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I can get 1 1/2 to 2 inches out of both with Federal 55 grain fmj. That's with the understanding that I'm not a 1000 yard crack pot...I mean crack shot...like a lot of folks seem to be these days.
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I can get 1 1/2 to 2 inches out of both with Federal 55 grain fmj. That's with the understanding that I'm not a 1000 yard crack pot...I mean crack shot...like a lot of folks seem to be these days.
You didn't specifically mention weight or the use of AR mags in your OP, so I assume you're open to various options. How about the Ruger Gunsite Scout? It's available in 5.56 and the Scouts are great rifles. I had one in .308 a few years back but sold it to help fund the M1A. Got the threaded barrel for a suppressor too. And I think the wood looks really nice. 16" barrel, 7.1lbs.
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This article may help shed some light. I'm biased, but would go with the Tikka. Smooth as silk bolt and no apologies needed on the accuracy front. Why not call or email TIKKA and ask about any compatibility issues?
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Yep, it will be a great host for the day I ever get my yhm turbo.
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If your like me that day can't come quick enough.
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My bulk reloads, 24g-ish 2230 behind usually a 55g bullet mixed head stamp are doing about an inch at 100. I've only shot some high end factory stuff through it, no inexpensive bulk type stuff.
I have zero issues connecting with a 9"x11" 1/2 size torso target at up to 500 yards almost every shot.
Consider the weight too, as I used to shoot a remmy tactical, with its bull barrel.
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I love the wood looking stock. Do they make that in a longer barrel length? I was thinking about a 18" barrel. What is everyone's thought on that. Does a longer barrel give you more accuracy?
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Seriously, I'm at nine months on the 22 can, I only just put in for the turbo a little one two months ago.
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Thats pretty damn good! I would be happy with that all day long.
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ruger american ranch in 5.56.Just like the title says. I want to purchase a bolt action rifle for varmint hunting. I have a stock pile of 5.56 but don't own or shoot 223.
I really want to buy a Tikka in 5.56 but can't find one. They are all chambered in 223. WTF Tikka get with the program will ya!!
So I am reaching out to you guys to see what you have and what you like and why. Lay it on me boys and girls.
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I know that my side charge AR with a 16" barrel is sub moa at 100 but, I don't reload so wasn't sure if longer is better.
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More velocity does not always equal accuracy. You will lose velocity the shorter you go, doesn't mean they won't put bullets in a small group.
The predator version is an 18" barrel.
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The .223/5.56 is a very forgiving and inherently accurate cartridge. I don't think I've ever owned a bolt action .223 that wouldn't shoot sub-1" groups, even with bulk XM193 ammo.
So...I have owned two of the short barreled MVP's in .223. The first one, with a wood stock, scoped, would easily shoot sub-1" groups. I sold that rifle and bought another, nearly identical, except my second one is polymer-stocked. I've only shot the second one with the factory iron sights, but there's no reason for me to think it's any less accurate than the first one.
Now for the American...I've shot one at the range in .223. I wasn't keeping notes since it was not my rifle, but it seemed just as accurate as any other .223. And I've owned and/or shot two more Americans in 7.62x39. With quality ammo, they are surprisingly accurate, even considering the cartridge. The American, in spite of the small price tag, is a very accurate rifle.
Because of this discussion, I will now mount a scope on my Mossberg, and do a little finer testing.
So...I have owned two of the short barreled MVP's in .223. The first one, with a wood stock, scoped, would easily shoot sub-1" groups. I sold that rifle and bought another, nearly identical, except my second one is polymer-stocked. I've only shot the second one with the factory iron sights, but there's no reason for me to think it's any less accurate than the first one.
Now for the American...I've shot one at the range in .223. I wasn't keeping notes since it was not my rifle, but it seemed just as accurate as any other .223. And I've owned and/or shot two more Americans in 7.62x39. With quality ammo, they are surprisingly accurate, even considering the cartridge. The American, in spite of the small price tag, is a very accurate rifle.
Because of this discussion, I will now mount a scope on my Mossberg, and do a little finer testing.
Not in 5.56. In .308 and 6.5 Creedmor you can get it in 18".
I have checked before - the one note in my mind was that 18" over 16" will give you maybe 50fps gain, so not a huge improvement. Can't say for overall accuracy though.
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They can be accurate, the round just gets a bad rep due to the common use of wolf and tula...
I've found some of the surplus I was able to get my hands on do better than tula and wolf typically do. Of course, then there's Hornady that even makes bottom of the barrel imported (excluding pioneer arms) AKs look accurate.
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I was looking at Ruger's web site. It looks to me like they only carry the ranch the takes AR mags in .223 the 5.56 version is a standard five round mag. Am I looking at that right?
Ruger® Ruger American Rifle® Ranch Bolt-Action Rifle Models
Ruger® Ruger American Rifle® Ranch Bolt-Action Rifle Models
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Voila!
A tiny little scope for a tiny little rifle. 1x4 Leupold Vx-HOG
A tiny little scope for a tiny little rifle. 1x4 Leupold Vx-HOG
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What year was yours manufactured? I wonder if they changed things. I might have to call them.
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