Ruger 10/22 - Best Distance To Zero 22lr (Accuracy & Holdover Test)

Today I'm testing out where holdovers would be at different distances from within 10m out to 75m+ for my Ruger 10/22 Man are these things accurate! The rotary magazines also do a great job cycling the rounds vs my past experiences with other .22lr guns where failure to feed or failure to eject are common issues.
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[@tonyjetton8352]

Excellent video. Refreshingly free of BS.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thank you i'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@camouflagepeacock6414]

25m is perfect. You are right on the drop after 50m. 70m is -4" & 100m it will be -8".

[@chetkrop]

I zeroed my 10/22 at 25 yds, also had same POI at 50 yds. At 100 yds it took a while to get on paper, but after I did, I realized that it is opposite of my AR. I had about 5-1/2 inch drop at 100 yards from POA to POI on the 22. I watched this video about 5 times prior to going to the range, but did not sink in until I realized it. GREAT VIDEO, I have learned lots from it. Thank You

[@jacklord1580]

The best thing about this vid is knowing your rifles capacity to be accurate, theyre not all the same. Very helpful video to teach us to realize it🥰

[@stevenmitchell6347]

My hunting zero is 30m with the ammunition I have so I'm not far off from your results. Forest grouse here in my area of Western Washington generally don't let you closer than 30m. I can hold dead on from 10m -40m and get a headshot 90% of the time using shooting sticks or tall bipod. Good instructions for those new to the .22 and hunting setup.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

That’s awesome! And thanks for watching!

[@recondrone6826]

60 yards works for me.. I've actually seen the trajectory of stinger .22LR when you have the sun behind you while shooting into a shaded treeline. The .22 shoots very flat out to 60 yards then you start to see the drop and at 100 yards it drops about 3 inches..so at a very short range its about a half inch high. Basically at 60 yards you can hold almost dead on from 10 yards out to 100. Other standard velocity .22 with the same zero are about 1 inch high at short range and drop about 6 to 7 inches at 100. This is were Kentucky windage kicks in and knowing your gun and ammo!

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice, yup the key is practice & knowing your gun ammo and holdovers! 💯

[@Betterifitsfree]

Well said. I've experienced "seeing the flight path" too, and it is a great help in visualizing the .22 trajectory.

[@denisleblanc4506]

I think your group really opens up because you're using supersonic ammunition. It will go subsonic around 45 meters. The shock wave didn't have time to deflect the bullet much even at 40-50 meters but once you stretch it more it really blows out your groups. If you can use standard velocity rounds for the game you hunt, you may find your groups will hold together well up to 70. My 1022 will group a little over an inch to inch and a quarter at 100 yards (about 96 meters) with standard velocity ammunition (1080 fps). Its 2 inches or more with high velocity stuff (about 1240 fps).

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

That’s actually a very good point I will give that a try and see what happens thanks for watching!

[@timkourbo3196]

That's a very very good 1022 you have. What is it? volquartsen or voodoo? Most of the stock rugers will do that at 50 yards AT BEST in my experience.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

It’s actually just a stock Ruger! Right off the shelf lol I’m a simple guy 😜

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous update

[@dethmgnt4257]

Cool video my dude! I like a 60 yard zero if using 1200+ FPS ammunition. Standard velocity I find a 50 yard zero is best.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks man! Yup seems to be the sweet spot!

[@lonefishnone4958]

Man I envy you young guys that can shoot comfortably from prone. At my age and level of fitness I'd be rolling on my fat belly like an upside-down turtle. Then I'd need the jack from the truck to get me back on my feet. Love your channel and content. First class all the way!

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Haha thank you I’m glad to hear you enjoy the channel! Cheers 🙌

[@hrbricker]

Just had to comment about that need for a jack to get up. I'm past 86 and it isn't getting any easier. Fortunately, I'm in a club and get to shoot sitting down at a bench.

[@stevenwagner9912]

At 62 I am crippled and your comment is familiar. I actually discovered a ruptured disc in my neck when I tried to sight in my 243 from prone. I wasn't able to get my eye behind the scope because of pain. Now the arthritis limits the amount of recoil I can handle. My right trigger finger doesn't have much feeling in it. I find myself using my second finger.

