problem as well as we could, the results obtained must be viewed as being un- der average fi eld conditions rather than under controlled range conditions. In each case, three fi ve-shot groups were fi red at a distance of 50 yards with each type of ammunition, and the results of the accuracy tests are summarized in the accompanying table below. AVERAGE OF THREE FIVE-SHOT GROUPS
The sizes of all the groups ob-
With Majestic Arms Aluma-Lite barrels, the Ruger 77/22M and 10/22M are handsome and capable rifl es.
milled notches that allow Ruger rings to be attached. Therefore, the choice of scope mounts necessitated no deci- sions. Because we wanted to see what sort of accuracy we could wring out of the rifl es, we chose scopes of higher magnification and greater size than the rifl es would wear for fi eld use. The 10/22M was fi tted with a 6-20x AO Cabela’s Outfi tter, and the 77/22M had a 4-16x AO Weaver Classic mounted. With our .22 WMR rifl es modi-
fi ed, it was time to select a few types of ammunition and head to the range. The range in this case is just outside Buffalo, Wyoming, and it is never with- out wind. Although we dealt with this
tained are not listed, but it should be mentioned that the entire series of fi ve-shot groups ranged from 0.24 inch to 0.86 inch, and the largest group had four shots in 0.35 inch with one errant shot making the group 0.86 inch. The composite group sizes for the two bar- rels were only 0.61 inch and 0.57 inch for the 10/22M and 77/22M rifles, respectively. The data also show that with some types of ammunition the two barrels performed in almost identical fashion. For example, CCI V-Max gave average group measurements of 0.51 and 0.53 inch. However, there were also some major differences, the most striking of which is with the 50-grain Federal load. The bolt action gave an average group size of 0.43 inch while the autoloader gave 0.78 inch. On the other hand, the Remington 40-grain JHP gave an average group size of 0.43 inch in the autoloader but 0.69 inch in the bolt action. It is particularly gratify- ing that the bolt action gave such excel- lent accuracy with the 50-grain Federal load because it has signifi cantly higher retained energy out to the 100-yard mark, and it thus makes the best load available in .22 WMR for use on larger varmints such as coyotes. The result is
Accuracy Data At 50 Yards For .22 WMR Rifl es With Majestic Arms Aluma-Lite Barrels
Average group, inches Cartridge
CCI Maxi-Mag 40-gr. JHP CCI V-Max 30-gr. Poly Tip Federal Classic 50-gr. JHP Remington 40-gr. JHP
Remington Premier 33-gr. V-Max Winchester Super-X 40-gr. JHP Overall average for all types
Page 80 July — September 2011
Ruger 10/22M 0.69
0.51 0.78 0.43 0.61 0.64 0.61
Ruger 77/22M 0.57
0.53 0.43 0.69 0.49 0.70 0.57
that when the testing was completed, the bolt-action rifl e was left sighted in with that load. Perhaps the most important fact
revealed by the data is that they per- formed in so nearly identical fashion when the results from all types of ammunition are considered. With the composite averages being only 0.61 inch and 0.57 inch, it is apparent that the two specimens are identical in overall performance, although some differences are seen with specifi c types of ammunition. Furthermore, it is ap- parent that the level of overall accuracy is excellent and should dispel the myth that the .22 WMR is not accurate. With a good barrel and the right ammunition it can deliver excellent accuracy. Both of our .22 WMR rifl es were
perfectly adequate in factory confi gu- ration, but they perform signifi cantly better in modifi ed form. It is very un- likely that they will be returned to their original state.
CONTACTS Cabela’s
1 Cabela Drive Sidney, NE 69160 800-237-4444
www.cabelas.com
Hogue, Inc. P.O. Box 1138
Paso Robles, CA 93447-1138 800-438-4747
www.getgrip.com
Hornet Products P.O. Box 1664
Sarasota, FL 34230-1664 941-359-1319
www.hornetproducts.com
Majestic Arms, Ltd. 101A Ellis Street
Staten Island, NY 10307 718-356-6765
www.majesticarms.com
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Lacey Place
Southport, CT 06890
www.ruger.com
Weaver Optics
N5549 County Trunk Z Onalaska, WI 54650 (800) 635-7656
www.weaveroptics.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152 |
Page 153 |
Page 154 |
Page 155 |
Page 156 |
Page 157 |
Page 158 |
Page 159 |
Page 160 |
Page 161 |
Page 162 |
Page 163 |
Page 164 |
Page 165 |
Page 166 |
Page 167 |
Page 168 |
Page 169 |
Page 170 |
Page 171 |
Page 172 |
Page 173 |
Page 174 |
Page 175 |
Page 176 |
Page 177 |
Page 178 |
Page 179 |
Page 180 |
Page 181 |
Page 182 |
Page 183 |
Page 184 |
Page 185 |
Page 186 |
Page 187 |
Page 188 |
Page 189 |
Page 190 |
Page 191 |
Page 192 |
Page 193 |
Page 194 |
Page 195 |
Page 196 |
Page 197 |
Page 198 |
Page 199 |
Page 200 |
Page 201 |
Page 202 |
Page 203 |
Page 204 |
Page 205 |
Page 206 |
Page 207 |
Page 208 |
Page 209 |
Page 210 |
Page 211 |
Page 212