Ruger Precision Rimfire Accuracy Project

[1lnbrdg]

Just a note of caution with ER Shaw barrels. Not bashing them at all but be sure to check the twist when the barrel arrives. More than once I've received a different twist than what I ordered or what was stamped on the barrel.

As I said, I'm not bashing them, had some very accurate barrels from them but verify.

 

[Vamike9]

Just a note of caution with ER Shaw barrels. Not bashing them at all but be sure to check the twist when the barrel arrives. More than once I've received a different twist than what I ordered or what was stamped on the barrel.

As I said, I'm not bashing them, had some very accurate barrels from them but verify.

Thanks for that info.

 

[MrG52D]

Wonder why it called Ruger "Precision" Rimfire when it obvious there is not much Precision, in the as purchased condition. Not what I would call Precision after the barrel swap. I realize these are not high end target rifles, but when you use a word like "Precision" on a rifle, you would expect at least MOA and hopefully sub MOA with match grade ammo.

 

[mattt]

Besides green mountain 22" barrel and a Harrold tuner. The timney trigger replacement really was the final piece with mine .

 

[Papa Charlie]

Wonder why it called Ruger "Precision" Rimfire when it obvious there is not much Precision, in the as purchased condition. Not what I would call Precision after the barrel swap. I realize these are not high end target rifles, but when you use a word like "Precision" on a rifle, you would expect at least MOA and hopefully sub MOA with match grade ammo.

Mine had pretty good accuracy right out of the box. The problem I had was that it kept jamming the rounds as it tried to chamber. I could get around it by holding the mag up into the well tighter with my hand.
I ended up sending it back to Ruger and they made some modifications, replace the action and sent it back. Works great now. I put my Vortex Viper HST 6-24x50mm scope on it. At 220 yards, I am able to hold a 4" pattern with all rounds, wind calm. For a factory production rifle at this price, that is pretty good. Not a VuDoo V22 but I could buy almost three Rugers for the price of one V22.
Overall, it is a pretty good shooter for the price.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

It’s a match chamber thing. Really no different than jamming rounds in a centerfire. Just don’t close the bolt unless you intend to fire the round. No big deal.....

By Polishing and Lapping, my NEW Green Mtn barreled, Bentz chambered, 10-22 Ruger with, JB's, slathered on, a patch over, a Bronze Brush, THAT, "Problem" is, GONE and I now have, SUPER accuracy and flawless "Functioning" to, boot ! Just, 10-12 smooth, ONE WAY, "Strokes" thru barrel, a good cleaning and then, a "Break in" period with, SK Match ammo.

 

[mattt]

After our monthly 22lr benchrest match we have a 22lr fun gun match. Has to be mag fed . Thats why I built my ruger precision. Won it first match

 

[velocette]

Not being able to extract a chambered round from a match barrel is quite normal. The true match chamber will have the bullet engraved in the rifling and it usually will not come out unless pried or pushed with a rod.
Further, if a carbon ring (yes, the dreaded carbon ring) is allowed to form the problem is worse.
You .22 shooters ARE inspecting for the carbon ring aren't you?

 

[Ring31]

anyone know what chamber spec the GM barrel uses?

 

[boltfluter]

Sorry, but ER Shaw and precision barrel should not be used in the same sentence. I would take a Green Mtn any day.

Paul

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

anyone know what chamber spec the GM barrel uses?

They use, the Bentz Chamber, and it lightly engraves, the Bullets "Bearing surf" area with, Rifling Marks.
I polished my chambers "Throat area", a Tad ( LIGHTLY ! ) with, some JB's, to allow Ammo, to be Extracted "Live" out of, the Chamber,.. see Post # 46. My 20" Green Mtn., Sporter barrel, shoots,.. Fantastic !
A little, "polishing" and breaking, the "Edge" of, the sharp Rifling, gets IT,.. done !

 

[STW51]

FWIW, our 2 Cooper .22s occasionally won't extract an unfired round either. Shoot bugholes though. Admit I haven't tried target ammo, as we're going for minute-of-gopher.

 

[Ring31]

Sorry, but ER Shaw and precision barrel should not be used in the same sentence. I would take a Green Mtn any day.

Paul

LOL... the last 2 ER barrels i saw had worse chatter marks then a factory savage

 

[Ring31]

this is my stock RPR-RF with SK Long range match at 50y
right now, i think it needs a better trigger if anything... removing / changing the trigger spring is still a crappy trigger

 

[COLT45SA]

This might be a little off subject, and if so I apologize.
Who makes an accurate barrel for a Ruger 77/22~? How much head space should I be looking for~?
To all who respond, I thank you~!

 

[Bill Clifton]

My brother bought one and we also found that the Ruger precision rimfire was not very precision. He traded it on a CZ.