28. 09:30Ranking with Flyers Removed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to improve accuracy when shooting the Ruger Precision Rimfire?

Improving accuracy with the Ruger Precision Rimfire involves using a stable shooting platform. The reviewer found that employing a bipod in the front and a sandbag in the rear of the rifle significantly increased stability, leading to tighter groups at 50 yards.

How did different ammunition brands perform in the Ruger Precision Rimfire accuracy test?

Performance varied significantly. Sellier & Bellot Club 22, Norma Tac-22, and Blazer Lead Round Nose tied for the best initial groups at 13/16 inch. Aguila Subsonic Hollow Point performed poorly with a 1 11/16 inch group, while CCI Standard Velocity and Aguila Super Extra showed excellent potential when flyers were removed.

Does a dirty barrel affect accuracy in the Ruger Precision Rimfire?

In this specific test, the reviewer did not clean the barrel between ammunition types and concluded that a dirty barrel did not significantly affect accuracy for the Ruger Precision Rimfire over the course of the testing session.

What is the recommended group size for the Ruger Precision Rimfire at 50 yards?

The reviewer achieved groups ranging from 13/16 inch to 1 11/16 inch. With flyers removed, some ammunition types achieved much tighter groups, with CCI Standard Velocity and Aguila Super Extra reaching 7/16 inch. An ideal group size would be under 1 inch.

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