I cannot tell you how much pleasure I get from reading of the experiences of all, using different rifles and scopes and ammo!
Very, very informative & educational.
I cannot help but notice how the CZ 455/457 keeps coming up, along with the Ruger as a starting point, and for some, after Volquartsen or Kidd barrels, along with triggers and more, an end point.
When I started looking at .22LR rifles, it was recommended to me by a member here, 3 rifles to limit myself to (knowing my propensity to go down "rabbit holes"), and this thread certainly bears that out in application.
The range pics are totally awesome, bordering on inspirational.
The observation that they could be better is mind-blowing to me.
I took my CZ 455 with a Leupold 2-7 out yesterday to do some ammo testing. Thought I’d start out with some CCI SV to check the scope and get an accuracy baseline. Given the results, I didn’t test anymore than the below 19 shots.
The first group is a ten shot group that was pretty much point and pull on a cold barrel.
The second pic is three 3-shot groups on a warm barrel. After these groups, I adjusted the scope a little and called it a day.
For a factory gun with a heavy trigger (working on that next), the CZ 455 holds it own.
You didn't use my targets I left for you? Maybe they were ruined by the rain perhaps.
Oh, should have mentioned my best groups were using CCI green tag, Lapua Midas + and Wolf Match Target.
Some really good groups there!! It has been many years since I have used Green Tag or Lapua Midas but the Wolf has performed really well for me especially in my older CZ 452. I may have to check into adding a Ruger American in 22lr after seeing how good yours shoots!
Good shootin', WT !
Glad you guys got out
My range day got swapped for mow day.
I am so impressed: I just can't imagine hitting that well from 100 yards.
Certainly a great time at the range with wtb and 88 today although it started off so humid that the lollipop residue stuck to my target stands and I had to hose them down when I got home (yeah, yeah...first world problems).
I was hoping to get some groups of 0.25" at 50 yards and under 1 MOA at 100 yards but that simply was not happening today. The good news is that a thorough cleaning of the rifle did bring the groups back down from what they were my last time out.
These are my better 5 shot 50 yard groups from today...
A 10 shot group (dang flyer)...
A couple of the more typical frustrating groups...
And two from 100 yards (frustrating because I had stayed under 1" on a previous trip with one group at 0.673")...
We also hit a 6" plate at 200 yards a few times with the .22lr's. That's right around a 24 MOA holdover.
I also managed to ring a silhouette at 200 yards with my Glock 43 offhand but only once out of 6 shots. Felt good anyway.
Thanks again to 88 and wtb for an enjoyable range trip.
Thank you sir. The model I have is the Ruger American Rimfire Target, with the thumbhole stock. Not sure if the regular Ruger American Rimfire shoots as well, or not.
Good shooting, guys! I'll be driving past the range you used after dark on the way home on Monday.