[@gerardgoubel4169]

A quand un stand de tir dans les maisons de retraite 😊😊😊😊😊

[@gerardgoubel4169]

J’en ai 75,,,,

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Thank you for this demonstration. I zero at 50 yards. Check the hold over I will need at 75 yards. I do not shoot game beyond that distance due to drop and mostly energy loss . They are making hyper velocity rounds now days that are approaching the 1800 fps. but from what I have seen most rifles do not group well with them. Well, have a great Grouse hunt . 👍🇺🇸✌🏻

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice, yeah my ballistics show pretty identical drop when zeroed for 25 or 50 for these federal bulk ammo 1200 FPS, I also keep most my hunting shots within 50 - I find that’s more than enough for small game! Thanks for watching! 🤙🤙

[@firebrand07]

I zero at 50. Furthest out from that zero was a dead crow at 120yds. Mine has a Clerke 16” heavy barrel. Sniper rifle😁

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

🔥🔥🔥

[@eox555]

Tanks for the video! 🎯My .22lr is zeroed @ 50y. All the way down to 25y is virtually same point of impact! @ 60y drops 0.6". @ 75y drops 2" @ 100Y DROPS 6". With SK velocity of 1,135ft/sec.

[@BafflingBS]

This is really good info. What's your barrel length?

[@rjmprod]

I have a Rossi 22lr, cheap riffle, can’t remember the model but it’s common with a cheap 4 power scope. And it trull shoots as well as accurate as the ruger…

[@Maddog3060]

I'm always amazed when I see how accurate/precise a properly calibrated .22LR rifle can be. I wasn't much of a gun person until recently, but I could have sworn when I was younger people tended to say rimfire cartridges in general weren't very accurate/precise. I don't think I'll be small game hunting any time soon, so I'm just fiddling with my 10/22; kind of treating it like a PCC in a way. Even got like a cheap Wal-Mart red dot sight on it just for fun. I still need to finish sighting it in for shorter ranges (~7-20 yards). Ridiculous, I know, but I never claimed I was smart. XD

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Yup these things can be pretty accurate indeed within 50yds. It’s only around 100yd+ that it gets finicky and you start to need better ammo for consistency. But plinking and hunting within the closer distances it makes it super easy.

[@TheycallmeSI]

66 yards for the most versatile zero in my experience. This was found out after adjusting the scope to where we could consistently hit gophers at varying ranges. Then going to paper and seeing where the group hit bullseye.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Interesting haven’t tried at 66. What’s the ballistics like with that zero at closer ranges and out to 100? Might have to give that a try and see.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous did you?

[@irishkelly654]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous - Did you try this out?

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I did. Didn’t work out for what I was shooting. I’m stickin with the 25yd zero for this small game gun. I use a 50yd zero for my competition gun though.

[@irishkelly654]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous - Thanks for the reply, I found it interesting as I had heard of this before. Anyway, take care. Cheers...

[@megastick9324]

My preferred zero is 20/60. I’m on at 20 and again at 60. I’m about .50” high at 40yds and only about 1.25 low at 75 and around 4.75 low at 100. It’s the best all around zero for me for hunting, easy to remember any holds and with only .5” high at 40yds I get a usable PBR. I rarely shoot to 100 hunting and don’t bullseye shoot so 20/60 is an effective, rarely talked about, choice. Less drop at 100 than most others and stays within “ minute of squirrel for a long way.

[@Therealphillipsphamily]

Thank you. You approached it like a normal person, not a gucci gun, special ops, gun smith prepper, doing more to impress us normal person viewers with data and models and types and calculations (often confusing us) than to make us look forward to getting out and doing the same. I have a better picture of what I’m gonna do myself when I hit the range than I ever have from the other 15 or so accuracy/zeroing/scope vids I’ve watched. And I didn’t have to listen to a single product “advertised”, to boot. 😁 Thank you. #likesubscribehitthebell 🤙🏾

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video thank you! 👍

[@jimsiggy]

For me using standard velocity ammo, I like about an 80Yd zero, this puts you about 1.5" low at 100, and 1.5" high at 50, 1.75" low at 25". This gives you the best overall same hold zero (but you can adjust your hold for more precision) out to around 100. Zeroing like this allows you to take advantage of your weapon's ballistics, for simpler shooting, but still enough accuracy over the entire range to hit small game.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

That sounds like pretty good MPBR I’m going to have a try at that, must say I haven’t tried that 80yd zero yet thanks for the insight.

