Took mine out for the first time today. Mounted an Athlon Argos BTR FFP 6-24x50, overkill really for what I will be using it for, but does match up nicely function-wise with my Vortex FFP 6-24 on my 6.5 RPR. I was a bit worried about the 30MOA rail, but turns out I was able to zero at 50 with 5 mils to spare, bascially a full revolution left. I haven't decided if I will move the zero to 100 or leave at 50 - but went with 50 today to start breaking in the rifle and trying out some ammo. Otherwise nothing done it it yet other than breaking down and clean and re-align of the rail... why Ruger can't install a rail strait befuddles me lol.
I was stoked as I found a box of Federal AutoMatch that most seem to have good results with in one of my random 22LR ammo cans, I also had some Federal standard target, and CCI MiniMag and Winchester X as well. TBH, even though it's early in the process, I got better results with CCI MiniMag than I did with Federal AutoMatch. Which would be fine with me as I have a LOT of minimag stockpiled lol. Federal Target wasn't terrible, and I didn't even bother with the WinX. On the way home I stopped and picked up some CCI standard velocity which seems to do well for most, as well as some Aguila Super Extra - the yellow/red box, not the blue/white. Not sure what the difference is.
Anyway, had a blast shooting it today. trigger is decent and will probably get better as it works in. I have the Timney in my 6.5 so may upgrade the rimfire as well, haven't decided if I want to spend the $$ yet
. Had a couple of FTE's, maybe 3 out of a 100 rounds or so. I picked up one extra BX15... local shop has some BX25's, but not sure if they will clear on a bench - can anyone confirm? Otherwise I will get him to order a couple more 15's.
Only real complaint is the stiff bolt - mine rocks the rifle up and away unless I break my posture and support the rifle against the bolt lift. It's kinda annoying, not sure if it will loosen up or if it's just such a light rifle it's unavoidable. I'm also using long throw, not that it would matter I don't think but I will try short throw and see if any difference.
Overall I'm pleased, and looking forward to getting it back on the range again