Ruger "American" Rimfire 22.lr Rifle 

Thanks Dario, I always appreciate comments from people who understand the work that goes into doing the review, cheers!

Glad you see the benefit of my reviews Josh, thank you...

All good mate, cheers

Joshua Harrison how do you find it mate?

ArcMasterArc Thanks Arc, I appreciate that!

***** Yes, I agree… I did shoot a few rounds (5 rounds) off-camera in between different ammo, but I didn't do 10-15 rounds. I might try that next time, thanks for the tip!

lol what's stopping you then?

@@ozziereviews The 6 month waiting period hahaha

@VortexModz Im in QLD mate. Thats awesome news, have fun!

Joseph Harrison I still use mine to this day mate, never let me down

HunterValleyDan Well at least they are cheap, so that's a start :)

Try federal champion

+Stu650Zuk Thanks mate, yeah I agree, for the price, it is outstanding, the trigger is great and the 10/22 features make it a cool little plinker, let me know how yours goes once you have the chance to shoot it ok?

Will do, going to take it out with open sights small game hunting this Saturday.

Cool, best of luck with it :)

Thanks Keiran it means a lot to me...

txwingnut62 Hi I have the Same rifle and it loves CCI standards and SK reds standard velocity. I can hit the same hole at 50 metres all day from a bench rest. Good luck and safe shooting.

Aguila Super Extra is good.

+Graham Whitehead Thanks for your comment Graham, yeah mine is still going and going, no issues whatsoever and now a couple of thousand rounds down range... so I love them for the price, I would love to see them do one in the new 17 WSM rimfire!

+ozziereviews That would be excellent, a more budget minded rifle for those who dont wanna drop the $1000+ for a 77/17 in .17 WSM

+Chevy2U Thanks, yes I agree, for the price it's a great rifle, I use mine all the time and I like the look of the wood stock too...

ammo that consistently shoots sub MOA in my ruger american 22LR, CCI subsonic HP and RWS subsonic HP , i'm yet to try CCI suppressor. I glad the CCI subsonic HP groups well, is readily available and for a reasonable price too. Ammo that my ruger american really dislikes are CCI quiet, CCI quiet segmented and Remington CBEE 22;

I feel your pain, we will get it back eventually!

***** Nice! I can see myself getting another RAR, I'd like to see them bring one out in 17WSM, and perhaps in a stainless version too for something different :)

Wolfie hey mate do you notice any difference in accuracy between the two?

+Mos Burger Ah cool, make sure you let me know how it goes for you when you get a chance to shoot it ok?

no probs mate!

hey mate, sorry I never got back to you. honestly I couldn't be happier with it for the price, shoots incredibly well with factory ammo, it seems to prefer Winchester over some of the CCI stuff. Only thing I can fault is a case sometimes getting stuck in the barrel after shooting, and the broom stick stock. I am in the process of getting a boyds pro varmint stock for it to give it a better appearance.

Cool, glad you're happy with it. I haven't had any fail to extract as yet... but it'd be easy enough to buy a new extractor if that is the problem... thanks for the range report mate, I appreciate it.

I'm currently tossing up on this same decision.. I don't think you would be disappointed either way, both rifles get great reviews.

I shot both Ruger and Savage, and find Ruger is more bang for buck. My Ruger will shoot anything I feed it. The savage was a little more picky on some ammo.

Thanks Craig

Here in America, I was able to put one in layaway for $269.98. I put down $30. We have boxes of 50 rounds for $1.99, or a case of 500 for $20. I just need to go do my federal background check and pick it up. Waiting on the credit card to show my $0 balance first as I just paid it off.

I'm glad you guys can still shoot. I was under the impression there were new laws that robbed you guys of your shooting fun.

​@@1991USsoldier Well in China you can shoot only in designated ranges as a novelty experience sort of thing. And those ranges are rare and not cheap. You're definitely not allowed to own a firearm. But I'm in Australia and the law here is we can own bolt action rifle or pistols only: no auto or semi-auto rifles. I was talking about AUD$580. And a box of 50 CCI standard velocity costs ~AUD$7. So yeah, the price you mentioned that's a real bargain.

