Took my new 22 mag RPR to the 100 yard range yesterday for the first time. I installed a bipod and Nikon 4x12 scope. First I found the groups were great shooting on the bipod. After about 15 rounds I had it dead nuts in the bulls eye. I fired another 25 rounds and completely shot out the bulls eye, only red left in the bullseye was on the outer edge. I only used CCI TNT Green 30 grain ammo. Extremely pleased with the Rifle and ammo.
I suspect that your trouble with the shift can be explained by the scope's internal adjustments. I once experienced a similar shift with a top of the line scope that I could not figure out! I placed a call to the manufacture and discussed the situation with a Technician. I discovered that that particular scope line had had a "new" type of lubricant used in the internal adjustments and that it has a tendency to "settle" if the scope is set aside for a long period of time and the adjustments not used! After following the Techs advise and working the windage and elevation adjustment knobs as directed, the scope worked perfectly and has never "acted up" again. The scope was not defective in any way, just needed to be worked and used. You might try turning the adjustment knobs twenty to thirty full turns each, both directions, to free up the internals and see if the problem persists... This solved the trouble that I had and may solve this problem as well! Good Luck and let us know how it goes if you take the time to try this remedy...
I got mine about a year ago. Super accurate at a hundred yards, I tried it at a 160 but I could barely see the target with my cheap scope. So can’t wait to try it again once I buy a better scope.
I bought this rifle this last Christmas at the insistence of my son......he's a gun nut....took it out of the box, put a scope on it and went to the range. We didn't bore sight it at all, so it took a bit to get on paper. Once there, my groupings were consistently in the 2" range at 100 yds. Before you say that's terrible, the rifle was out of the box, and I was using an ammo can for the front rest and my fist for the rear! However, I was using CCI maxi mag 40g and Hornady 30g VMax ammo, and noticed very little difference in the groupings. They were fairly consistent between the two. Next trip to the range, I've got a bipod on the rifle and sandbags for the rear rest. Should get those groups where they need to be. Rifle has been thoroughly cleaned and lubed, ready to go. Looking forward to it!
I bought one of these in 22LR after a member in my club let me shoot his. Shortly after I bought mine, I was bummed to learn that Ruger was coming out the same gun in 22mag and 17HMR. I enjoyed the 22LR, but I wanted more pop so I sold the 22LR and got one in 17HMR. It's a nice piece and pretty accurate at 100 yards.
Awesome job man! Really nice to see this rifle up close and personal and great groups for being a brand new gun!! That Winchester group was pretty tight! Keep it up
Nice review Garrett. I love what Ruger has been releasing the last couple years. I picked up the American Rimfire in .22 Mag a few months ago and found the V-max to be the best shooting from mine as well. The hammer forged barrels and adjustable triggers are definite performers. Especially for the price point.
Nice vid! I'm guessing the windage was adjusted 'right' but the spring in the turret didn't expand properly, maybe hung up on a burr inside. After a few rounds it popped into position and shifted everything to the right. I like to run my new turrets all the way top to bottom and left to right, and back a few times. It helps spread the lube and make sure the springs are running smoothly. Enjoy your vids, thanks for sharing!
You and others have more than convinced me to get one _but_ the problem is my local shooting spot is indoors which means limited range... which is 70-ish feet which really kills the point of owning a precision rifle. It's the same as keeping a large dog in a studio apartment. Give it some room to run!
Mister Toad I was half thinking the same thing but this one was very solid. This thing is driving tack now. Maybe had a bur or something in the chamber? Not sure but it’s solid now!
Dude, I did the same “forget-my-mag” tactical maneuver on zero and test day. I found that hand loading adversely affected the accuracy. I put some into some ballistics gel and noticed that hand pushing it over the “feed ramp” was just barely marring the lead in lead ammo. I went and bought a BX10, problem solved. Just a heads up.
My old 22 mag is fussy about what ammo I feed it. I get best accuracy with the 40 Gr bullets under 2000 FPS. The 2200 FPS and faster 30 gr bullets don't groups as well in my gun. Every gun is a bit different even in the same model.
your scope mounts come off? or recheck your zero? ive been competition precision shooting 22 an pellet rifle since i was 15 an im 22 but ive seen it happen from a mount coming loose or your sights/scope drifting off
Tristan Lafferty none of that happened. I think the gun was just getting broken in and it was very windy this day. Not sure what the issue was but it’s absolutely driving tacks now with the CCi Ammo. Check out my follow up video with this gun.
