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Test Protocol

This is a 100 yard accuracy test with the Ruger American Gen II in 22 Creedmoor. We tested 10 different handloads using 3 shot groups to get a baseline accuracy for the rifle. All shooting was conducted with a bipod and a rear bag using the equipment and components listed below.

Equipment

Rifle: Ruger American Gen II
Chambering: 22 Creedmoor
Rings: Leupold Mark 4 35mm
Scope: Leupold Mark 5 7-35×56
Bipod: MDT CKYE Pod Gen 2 double-pull
Picatinny Rail Adapter: Warne 7953M Sling Swivel Accessory Rail

Protektor Rear Bag
Armageddon Gear Kit Bag

Badlands Camo (Code Risen15 for 15% off!)

DISCLAIMER

WARNING: The loads shown are for informational purposes only. They are only safe in the system/platform shown and may not be safe in yours. Consult appropriate load manuals prior to developing your own handloads. Risencitizen.com and its authors, do not assume any responsibility, directly or indirectly for the safety of the readers attempting to follow any instructions or perform any of the tasks shown, or the use or misuse of any information contained herein, on this website.

Components/Ammo

Handloads: 22 Creedmoor
Brass: Alpha Large Rifle Primer 22 Creedmoor
Primer: Federal Gold Medal Match 210m
Powder: Vihtavuori N550
Bullets: Hornady, Sierra, Berger (listed below in order of firing)

62gr Hornady ELDVT (2.626" OAL) 41.0gr N550
73gr Hornady ELDM (2.550" OAL) 39.5gr N550
69gr Sierra Matchking (2.490" OAL) 40.5gr N550
69gr Sierra Tipped Matchking (2.538" OAL) 40.5gr N550
77gr Sierra Matchking (2.480" OAL) 39.0gr N550
77gr Sierra Tipped Matchking 2.540" OAL) 39.0gr N550
70gr Berger VLD Target (2.500" OAL) 40.5gr N550
73gr Berger Boat Tail Hollow Point (2.490" OAL) 40.0gr N550
75gr Berger VLD Target (2.579" OAL) 39.0gr N550
77gr Berger Open Tip Match (2.496" OAL) 39.0gr N550

Accuracy Results

Bullet	Powder (Vihtavuori N550)	Group Size
62gr Hornady ELDVT	41.0gr	0.576″
73gr Hornady ELDM	39.5gr	0.443″
69gr Sierra Matchking	40.5gr	0.514″
69gr Sierra TMK	40.5gr	0.680″
77gr Sierra Matchking	39.0gr	0.593″
77gr Sierra TMK	39.0gr	0.593″
70gr Berger VLD Target	40.5gr	1.147″
73gr Berger BTHP	40.0gr	0.396″
75gr Berger VLD Target	39.0gr	1.193″
77gr Berger OTM	39.0gr	0.489″
Average Group Size		0.662″

Conclusion

This is the cheapest option for a factory rifle chambered in 22 Creedmoor on the market (at the time of writing this). I wanted to provide some insight as to how well a budget rifle can perform in this cartridge using quality components because I have fallen in love with this cartridge and I’d love to see it excel outside of the realm of handloaders. As you’ll see in this article/video, this cartridge can be exceptionally accurate, even with a budget rifle and a budget shooter.

I would highly recommend the Ruger American Gen II in 22 Creedmoor to anyone who is looking to get into the coyote hunting or just the fast 22 caliber cartridges in general. It has proven itself to me and I will not be letting go of this rifle anytime soon for this exact reason.

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