Adler RF224 + RWS Rifle Match @ 50 Yards – Averaging 3.96 MOA, Normal?

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Just finished my first accuracy test with the new Adler RF224 (12" barrel) and I'm wondering if these results are about what other RF224 owners are seeing.

Setup
  • Adler RF224
  • UTG BugBuster 3-9x32
  • RWS Rifle Match
  • 50 yards
  • 35KM/h wind that day
Results (4 groups)
  • Average: 3.96 MOA (2.08")
  • Best: 3.09 MOA (1.62")
  • Worst: 4.60 MOA (2.41")
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My regular Ruger 10/22 can usually shoot around 2 MOA or a little better at 50 yards with decent ammo, so I expected the RF224 to be somewhat less accurate due to the shorter 12" barrel, but not nearly twice as large.

One thing that really stood out was the trigger. The trigger on my RF224 has a very long pre-travel and feels extremely heavy. It was honestly difficult to get a clean break without disturbing the sight picture. Because of that, I'm starting to wonder if the trigger is the main factor holding the rifle back rather than the barrel itself.

For those of you who own an RF224:
  • What kind of groups are you getting at 50 yards?
  • Have you upgraded the trigger? Can it be replaced with Ruger 10/22 trigger string?
  • If so, how much did it improve practical accuracy?
My current plan is to install a trigger upgrade and run the same test again with the same ammo to see if there's a noticeable improvement.

I scanned and tracked all the groups using ScanMyGroup. If you'd like to see the individual groups and measurements, you can check them here:

https://scanmygroup.com/s/k04gt4tgwb

Thanks in advance for any feedback from other RF224 owners.
 
Personally before you start replacing parts, I would try different ammo. Just because that ammo shoots well in your 10/22 doesn't mean this rifle will like it. Buy a couple boxes of different varieties and give them a shot. Numerous instances where sometimes the cheap stuff shoots great in some rifles.

Second, although a trigger is important, I don't think a trigger upgrade will shrink your 50 yard group by half like you're hoping. Ensure scope rings are tight and action screws are tight. Nothing pressing against the barrel. My thoughts at least...
 
DiMP said:
Personally before you start replacing parts, I would try different ammo. Just because that ammo shoots well in your 10/22 doesn't mean this rifle will like it. Buy a couple boxes of different varieties and give them a shot. Numerous instances where sometimes the cheap stuff shoots great in some rifles.

Second, although a trigger is important, I don't think a trigger upgrade will shrink your 50 yard group by half like you're hoping. Ensure scope rings are tight and action screws are tight. Nothing pressing against the barrel. My thoughts at least...
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I know the ammo could be the problem, but I don't think they affect the group size that much, probably less ~.5MOA. for a 12" barrel, I would expect 2.5MOA group.
But I will check the barrel screw and rings, mount and maybe the wind is the culprit. Thanks a lot.
 
DiMP said:
Personally before you start replacing parts, I would try different ammo. Just because that ammo shoots well in your 10/22 doesn't mean this rifle will like it. Buy a couple boxes of different varieties and give them a shot. Numerous instances where sometimes the cheap stuff shoots great in some rifles.

Second, although a trigger is important, I don't think a trigger upgrade will shrink your 50 yard group by half like you're hoping. Ensure scope rings are tight and action screws are tight. Nothing pressing against the barrel. My thoughts at least...
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Yes, try different ammo and on a calmer day.

OP.

As 10 mph cross wind can have 1.5" of drift at 50 yards. If your not good at reading wind. A gust can change the POI. Though you might only get 1 to 1.5" on a good day with said gun. Most reviews Ive seen said pop can accuracy.
 
OkayShooter said:
Yes, try different ammo and on a calmer day.

OP.

As 10 mph cross wind can have 1.5" of drift at 50 yards. If your not good at reading wind. A gust can change the POI. Though you might only get 1 to 1.5" on a good day with said gun. Most reviews Ive seen said pop can accuracy.
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Hum.. Interesting. I will definitely give it another test and I will post the results here again. Thanks.
 
Check the firing pin channel for debris/ clean it out. From this small sample looks like that vertical flyer opens things up. Did you happen to chronograph this ammo? Vertical stringing should not be an issue with RWS match so I wonder if inconsistent firing pin strike results in inconsistent ignition something I have observed before.
It would be something free you could try out anyways.
Side to side dispersion is wind and bad trigger
 
Other than the last group, those groups appear to be more vertically dispersed than horizontally? That makes me think the wind wasnt the primary factor here?

I second the idea of chronographing the ammo if possible.
 
What type of wind indicators were you using ? Shot a lot of NRA small bore prone ( NRA Master ) and the wind and how well you can dope it is a large factor . And as Okay Shooter mentioned , because of the high and low pressure created by the spin of the bullet, the wind will move your impact vertically as well as horizontally.
 
tacoman said:
What type of wind indicators were you using ? Shot a lot of NRA small bore prone ( NRA Master ) and the wind and how well you can dope it is a large factor . And as Okay Shooter mentioned , because of the high and low pressure created by the spin of the bullet, the wind will move your impact vertically as well as horizontally.
OkayShooter said:
Depending on the cross wind direction you'll get a up and left or down and right impact.
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boxhitch said:
this plus different vertical effects with any angle direction of that 35km 'breeze
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That's interesting!

I typically only thought of wind as a horizontal issue never considered the spin causing pressure differences and given I'm usually in the mountains the wind itself does not only travel in a horizontal way. It's often swirling as well.
 
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