+Patrick Takada Yes always remember that New Zealand has lower per capita gun crime rates than we do in Australia and yet in NZ, they still have semi-auto rifles and shotguns, suppressors and even full-auto on collectors licenses, so remember that next time someone in Canada is trying to say the Australian laws work...

***** yeah, no kidding! Sorry for yall

+Patrick Takada I've been shooting for a long time but have finally decided to get a class A (rimfire/shotgun) class B (Centrefire) licence in NSW Australia. The whole process will probably take me 2-3 months but I think 95% of Australias gun laws are well thought out.... Licenced guns, storage safes, permits to acquire, gun safes, police checks, registering guns are a bit painful but if it saves 1 life then it is worth it imho. The laws don't stop people getting hand guns and semi autos but you need to jump through a few more hoops to get them. Most people i talk to (including shooters) are generally happy with them. The main parts of our laws i don't agree with are 1) pump actions/semi auto rimfire are class C and 2) rimfire suppressors are restricted. I am probably leaning towards a RAR22 over the CZ452.... Thanks for the great review.

+Wadeftt EDIT. In NSW they have recently added recreational and sports shooting to reasons for applying for a suppressor. Its probably still not easy to get one but it shouldn't be either in my opinion..... I will certainly be looking at getting one.

+Wadeftt IS it really worth ANY amount of effort and sacrifice to "save one life" ?? Because IF that were REALLY true then all kinds of things are neglected that would save MANY MANY lives if everyone truly honestly believed that....all sorts of dangerous things could be ULTRA regulated and many lives would be saved IF your statement is really what society believes "that even one life saved makes it worth it" In fact many many dangerous pastimes ought to be OUTLAWED altogether including non essential driving.... SO many lives...INNOCENT lives could be saved if all frivolous driving were prohibited and enforced with check points and papers showing destination and purpose. Also how about licenses to drink alcoholic beverages ...many lives are lost because people drink that are not as mentally healthy as most people...they will on average have a tendency to foolish dangerous or misbehavior anger issues etc....if a whole bunch of grief for everyone is REALLY worth saving "even one life" then ALL SORTS of opportunities are quite frankly being ignored Personally I think the answers lie in spending more effort and money on troubled PEOPLE that will misuse guns (and every other thing also)..... Are we going to slowly erode all freedoms to accommodate dangerous people? Seems like that is the intent...keep everyone "safe" from one another...mommy daddy government slowly destroying all quality of life for the sake of inner circle's wisdom of "what is best" ...hint it aint never going to happen that government keeps people "safe" because government is not a soul. not a heart, it is cold heartless TOOL for the mealy mouth do gooder know alls and THEIR agenda for what THEY in their godlike wisdom think is "best for all"....gagging on it!

***** Thanks guys!

I know this question was not aimed at me however, that ammo may work well but I would not go hog wild on any ammo at first. Get boxes of 50 of several different kinds so you can try them out. Regardless of it being the "same rifle" or not all rifles vary slightly so they may like different ammo. I have put tens of thousands of rounds down range.

Thanks for the advice Brad. Much appreciated.

@@johnbolton9760 you're welcome

+Rana Banerjee :) yep have fun man!

JustAnotherAussieBloke Thanks mate, I really think this rifle (with the correct ammo and correct conditions) could give more expensive rifles a run for their money and I'd recommend it as a 'first 22' as it offers so much… I am also looking at doing a video in the near future called 'choosing your first 22 rifle' as I think a lot of people would like to see that review…

That's an excellent idea for a video mate, there are lots of american ones, but they're always showing off Cat C stuff that the average bloke can't have, so it would be nice to see an australian version to make things simpler for the new aussie buyer. Cheers mate!

It really depends on your use, the Lithgow is a little heavier than the RAR, so if it's weight you're concerned about I'd be going for the RAR over the Lithgow. If you want something that is cheap and still accurate, the RAR offers a lot of features for the price… The Lithgow on the other hand is a heavier profile rifle and accurate, great to use and it gives you a sense of pride to owner an Australian made rifle that offers great features too… I like both rifles hence the reason I bought both!

