{"id":1299,"date":"2023-10-09T17:55:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T17:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1299"},"modified":"2023-10-09T17:55:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T17:55:46","slug":"bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1299","title":{"rendered":"Bergara\u2019s BXR 22 \u2014 The Class Act of .22 Self-Loaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/\">Home<\/a> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/category\/firearms\/\">Firearms<\/a> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/category\/firearms\/rifles\/\">Rifles<\/a> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Bergara\u2019s BXR 22 \u2014 The Class Act of .22 Self-Loaders<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Bergara\u2019s BXR 22 stood out from across the gun rack as soon as it caught my eye. Modern, classy, and functional, this is a great rifle that shoots as well as it looks. My rifle is the base gun, although I hardly feel limited. The next step up is a lightweight rifle with carbon-fiber wrapped barrel.<\/p>\n<p>My rifle is well made of good material and features a superbly designed stock with an adjustable length of pull. Hopefully, one of the grandchildren will find the length of pull adjustment a nice touch when he or she is ready to enter the rimfire world. The rifle is an original (as we will see), but compatibility with the totality of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/parts-by-gun-model\/ruger\/1022-sr-22-and-charger\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruger 10\/22 magazines<\/a> and after-market <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/parts-by-gun-model\/ruger\/1022-sr-22-and-charger\/triggers\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">triggers<\/a> is a big plus.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"269\" alt=\"Bergara BXR 22 rifle with Nikon rifle scope, right profile\" class=\"wp-image-91054 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?resize=150%2C63&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?resize=640%2C269&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?resize=640%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bergara BXR 22 rifle with Nikon rifle scope, right profile\" class=\"wp-image-91054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-1.jpg?resize=150%2C63&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>This is a well-made rifle with good features. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I have quite a few Ruger magazines on hand, and it is nice to be able to utilize these in the BXR. I have enjoyed excellent results with Bergara <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/bolt-action\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bolt-action rifles<\/a> in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester. A friend has built a couple of custom rifles using the Bergara barreled action with excellent results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Bergara centerfire line is well respected across the globe. They somehow were able to put forth an effort in building a superlative .22 caliber <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/semi-automatic\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">autoloader<\/a> as well. I am certain, having based the action on a proven template sped up the process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The primary advantage of the carbon-wrapped barrel is weight savings. The carbon-fiber rifle weighs but 4.75 pounds. I won\u2019t comment further, as I have no experience with that Bergara model.<\/p>\n<p>The average price for the standard model is $549 and $649 for the carbon-fiber barrel version. That isn\u2019t much difference, for those preferring a lighter rifle.<\/p>\n<h2>Bergara BXR Features<\/h2>\n<p>The BXR is a great looking rifle and a credible performer. The stock is perhaps the outstanding feature. The rifle stock feels good and offers a good fit for most shooters. The stock offers good adhesion, exactly where a good grip is needed. The length of pull may be adjusted in increments with the aid of stock spacers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"533\" height=\"576\" alt=\"butt pad on the Bergara BRX 22 22 rifle showing the inserts to adjust the length of pull\" class=\"wp-image-91063 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?w=533&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?resize=150%2C162&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?resize=533%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"533\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?resize=533%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"butt pad on the Bergara BRX 22 22 rifle showing the inserts to adjust the length of pull\" class=\"wp-image-91063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?w=533&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-10.jpg?resize=150%2C162&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>An adjustable stock is a good feature. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rifle bears a close resemblance to the Ruger 10\/22. The trigger mechanism and magazines are interchangeable with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/?fq=brand%3ARuger&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruger<\/a> rifle. However, the barrels are not interchangeable. While it appears they would be, the attachment differs. Ruger stocks do not fit the Bergara as far as I am able to determine, but aftermarket triggers and the famously reliable Ruger X magazine do fit and function.<\/p>\n<p>I think most shooters will use the rifle \u2014 as issued \u2014 save for using Ruger magazines. The trigger action is superb. Take up is minimal and the action breaks clean. Reset is sharp. A good sharp reset is as important as a clean trigger break when firing in rapid fire and for absolute accuracy as well.<\/p>\n<p>Trigger compression is a smooth 3.1 pounds and consistent. This is one of the triggers that really does feel lighter than the measured compression due to a well-designed, wide trigger. This is as good a trigger as I have tested on a factory rimfire rifle and especially a self-loading rifle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"344\" alt=\"extended, paddle-type magazine release on the receiver of a Bergara BRX 22 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-91059 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?resize=150%2C81&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?resize=640%2C344&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?resize=640%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"extended, paddle-type magazine release on the receiver of a Bergara BRX 22 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-91059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-6.jpg?resize=150%2C81&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The extended, paddle-type magazine release works well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A tuned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/?fq=brand%3ACZ-USA&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CZ<\/a> 452 beats this trigger, but not by a great margin. My rifle features a fluted steel barrel that wears a Cerakote finish. A green flecked stock sets off the barrel finish. The carbon-fiber rifle has a black flecked stock. Each is an attractive and well-proportioned rifle.