That’s awesome. I have every confidence the rest was 10x what an average .22 costs.Just got my new rest
Outstanding post.View attachment 925229 I have enjoyed long range RF now for a while. With CCI Standard Velocity Ammo my ECK will hold maybe 10" at 200 yards. All the equipment makes a difference, keeping the barrel cool for consistency, the rest, especially the rear bag etc. I have a lot on my bench when I shoot.
Keep in mind that some of the match ammo is pretty pricey at least compared to the cost or reloading compared to regular RF.
No I wouldn't necessarily insist on new, but my lgs had pretty much what I had in mind.Does it have to be new? Nothing wrong with looking at vintage firearms. My 1960's Marlin and Glenfield Model 60's are quite accurate if you prefer autos. My 1961 Marlin Model 81DL or 1940-something Springfield Model 86C can put them where you want them.
However, if someday you have a hankering for .22 magnum, look at the Mossberg 640 "Chuckster". My, my...I have two of these and that should be against the law. Same mechanism in .22LR would be the Model 340. I've never fired one, but if it's anywhere near as accurate as the 640, you would probably find a life-long friend.
My point is...don't rule out these older rimfires. Many are surprisingly accurate as well as affordable. You may have to look harder, but I believe they're worth the effort.
I'm really enjoy the peek into rimfire competition that you have shown in your posts, thanks for posting.Just got my new rest.View attachment 925247 View attachment 925248
I'm still trying to figure out how far away you shot these targets? Did I miss where you told that?
The scope base is just a regular flat base made for the ruger receiver. The rings are a little high but was leftover stuff from several years ago and dreadfully do not remember the information you asked for. But it is not a 20 or 30 moa.ms6852, what type of scope base are you using to get to 200+
Can you show some groups using the Federal Auto match, I can’t find any that is consistent. One group good then the next group all over the place.I just returned from a rifle range trip shooting my new Bergara BXR semi-auto 22LR. See link below: It meets all of your criteria and then some. Often called a 10/22 clone, it surpasses the 10/22 right out of the box. Superb barrel, great trigger and the best composite stock I've ever handled. No need for upgrades. I bought the carbon fiber barrel model which is $100 more than the fluted steel model. Both are very accurate, but the carbon fiber model is lighter. I've owned 10/22 and believe me, the BXR is better. I put a Tract 22Fire 4-12X scope on it, which is a fantastic scope and a bargain for the quality. Today is the second day I tried different ammo to see what it likes. Was delighted to learn that it likes Federal AutoMatch better than Eley Contact.....weird, eh? To be fair, the Eley was accurate, but wouldn't cycle. The Federal AutoMatch was equally accurate, cycles every time and is cheap to boot! Next will be some 100yd shooting. Can't say enough good things about this rifle and the Tract scope too.
https://www.bergara.online/us/rifles/bxr/
I dont think I mentioned....@DM~...I'm still trying to figure out how far away you shot these targets? Did I miss where you told that?
That's makes a big difference in judging just how accurate that rifle is...
DM
For me I really do not buy the top tier stuff like RWS, eley, or Lapua. I specifically only shoot 2 brands of ammo that I stock up on. I stock up on CCI and Aguila and have found Aguila hyper velocity rounds to be extremely accurate at 230 yards where I am able to make consecutive hits on a 4" clay target than pick off the fragments. I know that most people will say to shoot subsonic rounds but in my range we have a swirling wind all the time and for me I feel that the longer the bullet stays in flight the longer it will be affected by the swirling wind, and I don't really see the transonic stage taking affect at that distance or further.I have found some of the Lapua and Eley lower priced products are accurate. Eley Club etc.
Ultra accurate capability…threaded barrel…optic-ready...
Just saw this request. I don't photograph groups.. I just shoot, collect my targets, and make measurements. I used to shoot 3-5 shot groups and compare ammo. Now I shoot 10 shot groups and measure the width of the whole group. So I try not to think much about minute differences. I only compete against myself and the elements. The Federal AutoMatch has been mostly consistent; so faar better than 7-8 other ammo brands. I just bought 3 boxes and will resume shooting soon. Unfortunately I had to send my BXR back because it was jamming. You see my goal is to build a good accurate rifle that runs cleanly for general use. I hunt squirrels, shoot prairie dogs, and plink small objects like empty shotguns shell hulls at 100 yds. I plans to order some RK semi-auto ammo and RWS semi-auto. Hoping that one of these will be a little better than the AutoMatch. But, if not, I can live with it.Can you show some groups using the Federal Auto match, I can’t find any that is consistent. One group good then the next group all over the place.