[@garlandhood9729]

This. Sounds good thinking I think

[@randywollin5732]

You should have given the distance of bore and scope center line. That makes all the difference in how you zero a rifle. The higher the scope the father down range you have to zero.

[@minerblue9641]

@jimsiggy After watching this video. And after finding out about where my rifle starts spreading shots out about bigger than say about 1 1/2 inches. I would zero at that range, if I wanted a long range zero. Which I don't.

[@ChrisHirner]

50 meter zero here with standard velocity. Then switch to velocitors or stingers for 100m. hold over is minimal when you use the higher power round for long distance. Id like to say i figured that out on purpose but it was more of a accidental plinking discovery.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice, hard time finding the good ammo so I stick to the cheaper bulk 22 and the 25m zero does the job for my small game on this one!

[@coppertopv365]

I'd say 50 yards or 45.72 meters.. then bring it into 25 and see where it hits then out to 100 yards and see where it hits. 22lr's in most cases hit kinda flat, an fast, shouldn't be too far off close or far if zeroed at 50.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I should have filmed it, but I did try 20 (aka 100) 25, 36, 50 m zeros stuck with the 25 as it was the one that shot tightest within my hunting range (within 50m) and didn’t have any bullet rise. The other zeroes seemed to have bullet rise of 1-3” at their mid ranges. I like the 25 zero you can basically point and shoot headshot

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

In fact I might re-do that test and film it

[@ontheside5942]

I get really good results with a 50 yard zero using CCI Standard Velocity 40grn. I'm sure other ammo is good also.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I found 25 and 50 for these federals have very close trajectories almost identical within my ranges I shoot

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Practical test. Good job mate.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnndavis7647]

I take it that you have found a brand of ammo that your rifle really likes. Many guns will show a strong preference for a particular brand, weight, or type of bullet. I shoot a lot of bulk pack ammo. When I luck onto some ammo that shoots into one ragged hole at 25 yards, I go back to the store and buy more of it. Thanks for the video The woods are thick where I live. Most shots at small game are at 20 to 25 yards. It's rare that I will have to shoot more than 40 yards. I can usually sneak in a little closer.

[@Quentin217]

Each to his own, but I zero my 10-22 to fifty yards. At a hundred yards, the parallex factor on the scope makes my groups so poor that I consider the maximum reliable range to be about 75 yards, depending on what I am shooting at.

[@Stolarski1950]

Good video! Fast moving, good details, down to earth! Thanks.👍

[@Jenbak]

You are the very best hunting/shooting channel I have ever seen! So nice to see a guy using equipment for the average guy. I can’t afford expensive guns and shooting rests. I also love your big game hunting videos. I don’t have any Camo and to see you wearing a brown jacket and regular guy toques and hats is so awesome. Thank you so very very much. You are the only channel I follow out of many, who I have turned on my notifications for! 😀

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

That is so nice and relieving to hear, thank you for your kind words! Sometimes I feel like I’m at a major disadvantage when making these videos as I don’t have the latest and greatest equipment nor a full production crew to help film and edit but it’s awesome to hear that that can be viewed positively too. And yup you’re right just an average guy here using my own equipment that I can afford and I don’t have sponsors etc so at least I can keep everything 100% honest!

[@richarddelotto2375]

Straightforward and useful. Thanks!

[@VigilanceTech]

I don't know where you should put that one but I've heard your average big game rifle you generally want to site it to about 3 inches high at 100 yards so it will stay with a kill shot anywhere out to about 150-200 yards. Figure probably half that for a 22 rimfire, so 3" high at 50 yards would probably give you a kill from 0 out to 75 yards

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

If you sight in for 3” high at 50yds that’s basically a 100yd zero. But anywhere from 20-90 yds you’re shooting 1-3” high over your point of aim. Zero at 100. Then it starts to DROP QUICK. Personally I’d prefer 25-50yd zero and could just do holdOVERs for distances past 50. Rather than having to do holdUNDERS. But the ballistics is all the same it’s going to end up being personal preference and what works for you.