Thanks Warren, I'm truly humbled from your kind words… I have used the CZ, so I can speak of their accuracy but to be straight up honest with you mate, I'd go the Lithgow… my Dad gave me a single shot Lithgow and I treasured that rifle as a kid, so I reckon handing down an Aussie made Lithgow LA101 to your boy would be something special. It shoots straight too and I'd actually prefer it over the CZ myself. That's my view on it anyhow…

Your advice is more than valued mate & again I appreciate your time. Keep up the good work & thanks again for providing us an Aussie perspective on the items you review. I know it's more valued than the hundreds of Yank piss & brevardo vids out there. Cheers.

Alex GottmitUns Thanks for the tip!

You're welcome!

Same here, I just purchased this rifle. Did the scope come with rings?

They have approached me to do a review, so I'm ready when they are!

***** cool, cant wait for that. im saving my pennies for one as of yesterday!

hotspot huntsman looks like somebody went to SHOT ;)

SovietGamer yeah, it was sensational. i couldnt believe how many people were there. cheers.

crackalackin167 I actually found it ok to be honest mate - I have a big head though lol

+gibel l Every calibre has a different purpose, but this is a great firearm to kick off with, I highly recommend it. You won't get the low-cost shooting fun from any other rifle than what you will with this one in 22...

Why pay someone to do it when you can buy them threaded? ruger.com/products/americanRimfire/specSheets/8305.html

***** Its too late now ive already got it

Because only the short barrel has it. Mine is a 22 inch barrel and NOT offered.

Bob Dont worry I had thought the same thing but I might just get the green version in another calibre :)

***** I was thinking to get the green version in 17 hmr on their website it only shows 22lr and 22wmr tho :(

I like the 22mag over the 17hmr, only because of the greater ammo variety, so I'd be happy with a 22mag personally…

Thanks Scott, firstly thank you for your Service. Unlike most centrefire cartridges, the 22lr doesn't need a 20"+ barrel for optimal velocity. You will shoot just as well with a 18" barrel as what you will with a 20", I have never noticed any difference other than longer barrels in the 22lr do tend to slow the velocity slightly. Take a look at my KIDD 10/22 review, these really are my favourites and if you want superior accuracy in a semi-auto, I don't think you will beat them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qv2ct5z4ftQ.html

Thanks for the info. Hope all is well with ya. Have you ever had the chance to check out the primary arms acss 6x scope for 22lr? Looks pretty awesome with its built in ranging capabilities. Keep up the good work.

Thanks mate, no I haven't used that scope yet so I can't really comment on it...

***** Simple, I went with both :)

ozziereviews but if you could only have one ? Would you buy the lithgow ? Or take the ruger with a scope and bipod and still have change to spend

Nato _ recently saw one in my local gunshop

+Rana Banerjee We sure are mate, Cleavers is taking pre-orders as he is importing direct I believe and now NIOA are planning to import as well so happy days :)

hi

Paul.w w me too. If it was i would get this. But because its not, i decided to go with the henry lever action 22lr

Nice purchase Nathan, the Boyds stocks certainly are a nice upgrade mate... as for the scope, yes the Redfield is fine and will do the job. You don't really need a BDS dial on a 22, as most shots will be 50-75 yards in all reality, but if you choose one, go for one with the specific 22lr drop compensators on the reticle. The Nikon P22 rimfire scope does this perfectly and is about $230, but personally being your first rifle and one you will probably keep for many years to come, do yourself a favour and put some quality on it. The Leupold rimfire scopes are excellent and won't break the bank, take a look at them... www.nioa.com.au/products/browse/_optics_leu_scope_le12

Yeah I'd sure like to

ozziereviews would also love to see this review. Was tossing up between the RAR target or a lithgow

Just used it in my latest review on the Lucky 13 magazines... its just as good as the day I got it :)

gerg walker Thanks Gerg… which config did you get mate, standard, compact, 22lr?

***** oh, yeh, I should have stated that it is a 22magnum, it's in standard I think mate, mind you I could be wrong! ;-), i haven't got my license yet so all i could do is look at it, it was in a great package deal to good to miss!

