Ruger Precision Rimfire

The History of Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., more commonly known as Ruger, is an American firearm manufacturing company headquartered in Southport, Connecticut. Founded in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger in a rented machine shop in Connecticut, the company has since become one of the largest firearm manufacturers in the world - shadowed only by Remington and perhaps Smith & Wesson.

Ruger is widely recognized for producing firearms that span a broad spectrum of uses such as bolt-action rifles and pistols, semi-automatic rifles, single-shot rifles, shotguns, and revolvers. As recognition of its quality products grew so did the public’s interest in investing in the company’s shares. Ruger went public in 1969 and grew exponentially since then, and it is on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:RGR) since 1990.

In 2020, Ruger made another big move with their acquisition of Marlin Firearms from Remington Outdoor Company.

For decades now both newbie and seasoned shooters have been consistently trusting Ruger’s guns for their excellent accuracy and superior long-term performance as evidenced by its continued success over all these years.

Today, Ruger’s most popular products include the Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle, the .22 rimfire semi-automatic pistol Ruger MK IV, the bolt-action Ruger American rifle, the tried and tested Ruger No.1, and, of course, the timeless Ruger Security-Six revolvers.

Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Review

Figure 1: Ruger Precision Rimfire (Source: Ruger)

The Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle was introduced in December 2017, and it was intended to bring the big-gun experience into the rimfire world. At its core, the Ruger Precision Rimfire is actually a scaled-down version of the centerfire Ruger Precision Rifle which predates the rimfire version by two years. They have the same ergonomics, almost identical design, and the same Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger. The latter is easily adjustable to a pull weight between 1.13 kg and 2.26 kg (2.25 to 5 pounds respectively). To make the adjustments even easier, a wrench is stored in a compartment of the rifle’s buttstock.

The rifle boasts a customizable rear stock assembly and a sturdy, one-piece chassis constructed from glass-reinforced nylon, ensuring robustness, rigidity, and stability. It also features an innovative Quick-Fit adjustable Precision Rimfire stock. Basically, what this means is that the shooter can adjust the length of pull and even the comb height to just about any preference or shooting condition.  Notched markers engraved into the frame assist in swiftly returning to a previous setting.

When it comes to the magazine, those that have some extra Ruger 10/22 magazines lying around at house will be glad to learn that they can be used on the Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle as well since they are perfectly compatible. With the purchase of the rifle, however, the buyer also receives a single 15-round BX-15 magazine or two 10-round BX-1 magazines.

As you can probably imagine, a rifle like the Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle shoots and operates as smoothly as butter. The bolt has an oversized handle, identical to what you can find on the larger centerfire Ruger Precision Rifle. It makes the cycle faster and smoother. On top of that, the Big-Gun Adjustable Bolt Throw technology developed by the Ruger engineers allows shooters to easily change from a rimfire 1-1/2” bolt throw to a short-action centerfire 3” bolt throw. By doing that, the shooters can reduce the likelihood of short-stroking the bolt – an error that can prove quite costly in intense shooting competitions.

The barrel is cold hammer-forged and it is 457 mm (18 inches) long. It is made of 4140 alloy steel and is encased in a free-floating handguard with Magpul M-LOK slots on all four sides. It is also threaded for easy installation of various muzzle devices.

Same as on the centerfire Precision Rifle, the rimfire version also features an ambidextrous safety selector on both sides of the stock. It is basically just like a safety selector on any AR-15. You flip it up; the rifle is safe. You flip it down; you are to fire.

And because the rifle is designed for long(er)-range engagements than what you would usually expect from rimfire models, it comes pre-equipped with a Picatinny rail, factory-installed on the receiver.

Figure 2: The receiver of Ruger Precision Rimfire with a pre-installed Picatinny rail (Source: Ruger)

Ruger Precision Rimfire Calibers

Ruger Precision Rimfire can be chambered for:

• .17 HMR

• .22 LR

• .22 WMR

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Precision Rimfire

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Precision Rimfire

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension.

Therefore, all rifles that come with a Picatinny rail will have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Ruger Precision Rimfire.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Precision Rimfire

There’s a similar situation with two-piece scope mounts. Any rifle that has a Picatinny rail mounted on its mounting surface will have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Ruger Precision Rimfire, too.

Best Scope Mounts for Ruger Precision Rimfire

Fixed Scope Mounts for Ruger Precision Rimfire

We would recommend this 30 mm ERA-TAC one-piece fixed mount for your Ruger Precision Rimfire if you are looking for a quality fixed scope mounting solution. It ensures sturdiness and reliability, is made of aluminu, and comes with a 2-year warranty.

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Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Ruger Precision Rimfire

This ERA-TAC one-piece tactical scope mount earned our top recommendation for a detachable repeatable scope mount for Ruger Precision Rimfire. It is reliable and extremely versatile and is thus a great choice for your rifle. It is manufactured in Germany, is made of aluminum, and has a 2-year warranty attached to it.

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