[@mikekeil3974]

Nicely done, good video, helpful info...

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks man! 🤙🤙

[@missaneido7417]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@ManuelRodriguez-mf6hq]

My friend Exelent video. I recently bought a 1022 rifle and it’s exelente. Now, I would like 👍 if you now zero your Ruger 1022 at 50 yards then check what is the previous zero , I think it’s better than zeroing at 25. Please make another video from 50 yards. Ahhh let us know wich ammo your are using. Thanks.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

25 and 50 zero the differences in ballistic chart are negligible when shooting under 100yds with these cheap bulk rounds. I’ve done both but yes, regarding the 50 zero that is what I use on my other rifles for competition shooting and with diff better match grade ammo.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

The ammo from this video are federal bulk 22, 1200 fps. Ammo I use for matches on my other rifle is SK long range.

[@easttexan2933]

Some real world info right there. thanks. nice shooting by the way.

[@richardpugliese3391]

Great effort for showing ( shooters ) the bullet trajectory over the various distance!! Thank you .

[@charethomas4938]

Great shooting, I’m going to zero my 22 rifle in at 25 yard, thank for the information.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Glad you found the video helpful, good luck!

[@kenfrutiger2471]

Is that a standard Ruger 10/22 with a factory barrel?

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

@@kenfrutiger2471 yup all factory

[@palehorseone]

Thank you for this video! Very well done brother. Good info to live with

[@lyndonhamby7432]

I have a tricked out Ruger too. Love it great shtf tool 👍👍

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

Terrific video. Very informative and well explained points. Best of luck for your channel from Balnarring Victoria Australia.

[@jrcostilla9105]

Very thorough finally someone that understands knowing what your rifle will do is the key to having confidence. I also have a sniper reticle on the new 10/22 I just bought and wondered if I would ever use it. Awesome video

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks man 👍 I have a totally different setup for my PRS guns but for this small game hunting rifle this setup is lightweight, low cost and perfect for its use!

[@scottt2012]

wtf is a meter?

[@Ronhickmott]

Ahh, excuse me, it's a "metre". Using "imperial" has clearly made you metricly illiterate.

[@the13thking]

European speak for about yard (1.09…). Or a measurement from a far superior measuring system Americans are too proud to change over to. (Yes, I am an American.)

[@CompanyHaze]

Right....

[@megastick9324]

It’s a device that goes on the side of a building to measure how much electricity you use in a given period.

[@CompanyHaze]

@@megastick9324 😆😆😆😆

[@tibicsoki8972]

Clean paper would have been very helpful at each distance, otherwise good job

[@bolivarozoria1125]

Thanks it really helped me out and yes, I would say most squirrels and rabbits are shot close to 50 and in

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Yup it’s point and shoot at that distances!

[@chrisnixon2179]

I'm in Manitoba too, where are you shooting always looking for a good place to shoot

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I usually just go to the gravel pits around Reynolds or to Selkirk range!

[@jimmydunn3775]

Great video! Use your spent brass to mark your target between shot movements.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks for watching! 🤙🤙

[@markcole6475]

Nice video! Straight to the point without a bunch of mumbo jumbo about .22 ballistics , velocity…differences with other calibers etc.

[@beerhunter272]

What length of barrel is that? Good video. Thanks!

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

18.5” barrel! Thanks for watching 🤙🤙

[@gaithermarkland9455]

Thank you for your help

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Glad you found it helpful thanks for watching!

[@markroth4458]

Thanks - you answered my question. Appreciate you taking time to save me some time at the range..

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching 🤙🤙

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Good video and info. I take it your a Coca-Cola fan haaaaa,

[@22lr_plinking]

Well done. Everyone is different but if it works for you 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

That’s right, zero to what distance ranges you’ll mostly be shooting at.

