All-New Ruger .22 Bolt Action Rifle!

[enfieldphile]

The LGS got one, a 22" .22 lr. I asked if they would throw in a pair of Weaver #12's @ that price. They checked, no #12's on hand. They checked their wholesaler; #12's on backorder! :eek: I got a small discount anyway.

I got home and checked Midway, #12's on backorder! :eek:

Then I remembered I had a set of used #16's w/ screws. They were just a tad proud of seating on the Ruger AAR receiver, but the holes lined up perfect. :) I used the lapping process outlined here to make them a perfect fit! :t http://www.jmtpublishing.com/mark_bio.asp

I had a set of Burris Signature Zee rings ready to go. They are mounted.

The trigger (Lawyer) spring is totally superfluous. It was removed (a 2-minute job). The accu-blade spring re-sets the trigger just fine. The trigger is now a very crisp 1-5/8#. :)

I set the action screws (Allen-head type) to 12"#

The chamber is sporting type. I expected this.

I slugged the barrel. Once pushed into the leade , a slug seems to glide all the way through. There is no choke toward the muzzle.

The rifles' fit & finish is excellent! Crown looks perfect. The bolt glides very smoothly. I put a primed case w/o bullet or powder in the chamber and popped the rim. The pin indent is positive.

I have not decided what scope to use yet. A 4-12 Luey? An original Gloss Burris HBR 6X? Or........decisions! Wait! I have a Weaver CKT-15 15X that's not busy @ the moment :D

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/ultramag44/Ruger%20AAR/RugerAARa_zpsb867f17d.jpg

Weaver # 16 bases lapped to the Ruger receiver profile :bthumb:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/ultramag44/Ruger%20AAR/RugerAARb_zpsb50bc762.jpg

Burris Signature Zee Rings
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/ultramag44/Ruger%20AAR/RugerAARc_zpsf31e039f.jpg

UPDATE:

Mounted the Weaver (Japan) CKT15 15X
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/ultramag44/Ruger%20AAR/RugerAARd_zps517afe36.jpg

The scope barely clears the rear sight.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/ultramag44/Ruger%20AAR/RugerAARe_zpse0273d0b.jpg

[NoZombies]

I look forward to hearing how the rifle shoots.

Am I correct in thinking that the rifle uses standard ruger 10/22 magazines?

[enfieldphile]

NoZombies,

Yes, It takes standard Ruger 10/22 magazines.

Also note There are 2 buttstock assemblies supplied! look @ my pics. After putting on the scope I installed the scope-height piece. The stock is very solid, not a flimsy 'Tupperware' job like some other brands wear.

No range time until next week though!


I look forward to hearing how the rifle shoots.

Am I correct in thinking that the rifle uses standard ruger 10/22 magazines?

[Lefty SRH]

I hope they introduce a LH version soon, like they did with the Gunsite Scout rifle.

[NoZombies]

Very neat! Now of they'll just start factory threading all of them, I'll get in line and buy several!

[30calflash]

From the first RH pic it looks a lot like a Marlin action, but I'm sure it is much different. What style of mag does it take? Like the M77-22?

What do one of these cost, in general?

[starmac]

They take the 10/22 mag.
Subsonic, one of our vendor sponsors has them for 299. IIRC.

[scarry scarney]

I got mine from Subsonic, great person to deal with. Rifles are great. I'm going to use them to teach NRA rifle with.

[Lefty Red]

I hope they introduce a LH version soon, like they did with the Gunsite Scout rifle.

Yep, it would life good for us South Paws!

Lefty