Weaver out on the range to day showed your video to some old school shooters they said shoot the cci again the best group you can get them try the hornady next sight in for the hornady then shoot cci again.
Wayne Mayle I’ll give it a whirl. The Winchester was actually the best group. 4 were touching. Think I’ll sight in for them and then try. I did shoot the CCI again off camera and the POI was still the same.
I have a 22 WMR that has been shooting CCI Maxi Mag with very good success all the way out to 200 yards. I just bought some Hornady 30gr V-Max to try. I'll let you know if I see the same 5 inch deviation to the right as you saw.Laurin
I know this is an older comment, but what did you think of the rpr and the vmaxs? I could get .75" at 100 yards with my marlin and the vmaxs. Unfortunately my marlin has broke so im lookin for an "upgrade" and id like to know if the rpr/vmax combo is worth it.
I shoot way better off a sand bag by having both hands at the rear of the rifle and not hanging on to the front grip I waver back n forth when i shoot like that the sandbag is a lot more steady than my hands are and anchoring both hands in the rear really helps me
Some days I shoot better than others maybe go back and shoot some groups with the same ammo? Maybe it will change maybe not but it's always a good day to get out to the range. Maybe the barrel settled in a little after s few rounds. 22 mag is great for groundhogs so hopefully you will get it where you want it and get out in the field! Nice little rifle I did not know they came out with a 22 magnum. Thanks for Sharing!
It’s so strange how the mag handles different ammo. I always have the adjust the scope to the ammo. Right now I have the 40gr cci hp but my 93 likes the tnt 30 grain for some reason, 2200
Hello, I’ve got a 22 WMR and a 17 HMR that both shoot sub MOA, until I shoot them another day. Both are free floated and bedded at lug and tang. Both have smooth and light triggers. I’m using same rounds as the first time. They blow up to 2 and 3 inches at 100 yards. I’ve tried cleaning the barrel and not cleaning it. I’ve run a couple or several fouling rounds thru it. Still scratching my head. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
It’s really hard to get good groups with any rimfire at 100yards. They tend to be very easily blown around by wind. I find that 22wmr opens up after 50yds
Highlands 22 magnum ammo shot out of a 22 magnum Stirling rifle wonders over 50 yards horndy 22magnum ammo 30 grain bullet I find the best on still nights for foxes around 150 200 yards
New to the channel, really digging it. Would you say the 22 mag is better for groundhogs than the .17 HMR? Federal makes a 50 grain 22 mag that my rifles shoot well.
Very strange. I was thinking the scope rings might need to be lapped. But then I saw you did go and shoot the cci again. I guess it could be wind. I have a rpr in 6.5 creedmoor. Hornady match 147gr eld site in 3/8” moa. Practice with some what cheap FMJ and the moa opens up a bit but it’s still on. Just curious the 22lr would you go rpr or tikka t1. I have a bunch of 22lr I actually like shooting them the most. None of which are a competition or precision 22. Just looking for opinions rpr22lr vs the tikka t1.
John Inphx check out “ballistics by the inch” findings on the .22 mag. Most ammo could barely gain 100fps going from a 12” to a 19” barrel. 16” is more than enough for a .22 mag.
Thanks Stephen! This is a test to show OUT OF BOX accuracy. I'm sure it will improve, however, the Winchester had 4 shots touching, and this is only with a 7 year old 3-9x40 scope.
Mine shoots all over the place so much so that my son want to chuck it in the dustbin we also do not have a varity of ammo in africa the gunshops is like"this is what we got,take it or leave it" last ammo i bought was winchester 30 grain on75 yards it groups at about 5inches
Took my new 22 mag RPR to the 100 yard range yesterday for the first time. I installed a bipod and Nikon 4x12 scope. First I found the groups were great shooting on the bipod. After about 15 rounds I had it dead nuts in the bulls eye. I fired another 25 rounds and completely shot out the bulls eye, only red left in the bullseye was on the outer edge. I only used CCI TNT Green 30 grain ammo. Extremely pleased with the Rifle and ammo.