Yeah nice, the 22 mag is a great calibre! I see the prices on them are going up with the falling aussie dollar, so best to secure one while you can… be sure to give me a range report on it once you get it ok? I'm always keen to hear from people and their experiences…

***** No problems mate, thanks for the interest and keep those reviews coming. cheers Greg

Will do mate! Cheers!

Herbie1111 We have good supplies of it here generally however some of the US 22 ammo is limited at times… We are fortunate enough to have Winchester Australia making good 22 ammo too, so that's a big bonus for when international brands are harder to find...

Herbie1111 I've personally never had issues buying CCI on bulk.

Herbie1111 plentiful in melbourne at my gun range they have barrels of freshly spent cartridges. and ammo is 50 for 5$

+Dean Lindz As I said at 10:32min - "I've gone and got the Redfield 2-7x34 Tac-22 scope" :)

+ozziereviefws

Mine feeds Zs no problem at all...

+Combat Wombat Nothing wrong with the CZ mate, good choice. As for the beginner videos, yes I have a lot planned but not for a month of so yet as I have too much on my plate, bare with me, they are coming and I don't like doing brief or rushed videos, so I need the time to do the thorough content that I like doing...

2Wheels Australia This is a really hard call, I don't like the bolt throw on the 77/22 as it's too high and I find it catches my hand on the scope at times… The American on the other hand has the shorter bolt throw and you are well and truly clear of the scope. The 77/22 feel a little classier to me over the American, mainly because of the solid bolt but the American is also made well. Accuracy for both rifles is great, so I guess it would come down to do you want to save money? If so buy the American, if you can afford to spend more, get the 77/22. The other plus to the 77/22 is the option of the heavy barrel varminter version which I feel would have an edge in accuracy compared to the other models. So it comes down to what you want the rifle for, range? hunting? plinking? or a combination? As for the calibre, this is will depend on your use. The 22lr is the most versatile cartridge going to me because you can use short range plinking ammo like CCI quiet to have similar fun to an air rifle, you have sub-sonic and match ammo for the range and you have the high and hyper velocity ammo for hunting and extra knockdown. For example the CCI Velocitor ammo is nibbling on the heels of the 22magnum in regards to performance but if you are looking for a rifle mainly for hunting and not repetitive plinking or range work, the 22mag offers a lot. You can get the lighter 30gr VMAX style factory ammo right up to 50gr hollow point factory ammo, so it's a great choice for humane knockdown at typical 22mag distances (up to 150 yards). You will pay double for 22mag ammo tho so at the end of the day - the choice is yours… I have a need for both so I bought both :)

Sure

+JR15WA Cleavers

+JR15WA and of course they are legal, do you really think that I would be making a video of something that wasn't legal??

Sorry buddy didnt want to infer that....checked Cleavers.... Rephrase.... As a Cat A bolt action, Can I buy a Cat D Mag for it?

Depends on which State you live but in Queensland it's not a cat-d mag unless you're using it with a cat-d firearm... Cat-a in most States has no mag restriction, nor should it in my view...

Normally about $700

Wow

Try RWS High Velocity as well...

THEKILLSHOT98 federal champion

Or Aquila

No

2 different rifles for 2 different uses... You need to be honest with yourself and look at what you will be doing with the rifle. If you're going mostly to the range, with the odd bit of plinking on a rural property, I'd be leaning towards the Lithgow. If you intend on hunting and shooting on a rural property where you're likely to be walking great distances, I'd be leaning towards the Ruger as it's a lot lighter to carry around. If you're intending on setting up and waiting for game to come in, I'd lean towards the Lithgow. So in a nutshell, are you going to be using the rifle to walk around hunting or are you most likely going to be using it at the range or stationary mostly? For me, I just bought both... then my issues were solved :)

Sadly at this point I can't afford to go for both, but down the track maybe. I am looking for a hunting rifle with the occasional range session, so by the sounds the Ruger is the pick. I have shot one of them before and liked it but haven't encountered a Lithgow yet. Thanks for the input and keep up the great reviews!

Sure no problem

You could get a browning T bolt. Just wait until a special comes up at Cleavers or get a used one

Down the track I will hopefully