Ruger American Rimfire .22wmr Unboxing & Initial Sighting At 100 Yards

Published on July 17, 2021
Duration: 16:14

This video provides an unboxing and initial sighting-in of the Ruger American Rimfire rifle chambered in .22 WMR. The presenter details the rifle's features, including its 22-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable trigger, and included accessories. Initial range testing at 30 and 100 yards with Hornady V-MAX and Aguila ammunition is performed, highlighting the rifle's accuracy potential and the importance of proper setup (like using a shooting vice) for optimal results.

Quick Summary

The Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR features a 22-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, an adjustable Ruger Marksman Trigger (3-5 lbs), and a free-floated barrel with Power Bedding. Initial 100-yard tests showed promising accuracy with Hornady V-MAX ammunition, though Aguila soft points produced larger groups, indicating potential ammunition performance differences.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Unboxing
  2. 00:42Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR Revealed
  3. 01:33Included Accessories
  4. 02:13Rifle Assembly & Initial Look
  5. 02:22Rifle Specifications Overview
  6. 03:44Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger
  7. 04:10Scope Mounting Options
  8. 04:31Sling Swivel Studs & Stock Modules
  9. 04:57Barrel Twist Rate & Weight
  10. 05:10Boresighting and Scope Mounting
  11. 05:25Range Testing: 30 Yards
  12. 06:03Ammunition: Hornady 30gr V-MAX
  13. 06:4730 Yard Group Analysis
  14. 08:20Transition to 100 Yards
  15. 08:31100 Yard Shooting with V-MAX
  16. 10:23100 Yard Group Analysis (V-MAX)
  17. 11:02Ammunition Change: Aguila Soft Points
  18. 11:03Scope Adjustments
  19. 12:03100 Yard Shooting with Aguila
  20. 13:51Camera Issues & Final Shots
  21. 14:18Performance Summary: Hornady vs. Aguila
  22. 15:13Future Testing & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR?

The Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR features a 22-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, a free-floated barrel with Power Bedding, and the adjustable Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger (3-5 lbs). It includes a 9-round rotary magazine and has 3/8-inch dovetail scope mounts.

How does the Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR perform at 100 yards?

In initial testing, the rifle showed good accuracy with Hornady 30-grain V-MAX ammunition, producing decent groups despite shooting instability. Aguila soft points resulted in larger groups, suggesting potential ammunition variability or the need for further tuning.

What is the trigger like on the Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR?

The Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger is a highlight, described as very nice and smooth. It's adjustable from 3 to 5 pounds, with a factory setting around 3.5 pounds, and can be adjusted by accessing a screw after removing the action from the stock.

What ammunition was used for testing the Ruger American Rimfire .22 WMR?

The initial testing utilized Hornady 30-grain V-MAX ammunition, known for its high velocity, and Aguila semi-jacketed soft point ammunition, which has a lower advertised muzzle velocity.

Related News

All News →

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from Tools&Targets

View all →