Ultimate Must Have Upgrades for the Ruger American Rimfire Rifle (Timney Talley Leupold)

In this video I run you through the ultimate must have upgrades for your Ruger American Rimfire Rifle, these include Timney trigger, Talley rings, Leupold VX-Freedom rimfire scope with aluminium flip up covers, and the clear 10 round magazine from Ruger.

[@martyedmondson8548]

Just picked up a Ruger American Target and ran a couple hundred rounds of CCI Mini Mags. 1 hole groups at 25 yards are common so far. Will be venturing back to 50 and 100 yards soon. This is one hell of a value!

[@michelle.899]

I'm new to shooting and this helped me alot. As I am the only Ruger shooter in my family.!!

[@luketilley9137]

The ruger 22lr is to me, one of the best 22lr platforms, for the very reason you can have a gun cabinet full of various 22lr's that all use the same magazines

[@jonathanrawls9992]

Love my Ruger American 22 mag 18". I also installed a Timney trigger and sent the barreled action to 300below for cryo treatment. The consistency gains left me in disbelief. Saving up for mdt chassis and a suppressor, then this project will be finished. Thank you for your time and efforts!

[@cyberfox981]

Thanks for your time and effort, excellent presentation. I have same rifle last few years, except mine have wooden stock. In my case Eley sport, club and match ammo give me great results, many times less then 18 mm groups (5 shots, 50m prone position) . This rifle is more than enough for hunting small game under 100 m, even good enough for some local competitions.

[@halfenduro5977]

I find CCI standard works pretty well for my ruger

[@SgtFinley19]

As an American I enjoy your videos.

[@Shoot-all-day]

My one loves cci mini mag 36gn hollow point, 1/2 inch groups at 80 yards all day. Happy hunting everyone.

[@paulf7604]

I have the American rimfire in 22LR and the compact version in 22 WMR. I upgraded both triggers with a $10 trigger spring from Mcarbo. It dropped the trigger pull to 2# in the 22LR and 1# 10oz in the magnum. As for ammo my 22LR likes the usual mini mag HP and CCI std vel, but the real surprise was CCI Blazer. It is as cheap as bulk packed ammo, but comes in 50 round boxes, and except for the occasional flier that you always get with non match ammo, shoots as well as most match ammo in my rifle.

[@boingkster]

The Ruger American line is great, I got the Compact model in 308 and a Ranch model 450 Bushmaster. Accurate right out of the box and really good value for money.

[@ozziereviews]

Yep I have had good results with them too

[@boingkster]

@@ozziereviews cheers mate, I noticed! Your reviews are a big part of why I got both. I'm selling the 450 now though as I ended up getting a good deal on a Marlin 45-70 GBL, incidentally your review played a good part in that purchase, too!

[@markbucher7609]

I've got the RAR and found that the Aguila 40gr CPRN is a very accurate round through mine. I shoot out to 100 yards and am able to put 100 rounds into a 2.5" ragged hole. Works for me

[@EduardoRodriguez-jc4ny]

8:17 Clean action! Thank you for another great review.

[@rawkemsawkem3328]

My wife and I each have one. Hers will punch .75 moa with cci quiet... which blows my mind. The downside is hers hates anything over 1k fps. Mine prefers cci standard and punches 1.25 moa, and about 2 moa with cci mini mags

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

Can't believe how much you got it for, what a steal! They are over double that now. Looking to buy this once I receive my license. Thanks for this awesome video!

[@ozziereviews]

Yep it was great when our dollar was equal to the US$ As it made everything just so affordable

[@chrispeterson1247]

Lol I saw this rifle in sale about 2 years ago for $250 at Walmart 🤣🤣🤣

[@Larimuss]

Yeah I’m looking to get one as my first rifle and it’s $670 Australian.. meanwhile America it’s like under $300 USD I guess $400-$450 aud.

[@MrBerett315]

I got the heavy barrel yesterday and been having a turtle problem. The cci quiet is amazing. Don't need hearing protection even without a suppressor and dime size patterns

[@kennethbillman5701]

Mine shoots the Anguilla 40 gr. Sub moa all day long. Just the cheap Anguilla 40 gr. Love your videos, thanks so much for sharing. That sub moa is a 50 yards.

