Is it a good starter setup?

[u/Dream1nhell]

So after my recent post, i choose to start with a .22lr rifle for shooting range(100-300yards),it my first gun ever and i want to know guys if this setup it decent? My total budget is lil bit under 2k$ cad. Thanks you

( i have difficulty to choose the scope,too much specs to look)

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

I rarely use my bipod and prefer to use bags to shoot instead.

Also, I've had really bad luck with Aguila Super Extra, but I'm using it in a semi-auto. See if you can get CCI Standard Velocity, which is better for precision shooting, but it's sold out in a lot of places. Standard velocity, lead round nose ammo is more accurate for precision shooting since it stays below the sound barrier.

You may want to look at a CZ 457 or T1x instead of the Ruger, as they are more popular for 22LR precision shooting. A CZ 457 with a heavy or Varmint Match barrel will carry you a long way. The CZ 457 and T1x have a lot of aftermarket parts for precision shooting too (e.g., barrels, triggers, chassis systems), which makes them great bases to build on.

For the scope, a Bushnell Match Pro ED or Arken EP5 Gen II is a good start. Get the scope in MIL.

Lastly, check out Tesro. They carry a lot of high-end precision shooting gear that you can drool over.

[u/SkSMaN7 → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

I definitely agree, have a closer look at 457 or T1x.

[u/th3rot10 → u/SkSMaN7]

I agree with the cz over the ruger

[u/Dream1nhell → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

Cci standart are out of stock everywhere i look tho

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 → u/Dream1nhell]

Yeah 😭 I’ve been hunting everywhere too.

Some other options:

Norma TAC-22 (except for its greasy feeling), Federal AutoMatch, SK’s and Eley’s cheaper options. Aguila 22 LR Standard Velocity 40 Gr LSP.

CCI Blazers and CCI Mini Mags are also good choices too, although they are faster than SV ammo.

For your rings, Vortex Sport rings will do fine on a 22lr, cheaper than the Arken rings by 30-40%.

[u/Dream1nhell → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

For the t1x and cz457 , they are like double and triple the price of ruger. My max budget for all setup it 1800-2000$

[u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 → u/Dream1nhell]

You can get a base CZ457 which is about the same price as the Ruger, then upgrading the chassis, barrel, as you go.

CZ457 Pro Varmint Threaded is about $1,050 and is ready to go for precision shooting.

CZ 457 Varmint MTR w/ 20" barrel is $1,250 and is precision ready.

CZ457 MDT XRS 20" is double the price of the Ruger, but comes with a nice MDT stock, which still leaves you $500 for the scope. It's on sale at the store you selected the rifle above 😄

If you buy the Ruger, it's a dead end, there are much fewer upgrades for it.

[u/SkSMaN7 → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

This is great advice!

[u/chillyrabbit → u/Dream1nhell]

The CZ 457 is pretty good and echoing /u/Hot_Cheesecake_905's reasoning that you can always buy a chassis later.

Any aftermarket chassis will be a heck of a lot better than the RPR in stock form.

Upgradability may not matter much to you, but I do think the CZ 457 or tika T1x are vastly better platforms per dollar.

[u/Unlikely_Link_2284 → u/Hot_Cheesecake_905]

I hate bags for bench shooting I used them for years before switching over to a bipod and absolutely enjoy shooting with it way more You can lean in and preload the rifle into the bipod and easy to adjust height. I will use the rear bag sometimes depending on the range I'm at