<\/p>\n<h3>BXR 22 Specifications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overall length:<\/strong> 34.5 inches (includes 3 of the 3\/8-inch removable\/replaceable spacers to adjust length of pull)<br \/><strong>Barrel:<\/strong> 16.5 inches, muzzle threaded 1\/2\u00d728, (thread protector included)<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 4.75 pounds for carbon-fiber barrel, 5.25 pounds for fluted-steel barrel<br \/><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 10-shot rotary magazine<br \/><strong>Scope mount:<\/strong> 30 MOA Picatinny rail integral with the receiver<br \/><strong>Trigger pull:<\/strong> Approximately 3.5 pounds<br \/><strong>Trigger pack:<\/strong> 10\/22 compatible<br \/><strong>Sling mounts: <\/strong>3 QD studs and 4 flush cups<br \/><strong>BXR Base Model \u2013<\/strong> BXR 22 LR semi-auto rifle chrome moly Cerakote barrel (MSRP $565)<br \/><strong>BXR Carbon \u2013<\/strong> BXR002 BXR 22 LR semi-auto rifle carbon-fiber barrel (MSRP $659)<\/p>\n<p>Most good quality .22 rimfire rifles are capable of a three-shot group of 2 inches or so at 50 yards under controlled conditions. I expected a bit better from the Bergara BXR.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" alt=\"50-yard group from a Bergara BRX 22 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-91065 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?resize=640%2C423&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?resize=640%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"50-yard group from a Bergara BRX 22 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-91065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-12.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>At 50 yards, the author occasionally pulled a flyer. No fault of this superbly accurate rifle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rifle is delivered without sights. The receiver differs from the Ruger 10\/22 in that the receiver is monolithic with a railed scope mount. This makes for very secure, consistent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optics<\/a> mounting. I had on hand a Nikon Prostaff 3\u20139\u00d740, a classic deer hunter\u2019s rifle scope. This isn\u2019t necessarily what you would consider a rimfire rifle scope.<\/p>\n<p>Given the possible long-range utility of the Bergara rifle, the Nikon turned out to be a good choice. Mounting the scope wasn\u2019t difficult at all. I began the evaluation by sighting the BXR rifle in at a modest 25 yards. I used typical 40-grain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rimfire\/22-long-rifle\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22 Long Rifle ammunition<\/a> including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/brands\/r\/remington\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remington<\/a> Thunderbolt and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/brands\/w\/winchester\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winchester<\/a> M22.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>It was simple enough to move windage and elevation to center the groups. I sighted slightly high during the initial evaluation as I intended to fire 50 yard groups as well. I used Ruger magazines during the evaluation, including a special five-shot unit for use in less enlightened states. Most commonly, 25 yards is the small game zero. You wont miss with this combination.<\/p>\n<h2>25-Yard Firing<\/h2>\n<p>Firing from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/range-gear\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benchrest<\/a>, paying careful attention to the reticule, and especially the trigger press, accuracy results were excellent. Most of the groups were in the .5-inch range for 3-shot groups. A few were even smaller as I concentrated on controlling the rifle.<\/p>\n<p>I thoroughly enjoyed this rifle. Very seldom does a firearm exceed every expectation and fire as smoothly as the BXR. I fired offhand and from braced barricade with excellent results. Firing at the 50 yard line was more challenging. A slight amount of lateral pressure on the trigger or allowing the reticule to stray will skew your results.<\/p>\n<p>I carefully focused the reticle and fired several 3-shot groups at 50 yards. I had slightly miscalculated in sighting the rifle high and most loads landed about 1.5 inch low. I began firing several standard 40-grain loads. I don\u2019t use a machine rest, but I fire groups using an MTM Case-gard K-Zone shooting rest. Results were good and interesting as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"402\" alt=\"Nikon Prostaff rifle scope mounted on a Bergara BRX 22 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-91058 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?resize=640%2C402&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?resize=640%2C402&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nikon Prostaff rifle scope mounted on a Bergara BRX 22 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-91058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bergara-BRX22-5.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Nikon scope proved a good match for the Bergara .22. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most of the 40-grain high velocity loads fired a 3-shot group into two inches, sometimes slightly smaller. Standard velocity loads are uncommon in .22 LR and probably won\u2019t cycle in this rifle. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/brands\/f\/federal\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal<\/a> Hunter Match went into 1.25 inches. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/brands\/c\/cci\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCI<\/a> Mini Mag solid nose centered on the target at 1.5 inches. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/brands\/f\/fiocchi\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiocchi\u2019s<\/a> 36-grain high speed hollow point cut a nice 1.1-inch group for one effort and with a total of three groups, the average was 1.35 inches. Increasing the number of shots to five in a group scarcely increased the size of the groups.<\/p>\n<p>The rifle and optic combination delivered excellent results. During the course of fire there were no <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/malfunctions-feed-extract-eject-how-to-handle-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">failures<\/a> to feed, chamber, fire, or eject. This is an outstanding rifle well worth its price.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What do you think of the Bergara BXR 22? What\u2019s your favorite rimfire semi-auto? Let us know in the Comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bergaras-bxr-22-the-class-act-of-22-self-loaders\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u00bb Firearms \u00bb Rifles \u00bb Bergara\u2019s BXR 22 \u2014 The Class Act of .22 Self-Loaders Bergara\u2019s BXR 22 stood out from across the gun rack as soon as it caught my eye. Modern, classy, and functional, this is a great rifle that shoots as well as it looks. 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