[@keiran-zz1kn]

Hello, great video, thankyou for posting it for everyone to see. I have a ruger American rimfire compact version and i have the exact same scope as you. After trying a few different types of ammunition I found the Browning BPR works the best for me. Of the different subsonic ammo I tried, the Winchester subsonic was by far the best. I have found it to be a very good and very accurate rifle for the price. Thankyou again and happy shooting 👍👍👍

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYOXhKykh8dsl7s I've not found that one, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[@deadeye566]

Two comments. Timey triggers are nice, but expensive. I have a 2 pound trigger pull in my American Rimfire, and the only thing that I did was to change out the trigger spring for a lighter one, then adjusted the trigger pull. I think the spring cost me about seventy-five cents. The rifle still has a very crisp trigger. Mine seems to like CCI standard velocity ammo, as well as Eley Target ammo. That Leupold scope is wonderful. You can't get a better scope without spending a LOT of money.

[@FYMM69]

What spring did you use ??

[@deadeye566]

@@FYMM69 One that I bought at a hardware store that was the same length but a smaller wire diameter than the original spring. But I did keep the original one.

[@Momentslikeme]

Hey Mate, I stumbled across the Geco rounds at the local range, they changed my rifle from good to amazing in 5 rounds.

[@frankh6871]

Hey mate. I have a ruger american 22wmr not 22lr stainless steel medium barrell 18.5". The most accurate ammo i could find for it was CCI gamepoint 35gr. Absolutely loves to eat it. 0.75moa all day long some od groups are 0.5 inch. No 40gr ammo i could find was as accurate

[@PRSKris]

CCI standard velocity work great, Hornady also make a nice 22lr in 40gr as well

[@oncall21]

Great video Ozzie and great choice of upgrades. Thanks for sharing!

[@ozziereviews]

No worries glad you liked it 👍

[@mf3281]

This gonna be my first gun. Starting the license in a couple of weeja

[@joshd2013]

I've got this gun in .22 mag and it loves the CCI ammo with the wolf on the box

[@edsarkis807]

Just wanna thank you 🙏 for the effort and time you sent on your reviews

[@jorgeu111]

maybe I got lucky with a good unit but mine it seems to eat even the crappiest bulk ammo with no problem at all. Maybe 1 or 2 failures to extract with rims that are too thin and flat but that's it.

[@johnmcdougald1238]

I've been using the CCI also, but Mine is the 22 inch barrel and use the 36gr or the 40gr Minimag and can get a bench rest group of about 1/2 inch(12.5mm) with 1 flyer round out of a 10 shot group.

[@yugsihT]

Cci Standard will shoot close to an identical group, I've found.

[@yugsihT]

Ps also have ruger American .22

[@jyetraval6722]

Yeah the standards work best in my one, it is the stainless heavy short barrel though

[@dennisberry9793]

Hi Ozzie I have one in hmr great little rifle have a great day / weekend.

[@mitchellandrachelm5700]

hi there ozzie spent this morning/afternoon watching my dad mitchell shoot off some rounds *may take up this sport myself love the videos buddy rachel,sunshine coast

[@2450logan]

Can't comment on the american but me and along with other people at the range have had great luck with RWS Club LRN sub sonic though talking 0.2 in Bruno's and Cz

[@countryboyoutdoors642]

mine loves remington the bulk bucket gold hollow points

[@Paul-zp3ks]

Mine is spot on with cci stingers. Tryed alot of ammo in it and close or distance the stinger is the best I found in mine

[@joostprins3381]

I got the RA rimfire LRT, 22 “ barrel, and love every inch of it.

[@ohshoot444]

Really enjoyed the video! Thanks.

[@kevinorr4444]

My ruger american shoots CCI stingers at about 1/2 moa at 50 yards

[@michelle.899]

My gun responds well to cci

[@CHEVYK10]

Bone stock rifle short barrel 20 moa rail Vortex crossfire w paralax Warne rings Cheapo bipod Was tagging golf balls at 200 yds ( not back to back ) between 3-5 shots Remington gold bullets

[@aircommando505]

I have a 77/22 and a Tikka in 17 hmr. I also just got and RAR in 17 hmr as well. I find them to be a quality firearm.

