Ruger American Rimfire Long Range Target

Strelok doesn't need to know (or really care) what your rail is. It only needs to know your zero distance, and height over bore.
It also needs to know accurate velocity, bullet BC, weight, and accurate weather information (pressure, temperature, elevation).
 
scuba52 said:
Try some Burris rings and shim it another 20 moa, should get you to at least 400
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I think 50 MOA would be a bad idea, would have to jack the scope height up to too keep the objective off the barrel and likely would only be able to zero at 100yards. I think the Strike Eagle will give me enough for 350 or even more. Will update tomorrow after zero and shooting past 200
 
Grain said:
To the OP, removing the trigger spring altogether gives you around a 1 pound trigger. The spring on the trigger blade is more than strong enough to reset it. Not my idea, it's out on the net, but it's worked very well for me.
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Did this tonight, what a huuuge difference!

Had it out today to zero and shoot steel out to 300yards. Rifle performed well, Strike Eagle is AMAZING, and SK Match seems to be shooting well. The wind is a whole other story. I also feel the heavy trigger was causing me to pull some shots, hence the trigger spring removal - at least thats one less excuse I can use for missed shots at the next match.

This is the video I found regarding the trigger spring:

I will do a final update after the NRS match in Sept.
 
TheWhole9Yards said:
I think 50 MOA would be a bad idea, would have to jack the scope height up to too keep the objective off the barrel and likely would only be able to zero at 100yards. I think the Strike Eagle will give me enough for 350 or even more. Will update tomorrow after zero and shooting past 200
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You would be suprised how small it moves the bell, and if you have that much below your zero you can adjust to say an additional 15 moa, whatever it takes to bottom out
 
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Participated in the 2 day Northern Rimfire Series match at the end of September with this setup and had an absolute blast. It ran 100% for me, I shot the match with SK Rifle Match ammunition. Day 1 I placed 1st in production class, day 2 I finished 2nd and took Top production for the weekend. It was a great weekend and very well run match. I now have a list of things to improve on over the winter, mainly wind. Undecided if I’ll be investing in a Kestral or not...

I’m really happy with the current setup but I think there is more accuracy to be had, going to experiment with ammunition over the winter. Just received a brink of Lapua Centre X and have some SK long range Match on the way. I plan on running this setup next year in NRS and CRPS matches, I will continue to run my DAR22 in ORPS.

When it comes to ammo testing I’ll be shooting groups at 50, 100 then 185 and sampling each variety with a labradar - need to get that done before it gets too cold!
 
Thanks for posting the info. I was looking into the Ruger Precision platform but seems like the consensus is to go Tikka or CZ 457
 
rmsg0040 said:
That was consensus until the Howa M110 dropped, waiting to see if it good
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Its amazing how many great rifles are out there right now. If you're looking for a rifle to build on this is not a good option. I looked at the 457 and T1X, but since this is a secondary rifle for me I didn't want to buy a new stock, rail, etc etc. This is a great option if you want a good turn key match rifle for under $1000. I like that it falls into production for NRS, I hope we get more people shooting production - would be interesting to see what top shooters are capable of with a limit on equipment.
 
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Did some ammo sampling today. Tested: SK Rifle Match, SK Long Range Match, and Lapua Center-x. Conditions were consistent throughout the sample. With each different ammunition I shot a fouling group of 5 shots @ 50yards, then proceeded to shoot 3 groups of 5 @ 51yards, 106yards then finally 187yards. Here are the results:

51 Yard Avg
SK Match: .450”
SK Long Range: .486”
Lapua Center-X: .440”

106 Yard Avg
SK Match: 1.196”
SK Long Range: 1.112”
Lapua Center-X: 1.949”

187 Yard Avg
SK Match: 2.874”
SK Long Range: 3.116”
Lapua Center-X: 4.788”

I was hoping to also get some data with the Labradar, it did not co-operate with me so that will be the next test. It will be interesting to see if that information correlates to these group size averages.
 

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Max Owner said:
Center X was to be the gold standard.

Surprised.......
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Not all Center X is the same.

To categorically claim that such and such a brand of .22LR match ammo shoots poorly is not useful. Shooters would do themselves a favour by recognizing that all match ammo varies between lots. (Bulk ammo may also vary but it's consistent in being inconsistent so it is less relevant here.) While some lots may produce inconsistent results in a given rifle, others may be much better.

This is true for all makes of .22LR match ammo. It's never "find the brand of match ammo your rifle likes." It's find the lot(s) your rifle likes.
 
As I have said numerous times, if you want a LR rimfire combo, stop testing at 50yds/m... it doesn't always tell the real story..... ie short range results doesn't always equate to LR performance.

Min distance 100yds... better anything from 150 to 200yds.

Nice shooting. Don't worry that CenterX isnt your best option but SK Rifle match is. I feel this is a chamber thing and I have seen it enough to know your situation is not unique. About the only downside to using SK RM vs CenterX is the increased 'dropped' shots you will experience the further you go... but if CenterX shoots poorly, then it really doesn't matter.

Enjoy the rifle....

Jerry

PS would love to see the average group comparison between the SK RM and LR at distances from 250yds to 300yds. Thanks
 
Jerry, my curiosity is piqued and a few questions come to mind. Could you be so kind as to elaborate a little further.

Mystic Precision said:
As I have said numerous times, if you want a LR rimfire combo, stop testing at 50yds/m... it doesn't always tell the real story..... ie short range results doesn't always equate to LR performance.

Min distance 100yds... better anything from 150 to 200yds.

Nice shooting. Don't worry that CenterX isnt your best option but SK Rifle match is. I feel this is a chamber thing and I have seen it enough to know your situation is not unique.
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The following questions take no position on what distance a shooter may wish to test. Is it possible for one .22LR ammo variety to be more accurate at 50 yards than another ammo variety but be less accurate at 100 yards? Is it possible for one ammo to be more accurate than another at 100 but be less accurate at 200 yards? If the answer is yes (that first ammo variety loses accuracy compared to the second), what might explain the difference in bullet behaviour once it passes the 50 yard mark in the first case and 100 in the second?

Regarding the "chamber thing" referred to above that may explain the different results for two ammos from the same rifle/chamber, what are the differences between Center X ammo and SK Rifle Match ammo that can cause different results downrange that are related to the same chamber in the same rifle?

Mystic Precision said:
When you set up the barrel for CenterX, it shoots very very well.
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How does a shooter "set up the barrel for Center X" to get it to shoot "very very well"? What steps are involved?
 
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