bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
So when you said that it was shooting 2 feet low at 10yds, it was really about 10in low (if that is the target pic you were referencing) at 10yds and you were using an exaggerated number for conversation sake?It is the only Ruger rifle I own. I agree with you. I believe it to be a mechanical issue with a rifle component. Rings and mounts are integral, tight, and only the upper piece of the rings have been off the rifle since I purchased it.
I am thinking bent barrel. Aiming at the top of the target with the elevation maxed out the 2 holes are POI @ 10 yards. The 3 rd hole is where I backed off elevation to ascertain the scope did adjust. Not 2 feet low but pretty significant