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A while back I snagged this rifle because I was looking for a rifle that fit a few qualifications.
1: American made
2: Stainless
3: Bolt action
4: Easy to find magazines
5: Threaded barrel
I found one by Ruger:
Ruger® Ruger American Rimfire® Standard Bolt-Action Rifle Model 8351
I believe I paid $330 out the door at local dealer from internet order.
So I ordered. I picked it up somewhere last fall and have been using it on and off working on accuracy and finding what ammo it likes.
I paired it with a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9 and Warne rings.
Working through different ammo types I started running some bulks Federal and Aguila. 25 yards.
I've eliminated most ammo with exception of the Aguila. The faster I tend to push the rounds the better the groupings have been getting.
Went out the other day for another test run and shot some CCI stingers (1640fps) and Aguila Super Extra (1250) along with some subsonic by Federal.
The below is 50 yards on a breezy day, suppressed.
I picked up some CCI Copper (1850fps) and some more Stingers to see how I can do again with a better rest.
So far I have been pleased with this rifle. Very pleased actually, it was one of the reasons I jumped into the suppressor game.
I'll continue to update as I progress with this rifle.
1: American made
2: Stainless
3: Bolt action
4: Easy to find magazines
5: Threaded barrel
I found one by Ruger:
Ruger® Ruger American Rimfire® Standard Bolt-Action Rifle Model 8351
I believe I paid $330 out the door at local dealer from internet order.
So I ordered. I picked it up somewhere last fall and have been using it on and off working on accuracy and finding what ammo it likes.
I paired it with a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9 and Warne rings.
Working through different ammo types I started running some bulks Federal and Aguila. 25 yards.
I've eliminated most ammo with exception of the Aguila. The faster I tend to push the rounds the better the groupings have been getting.
Went out the other day for another test run and shot some CCI stingers (1640fps) and Aguila Super Extra (1250) along with some subsonic by Federal.
The below is 50 yards on a breezy day, suppressed.
I picked up some CCI Copper (1850fps) and some more Stingers to see how I can do again with a better rest.
So far I have been pleased with this rifle. Very pleased actually, it was one of the reasons I jumped into the suppressor game.
I'll continue to update as I progress with this rifle.