[@jbazan11]

$79 for the rotary mags? That’s crazy! They’re less than $20 in the USA! Good informative video

[@Renzitos71]

…I love ELEY HIGH VELOCITY !!!

[@jamin69]

Hey Ozzie - Just getting into shooting and intend on the Ruger American being my first rifle. Would you be able to direct me to the specific Talley Rings you've got and where you sourced them from? Loving your beginner vids!

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

Excellent, thanks.

[@Lambycapo]

My ruger rimfire compact likes the mini mags I’ve found so far I’ve only experimented with about 5 different types and that has been good enough for me so I’ve stuck with it

[@keiran-zz1kn]

Hello, i have the compact too, give the Browning BPR a try, i found they are the best ammo for my rifle. Thanks and happy shooting 👍👍👍

[@Lambycapo]

@@keiran-zz1kn I’ll buy a box next time and give them a go mate cheers

[@danboutdoors4584]

CCI Mini Mag in 40gr solids works well out of mine

[@keithprinn720]

add that scop and mods goes up over 1500 quickly towards 2K grabbing a few meals makes a difference or fresh meat for dog

[@happyknife8785]

I literallly started looking at these as the video was posted, I want a 22LR with a rotary mag, as light as I can possible find, Browning T-bolt is another but more $$$ but its like 2.07kg

[@happyknife8785]

Sooooo, suggestions for super light weight 22's, T-bolt is the leader but the price is more than a standard 22lr.

[@joelugainis4303]

My american love sk rifle match. Give them a go for plinking

[@clintonjones5836]

Hey Ozzie - another great review mate, I really enjoy watching your channel. Mate, are you still using the lucky 13 magazines that you reviewed in this rifle a few years ago?

[@ozziereviews]

No as I just use the genuine Ruger mags

[@boingkster]

Hey mate I'm using a Lucky 13 in my 450 Bushmaster and 308 Americans (interchangeable). It's a top piece. People often find they fall out on firing, but haven't actually seated the mag hard enough. It is a tight fitting piece from the factory. Well worth the money IMO. Edit: Couldn't spell 'people' apparently.

[@wm.traynor1143]

Interesting that you don't find the reticle too confusing/ complicated, in the field mate😊

[@ozziereviews]

Nope it’s very simple and easy to reference

[@wm.traynor1143]

@@ozziereviews Thanks mate👍

[@theoriginaljohngalt2450]

$79 for a 10 round magazine?!?! OMG!! I guess we do have it good here in the States.

[@Heinrichstiti270]

I've got a cz 455 cracking rifle.

[@mrkay1856]

Hi Ozzie, I'm new to the channel.. Now is that a rocky back stop you're using there? Haha

[@jameshealy4594]

Hey mate, where did you get the scope caps? I've been looking for a set and a sunshade for my VX-Freedom and I haven't had any luck with either!

[@ozziereviews]

They’re imported by NIOA so anywhere you can get Leupold scopes will be able to order them

[@gregsaylors6565]

He can’t use any thing with the word Freedom on it In Australia.

[@regsparkes6507]

Mine works a dream, I'd like to buy one in 22 magnum but not sure of the 1:14 twist rate, when 'experts' seem to lean towards 1:16 for 22 mag, and suggestions/comments ?

[@ozziereviews]

Yes definitely can help you here Reg, I find the Ruger 1:14 best for the federal 50gr hp ammo and it shoots the 30gr Hornady well too, where I’ve found the 1:16 shoots the 30/40gr ammo very well but so so with the 50gr ammo

[@regsparkes6507]

@@ozziereviews Thanks VM for this Ozzie,... 50 grain is what I shoot, mostly so now I will put the Ruger back on my shopping list!

[@michaelguerin56]

No surprise there. I seem to recall that at least one of the Yank gunmakers changed their .22WMR barrels to 1-15” twist when the 50 grain Federal load came out. It apparently works well for close head shots on goats.

[@chrispeterson1247]

If Rugers BX-25 fits this....that would be my first upgrade.

[@Beavernator]

It does...

[@c.j.rogers2422]

Any 10/22 magazine.

[@tazerface8659]

I'm picking one of these up tomorrow. One year in the future-uture-uture-uture... *creepy music*

[@lucazzo6969]

got one with the exact same scope for 1500 bout 4 years ago

[@glockguy5682]

Nice review! I’m in the market for a 17 hmr rifle. Of the rifles you have had experience with which would you recommend at the top of your list?

