Ruger American Because I wanted to !

[ArtinNC]

Took my Ruger American 22RF , changed the barrel to a Shelin barrel ,Boyd stock , Jared trigger , Anarchy bolt handle and knob . Really not much Ruger left but shoot much better . My first target I was shooting for groups this time .. But the gun needs some tweaking still and that will be another long story some day . Today I was testing amo to see what shot the best . Target #2 was .228 group and target #5 was .178 with out the flyer and with the flyer .403 Not bad for a Mod Ruger . And it was 37 * when I was shooting .

 

[Evlshnngns]

Looks great. Did you refinish the stock? I'd like to put my 22lr in a pro varmint.

That sk biathlon group is Nice.
I was out blasting some Automatch last weekend. Shame the cheap bulk won't group tighter.

 

[ArtinNC]

Looks great. Did you refinish the stock? I'd like to put my 22lr in a pro varmint.

That sk biathlon group is Nice.
I was out blasting some Automatch last weekend. Shame the cheap bulk won't group tighter.

Yes I finished the stock . I used a water wood stain and then 2K clear coat .

 

[257ack]

Very Good, FWIW I have a stock Ruger American in the stock wood stock. Never could get it to shoot well till I bedded the pillars on the bottom of the action. My best ammo is Norma match22 followed by Tac closely followed by sk. Eley not so good in the factory barrel. Mine now groups well under 1/2" @50yds with those 3 and mostly under .3 with Norma match. It now holds point of impact and can be trusted for varmints

 

[ArtinNC]

Just more pictures I want to get out and shoot it bad but just to cold .I have some more higher priced amo to see how it shoots

 

[68Hoyt]

I wanted the ruger long range 22lr but never got one and it doesn't look like they will make any more
I probably need to make my own like you did , lol
Try some eley team or black box match
Lapua center x or sk standard plus ,,,,, mid grade ammo
Let us know how it does !!!!!

 

[Rat44]

Rugers have been hit or miss for me.
Bought 2 of the RAR 's,a standard and a compact .
The standard was a plinker.
The compact shoots above it pay grade for me.
Seems to be luck of the draw with them.
Same experience as with the 10/22's .