Episode Details

Are semi-auto .22s really that inaccurate? For years, shooters have believed that to get true tack-driving precision from a rimfire rifle, you had to use a bolt-action. In this episode of the Guns Podcast US, host Brent Wheat and co-host Roy Huntington sit down to shatter the long-standing myth about the inaccuracy of semi-automatic rimfires.

 Roy shares his recent hands-on experience with the incredibly lightweight and hyper-accurate Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber. Weighing in at under 4 pounds and boasting a crisp 2.25-pound match trigger, this rifle completely blew Roy away — delivering one-hole groups at 50 yards and even letting him shoot a wasp right in half! The days of spending thousands on aftermarket parts to make a 10/22 accurate might be officially over.

Listen in as they discuss the golden age of firearm manufacturing, how modern CNC machining has drastically improved factory rifles, and why this sub-$650 out-of-the-box rifle is an absolute game-changer for squirrel hunters, weekend competitors, and plinking enthusiasts alike.

Key Takeaways

·         The traditional myth that semi-auto .22 LR rifles cannot rival bolt-action accuracy has been shattered by modern factory designs.

·         Ruger's new 10/22 Carbon Fiber model weighs less than 4 pounds and comes factory-equipped with a match-grade stainless steel barrel and a custom 2.25-pound trigger.

·         During testing with CCI Subsonic ammunition, the Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber consistently shot ragged, one-hole groups at 50 yards.

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