Picked up a new toy today.

[Captain Kilowatt]

Been looking for something to have a little fun with in the non-restricted category up here. My restricted permit has been approved but not yet received and more will be added later. Yesterday I picked up a model 8401 Ruger Precision Rimfire bolt action chambered in 22LR and a Vortex Crossfire 2 red dot sight. Never used a red dot sight before. Man is it awesome. Yesterday was too damn cold to sight it in so I reluctantly waited until today. I got it roughed in at almost 50 yards which was the best I could do in my back yard. It repeatedly put rounds thru a golfball sized hole at that range. Yeah I know no big deal but longer shots will come in the following weeks after I join the local range. I have heard nothing but good reports about this rifle and decided to see if they were honest. I was surprised at the weight of it but looking at the HEAVY barrel I can see why. Now to get that range application sent in and start plinking away at some much longer shots.

 

[WECSOG]

Nice! Congrats on getting your restricted permit.

 

[S&W357]

Nice looking rifle and bar

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Nice looking rifle and bar

Thanks. LOL on the bar. I forgot about the wife's buffet and hutch in the background when I took the picture. It has a roll-top that is usually down so you don't see that "stuff" but it was open today. LOL

 

[WECSOG]

Nice looking rifle and BAR

 

[autotuner]

Been looking for something to have a little fun with in the non-restricted category up here. My restricted permit has been approved but not yet received and more will be added later. Yesterday I picked up a model 8401 Ruger Precision Rimfire bolt action chambered in 22LR and a Vortex Crossfire 2 red dot sight. Never used a red dot sight before. Man is it awesome. Yesterday was too damn cold to sight it in so I reluctantly waited until today. I got it roughed in at almost 50 yards which was the best I could do in my back yard. It repeatedly put rounds thru a golfball sized hole at that range. Yeah I know no big deal but longer shots will come in the following weeks after I join the local range. I have heard nothing but good reports about this rifle and decided to see if they were honest. I was surprised at the weight of it but looking at the HEAVY barrel I can see why. Now to get that range application sent in and start plinking away at some much longer shots.

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Nice...can I ask what a restricted permit is?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Nice...can I ask what a restricted permit is?

Allows the purchase of certain types of rifles such as AR-15 etc as well as handguns. Nonrestricted are basically shotguns and rifles aka long-guns. Different training courses and safety requirements for the two classes of firearms.

 

[autotuner]

Ahhhh. Ok then. I guess you don't have to sell your soul like down here in Oz though.

 

[999]

Allows the purchase of certain types of rifles such as AR-15 etc as well as handguns. Nonrestricted are basically shotguns and rifles aka long-guns. Different training courses and safety requirements for the two classes of firearms.

Canada?

 

[Mudfoot]

Nice! What size MOA dot?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Nice! What size MOA dot?

2 MOA

 

[WECSOG]

Canada?

Yes.

 

[357magnum]

Capt , Congrats on your permit & ..... That Sweet Ruger ! I have a special place in my heart for Ruger's , quite a few in my collection , but not that one ! WOW ! Iv'e got a scope on my 10/22 that's almost as long as the gun ! Np's sighting that in . But that Laser ! Took me quite a while to get that sighted in on that short piped Carbine . But now it's the best of both worlds .

 

[357magnum]

Btw , Thanks for posting that pic ! I can't stop looking @ it ! Pretty sure I saw one Reduced Price @ a Gun Shop nearby . They are closed today & probably tomorrow , but I think me & my dog are going on a road trip Tuesday !

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Just put another 30 rounds thru it. I'm bored already. No fun when you hit the target dead on every time. LOL 30-40 yards is nothing I admit but it's all I can do at the moment in the backyard. If the snow was off and my knee in better shape I could do 80-100 yards down over the riverbank behind the house. Can't wait to get it on the 200 yard range.