October 16th, 2022Sunday gunday: Universal Match Rimfire Rifle w/ Tikka ActionRimfire hot. The fastest-growing types of rifle competition are the.22 LR rimfire. Today’s featured rig is the Competition Machine (Eliseo), Universal Match Rimfire Rifle. With it, you can shoot a variety matches — NRA rimfire and NRL22X, PRS Rimfire as well as local silhouette-style steel matches. You can also shoot rimfire benchrest matches with a bag-rider. Rimfire shooting is less expensive than shooting centerfire. Match ammo can be purchased for as low as $8.00 per box. This works out to 16 cents per cartridge. This compares to handloaded centerfire ammunition that costs $1.20 per round. You don’t have the hassle of finding powder and primers or spending hours hand-loading. You can shoot rimfire by simply opening your.22 LR ammo container, loading your magazine, and shooting. This rifle is also a great choice if you’re looking for a bolt-action chassis rifle that can be used in NRL22 (rimfire tactical), competitions. The UMRR features a smooth Tikka T1x operation and a very affordable price of $1750.00 for the Sport Target model with 20?. Tikka factory barrel. *The Tikka T1x action cycles quickly and smoothly.
Gary Eliseo is the head honcho at Competition Machine Arizona. He explained the features and benefits of the UMRR. The rimfire UMRR has the same size as the centerfire version. This allows you to set up your centerfire and rimfire rifles exactly the same way. This makes it ideal for smallbore and centerfire competitors, as well as for cross-training with rimfire ammo. Gary says that the T1x has been accurized and tuned to deliver the best performance from the factory trigger and barrel. You can customize the UMRR with a high-end match trigger and barrel. The UMRR can be used in many shooting disciplines, including NRL22 and NRA rimfire. All you have to do is change the attachments. Gary also pointed out that Tikka has recently updated the T1x bolts and magazines for better feeding and extraction. Check out the video. Sport-Target UMRR shows excellent accuracy with Factory Barrel
Eliseo confirms the Sport-Target UMRRR with factory Tikka barrel trigger and trigger is capable of sub-MOA precision. These five groups were shot at 50 yards. The smallest group (.210) is the largest. The smallest group (.210) is 0.40 MOA. The largest group (0.39?) is 0.74 MOA. It is 0.74 MOA. This is Tikka factory barrel.
The factory Tikka trigger and barrel of the Sport-Target are capable of sub-MOA precision. Tikka barrel with threaded mouth that has been re-chambered to allow the bullet to engrave the rifling. The Sport-Target version uses the factory 20? The current Eliseo Rifles price of the UMRR match-target is $2400.00. *The Match Target with Benchmark match bar is capable of competing at a high level. Above are the 50-meter sling targets as well as Lapua 50-meter test center results. The 20 shots in the bottom box have a remarkable 10.52 average score. Tikka replaced the wire-type magazine with a solid ejector. Gary claims that this improves both extraction and feeding reliability. This video will show you how it works. [embedded material] Centerfire Accessories Will Work on UMRRGary notes all centerfire UMRS accessories will fit the UMRR including rear balance weights and rear handstops, Picatinny scoperail, ARCA accessory rails, rear bag-rider attachments, rear bag-rider attachments, rear bag rider, bipod mount and front bag riding attachments. The UMRR is a multi-discipline system that can be used for smallbore matches, NRL22/PRS rimfire contests, cross-training, and other purposes. You can easily adapt the UMRR to multiple shooting disciplines by simply changing the attachments. The UMRR is built upon the Tikka T1x barreled-action that has been accurized, bonded into the UMRR chassis. Gary claims that the UMRR feeds.22 LR rounds perfectly from the Tikka 10-round magazines, especially when using the new, improved magazines. The UMRR can be ordered in two versions: Sport-Target or Match-Target.
The factory 20 is used in the Sport-Target version. Tikka barrel with threaded mouth. Gary can tune the Tikka T1x trigger to a pull weight around one pound. However, for tactical work, he suggests leaving it stock. Gary says the Sport-Target is a great choice for XTC/LR prone training or NRL22 competition rifle.
The Match-Target model comes with a top of the line Benchmark match barrel and Eley chamber. The muzzle can be configured to accept a front sight or tuner. There are many aftermarket single- and two-stage match triggers.
Gary Eliseo’s impressive UMRR was built on the smooth, reliable Tikka T1x rimfire operation shown below. You will be impressed by the fine craftsmanship in action, bolt, mag system and trigger group. The GunMart.net website in Britain has a detailed review of the T1x (.17 HMR) version.
Photo courtesy SAKO Sverige. View T1X Video HERE. Gary Eliseo from Competition Machine. Here’s Gary Eliseo, UMRR designer, at the 2017 Berger SW Nationals. Gary is a skilled rifle marksman who can compete in both smallbore or high power disciplines.
* Prices are subject to change. Prices may rise due to increased costs of barrels, actions, and components. ContactEliseo Rifles for current pricing.
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