[@donaldscott8584]

very good presentation very well articulated and lots of food for thought

[@reb1050]

After watching the video and reading some of the comments, it's quite evident that many people have their own opinion as to what distance is best to sight in their .22 rifles. I am no exception to that. Personally, I sight in my .22s at 35 yds. I have two 10/22s. One was bought way back in 1976. I have found it is most accurate using CCI Mini-Mag hollow points ammo. My newer take down 10/22 prefers CCI Stingers. Sighting in at 35 yds. assures me that from 10 yds, up to 50 yds. is deadly on small game. I have other weapons for 50+ yd. and longer ranges.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice yup exactly it depends on ur ammo ballistics and what purpose you’re using it for. I shoot rimfire matches (diff gun diff ammo) and that one is zeroed at 50. We shoot out to 300, 400 yards in some stages.

[@DeanPatterson-j9q]

Love the way you check all distances to know your hold over or if it’s just to far range to shoot normally.

[@NachalYahu]

I agree with you. I also zero between 20 and 25yds depending on velocity. That way you can adjust how long and high you want bullet to be above your line of sight. Nice filming.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Awesome, yup and for my competition 22 I zero for 50 and use match bullets. Thanks for watching 🤙🤙

[@jude.v25]

Good stuff, friend. Thank you.

[@rmcgraw7943]

55-75 yards is where I keep mine. It’s dead between 0-50 yards (+/-1 inch, which could be me).

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice. Yeah mine gets almost identical ballistics for 25 or 50 yd zero with these federal valupak rounds so either zero works for it just the same.

[@ronshewchuk4013]

Great Video…. Thanks!

[@MrTjam6196]

Very well done my friend

[@devindouglas2641]

Almost didn’t click on this video thank god I did cause it was the only one that didn’t just sit at a desk with a 1200$ .22 and not even do a practical application

[@8762usma]

Great video! I have to zero my new 10/22, and this video was really helpful.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@aussysurvival]

Thank you. No BS, very informative. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thank you glad u found it helpful 🤙🤙

[@archer721]

All in all, this is a great video! IMO… Lead sleds are great for zeroing and establishing a range chart for POA vs POI… and that’s really all they are good for. If you’re using one for target shooting… you have no skill. My preferred zero distance is where my bullet path meets the optical plane. - keep pushing the distance to where the bullet stops climbing above your point of aim. If you zero your rifle at 20m and it hits higher at 30m… then adjust and continue to move your target out and shoot again… keep continuing to move your target out to the point of where your bullet path and the optics meet and everything falls below it until you reach a point that all shots fired at close range POI are below the POA and as you move away the POI gradually climbs to meet the POA. Once they meet and then POI starts to fall under the POA again “without climbing above the POA” that is the actual zero point. From that point (distance/range) you will be able to establish a pretty accurate bullet drop calculation and know that “everything” will be at a rate of drop below the POA… if you have a scope with adjustable turrets then you can make a very simple chart or marks on the turrets to dial the rang very simply and accurately. - “zero” on the dial becomes truly “zero” and no shot travels above “zero” If you really want to push this concept… get an MOA ramped sight/scope mount. This will allow you to adjust the reticle in your scope to maximize the elevation click range by tilting the scope a little bit allowing you to start your elevation adjustments at a lower point on the turret scale… this provides you an additional level of elevation adjustment that will stretch your range adjustment significantly over a 0-MOA by adding 20-40 MOA to your adjustment scale. This all may be a bit much for a .22LR… but this carries across the spectrum of all calibers.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Don’t even need it to zero either, should have good enough fundamentals to zero without one.

[@archer721]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous 😎👍 - agreed!… but some people just plain don’t! 😁

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

And yup agreed. My competition 22 is set up that way how you mentioned on your post edit 🙃

[@archer721]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous - nice! - I don’t really shoot competitively anymore since I retired. it was a little easier to afford when the Army paid for all of the travel, lodging, ammo, etc- so I do some local shoots here and there, but only a couple times a year anymore. Thanks for the replies to my comment. I really appreciate it and have enjoyed watching the few of your videos that I have seen and looking forward to checking out a few more.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Lived the dream! Absolute, thank you for watching the videos I’m glad you’re enjoying them. I should be having more long range content coming down the pipe the summer will be doing more PRS shoots moving forward :) but first… spring turkey 🦃 opener this weekend!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Great discussion, regardless where folk settle in distance. It's best to know WHERE your zero lands in multiple positions: Prone, Kneeling, standing, bench. You will find your zero walking around in these different positions. Ballistic calculators/dope will affirm distance regardless of zero-ed distance

