I'm surprised how many people claim 1 MOA at 100 yards from a stock 10/22. I'm still calling BS after the last couple trips working at this.
I happened across this thread I started last year. I had searched for "Ruger 50th anniversary " because I've decided to try to sell mine and wanted an idea of value.
It was interesting rereading the posts here. Both or my 10/22s and my 795LTR are all still shooting in the 3-4" range with ammo they each like. They are great for plinking and general playing around but I was reall wanting to work on my precision shooting and they just didn't have the accuracy to use them for practice. A couple months ago I stopped in PSS just to look around, not planning to buy anything. They had a CZ 455 on the rack. Needless to say I brought it home with me. This rifle has the accuracy out of the box I have been looking for. The stock is rather uncomfortable and the trigger leaves a lot to be desired but otherwise, it's fantastic.
I shot several hundred rounds on Monday with a variety of different ammo. CCI SV and Federal Match were both pretty equal as the best shooting. My 10-22's favorite Blazers were a bit off in this rifle but not terrible. Still way better groups than what I could get out of my 10/22s. I believe this rifle is showing me my inaccuracies that just weren't noticeable in my 10/22 groups.
My best group was 4 shots in a horizontal line all touching with the 5th shot about 3/4" above the 4. Most other groups were in the 1 1/2" range. There were several with 3 or 4 shots in nice tight groups(hide all 4 under a nickel) with a flyer or two.
Someone mentioned scope power earlier. I have found both with this rifle and my other larger caliber rifles that any more than 7X @100yds tends to make me shake more. I'm guessing that I'm seeing it move off target more at higher powers and trying to muscle it back which I likely overshoot and end up chasing the bull. Lower power I don't see the movement so I stay a bit more relaxed.
I'll keep my original wood carbine and my 795LTR but it's time to find a new home for my Ruger 10/22 50th anniversary Appleseed edition. As soon as I get some pics, I'll post an ad in the classifieds here.
Thanks for the responses and help,
Matt
The trigger on your 455 is adjustable.
The trigger on your 455 is adjustable.