I suspect that your trouble with the shift can be explained by the scope's internal adjustments. I once experienced a similar shift with a top of the line scope that I could not figure out! I placed a call to the manufacture and discussed the situation with a Technician. I discovered that that particular scope line had had a "new" type of lubricant used in the internal adjustments and that it has a tendency to "settle" if the scope is set aside for a long period of time and the adjustments not used! After following the Techs advise and working the windage and elevation adjustment knobs as directed, the scope worked perfectly and has never "acted up" again. The scope was not defective in any way, just needed to be worked and used.
You might try turning the adjustment knobs twenty to thirty full turns each, both directions, to free up the internals and see if the problem persists... This solved the trouble that I had and may solve this problem as well! Good Luck and let us know how it goes if you take the time to try this remedy...
Scope or scope mount is usually the culprit. Velocity effect elevation.
I got mine about a year ago. Super accurate at a hundred yards, I tried it at a 160 but I could barely see the target with my cheap scope. So can’t wait to try it again once I buy a better scope.
I bought this rifle this last Christmas at the insistence of my son......he's a gun nut....took it out of the box, put a scope on it and went to the range. We didn't bore sight it at all, so it took a bit to get on paper. Once there, my groupings were consistently in the 2" range at 100 yds. Before you say that's terrible, the rifle was out of the box, and I was using an ammo can for the front rest and my fist for the rear! However, I was using CCI maxi mag 40g and Hornady 30g VMax ammo, and noticed very little difference in the groupings. They were fairly consistent between the two. Next trip to the range, I've got a bipod on the rifle and sandbags for the rear rest. Should get those groups where they need to be. Rifle has been thoroughly cleaned and lubed, ready to go. Looking forward to it!
I bought one of these in 22LR after a member in my club let me shoot his. Shortly after I bought mine, I was bummed to learn that Ruger was coming out the same gun in 22mag and 17HMR. I enjoyed the 22LR, but I wanted more pop so I sold the 22LR and got one in 17HMR. It's a nice piece and pretty accurate at 100 yards.
Just bought a 22WMR version yesterday. Can’t wait to pick it up and have some fun.
Awesome job man! Really nice to see this rifle up close and personal and great groups for being a brand new gun!! That Winchester group was pretty tight! Keep it up
Nice review Garrett. I love what Ruger has been releasing the last couple years. I picked up the American Rimfire in .22 Mag a few months ago and found the V-max to be the best shooting from mine as well. The hammer forged barrels and adjustable triggers are definite performers. Especially for the price point.
Thanks Jake! Yeah I'm pretty impressed as well, I've purchased 3 of their rifles in the last year and have been very happy with them.
With my experience, ruger rimfire LOVE cci. Thanks brother, cool vid 🤙🏻🤙🏻
40gr cci jacketed hollow point maxi mag best all around available 22 mag ammo for rifles. Standard to measure the rest by
Hornady and Ruger make a great combo
I feel like I should go back to 2019 and warn you of future events. Buy 1000 boxes right now... trust me.
Nice vid! I'm guessing the windage was adjusted 'right' but the spring in the turret didn't expand properly, maybe hung up on a burr inside. After a few rounds it popped into position and shifted everything to the right. I like to run my new turrets all the way top to bottom and left to right, and back a few times. It helps spread the lube and make sure the springs are running smoothly. Enjoy your vids, thanks for sharing!
You and others have more than convinced me to get one _but_ the problem is my local shooting spot is indoors which means limited range... which is 70-ish feet which really kills the point of owning a precision rifle. It's the same as keeping a large dog in a studio apartment. Give it some room to run!
5_6 change is hard to believe at 50 yds. I can see a inch or 2 , suspect scope/ mount problem
I have only seen those kinds of odd groupings when my scope or scope base was loose or not mounted correctly.
Mister Toad I was half thinking the same thing but this one was very solid. This thing is driving tack now. Maybe had a bur or something in the chamber? Not sure but it’s solid now!
