Thoughts on this rifle?

[DarrellS]

I agree with Cajun. That 1:8 twist is a pretty slow twist so it would work best with your heavier grain bullets. So the heaviest thing you could find to shoot out of it the better. If you shoot a lot of lighter grain bullets it will probably wear the barrel out faster. The Ruger American line of rifles even though they are budget rifle’s are pretty accurate. There’s a lot of good reviews floating around about them. I can’t say that I have seen one with a stainless barrel and a blue action. The normal twist rate for a 22–250 is 1:12 or 1:14 Since it is a smaller faster bullet.

Actually it's a pretty fast twist. Most factory Remington's are 1:14.

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[DuramaxDude]

Actually it's a pretty fast twist. Most factory Remington's are 1:14.

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LOL yeah I always look at that backwards. I think better twist for slower heavier bullets. Like fat guys need more twist and more help lol.

[clayg08]

Better not pass on it if you want it. I've killed several with that caliber.

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I just bought it. Why not, right?!?!. I have a new Leupold I can slap on it. We’ll see !

[WTucker]

Here is an interesting bit of information about that rifle. It was a special run made for Whitaker's Guns by Ruger. Here is a link to the thread on 24hrcampfire.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11982500/1

[Tony Pic]

this x2 , as far as the gun itself I have the 223 and 300blk and very happy with them. and your not gonna beat that price.

Yup...what he said. Great price.

[kumathebear]

Buy it....

[BigJimmyRustler]

You deserve it.... treat yo self.

[texag93]

Great if handloadimg for it. No real advantage for factory ammo. 60gr will likely shoot well but 69-75’s would shine in handloads. That’s a good price for the Ruger so ya did good.

[aggie_archer]

This gun store isn’t too far away, decided to make a trip down and check it out and walked away with one of these rifles.

Now to pick up heavy .22 bullets, brass and does and start working up a load.

Thanks for the heads up on this deal!

[clayg08]

Just picked mine up from the FFL a couple of hours ago. Scope mounted, bore sighted, and, shooting it tomorrow

[aggie_archer]

^^You shooting factory ammo or rolling your own?

[clayg08]

^^You shooting factory ammo or rolling your own?

I bought 3 boxes of different 55 gr factory ammo today, and, I’ll order some online that are 60 and 64. When I get most of that shot up I’ll start reloading the empties with some heavier stuff to try

[Rswan13]

Did you get a chance to shoot it this weekend? When you start loading for it, what bullets do you plan on loading with? I've been looking around for heavier 22 cal hunting bullets if I end up snagging one of these rifles.

[aggie_archer]

I’m looking at loading either the Sierra 77gr tipped match king bullets or the Berger 77gr OTM tactical bullets.

[clayg08]

Did you get a chance to shoot it this weekend? When you start loading for it, what bullets do you plan on loading with? I've been looking around for heavier 22 cal hunting bullets if I end up snagging one of these rifles.

I just tried some cheap 55 gr Herters and Fiocchi. Both grouped about an inch or so off a bag. It’ll be awhile before I load, since I’ll need more spent brass. And, I haven’t decided on which heavier bullets yet