Getting Started in NRL22, Part 1 of 3, Selecting and NRL 22 Rifle and Optic

[@nicholaslindesmith166]

EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION to NRL in general and the benchmark gear features with which to do more research. Been watching hours of video and reading articles to find this kind of basic info for rimfire

[@FlyRiverFly]

Rifle should be light weight. Keeping weight down is important for the standing stages vs supported stages. Barrel Length is personal preferrence. I prefer a longer barrel but the most important thing is how the rifle shoots. If you can get MOA from a short barreled .22 then go that route. Semi-Auto's are a benefit as you dont need to cycle the bolt so follow up shots are quicker. OPTICS, OPTICS, OPTICS! good glass is important. Parallax Adjustable down to 10 yards, FFP scope with 12X or greater magnification. I prefer a 14X or 16X magnification but that is a personal preference. Ammo does matter. I disagree with CCI as the most cost effective brand. Find out which brand your rifle prefers. If you dont know which one, then cci is a safe bet but not necessarily the best bet. Some quick thoughts on .22 ammo are: 1) low wind conditions with a max of 100 yard targets, I prefer subsonics. The bullet drop is greater at longer distances but you dont deal with the transition from sonic to subsonic so your accuracy is enhanced 2) If it is windy, go with something a little faster. 3) Know your adjustments for wind. When you are adjusting for 12-15 MPH cross winds at 100 yards, know your hold over. Shooting positions, practice standing, kneeling, prone, left and right handed. Practice holdover shooting. This saves time on adjustments for windage and bullet drop. NRL publishes the course of fire the last week of the month preceding. Read it and if possible practice some of the position you will be shooting from. Lastly, HAVE FUN.

[@wilfdarr]

Amen. I've got a couple guns that shoot the Win super x really well except for the flyers (cheep ammo will do that after all... I try and go through and pull the ones that are obviously deformed, so deformed that you can see it with the naked eye 😒... ), and though the Eley shoots consistent (no flyers) , none of my gun's shoot it particularly well, just... meh, consistently without the flyers. It's more about the harmonics: head on over to varmintal Dot com and you'll see that it's much more about the load of the round and much less about the super quality of the round (most quality ammo (doesn't come in a bucket) is going to be more consistent than you are).

[@adam8642]

Big fan of CCi Sv. However, the SK long range match is awesome. My RPR absolutely loves them.

[@allenbmooresharinginformation]

CCI SV is definitely the best easy to get round for most. Norma Tac 22 is another decent round to start with. You can pay twice as much or more to possibly get a 16th of an inch tighter group at 50, but that will matter more at a distance. With that said a hit on steel is a hit on steel for this competition.

[@buckshotaaa]

I lost count how many times the guy on the left said "cool". Nice rifle. 👍

[@tonykemp4645]

I own one the rifle shoots well I am very happy with it my scope is a bushnell banner 3x9x50 I hunt with it a real bunny buster out to 150 yards bang on target

[@DSmith-zf9es]

Really good to know this scope is working well on your RPR. I have the Banner II on my 10/22 currently and plan on getting the RPR soon. Thanks

[@bryanduchane2371]

Just found your channel. Shooting in my first NRL22 next month..

[@bennettdavid904]

I literally just bought this same setup, glad I messed up in the right direction 😉

[@jtark9341]

How is it working? I just bought the 22vmr. How is the scope?

[@bennettdavid904]

@@jtark9341 scope is good, its actually better and easier for me at least zoomed out ( for lack of a better word right now ) I have the MOA scope. But all together I seriously could not be happier. Tight tight groups at 50 10 shots are less than a quarter. 75, 10 shots opens to little larger than a half dollar, 100 yds 2in group with 10 shots. But I'm still getting my fundamentals down. I know for a fact, I could kill a squirrel at 125 no problem.

[@jtark9341]

Thanks for the reply! Going to go pick it up Tomorrow. I am a little undecided on a scope yet. This will be my new prairie dog gun. Hoping for a few lucky 200yrd shots but sounds like a 100yrd should be a given. Thanks again

[@bennettdavid904]

@@jtark9341 I'm not kidding people hit 400 yards with this gun/scope setup. Like I said I'm tickled by it. It's such a good gun

[@bennettdavid904]

@@jtark9341 last thing. I once had a 10 shot group. I use Bx-1s per target. I Had a nickel group with 1 flyer, talk about pissed. But 9/10 at 75 yards, I only use CCI Standard Velocity 40 grain.

[@shawng7902]

Dec 2020 prices I just bought the precision rimfire, diamondback 4-16 FFP, and vortex mount for $950. They wouldnt budge a penny on price because they are hard to find. 950 out the door without a sling and bipod. They are in the mail.