Dude, I did the same “forget-my-mag” tactical maneuver on zero and test day. I found that hand loading adversely affected the accuracy. I put some into some ballistics gel and noticed that hand pushing it over the “feed ramp” was just barely marring the lead in lead ammo. I went and bought a BX10, problem solved. Just a heads up.
ross johnson yessir I got a 9 shot mag for it now and that’s a good point! Check out my follow up vid to this one.
My old 22 mag is fussy about what ammo I feed it. I get best accuracy with the 40 Gr bullets under 2000 FPS. The 2200 FPS and faster 30 gr bullets don't groups as well in my gun. Every gun is a bit different even in the same model.
My Marlin definitely prefers the 40gr Gamepoints.
I saw the tree branches swaying in the background. Could the wind have picked up after the first grouping?
2thePtBassTuT yessir it was very windy that day and I reckon it was blowing my shots around.
your scope mounts come off? or recheck your zero? ive been competition precision shooting 22 an pellet rifle since i was 15 an im 22 but ive seen it happen from a mount coming loose or your sights/scope drifting off
Tristan Lafferty none of that happened. I think the gun was just getting broken in and it was very windy this day. Not sure what the issue was but it’s absolutely driving tacks now with the CCi Ammo. Check out my follow up video with this gun.
I just bought this gun. Haven’t shot it yet. Thanks for the great video. Nice to know what amo to get for it!
Thanks for watching.
Lapua centre x in the 22lr is hitting balloons at 300 yards
Last time I shot a group like that the scope mounts were loose.
Weaver out on the range to day showed your video to some old school shooters they said shoot the cci again the best group you can get them try the hornady next sight in for the hornady then shoot cci again.
Wayne Mayle I’ll give it a whirl. The Winchester was actually the best group. 4 were touching. Think I’ll sight in for them and then try. I did shoot the CCI again off camera and the POI was still the same.
@@ChuckinTV one more thing to check out the crown. Hope it works out for ya.
Wayne Mayle the crown of the barrel? It’s got a threaded muzzle protector. Looks perfect to my eye.
@@ChuckinTV recheck your base mounts make sure they are tight.
Same thing happens with my Ruger precision. Need to use same ammo all the time or groupings are not good.
I have a 22 WMR that has been shooting CCI Maxi Mag with very good success all the way out to 200 yards. I just bought some Hornady 30gr V-Max to try. I'll let you know if I see the same 5 inch deviation to the right as you saw.Laurin
Laurin Shaw it would be good to know. Keep us posted.
I know this is an older comment, but what did you think of the rpr and the vmaxs? I could get .75" at 100 yards with my marlin and the vmaxs. Unfortunately my marlin has broke so im lookin for an "upgrade" and id like to know if the rpr/vmax combo is worth it.
Evening buddy 😁. Nice one mate. It looks like a good piece of kit. Thanks for sharing mate. ATVB Andy 🇬🇧 👍 ☕
Thanks a lot Andy! Pretty happy so far
I shoot way better off a sand bag by having both hands at the rear of the rifle and not hanging on to the front grip I waver back n forth when i shoot like that the sandbag is a lot more steady than my hands are and anchoring both hands in the rear really helps me
Why not shoot the CCI again to verify zero of the scope
I was think the same thing.
Some days I shoot better than others maybe go back and shoot some groups with the same ammo? Maybe it will change maybe not but it's always a good day to get out to the range. Maybe the barrel settled in a little after s few rounds. 22 mag is great for groundhogs so hopefully you will get it where you want it and get out in the field! Nice little rifle I did not know they came out with a 22 magnum. Thanks for Sharing!
As do I for sure! I'll be going back and throwing some more down range. I'm going to give it a real cleaning and try again.
Yes got to get one
It’s so strange how the mag handles different ammo. I always have the adjust the scope to the ammo. Right now I have the 40gr cci hp but my 93 likes the tnt 30 grain for some reason, 2200
Hello, I’ve got a 22 WMR and a 17 HMR that both shoot sub MOA, until I shoot them another day. Both are free floated and bedded at lug and tang. Both have smooth and light triggers. I’m using same rounds as the first time. They blow up to 2 and 3 inches at 100 yards. I’ve tried cleaning the barrel and not cleaning it. I’ve run a couple or several fouling rounds thru it. Still scratching my head. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
It’s really hard to get good groups with any rimfire at 100yards. They tend to be very easily blown around by wind. I find that 22wmr opens up after 50yds
@@ChuckinTV Thanks, It could be the wind. They can group sub moa. My concern has been focused on the barrel. Hope I’m wrong.
