Precision rimfire rifle choice

Not possible to shoot .5@100 no matter what rimfire is used.

Unless you shoot in a complete vacuum. Did you subtract all the bullet diameters? Or just one? I have tried sorting rim thickness, played with neck crimping, sorted by weight etc etc. And in a brick of Tenex have sorted to about 32 perfect rounds. They shot awesome. 1.25 at 100m..... but .50" not happening.
 
They can do sub MOA but .5 would be a challenge. This was at 100M in -20 with Tenex. Lots of FTFs. Also, no rear bag but a balled up pair of gloves.

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Got Juice? said:
Not possible to shoot .5@100 no matter what rimfire is used.
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All day, every day, not gunna happen. But, a good number of 1/2" groups can be shot at 100. The measurements on these targets include a penalty for going off center, fyi. Didn't keep all my targets from that day but nothing went over 1" as I recall.



 
RabidM4U5 said:
All day, every day, not gunna happen. But, a good number of 1/2" groups can be shot at 100. The measurements on these targets include a penalty for going off center, fyi. Didn't keep all my targets from that day but nothing went over 1" as I recall.



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Exactly.

For the record, I usually crank my POA above where i want the round to land, pick a line or cross where the crosshair lines up, then make a group if that is what I am after. less distraction than aiming at a bunch of holes on the page.

Nice groups!

What ROT did you order on the lilja barrel? This summer I plan to call ahead, see if Dan will take time out to give me a looksee at his shop.
 
Ryan.M.Anderson said:
They can do sub MOA but .5 would be a challenge. This was at 100M in -20 with Tenex. Lots of FTFs. Also, no rear bag but a balled up pair of gloves.
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I planned to go out this morning, but we hit -30 at 4 am, and she was a wee chilly even at noon to go out.

I tend to keep my RF ammo in my pocket when it gets that cold, or in my chest carrier pocket under my jacket.

Either way, shooting at -15 or worse takes dedication ha ha.
 
First, I'd sell the scope or just put it on another rifle. I'd rather shoot a decent cheaper rifle with a scope that's designed to perform the specific function which will probably be a FFP, MRAD 4-16 or 24+ with a ranging type retical and zero stop.
 
I did mention 1.5" groups in wind. I'm not trying to convince anyone all day everyday. Just saying it shoots good and if you like it it's an option.
 
Got Juice? said:
Nice groups!

What ROT did you order on the lilja barrel? This summer I plan to call ahead, see if Dan will take time out to give me a looksee at his shop.
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The barrel came from DJ's so-called "secret stash" that he had Lilja run for him in 3-groove. It looks to be 1-16. Cheers.
 
Longboat said:
Im not here to brag or impress anyone. And I don't work for Ruger. The gun is capable of that accuracy. Not sure why you would doubt a rimfire can accomplish that either.

Tried many rounds through it. Hot rounds are not so good. 1070 FPS CCI Standard Velocity is dime sized in no wind.
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"Have some targets with 10 shot dime sized holes at 100 yards." That must be some special Ruger and nut behind bolt must be tight to accomplish 10 shots under .05" at 100 for me .05" at 50 y would be some great shooting Ruger
 
grauhanen said:
Ten shot groups would be over 0.5" I would think.
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More than likely, every additional shot increases the odds of MV extreme spread rearing it's ugly head, or a bad wind call :redface: Here's a 15 shot composite that was done up for me from last month's RFC match, ended up with just over an inch in vertical. Only takes about 40 fps ES to do that. Following the 1000 monkeys on 1000 typewriters principle, I could probably produce a couple 1/2" 10-shot groups with enough lead sent downrange. Must be some killer CCI, bet the next lot he buys can't hit the broadside of a barn :rolleyes:

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RabidM4U5 said:
More than likely, every additional shot increases the odds of MV extreme spread rearing it's ugly head, or a bad wind call
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Here's a 15 shot composite that was done up for me from last month's RFC match, ended up with just over an inch in vertical. Only takes about 40 fps ES to do that. Following the 1000 monkeys on 1000 typewriters principle, I could probably produce a couple 1/2" 10-shot groups with enough lead sent downrange. Must be some killer CCI, bet the next lot he buys can't hit the broadside of a barn
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Help you out with the pic.

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^^^ That is cool! I've never seen a target like that before. Looks like a very interesting way to shoot a 15 round group. What program are you using to calculate everything?
 
I really like 22 Benchrest, and have 3 real shooters to work with: a Suhl 150 standard, prepped by Jim Williams;
a Remington 40X from the custom shop; a Remington 37, also race-prepped.

I have shot a lot of 50 Meter targets that are in the .1's and .2's. But 100 M targets under .5"? probably 30 total in my shooting career.
These were always shot in absolutely calm conditions, and with ammo [ELEY or RWS Match] that the rifles have shown they like and
that perform consistently. Below is a picture of 5 - 50M 5 shot groups fired on a "good" day.

I won a gold medal in a 100M shoot with 5-10 shot groups that averaged .662", C to C. Only one group was under .5" [.477"]

I would be totally flabbergasted to see a Ruger anything shoot several 10 shot groups under .5moa at 100 using CCI SV ammo.
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You got me. I said it to impress random people I will never meet on the Internet to elevate my CGN status.
 
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