[@youtubejunkie8053]

I wonder who this worked out…it seems like rifles like the CZ 457 Varmint (still in the base class with 500 scope) are far more accurate and consistent. I love the Ruger PR but accuracy & consistently is the biggest factor when trying to place at these events.

[@kswan2648]

My apologies and I owe you a beer next time I’m home in Mn, but zoics dude, I thought you were Shaggy.

[@ncphotos]

Nice looking Gun setup!

[@inimikal5935]

If you're thinking about purchasing a precision, do it. It is by far the most accurate 22lr I have ever owned. I love my 10/22 but it just can't compare.

[@arnzenarmsactual]

Couldn't agree more!

[@acemechanical275]

Or, if you have the wallet, you can dive right in and get a Volquartsen or Vudoo. Tikka and Bergarra are a good mid range option.

[@Cloth_Gloves]

i want to point out that max MSRP for base class is 1300 now

[@arnzenarmsactual]

Good info! Inflation is a bitch!!!

[@demolitiondan1188]

I love my CZ’s…..💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fenomeno71]

Thanks for the info.. I don't see part 2 or 3 however. Are/could you perhaps do a build video like this for the open class?

[@arnzenarmsactual]

The second video is on our FB page and will be posted here at some point. We had an issue that precluded us from using some of the content. The 3rd video is being filmed today! As for Open Class. It is on the list of vids for the spring. No guarantees.

[@wilfdarr]

Minnesota... All winter long... Thin line between the brave and the foolish...

[@steveh1792]

Keeps the riff raff out?

[@wilfdarr]

@@steveh1792 100% That's why I love Yellowknife: stupid people don't last very long up here!

[@maxk5038]

Would my great grandpas Winchester 69 be fine for starting out or should I really invest in a better rifle?

[@leejohnson2024]

i have a savage mkii that rifle loves federal automatch. ive shot top end elley to cci and every cheap bulk u could think of and the federal auto match is the winner for my rifle. remember guys every rifle is diferent take yourtime and shoot a lot of various types of ammo you may find your rifle like some cheap crap.

[@codya990]

Tbh if your trying to do long range stay away from ruger, there not accurate enough for comp

[@billym651]

This dude has to be Shaggy from Scooby Doo right? Matthew Lillard?

[@leomortimer2565]

I thought the ring mounts didn't count towards price cap?

[@lloydb248]

wondering what you would run now that it's midway 2021

[@Jlui83]

What distance zero do you recommend for the base class?

[@hankh1610]

Biggest question I have is WHY, do you keep the magazine IN the receiver? I'm from the school of removing it as another way to show the weapon is clear. Surprised it hasn't been mentioned in the 2 years this video has been available.

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Looking for a folding stock for my Ruger RPR Rimfire. Anybody know of one please?

[@daviddurrant1559]

Do you have any problems shooting 50 yards or shorter with the 30 MOA scope base on these Rugers precision rim fire.

[@allenbmooresharinginformation]

I have a friend using the Precision in club fun shoots and he has no issue with it doing trick shots on cards and match sticks at 20 yards.

[@daviddurrant1559]

Will be putting a Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 1-10x24 scope(Won the scope in an online raffle) on a RPR. How do you think my son would do in the unlimited class- total cost of rig over $3000

[@gamelord1000]

It depends on the age of your son. The "Young Guns" class is for all kids from age 8 to 16. There is no limit on the rifle they use, that way they can shoot their parents rifle. If your son is a good enough shot, he could just enroll in the open class with you and compete against everyone else, but he would most likely do best in the Young Guns class.

[@dbelex]

That Ruger stock sucks, other than that it's a good rifle.

[@knokname6466]

What sucks about it? You must have got an over-looked reject, or someone switched off a good stock, 'cuz mine is fine. Great for what it is.

[@fenomeno71]

Looked at the PST Gen II at LGS today. They have both MRAD and MOA. What are the NRL22 guys mostly using?

[@sgtjkm]

Combination of both but MRAD is most popular. I prefer MOA for 22 for the finer adjustments

[@wilfdarr]

Both are fine. I think in meters, so MRAD is the obvious choice. But even if it weren't, the math is easier in MRAD. People say the MOA has finer adjustments, and that's not wrong, but it's of 1/3 inch vs 1/4 inch (a difference of 1/12 inch) at one hundred yards: your drop from 95 yards to 100 yards is a full inch, so if your mil dot math is just +/- 1 yard, your "moa is finer adjustments than MRAD" advantage is blown out of the water: for this reason I'd take the easier MRAD math every day of the year. Even if the course is laid out in yards, it's easy enough to prepare the converted distances ahead of time.

