Keep feeding the big boy toy addiction

[TahoeDust]

Well, I have been wanting a bolt .22LR for a while, and this caught my eye when it came out. Ordered it last night, should be here next week.

Ruger American Rimfire .22LR...full size with factory threaded barrel...



Now the question is what opticals. I like good glass but would like to stay under $200 to keep total cost under$500

 

[SVTOhio]

Love my new nikon prostaff 3-9. Super clear and an he had for around 130$

 

[utvolsfan77]

SVTOhio, who is "he"?

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Here's two good choices at $150 and $135.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-prostaff-2-7x32mm-riflescope-matte-w-nikoplex-reticle.html

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-2-7x36mm-trophy-xlt-matte-doa-200-riflescope.html

 

[SVTOhio]

SVTOhio, who is "he"?

Sorry I meant to say" they can be had for around 130"

 

[TahoeDust]

What about a mueller avp? They used to be all the rage.

 

[OARNGESI]

I have savage mkii fvsr with a nikon prostaff suppressed that is easily the most enjoyable gun i own. I cant recomend the nikon enough.

 

[js8588]

I've got my first 22 on layaway. A CZ 452 Ultra lux.

 

[Jlr2267]

These are good value, based on my experiences...comes with rings:

http://www.amazon.com/Simmons-22-Mag-3-9x32mm-Riflescopes/dp/B00FDWOWK4

 

[sappyg]

Congratulations on the new American. Triggers seam very nice and you can't go wrong with those rotary mags.

I use a Nikon pro staff 4x Rimfire scope. Excellent glass and the reticles are perallex free at 50 yards. They usually run ~100- 110. You can easily spend more on a scope that will have more features but I don't miss them. Fortunately, there are plenty of options.

 

[TahoeDust]

Ruger American .22LR full size with threaded barrel
Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40
Harris HBRS 6"-9"

 

[TahoeDust]

Here is her first outing I was working on siting in the scope but was fighting a strong left to right wind. This was at 50yds-52yds...



I know...nothing to be very proud of.

 

[Werndl]

I think natchez had some blem vx1 and riflemen for under or around 200. U can get a 3-9 buckmaster for around that as well. Have one on an encore ML that has taken many 10's of deer for me over the years and ive never wanted for more.

 

[Babarsac]

I've got a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire on my Savage and love it. Great scope for the money.

 

[Simon_Edmondson]

Hawke makes a 3-9x40 specially designed for HV .22 with ranging dots out to 200 yards. I have Zeiss usually on my centrefire and Hawke on air rifles as they cater to the air heads in the UK and account for 80% of scope sales there (airguns are very common in the UK as no license is required) Side by side with the Zeiss the Hawke has nothing to be ashamed of.

Rated all cals
Great warranty
Etched illuminated reticle and designed for cheap .22 ammo
Under $200

 

[ford8nr]

Tahoe, what type of ammo were you shooting?
Just put a Mueller 4.5x14 on my wife's 10/22. First Mueller I own, pretty impressed, now to do a range test

 

[TahoeDust]

The cheapest of bulk.

 

[ClemY]

The dam .22s are like potato chips; you can't stop with just one. I find I have a bunch of .22s and I like to use them.

On my CZ 452 I have a Leopold 2x7 rimfire scope, a 2x8 Bushnell on my custom 10/22 and Weaver 2.5x7 rimfire scopes on several others. Get the best scope you can afford. You won't be disappointed.

 

[TahoeDust]

*It has been a little too windy here in the afternoon to sight the rifle in to my liking. I took it to an indoor 25yd range and got it pretty dialed in. Should this be pretty dialed in at 50yds also?

.06"

 

[TahoeDust]

We're getting there now. 15rd group, 50 yds outdoor range, CCI Mini Mag...1.25"

 

[Captains1911]

For fun you might want to try some CCI Standard Velocity, and Wolf Match Target, if you can find any. I've found they both generally tend to be very accurate. Of course every rifle is different.

 

[BigBL87]

What about a mueller avp? They used to be all the rage.

That's what I have on my Savage Mark II FV. Love it. Also bought their 2-7 Multishot for my AR because I liked the APV so much.

 

[TahoeDust]

I went with the Vortex 4-14x40 for this rifel....maybe I should start a new thread.

 

[TahoeDust]

I ordered a Boyd's stock a few weeks ago and it arrived yesterday. I went with the Rimfire Hunter in Pepper with the 90 degree gloss finish. I had read about a few people who had fitment issues with theirs as far as bedding blocks. My fitment was excellent. I took a nice firm press to install the bedding blocks into the stock. With the action screws torqued to spec the barrel is floated perfectly...close and evenly. I am thoroughly impressed for the money. I have already had two range sessions with it and I feel like I shoot it even better than before. The ergonomics are excellent and it is not bad looking either...

 

[wild willy]

Very nice.I have two lefthand centerfire Americans. If they ever make the rimfire in a lefty I will have one or more.