Ruger precision rimfire owners, how is the rifle?

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Hi Folks,

Seriously considering purchasing this rifle. I do have a few questions though

1 - Hows the "Precision"? Is it any better/worse than any decent bolt 22?
2 - Any issues with it?
3 - Any modifications needed to make it live up to it's name?
4 - Anything I should know / wished someone told you about before you purchased?

Thanks!
 
Common problems (both of mine do this, plus I think all the other ones I've seen locally):
1. The mags don't sit positively in the gun, so if you don't insert them fully, or you run an extension and it gets bumped, or just the weight of the magazine sometimes, it will drop down a bit and prevent it from feeding any further rounds until pushed back up at the front.
2. Failure to extract happens occasionally, say 1 in 40 rounds.
3. Failure to eject is more common, say 1 in 10 rounds.
 
I have 3 of them.

I bought one for each of my kids, then my son (who's a leftie) decided he wanted a LH rifle instead, so I inherited his rifle when I got him a LH bolt rifle.

Precision

- using CCI Mini-Mags, it punches out a solid 2 MOA group -tested at 100m and 20m (indoor)
- using match grade ammo, the group tightened up to about 1.5 MOA

Myself and my kids have successfully used them to engage steel plate targets out to 285 yards with good success. Not hitting every shot, but enough to make it satisfying.

Issues

- sharp edges on the bolt. 5 minutes with a stone fixed that.
- magazine seating - push them up firmly so that they fully seat at the front as well otherwise the rounds will hang up on the feed-ramp

Mods

-I've done nothing to mine - I'm pondering a new barrel on one just to see what it can do - IBI has them available.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the rifles. I bought 3x RPR = 3x Bushnell Rimfire Optic 3-12X scopes. I would not buy the same optic again - the elevation drum is not marked for revolutions, so when you dial up past a full rev - you have no means of tracking by Vernier.

Slings - if you're shooting with a sling, there's no attachment point - you'll need to buy one.

Bipod - there's no front sling swivel, so no easy spot to mount a bipod...a chunk of M-Lok fixes that, but is another detail you have to deal with.

The adjustment range of the stocks let my kids (ages 11-16) and myself (5'10) adjust the rifle comfortably for length of pull.

The stock feels a *bit* flimsy - however, for a fully adjustable stock made of polymer, at this price point...it's not worth spending an extra $6-800 for a different aluminium stock in my opinion.

Generally - I'm happy with the rifles, and if they start selling a LH version of it, I'll buy one for my son.

NS
 
*Note - my youngest (11) daughter fired hers in the CRPS match held in Halifax - she placed 7th in Canada with her result. Ammo used that day was the CCI Mini-Mags.

*Follow-up note - I haven't seen any issues with failure to eject - we have approximately 1500-2000 rounds fired through our 3 rifles this summer.
 
NavyShooter said:
*Note - my youngest (11) daughter fired hers in the CRPS match held in Halifax - she placed 7th in Canada with her result. Ammo used that day was the CCI Mini-Mags.

*Follow-up note - I haven't seen any issues with failure to eject - we have approximately 1500-2000 rounds fired through our 3 rifles this summer.
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Congrats to your daughter! (And you, you raised her right!)
 
*** Follow-Follow-up note - the mags I'm using are the factory 10 rd mags that came with the rifles - I haven't bothered with larger/banana mags - anecdotally, those seem to have issues with the front dropping a bit resulting in rounds getting hung up on the feed ramp. My 10 rd mags, when pushed up firmly and fully seated do not have feed issues once they're in place. If you don't push them in properly, the first round may hang up until you properly seat it.
 
Good to know,

I wasn't thinking extended mags, because I didn't think we could have more than 10 rounds in that rifle, since it's the same mags as the 10/22.

Unless someone has the great news that extended 10/22 mags are no longer the devil!
 
The Ruger is a cool looking rig but after shooting one I’d suggest a heavy barrel savage mkii with the plastic stock, then find an MDT chassis for it. For the same price as the Ruger you’ll have a more accurate rig, even with the plastic stock the mkii has a hard time being beat. With little wind at 50/100yrds both savages I’ve owned shoot better than the Ruger Precision my buddy has, don’t let the sticky bolt on savages deter you either, some polish and fine emery cloth and the bolt will slide like something worth more. Just my 2 cents.
 