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Yup, for sure there’s a lot of various factors to consider from ammo type, equipment factors, environmental factors to shooter factors! Best to zero to a distance where ballistics is in the favor of what range you’ll usually shoot within, and test and confirm holdovers at different distances and get familiar with it like what I’m doing here. Especially if using the rifle to hunt and there’s possibility of shooting unknown distances unlike target shooting where a miss or bad shot might not be a big deal, a bad shot on a live animal might just injure it and that’s just not ethical practice!

[@jessesumrall2449]

It looked to me like you shot all those cans without moving the barrel.

[@gordibito]

Not sure if I just missed it, but what speed ammo did you use? I’m guessing standard velocity

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I was using cheap bulk ammo high velocity 1200fps

[@t.davidgordon2425]

I was sighting my 10/22 yesterday, and my scope did not have enough eye relief. When I take it out again, it will be off, so I will start at 10l and go from there, but I will center it at 25, and then hold under or over for that. Thank you for your advice.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Awesoem thanks for watching!

[@AttackorAdapt]

Gonna depend on your rifle and set up. I run bolt guns, with -30c going for birds ie ptarmigan(northern partridge), or snowshoe hare, you won't do well at all with a ruger 10/22, it simply won't cycle without mini mag, or high velocity rounds well over 1200fps. I do a 45yard zero, as at our rimfire silhouette range it's, 45, 67, 97, and 113 yards. With a bdc reticle on either of my MK II's, it's first hashmark down with 36gr Mini Mag at 67 yards. 40 gr standard velocity loads, is that same reticle mark at 45. I just ended up finding the B.C for the chosen load and shooting it over a chrono, got an avg velocity and did a drop chart to 100 yards. With that same 45 yard zero, I've hit an 8" AR 500 plate at 330 yards with cci stingers.

[@robertsalyers1351]

I'm zero my 22lr at 500 meters and will close my right eye and look around the outside of the scope with my left eye open and see how that goes...wish me luck 🙃 😅

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

😂

[@smlee7348]

Good Coaching.... Short, simple and clear with video pics.... what's your ammo?.... good day.... sammy

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I was using federal valupak high velocity here. Thanks for watching!

[@Dutch.1722]

Mildot or BDC scope? I used to bust 200 yard water balloons with iron sights for fun. Scope was too easy. You can zero 25 M at the +1 mildot above the crosshairs and get more distance play from scope. If you need more, back the scope power off and spread the distance of the dots. And if a dot is close to a preferred distance you can message the power back and forth to calibrate the mildot for it. I do this for xbow scope and airguns. .22 rimfire is kinda a no brainer when compared. I use a zero 25 yards at 8X. And holding dead on I can free hand head shoot squirrel out to 55 yards. Any further gets iffy because the perception of the terrain changes and they are hard to recover. Also you can use a laser and create a range card for your preferred bullet and corresponding dope. Note the exact distance of point of impact for each dot and corresponding distance. Transcribe it to half a 3x5" note card and tape to the stock or get fancy and cut out a circle the same size as your flip cap scope cover and attach it inside with some glue or tape. You did a fine job of squaring away your rifle.

[@PHILIPNKOMO-gg8hb]

I have a 22 browning sa, which scope will Best suit this rifle

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Scope selection depends on what your uses for the rifle will be, if just using it for example what I’m using this rifle for that I described in the video then anything up to like 12x magnification, second focal plane, basic reticle will do - these would be fairly inexpensive. If you check out my other videos I have up with my competition rifles that’s a while nother story…

[@danulman8837]

