RUGER AMERICAN .17 HMR ACCURACY TESTING
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Shooting Different Loads to See how Accurate they are in My Ruger American 17 HMR at 50 yards.
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I tested out this same rifle, along with a 16 inch non-iron sighted version that has a medium weight barrel. After free-floating the 18 inch rifle a little better, (the stock had slight contact with the barrel, and only showed by rubbing the blueing off slightly after about 300 rounds, after which I sanded the stock a little in that area) I got much better accuracy. The 16 inch barrel also had the same issue, but didn't suffer as much in accuracy. They are now both single hole shooters at 100 yards.... Love your videos man! Thanks :)
My stock wasn't touching to my knowledge. I sold the gun a few months ago. Thank you for the advice though! Thanks for watching!
Thank you. You answered the questions that I had about the Ruger American and ammo choices.
You're quite welcome! Keep in mind yours might shoot differently than mine... I kind of hope it does because that 20gr fmj just zips right through small game animals without doing much damage... Be good on wolf and coyotees though
Good video mate.
I brought the Ruger American 18" barrel in .22wmr and with the right ammo found it fantastically accurate. I am going to try a limb saver Deresonator to try to really fine tune it in the next few weeks.
I think you should do this test again but at 100yards as that is where most people will be sighting in for at the least.
Random Aussie I'm glad yours shoots great. mine might get sold not accurate enough for me
at 100yards it gets blown by the wind really badly
Good review, straight and to the point.
Reg Sparkes thank you... Only accurate rifles are interesting
Considering buying this gun. Also looking at the Marlin XT and the Savage B17. Both are a little more expensive. I do like the fact that I can get the Ruger American in a compact version. I believe yours is that as well. I have the Ruger American in 22 mag (compact) and love it. Thanks for the fine video.
410mossberg the other models you mention may give you a little more accuracy. but for compact hunting, this one's great!
four years later:
what rifle did you choose? i have the savage b17 and have shot 3/8 inch groups at 50 yards with both cci tnt and cci gamepoints.
Cool i sold this rifle and stuck with .22lr because i have ra suppressor
@@AlaskanBallistics cant go wrong with a solid 22. especially with the ammo being much cheaper than the 17. whenever we combine corn i always bring a 22 for the rabbits that run out when we are finishing a field. might have to use the 17 this year
@@theguythatlikestoaskquesti9583 cool I've got links to .22lr on my mewe group if you need some .22lr
I occasionally get the same groups with my RAR .17hmr at 100 yards. I got a 5 shot 3/4" group at 125 once.
dave porter nice sir
What ammunition are you using?
CCI V-max
I just got the same rifle but not threaded. I also have a Tikka 17hmr and hope to get them both out this week for a comparison. The Ruger is a very handy size also.
I hope you're was more accurate than mine
@@AlaskanBallistics We will see this week. The Tikka so far is almost a one hole group at 50.
Nice. If i could find a tikka in .22 mag
Still a very good rifle! I want one also!
Nah i got rid of this inaccurate rifle. Fun suppressed though
Too bad there's not a 20 grain ballistic tip. I think the hollow point of the available 20gr loads (except the fmj) is what kills the accuracy. My savage likes the 20 grain gamepoints but I still feel like it could do better. Would try the fmj but for what I use my 17hmr those wouldn't do well.
Yeah i sold this gun recently since it only likes the fmj
Savage is more accurate, I have both. This round does not like the wind. My 2 cents.
I can agree with all of that
Groups look good but why are you not hitting the center ring?
1) These are terrible groups.
2) there was a crosswind and the 17 bullet is so small that it's easily affected by it
3) the rifle was signed in for a certain type of ammo to hit center
Doing a test like this on a windy day, makes the test void, these super light bullets are known for being blown around
All the more reason for me to get it of the game... And the wind was very moderate this day
Did I miss your distance in these testings?
This one is at 50 yards...
Just bought one. What scopes do you recommend for the 17 hmr? Thanks for the information.
410mossberg I kept mine simple and put one of the Nikon buckmasters II on it, it's a good scope for the money and with the BDC I can shoot 300 yards with the 17 HMR. since I've chronograph the round I can know my exact drop with the BDC and Nikon's spot on app
Very poor groups, at 50 my 22lr friends are one holing at our range!
+jared Noah thank you for correcting mr. Thompson, but no Corrections necessary it is very poor groups I do not like the accuracy level of this rifle. I will honestly probably sell it
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You are using the wrong type target for accuracy testing.
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I don't think the type of target has much to do with the accuracy or inaccuracy of a firearm
@@AlaskanBallistics The type of target has a lot to do with reticle placement and precision repeat shots.
Not that much, no
@@AlaskanBallistics Hello Again
Try shooting for group using a different type target. One having squares for reticle placement reference.
I've sold this gun because if it's inaccuracy
That gun was a waste of money
Very true... did better suppressed but not enough... sold
What did you get to replace it
@@matthewsickles125 lol a ruger redhawk 2.5" 44mag and a marlin .45-70
I’ve been trying to decide between a 44 or 460
That's a tough decision, i'd go for a small 44 and 10mm back up.
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Embosan Thank you for the advice.