Overall, I like the RPRimfire - it basically works "out of the box" and seemed to work well at my last ORPS match (with the exception of some Failure-to-Extract events). If I was of a mind to tweak/tinker a rifle I wouldn't get the RPRimfire and work probably go with a Savage.

I do have Failure-To-Extract with mine. Cleaning does seem to fix up the problem. My theory is that (.22LR being a pretty dirty round) crud builds up around the extractor and affects how the rim is gripped.

As noted, you need M-Lok bits to be able to attach slings & bipod, but I didn't see that has a problem. I would agree that the polymer stock seems a bit flimsy, but consider the price.

I wish that the Matador Arms 10/22 Mag Rotor would fit. It probably would with a bit of filing around the mag-well, but I don't see it as a significant problem and won't bother with that. Otherwise, I've had no problems with (factory) 10/22 mags.
 
I have one and it has very sloppy mags to the point I have to push up on the mag with one hand while actioning the bolt with the other. I bought a Butler 10 rd mag that has a tight fit but haven't had a chance to try it. There is also a mag adapter that lets you use the Remington 597 mag. I have it too but haven't tried it. The adapter is an extremely tight fit and difficult to extract but if it works I will go with it.
I regret buying it. Ruger definitely dropped the ball with some models. It's hit or miss. I heard of someone returning it and Ruger replaced the chassis. I'm going to look into it.
 
Pretty crap.

Check out this extensive thread on SH about issues.

https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/ruger-precision-rimfire.6827519/

That being said, I wish it was accurate, I would buy this in an instant. It's got a lot of features that are very nice.

AR type safety
Adjustable bolt pull to simulate short action centerfire
Adjustable stock, pull and comb
Included 20 MOA rail

All things that normally either not be present or are additional purchases after the fact.

Can find this used for $400-$500. Pretty awesome. Just if. They. Could. Fix. Accuracy. Issues.
 
I've owned my Ruger Precision Rimfire since June and have had no issues at all. From all the reading I've done, it definitely seems to be hit or miss (no pun intended). As far as the 'sloppy magazine' issue; it is easily rectified by installing the Kidd spring and plunger kit. The heavier spring provides a more positive engagement of the magazine.

My biggest erk with the rifle I purchased was that QC couldn't even be bothered to centre the barrel in the handguard. This created a very frustrating initial zero.

Now here's the kicker. I purchased this rifle after the bolt handle on my Savage Mkii came loose and although I got it repaired, I just didnt trust it as much anymore. I can tell you that my Savage Mkii was a tack driver even in it's original stock. I dont remember how far out I took it, but I remember it making first round impacts on golf balls at stupid distances.

In conclusion - the Ruger Precision Rimfire isn't what I would call 'precision'. To be honest, they dropped the ball on what could have been a phenomenal entry to the market. That being said, I would still recommend the rifle AFTER you have handled it in store and inspected it for deficiencies. Head on over to the Ruger Precision Rimfire Facebook page and you'll find alot of useful information and discussion on this rifle. I'd recommend it based on my own luck with my particular rifle, however, it may be just that... QC luck.

Best of luck on your hunt and if you have any questions then let me know. Cheers.
 
chanrobi said:
Pretty crap.

Check out this extensive thread on SH about issues.

https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/ruger-precision-rimfire.6827519/

That being said, I wish it was accurate, I would buy this in an instant. It's got a lot of features that are very nice.

AR type safety
Adjustable bolt pull to simulate short action centerfire
Adjustable stock, pull and comb
Included 20 MOA rail

All things that normally either not be present or are additional purchases after the fact.

Can find this used for $400-$500. Pretty awesome. Just if. They. Could. Fix. Accuracy. Issues.
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The 22lr version comes with 30 MOA rail. The 17HMR version comes with 20 MOA rail.
 
I have a new one, seems to have any "problems " fixed. It shoots great. I like the trigger. The 20 moa rail is good to have. It likes Remington target. 1 moa with premium, 2 moa with cheep stuff. May have got a good one. It is a great target gun for me.
 
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