I built a competition 10/22 with an original Ruger receiver with all internal parts and the barrel made by Kidd and a Victor Titan stock. I’ve competed with it out to 300 yards and managed to take first and second place against Voodoo, Bergera, CZ and Tikka bolt guns. I zero at 50 yards and find that most ammo (except for the really crappy stuff) groups really well at 50yds in my rifles-the quality starts to really show at 100. What separates (and costs more money) the “good” ammo from the “regular” stuff is the time and effort put forth by the manufacturers to maintain a high level of consistency in priming compound and powder and bullet consistency. That’s pretty much what separates the good stuff from the cheap stuff. In my rifles the accuracy at 100 yards of the less expensive stuff doesn’t effect the width of the group but the vertical spread caused by inconsistent primer and powder application which effects velocity. Most people don’t realize how much effect the primer compound has in the velocity of a 22 rimfire round. With the 50 yard zero and an approximate muzzle velocity of 1060 fps, my rifle shoots 2/10’s inch high at 25yds, 2.6 inches low at 75yds and 7.7 inches low at 100 yds. Bullet drop at 200 yards is 57 inches and a whopping 162 inches at 300 yards!

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice! That’s some good shooting indeed! And 100% agree with your comments regarding ammo! I just use this as my hunting rig so I have a different setup for my competition rig this year I’m using a savage b22. SK match ammo is working good through it so far!

[@danulman8837]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous I’ve been using a lot of SK Long Range Match and Eley Match. Even with the “good” stuff, the lot number has a big impact on accuracy. I’ve seen significant differences in group sizes at longer distances with ammo from same manufacturer but different lot numbers….

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Yup I believe it!

[@cfm6229]

oh you didnt mention what velocity ammo your doing this with because that will drastically change those heights!

[@DM-mb9jh]

What scope are you using? I looking for getting one to replace my son’s red dot for small game.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Pursuit 4-12x , it’s a cabelas brand scope does the job on the little .22 though!

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Look into the Weaver 22 it has parallax adjustments and I think it is a 3x9 . Nutenfancy has a lot of respect for it on his 22rimfire. Check out his channel. Going to have to do a lot of scrolling for it .He has a lot of videos on firearms. Good luck.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Having a parallax knob is a huge help, great suggestion!

[@phillipowens1493]

When reporting distances i suggest you provide both meters and feet as many of us are not as familiars with the metric system. thanks

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I’ve switched to yards these days since it’s what’s most used in shooting sports just makes things easier lol

[@paulamericanfreedom2615]

I just looked it up and a yard is 36 inches a meter is 39.inches so not a lot of difference

[@RobsLounge]

You could always .......... Just look it up on the device you're using to watch the video. It probably would have been faster than commenting on the video....... 😅

[@tibicsoki8972]

Easy solution, learn the metric system. It much simpler than inches and yards

[@RobsLounge]

Merica!

[@mgwaccnt]

Thank You Sir for putting in the time. I appreciate the insight.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks for watching! 🤙🤙

[@stevekiemele995]

A ballistic calculator will do all that for you. Just need to know your velocity. You can get your velocity by measuring drop at two distances.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I use a ballistic calculator, but I do like to confirm it live fire and make my own DOPE too.

[@upStomp]

I zero at 35yds for hunting. That keeps me within a 1/2" from 15 to 50 with standard velocity ammo.

[@robertpaulhuffine]

Commenting for Al Gorithm!

[@macwing07]

Thanks, good job (( but why say meters for distances and then use American for inches .. etc: ?? ))

[@richanthony9710]

Thanks for taking the time and demonstrating this for us. Very helpful as I’m new to the 10/22 world, but quickly fell in love with it.

[@jrn8774]

Very interesting. TY

[@MrTs2art]

Great job

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattnewton7137]

How do you find that factory grey stock? Mine is all loose near the rear of receiver. Seems like it, Would hurt accuracy.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

I haven’t had any issues with the stock on mine but am considering replacing with a magpul hunter stock maybe in the future!

[@theoutdoorslifetv3200]

Good range discipline. You’ve had training.

[@garrytalley8009]

Nice Video but honestly 50 meters is where the accuracy went to hell for small game. 25 meters or yards is pretty much what competition shooting with 22 LR are for a reason. 22 ammo because of the way it is made being a rimfire has much less ability to get ammunition that if precise. Much of it has to do with case capacity, uniformity of bullets and rim fire ignition. Of course, they do make match ammo for it that may do better but it's as pricey as higher power cartridges. Very nice video. You did good to find bullets that your rifle liked. Much 22 LR ammo leaves much to be desired. Not too much is capable of what you found to match your rifle.

