After milling around 4-5 different rifles I decided to try one of these. I was a bit hesitant at first after owning 700s/tikka's abd Sako's in the 223 it was more a mental block as how I would go from a $1500 dollar rifle to a $625 dollar rifle and how the ride along would be. Never the less here we are
My set up is basic and seriously all in under $1000 or right around that mark
JP muzzle break
Talley rings
3x12 AR bushnell optic
The gun comes with a pre installed rail which I double checked the installation and was very well done by ruger from factory
I pulled this gun apart first off i wanted to have a better understanding of the new bedding system which is a good idea in principal. It's bedded on cut sleeves in 2 locations on the receiver ingenious actually.
The stock is an injection molded stock I was thinking of replacement but it's webbed property and as ridged as any Tikka stock much better than the savage or rem tupper wear I was actually pleasently surprised how ridged it was
The trigger is simply excellent as advertised much like a Timney mine is set lower than advertised from
2.5 lbs to 5 zero creep ( none ) I kid you not
The barrel it's the same contour as a HB AR barrel making it very ridged it's a hammer forge 1:8 twist
My hopes or expectations were to be able to use a variety of ammo in this gun and use the same ammo as my target AR platforms a 55 gr fmjbt and a 68/69 grain match bullet.
I have currently about 100 rounds through this gun and I can honestly say I am very pleased with it. It performs in every aspect I was hoping.
I find CFE 223 and varget to be about the best
Below is a sample target of what to expect with a 68 gr and a 55 grain. It shoots the fmj hdy bullet better than I expected
I have also taken this out to distance at 498 m and I like what u seen with the performance. No groups at this range just play but 8 inch hits with ease
I had a different optic on for this prior to mounting the AR 223 optic.
All and all for $625 you simply can't go wrong with this rifle.
Upgrades are available such as stocks and 20 Moa rails.
It's a great rifle in my opinion for the $ spent.
