Ruger Standard and Ruger MK III range time. .22lr plinking on a cold afternoon. How good are they?

Published on January 5, 2022
Duration: 9:56

This video provides a range review of the Ruger Standard and Ruger MKIII .22lr pistols, focusing on their performance during cold-weather plinking. The reviewer found both pistols to be accurate at 30 feet and generally reliable, though a squished round was noted with the Standard. Ammunition testing revealed potential loading issues with Aguila Super Extra 40gr JRN in cold temperatures, affecting both firearms.

Quick Summary

The Ruger Standard and MKIII .22lr pistols were tested for accuracy and reliability in 20-degree Fahrenheit weather. Both models demonstrated good accuracy at 30 feet, though cold temperatures potentially affected feeding with Aguila Super Extra 40gr JRN ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ruger Standard & MKIII
  2. 00:24Firing the Ruger MKIII
  3. 01:07Firing the Ruger Standard
  4. 02:49Initial Impressions & Comparison
  5. 05:08Cold Weather Ammo Testing Setup
  6. 06:08Ruger Standard: Federal Automatch Test
  7. 06:28Ruger Standard: Armscor Test
  8. 06:45Ruger Standard: Aguila Issues
  9. 07:43Ruger Standard: Norma Tac Test
  10. 08:10Ruger MKIII: Federal Automatch Test
  11. 08:26Ruger MKIII: Armscor Test
  12. 08:45Ruger MKIII: Aguila Issues
  13. 09:08Ruger MKIII: Norma Tac Test
  14. 09:26Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the Ruger Standard and MKIII perform in cold weather?

During testing in 20-degree Fahrenheit weather, both the Ruger Standard and MKIII proved accurate at 30 feet. However, cold temperatures may have contributed to feeding issues with certain ammunition types, specifically the Aguila Super Extra 40gr JRN.

What ammunition was tested with the Ruger Standard and MKIII?

The reviewer tested Federal Automatch, Armscor 36-grain Hollow Points, Aguila Super Extra 40-grain Jacketed Round Nose, and Norma Tac USA .22lr ammunition with both the Ruger Standard and MKIII pistols.

Are the Ruger Standard and MKIII considered accurate pistols?

Yes, the reviewer found both the Ruger Standard and MKIII to be accurate at 30 feet (approximately 10 yards) during his range session, stating the hype around these pistols is well-founded.

What issues were encountered during the Ruger .22lr range test?

A single feeding malfunction occurred with the Ruger Standard where a round became squished. More significantly, the Aguila Super Extra 40gr JRN ammunition experienced loading problems in both pistols, possibly due to cold weather or the ammunition itself.

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