Have you been getting any groundhog this year
Don Seman Eric has gotten a few. Garrett has not unfortunately. There’s not many in MO where he lives currently
Highlands 22 magnum ammo shot out of a 22 magnum Stirling rifle wonders over 50 yards horndy 22magnum ammo 30 grain bullet I find the best on still nights for foxes around 150 200 yards
I would check your scope.
New to the channel, really digging it. Would you say the 22 mag is better for groundhogs than the .17 HMR? Federal makes a 50 grain 22 mag that my rifles shoot well.
I think so personally. The 17 just doesn't deliver the punch like a 22mag. The 17 can be more accurate though.
Thanks for watching too!
Thanks! Really interested in this rifle as a trainer/varmint rifle to my 6.5 RPR. Can’t decide between the two rimfire offerings.
@@wyldebill7248 we like the 22mag as well, and is great for training! Not cheap cheap, but is great for dual purpose.
I must say I like wood stocked rifles
Recently bought a CZ 455 lux 22 mag. It's fantastic old school wood and blued steel.
Did you try the cci again? To see if the scope shifted
Very strange. I was thinking the scope rings might need to be lapped. But then I saw you did go and shoot the cci again. I guess it could be wind. I have a rpr in 6.5 creedmoor. Hornady match 147gr eld site in 3/8” moa. Practice with some what cheap FMJ and the moa opens up a bit but it’s still on. Just curious the 22lr would you go rpr or tikka t1. I have a bunch of 22lr I actually like shooting them the most. None of which are a competition or precision 22. Just looking for opinions rpr22lr vs the tikka t1.
I love the gun i just bought 1 last week
How loud is the .22 mag vs .22lr i live in a densely populated area
I would say it is significantly louder. It is still much quieter even small centerfire rounds though. Hope that helps.
Amigo what kind scope you use
No ear & eye protection?
first thing to learn about precision shooting always use the same weight of bullet you sight your scope in with.
The short barrel is kind of a downer...I wish they had put a 20 inch barrel on it!
John Inphx check out “ballistics by the inch” findings on the .22 mag. Most ammo could barely gain 100fps going from a 12” to a 19” barrel. 16” is more than enough for a .22 mag.
Different rounds have Different points of impact chief.
What did you zero the rifle with to begin with?
Iam not impressed with the accuracy from their 22lr, , may you have the best of luck with this mag !
Thanks Stephen! This is a test to show OUT OF BOX accuracy. I'm sure it will improve, however, the Winchester had 4 shots touching, and this is only with a 7 year old 3-9x40 scope.
Can you screw any suppressor on the end of one of these?
Yes you can I have one on mine
G96 is wonderful stuff. (thank you Bethel Shamburg).
Ruger are notorious for liking a dirty barrel run 2 clip then sight in
I have cci's i recommend those 4 the Rifle they shoot better
Larry Robinson Jr yessir this thing loves them too! 40gr Maxi Mags!!
what scope is this
It is an old Nikon Prostaff
I wish you would have shot the first ones again to see if they moved too. Maybe your cross hairs jumped with the vibration of the first shots.
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the scope moved
Need a bi pod on that baby. Mine loves CCI 40 grain....
I would get a better scope for that I have one and it definitely not a rim fire scope
I love the 22 mag round soup cans fear it (((((((( [] ))))))))
Armstrong.
It's called flat tip lead.
Mine shoots all over the place so much so that my son want to chuck it in the dustbin we also do not have a varity of ammo in africa the gunshops is like"this is what we got,take it or leave it" last ammo i bought was winchester 30 grain on75 yards it groups at about 5inches
Are you not using eyes or ears??
Why shoot a hollow point out of a rifle?
also forgot your ears and eyes
Its not the ammo it's the scope that sucks.
I don't think it's the scope 22 magnum just don't shoot that good anyway
I would say the scope is certainly not the best, but it for sure doesn't suck. Check out the winchester group, 4 of them were touching.