Anschutz 1416 or CZ or ????

[rsj223]

FYI From Ruger Today
The 8334 barrel tapers from .760 diameter to a .720 diameter at the muzzle. The 8348 barrel is 0.860 with no taper.

The target model has a wood laminate stock vs. plastic and the accuracy should be better.

Ruger Customer Service

So need some help as I want to either buy the OD Green or place an order for the Target.
Can the barrel thickness set out above make a difference on a .22 when they are both hammer forged and whatever that stuff means and the same action and length.
I dont want a super bench rifle but would be good to sit on the bench and get reasonable groups but would mostly be used for hunting and plinking.

[bladeracer]

So need some help as I want to either buy the OD Green or place an order for the Target.
Can the barrel thickness set out above make a difference on a .22 when they are both hammer forged and whatever that stuff means and the same action and length.
I dont want a super bench rifle but would be good to sit on the bench and get reasonable groups but would mostly be used for hunting and plinking.

I really don't know with a .22. All the current rimfires run at 24,000psi max, roughly double that of shotguns but half that of most high-velocity centrefires. I would expect it's still enough for barrel harmonics to have an affect on accuracy.
Ruger claims my Compact is 2.4kg, while the Target is 3.04kg - 25% heavier (both with 18" barrels). With almost 40% more steel in the barrel I would expect it to better withstand barrel whip. I don't know if it's possible to get a .22 hot enough for temperature to play any role in accuracy but I doubt it.

When I was a kid I had a very long, very heavy barrel on a single-shot .22 rifle and it shot very, very well. But was ridiculously heavy for field use.

[in2anity]

Get the target version if you can hold out. If you want pinpoint accuracy, barrel meat is your friend.

[Seamouse]

I've been looking at getting my first 22 and had narrowed it down pretty much to what has been discussed in this thread American rimfire and a cz 455. A bit confused about which model 455 to be looking at, and if anyone knows is a busman just an American with a southern cross on the handle?

Thanks

[bladeracer]

I just got an email. NIOA expect to land the Ruger Rimfire Target on April 20.

[rsj223]

Yeah and I think they should be at the SSAA shot show in May and I thinks I will wait for that now.

[rsj223]

So still waiting for the show but seen this today, has anyone seen or know much about Savage?
https://www.nioa.com.au/products/view/B22F

[bladeracer]

I just got an email. NIOA expect to land the Ruger Rimfire Target on April 20.

My Ruger Target arrived at the shop just after lunch so I raced in and grabbed it.
Also got another eight types of ammo for a huge test-fest - I should be able to run at least 40 different types through it

[rsj223]

I just got an email. NIOA expect to land the Ruger Rimfire Target on April 20.

My Ruger Target arrived at the shop just after lunch so I raced in and grabbed it.
Also got another eight types of ammo for a huge test-fest - I should be able to run at least 40 different types through it

Nice how does it feel? can you pm me what LGS and do they have more.

[in2anity]

I just got an email. NIOA expect to land the Ruger Rimfire Target on April 20.

My Ruger Target arrived at the shop just after lunch so I raced in and grabbed it.
Also got another eight types of ammo for a huge test-fest - I should be able to run at least 40 different types through it

Make sure you post a range-report blade! Very interested to see how she groups- could take CZ's place at that price-point.

[bladeracer]

Nice how does it feel? can you pm me what LGS and do they have more.

Looks and feels like any Ruger should, perfect
I had my local order it for me from NIOA on February 16th, and half the first 200-rifle shipment was already spoken for at that time.
They arrived in Oz on April 20th, then NIOA had to get them through Customs before sending them to dealers.
$700 plus the $10 PtA.

Just ask your local to order one.

[bladeracer]

Make sure you post a range-report blade! Very interested to see how she groups- could take CZ's place at that price-point.

Definitely going to keep everybody informed
https://enoughgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8123