[@tigerpisces5506]

Looks as good as precision rife to me at $2000 less. Before you buy this rifle? See 22cal matches. Can we cut matches or cards with gun?

[@christianvaeau676]

Hi Ozzie, do you think the Lithgow la101 would be a better choice ? Price not a concern. Cheers

[@levihoward9963]

Any issues with rusting or spots on the bolt and barrel?

[@jonathanrawls9992]

I have a blued one that I had to get coated. I live in Fla so the elements can be challenging. I also had the barreled action cryo treated at 300Below. I also give all my guns a good wiping with Rupps Marine and a Microfiber pad. Been rust free ever since.

[@seanycha]

Does the trigger upgrade noise level do down when firing? The original iscreally loud clang when you fire it.

[@crazybutnot2crazy706]

Did you mention at the beginning of the video, you must have “PERMISSION” form your government to own a .22 rifle? -if so, I’m sorry to hear that.

[@woofbark4475]

In Australia you have to be licensed to own any pistol or rifle in any calibre. Even for pellet guns or pistols. Even after sitting a basic test which is the first step it takes about 2 weeks to wait for the clearance to purchase any firearms. Then we need to get permission inform police of the exact Firearms that we intend to purchase. Autos or semi autos were banned about 1982 after a mass shooting. You can own semi autos and maybe autos if there is very clear evidence of the need for one which is strictly governed. This usually means that you have to be a contracted culler/pest controller. For pistols a person has to belong to a shooting club and attend about 4 competitive events per year at the club. Can't hunt with a pistol and certainly no personal open or concealed carrying is allowed anywhere. Individuals who might have buffaloes on their property can get permission to have a large calibre sidearm as personal protection but only can be carried on their property not off the property on your side.

[@rosineweir8479]

Hi Ozzie. Was looking at the Ruger and a Howa 1100 22LR Varmint. Have had a Howa on back order since Sept. Any comments.

[@ozziereviews]

I haven’t shot the howa so I can’t comment on it sorry

[@jeffreyhaney2449]

Can I ask what scope rings and size are shown in this video - I see they 'clear' the fold-down site and I am looking for these. Are they 3/8" dove-tail to fit the Ruger?

[@jeffreyhaney2449]

AHH!!! I heard him say Timney Talley Rings. Got it

[@manazau2531]

Any chance of doing a review on the cz515 American??

[@ozziereviews]

Yes when there is actually available stock of them

[@erichuntter2437]

Have you still got your 22wmr rifle ?

[@ozziereviews]

Yes

[@MrShadowhell62]

Wait...with all yo crazy ass funny reviews....i thought ya couldnt have guns down under!!!

[@MrShadowhell62]

Lmfao an i just realized you aint ozzy man reviews!!!🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@dankurtis5738]

Ultimate Ruger rimfire upgrade is trade it in for a CZ. Simple.

[@ilovetrump1252]

Calm down.

[@ark2741]

aside from the trigger none of those are upgrades

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

I think you have too much money))

[@ozziereviews]

No I just bought at the right time when we were on parity with the US dollar

[@boingkster]

@@ozziereviews no better time to buy. Give it a few years and we might get back there!

[@flapthecrapster]

@@boingksterthe way we’re going I think we’ll be meeting y’all on the way down

[@keithprinn720]

extras like scop mounts, tripods and breaks are rip off prices even allowing for conversion for US gear but asian gear should be around and cheaper. importers rape you on prices then add retail margin. price of modified rifle compared to higher spec would be interesting comparing price of slings to brakes horrendous

[@n.c.108]

I humbly disagree that you have the best Ruger American.22🙏

[@DeejayManii]

my ruger american sucks, the mag is terrible and continuously jams, only loves ELEY hollow point rounds

[@c.j.rogers2422]

Just try a different mag, you have a defective one. Overall, Ruger rotary 10/22 mags are known as the most reliable rimfire mags in the industry.

[@tompayton6778]

WHY PAY THAT MUCK FOR SOMETHING YOU NEED TO FIX BEFORE YOU CAN USE IT !!!!

[@bestestusername]

Lol, 1 dislike from a tikka fan