[@ryanniksch4174]

I’m using a pst 2 moa on cz 457

[@Frosty_as_Floop]

This is way late, but the best advice I ever got was, "use what your friends use". I prefer MRAD and so do my friends, but if yours use MOA, it will be easier to exchange ideas if you all speak the same language.

[@fenomeno71]

@@Frosty_as_Floop Great advice, Thanks. I ended up with MRAD, and influencing my friends to follow me. haha.

[@MilkBone3327]

D you have to use a bolt action or can a semi-auto be used for matches? Thanks

[@arnzenarmsactual]

You can use either. Most people use a bolt action from what I observed.

[@MichaelJordan-hn4zd]

What is the barrel diameter ?

[@dustyrhodes1655]

A year later and clearly he had the rona...

[@imgannadie991]

Lmao i was about to write that in the comments!!

[@zackw9292]

Does everyone use standard 0 degree rails? Or are people running 20 moa rails in nrl22?

[@bryanduchane2371]

Most run a 30 MOA with some using 40 & 50 MOA bases. Targets can be 500 yrds.

[@tonykemp4645]

The ruger precision rifle comes with 30 MOA rail just to let know I don't shoot targets or comps I hunt with mine I shoot rabbits ,, any way I hope you do well in the competition kinds regards from tony

[@fuqutube]

@@bryanduchane2371 I have seen targets out to 3500 .... Just kidding..

[@knokname6466]

@@fuqutube But can you hit them? THAT is the question.

[@sgtjkm]

$529.00 is the msrp

[@juhllabs8391]

sgtjkm “The Base class is for the budget minded shooter. This class is for rifles with scopes in which the combined MSRP of both cost $1050 or less. Some modifications are allowed in Base class.” Straight from the NRL22 site.

[@WTF_Australia]

Maybe rehearse just a little?

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Before doing a video like this bases specifically on a set MSRP price one would think you’d take 2min prior to the video to actually research the prices.. if you’re going to the 24x scope you’re over by $50.. the msrp of the rifle is $599…. The scope depending on magnification is just at or $50 over.. you have to drop down to the 4-16 version in order to be compliant with the base rules.. unless you’re here looking for a youth in which case of you can you really should step up to the venom optic.. won’t be able to cross compete though but it’s the best bang for the buck here.. if wanting to compete in both youth and base then this is more or less the very best you can get with the 4-16 version of the scope which gets you in base with $2 to spare.. also keep in mind both youth and girls divisions have no msrp restrictions.. so one could cross compete there with the venom but those classes are generally really small.. base is the way to go and then cross over as you can to the others. If going NLR22X then I would still suggest this rifle but you’ll need to get a cheaper Chinese knockoff scope that won’t have as good of glass and turrets but you’ll be needed the magnification for sure as those can range out to 3-400 yards.. but the fact this rifle comes with a 30moa mount built in and as good as the trigger and accuracy is.. this is wo a doubt the best option to get started and be able to move up in class by just upgrading optics when ready to move into open class..

[@arnzenarmsactual]

December 2019 is the date of the review. Research was done. The rest of your comments are fantastic. Thanks for contributing - people will really benefit.

[@InsertValue]

For 2022 base is set at 1200, so this combination does work.

[@sgtjkm]

You are misinforming your viewers about the base class limitations

[@arnzenarmsactual]

What did we miss? It would be great for the community to get all the info.

[@wilfdarr]

Can you elaborate or give me a place to refer to for a good guide? I'm looking to get in and would like the info before I buy this spring.

[@FishOn1]

Sounded pretty accurate to me, except the limit is MSRP, not the price you can buy it for. In your case, there isn’t much difference. My understanding is that sling, bipod, etc don’t count, price limit is rifle and scope alone.

[@gamelord1000]

Not really misinforming. Base class is current MSRP of the rifle and optic MUST be $1050.00 or less. All other accessories are not included. MSRP is taken from CURRENT year MSRP listing for the rifle and optic. If your rifle has been discontinued and there is not a current MSRP price, you would be moved into the open class. If the MSRP price has changed (increased) from when you purchased your rifle so the MSRP for rifle and optic are now over the $1050.00, you will be moved into the open class. Really not that big of a deal, you either qualify for competing in the base class or you get bumped to the open class. You still get to shoot and have fun.

[@knokname6466]

@@gamelord1000 There is a "Ya, but..." in that class rule, IF I am reading the rulebook properly. Each person will shoot Open class their first match, then can move to the Base class with the same rifle-- if it originally fit Base reqs.