Got range time at MG with my Ruger American Rimfire.

[Capt Skup]

I have forgotten the joy of a .22 bolt gun. I ordered and picked up this Ruger American Rimfire in .22 WMR a couple of weeks ago from Bob's Sunoco in Calloway. Today was the first chance I had of shooting it. It is the compact model with the 18" barrel. Have not scoped it yet, and upon firing noticed I was shooting left of target center. Hmm, wonder what is causing that. Than noticed the dovetailed rear sight is far left of center, which I corrected when I got home. The Ruger rotary magazine holds 9 rounds of .22 WMR. The action was stiff at first, If I cycled it too gently the cartridges did not feed each time. Using a bit more force and more use it got much better. I had not shot a .22 magnum in a long time, I had forgotten the louder report and actually feeling a bit of recoil. I have to say the little rifle is a pure blast to shoot and am looking forward to scoping it and taking it hunting. I was pretty well stocked up on most of the ammo calibers I have but now I need to start the hunt all over again. Thanks once again for Ruger for building another great new toy, I mean rifle.

 

[ToBeFree]

Cool

Nice gun and I love that .22 WMR!
Sounds really good in a single six!

 

[rouchna]

I have the .22lr version and love it. The bolt smoothes out after a while. If you have some free time, cycle the bolt back and forth while watching tv. I did it and it made a world of difference.

 

[rico903]

They are fun aren't they? I'm a huge CZ fan but they are stiff when new also. As mentioned just lube up and cycle in front of the boob tube.

 

[6Den]

The .22WMR is one cartridge I've always wanted to love. The ballistics, especially in rifles, fill the gap nicely between .22LR and the centerfires. The problem was that I hadn't owned rifles that were accurate enough to wow me. When the .17s came out, their accuracy was so amazing that I had all but forgotten about the Maggie....until recently. I bought a RAR compact, fed it the new and improved ammo that are now on the market, and I am a believer!