Ruger Precision Rimfire .17HMR

Member 5605 · Apr 13, 2019

I've been working slowly on this gem.

Picked it up at the Albany gun show a month or so back.

I added:
UTG MLok bipod
Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 4-12 optic
Warne rings

Trigger is down to a consistent 2.25lbs after adjustment.

I run it sometimes (mostly) with the .22 can, seems to be rather consistent with and without it.

Today was a good day and a bad day. I've been migrating more and more towards Rimfire due to my hands and the inability of reloading (carpal tunnel).

So today with bipod and rest, I managed to shoot this group as my day wrapped up. I was out shooting with G'pa, Dad and S.Mum.

I loaded 15.
3 rounds in red were the dial in rounds after suppressor was removed.

The remaining 12 I have no clue where they went. All shot at 50 due to wind beyond. Running 17gr, Winchester red box.

Kinda like this rifle.

I'll probably leave my adjustment here where it's at because I'm good out to quite a distance using a 3" vitals radius. Any critter within 175y is a dead one.

@Kruel J

DB is Here · Apr 13, 2019

Nice set up.

808hondacrguy · Apr 15, 2019

Very impressive.

Member 34319 · Apr 15, 2019

This rifle came out one week after I bought my Savage B17.

Seeing your results makes me want a second 17hmr.

Mostly as I wouldn't mind one of these ruger precision Rimfire models.

I've been shooting mine a lot lately as it's silly accurate and tons of fun to hunt with and or try to hit at longer distances.

300-400 yards with a 17 is very challenging, especially if you add just the slightest amount of wind.

turq · Apr 16, 2019

Do 77/17 Ruger bolt barrels work with these? I have one I would sell if I thought someone might actually want it.
It has 10 rounds thru it.
Make my NWFA donation of some $$ and it's yours.

Member 5605 · Apr 16, 2019

turq said:
Do 77/17 Ruger bolt barrels work with these? I have one I would sell if I thought someone might actually want it.
It has 10 rounds thru it.
Make my NWFA donation of some $$ and it's yours.

No, different.

Member 5605 · May 19, 2019

Two papers.

Left paper is unsuppressed, right paper is with suppression. 5 round groups (except one of them), taken at 50 yards.

1,2

1: Winchester XT?
2: CCI Game (something)

Again, left to right wind. Does down more than when shooting the .22 Mag.

Rifle shows what it likes. This is the second time the Winchester has come out on top.