My favorite caliber is the .22LR and that’s followed closely by the .22 Magnum. Yup – both are rimfire smaller calibers and not the typical 5.56mm, 9mm, or 44 Magnum that many would proclaim. The .22LR and .22 Magnum are my favorites for a few simple reasons – cost, ease of use, and because that’s the way it is.
I’ve had numerous .22LR firearms from a Squire Bingham M16R to the Charter Arms AR-7 all the way to a modern customized Ruger 10/22. For the .22 Magnum, I currently own the Kel-Tec PMR 30-rd .22 Mag pistol. It’s so sweet and fun to shoot. Pure entertainment!!!! My future father-in-law has a Ruger LCR in .22 Magnum and I’m really wanting one for pocket carry. I’ve been looking at the Ruger Precision .22 Magnum Rifle as a possibility to add to my battery. While I love the .22LR the .22 Magnum offers extended range and power the LR simply doesn’t provide.
Hey – maybe a Ruger Precision in .22LR and .22 Magnum each would fit in my gun safe!
Unfortunately, my wallet has proclaimed the acquisition of both rifles is not a possibility at this time.
So – let’s take a serious look at the Ruger Precision Rifle in .22 Magnum:
The Ruger is a versatile and accurate firearm that caters to a wide range of shooting applications. This rifle, belonging to Ruger’s Precision Rifle series, is known for its exceptional craftsmanship and performance.
Ruger Precision Rifle in .22 Magnum Overview:
Caliber: The Ruger Precision Rifle is chambered in .22 Magnum, also known as .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire). This caliber offers superior ballistic characteristics compared to the standard .22 LR (Long Rifle), making it an ideal choice for precision shooting, small game hunting, and varmint control.
Precision Engineering: Much like its larger-caliber siblings, this rifle is meticulously designed for precision. It features a modular, fully adjustable stock that accommodates shooters of all sizes, ensuring a comfortable and consistent shooting experience. Additionally, a free-floated handguard enhances accuracy by minimizing interference with the barrel.
Barrel: The rifle boasts a cold hammer-forged barrel that is typically threaded. This design not only contributes to the rifle’s pinpoint accuracy but also allows for the attachment of accessories such as suppressors or muzzle brakes to reduce recoil and noise. Can you say…..”cold hammer-forged”?
Magazine: Equipped with a detachable rotary magazine, the Ruger Precision Rifle ensures reliable feeding and easy reloading. Magazines are available that hold upwards of 15 rounds providing enhanced firepower.
Remarkable Accuracy: Renowned for its exceptional accuracy, this rifle excels at delivering tight groupings at various distances. The .22 Magnum caliber, coupled with the rifle’s precision features, makes it a standout performer in terms of hitting targets consistently within ranges acceptable for the caliber.
Customizable Ergonomics: Shooters can fine-tune the rifle to their preferences thanks to its adjustable length of pull, comb height, and butt pad height. This adaptability ensures a perfect fit and enables shooters to maintain a stable and comfortable shooting position.
Optics Integration: Featuring a Picatinny rail on the receiver, the Ruger Precision Rifle facilitates the easy attachment of a magnified scope which will allow for the precision shooting meant for this firearm.
Lightweight Adjustable Trigger: Employing an adjustable crisp trigger that can be adjusted down to 2.5 pounds allows for increased accuracy.
Durable Construction: Ruger is synonymous with rugged and durable firearms, and the Precision Rifle in .22 Magnum upholds this reputation.
So, I think the Ruger Precision Rifle in .22 Magnum caliber is a firearm that blends precision, adaptability, and durability – must be added to my survival battery.
Overall – I think it’s pretty cool and that’s reason enough for me.
Can I convince Maine Prepper Girl to let me get one? Comment below and help me out! Maybe I can order it for her!!
Rourke
That is one ugly rifle there. .22 is a great caliber to have. Give me a lever action .22 and call it a day. Also they do have the .22 mag in lever action. Just saying.
Being big 22LR enthusiasts I’ve had my eye on the RPR for awhile. For a time I did hold Rc’s opinion that that is one ugly rifle, but it has grown on me considerably 🤣. If looking for a precision 22, it’s hard to beat what the RPR offers for the money. That said there’s always room for improvement & making the rifle your own, that’s another area the RPR has going for it, industry support. Rourke, if you get one and start looking to customize it check out these guys, they offer a nice range of proprietary items for spicing up an RPR, along with others. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/shop-by-rifle/ruger/ruger-precision-rimfire/
I’m a big Ruger fan, owning many of them including a stainless mini-14 Ranch and the Class 3 version of it as well. Great rifles. I’m a big fan of Rugger .22 guns as well. I have five 10-22s, a bull barrel Mark1, and a stainless Mark3 Hunter with it’s fluted bull barrel which is a really pretty firearm! Wish we could post pics here to show it off! I remember an uncle who used to have a .22 mag derringer that was contained in a faux wallet with a finger hole cut out for the trigger finger. I haven’t seen them around in decades. Perhaps they were ruled unsportsman-like to be kinda like baiting a thug into being gut shot seconds after he demands you hand over your wallet? lol!
Would love to get the chance to take a few shots with that RPR. I haven’t priced .22 mag ammo. What’s that stuff cost these days?
@CaptTurbo,
I owned one of those .22 mag derringers. It was High Standard brand, and the wallet ‘holster’ with your well described trigger hole. If you shot it when it was getting dark, a huge 1 1/2 ft fireball would be evident. The really interesting part of the story is that I purchased it in kalifornia, in the very early times of freedom, at a gun show, for cash. I was a recent transplant from the NYC metro area, and that act alone seemed beyond comprehension. I bought it out of defiance. It was the beginning of my journey as it were.
Thanks for the story Ralph. I would love to find one to buy. I carry a full size Beretta 92FS in a shoulder bag. I would love to have that little .22 mag in the back pocket to offer up to the thief!
Ralph K, I bought one also decades ago when I lived in MA, the weird part was the wallet holster was illegal at that time, go figure.
If you boys see them being sold these days, I would appreciate it if you can let me know where. I’d love to have one.
they look cool