When MDT’s Top Shooters Need Precision, They Choose Rachel Precision
Recently, a Rachel Precision rifle was featured in an impressive MDT Sporting Goods YouTube video that has the precision shooting community talking. The question posed was simple yet challenging: How accurate can .22LR really be? The answer, as demonstrated by MDT Pro Shooters Matt Steiner and Dave Ostroski, is far more impressive than most shooters would believe possible.
The Rachel Precision Advantage
Matt Steiner’s weapon of choice for this extreme accuracy demonstration? A Rachel Precision RimX rifle featuring a ModX conversion by Randy Rachel himself. Housed in an MDT Elite ACC chassis and topped with a Vortex Razor Gen 3 optic, this setup represents the pinnacle of rimfire precision technology.
Incredible Challenges, Incredible Results
The video showcases three distinct challenges that push both shooter and equipment to their absolute limits:
1. Know Your Limits (KYL) Racks
Starting with a 67-yard KYL rack featuring targets from 2 inches down to just ½ inch, the shooters then pushed out to 200 yards with a challenging 1-inch target. With .22LR groups typically running 1.5-2 inches at this distance, hitting a 1-inch target becomes a serious test of both rifle accuracy and shooter skill.
2. Playing Card Splits
Perhaps the most visually impressive challenge involved slicing playing cards edge-on at increasing distances. Starting at 50 yards and working out to 143 yards, Matt’s Rachel Precision rifle consistently delivered the precision needed to cut through targets thinner than the bullet itself. The playing card challenge dramatically demonstrates how even the slightest wobble in position or wind call can mean the difference between success and failure.
3. Extreme Long Range
The final challenge pushed the boundaries of what most consider possible with .22LR. Engaging steel targets out to 500+ yards, Matt’s Rachel Precision rifle continued to deliver impacts even when the ballistic challenges seemed insurmountable. As Matt noted in the video, shooting .22LR at 350 yards is ballistically equivalent to shooting a 6mm Dasher with 105-grain bullets at 1,440 yards!
Technical Excellence in Action
What makes this performance even more remarkable is the technical mastery displayed. Matt demonstrates expert understanding of rimfire ballistics, noting how “every 10 yards equates to something big” when it comes to .22LR trajectory. At 450 yards, he was maxing out his turret at 22.4 mils, requiring holdovers for the extreme elevation needed.
The video perfectly illustrates why Rachel Precision rifles have earned their reputation among serious competitive shooters. When you need absolute precision and consistency, especially at the extreme ranges where rimfire ballistics become truly challenging, the quality and craftsmanship of a Rachel Precision rifle becomes evident.
Watch the Action Unfold
The entire demonstration showcases not just the capabilities of precision .22LR rifles, but specifically highlights why top-tier competitive shooters choose Rachel Precision when accuracy matters most. From the initial KYL stages through the playing card splits and finally to the extreme long-range steel engagement, Matt’s Rachel Precision rifle delivers consistent, predictable performance.
The Rachel Precision Difference
This video serves as a perfect demonstration of what’s possible when you combine world-class marksmanship with precision-built equipment. Rachel Precision rifles aren’t just built—they’re crafted with the understanding that serious shooters demand perfection, whether they’re competing at the highest levels or pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with rimfire cartridges.
When MDT’s professional shooters need a rifle they can trust for the most demanding accuracy challenges, they choose Rachel Precision. The results speak for themselves.
Ready to experience Rachel Precision accuracy for yourself? Contact us today to learn more about our precision rifle offerings and how we can help you achieve your shooting goals.