[@WhatkindofAmerican]

I shoot a rpr in my backyard range, zero at 50 yds. On my optic vortex 4-12x diamondback i think it is, its 8 clicks up to go to 100 yds. I use a magpul bipod, no bags, and shoot cci mini mags or federal automatch. It took a while to find the right torque settings, ammo it worked best with, etc but i get sub half inch at 100 yds pretty regularly. All I'm saying is a .22 lr can be accurate beyond 60 yds.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice nice yeah for sure it can! Ammo plays a big part. Since this old video I starred shooting PRS matches (rimfire) shooting out past 300 now.

[@feellnfroggy]

So 32-33 meters is the crest of the rise/drop on the ammo you used. Which is more a reflection of the ammo, barrel length combo than it is the ruger 10/22

[@lapplandsjagare]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@anthonyadams693]

I have a Rossi RS22, my son has the Ruger 10/22, the Rossi shoots just as good and accurate as the Ruger.

[@robertfarmer8372]

A better demonstration would be to actually use the other 4 targets also and all in different ranges. 2) What ammo are you using and how does it compare with other 22 ammo?

[@jeffreybossingham1732]

I zero my 22 at 50 yards

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

How do you find it? I found a similar bullet drop from 50-100 yards as it is at a 25 yd zero but there is bullet rise under 25 yds with the 50zero. I like how the 25 zero I’m not having any rise and it’s super accurate at the main distance ranges I use it for (within 50)

[@jeffreybossingham1732]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous i target shoot only not hunting yet

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Totally. Different zeros work better for different needs!

[@jeffreybossingham1732]

@@OutdoorsAnonymous love your show thank you

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thanks so much for watching! 🤙🤙🤙

[@randalllybarger5625]

Always interested in scope used and ammunition for accuracy, windage adjustment etc.

[@rmcgraw7943]

If possible? I can do 200 yards with my 10/22, and hit an egg. It drops yes, but you can hold it.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

For sure it’s possible!

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

I'm hitting A paper plate at 1000 yards with standard velocity cci with 1" groups. That's with a ruger charger

[@aahhronismyname8068]

Anyone noticed at 5 min mark the whizzing sound? Idk what your range looks like but thats not something you wanna hear near you.

[@galesams4205]

I served in a armored calvery unit in vietnam we would zero the 90mm main gun at 1000 with H.E. meters . The scope on the m-60 tank had a 4 click which click = 1000meter. just like fireing a very big rifle but with 7 different flavors of ammo. 4th inf div.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Thats awesome, I’m armoured as well!

[@tomforeman4976]

I heard ricochet at almost ever shot desusting and way dangerous. Hope you have a mile radius of major background for safety.

[@rjmprod]

Good stuff…!

[@rmcgraw7943]

10/22 is a semi, so not as accurate as a .22LR can perform. My volquartzen bolt is only 1.75-ish inch low at 80 yards using CCI ammo. Once it starts to drop, it increases exponentially, as expected. Drop compounds at range.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice, yeah with my 25/50 yd zero the drop starts getting significant past 75 yds. My shots are usually within 50 so it’s point and shoot for small game.

[@victoraviso2798]

try zero at 18 m w/ CCI amo that will also zero at 50 m (same zero)

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Yes depends on what ammo you’re using. The ammo I’m using is federal valupaks, the 50 zero is the 25. You can use a ballistic calculator to get a rough idea then confirm dope with live fire. Same thing I do with my other hunting rifles, I do a 200 yd zero at 50 yds

[@jimmycarter2492]

Love a 10 22 = I've used one for over 40yrs and killed a load of squirrels with it , enjoyed your post. 🇺🇸

[@markhansen3111]

I zero my 22lr rifles at 50 yds. I use a mil retical and 2.5 mils high at 100 yds is right there. I rarely shoot more than 50-60 yds with 22lr.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Nice yup, same for this small game gun I don’t shoot more than 60 yds usually. My competition .22 is zeroed at 50yds I shoot that out to 411yds but it’s also a completely different setup.

[@rickpowell7550]

Thanks i zero at fifty yards. Its half inch high at 25 yards half inch low at 10 yards right on at 18 yards. 1/4 inch high at 37 1/2 yards.