Yes, that's what you want. They are the "go to". You could shoot nothing else for the rest of your life and feel happy.Originally Posted by RJ
Lots of other good ammo out there, but you won't find anything better for your purposes.
Yes, that's what you want. They are the "go to". You could shoot nothing else for the rest of your life and feel happy.
Lots of other good ammo out there, but you won't find anything better for your purposes.
Both my Brownings and my S&W like these kinds:
https://www.outdoorlimited.com/rimfi...of-500-rounds/
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/953439553
Almost no failures to fire, and good accuracy.
EDIT: Frankly I would not go more expensive then that for a range pistol. It will still be more accurate than you are.
Last edited by Zincwarrior; 12-31-2019 at 12:41 PM.
Another vote for CCI Mini-Mags. Federal's higher-end stuff would likely work too, as would Winchester's plastic box offerings. My M&P22 runs like a top on any of them.
I'm working my way through a bulk pack of Federal blue box that has a lot of duds.
I concur with the Mini Mag advice.
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Not another dime.
That stuff is the Glock 19 of .22 ammo.
Yes, that's what you want. They are the "go to". You could shoot nothing else for the rest of your life and feel happy.
Lots of other good ammo out there, but you won't find anything better for your purposes.Attachment 46551
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I purchased 5K Aguila HV back when there was a shortage. Still have a bunch. That stuff isn't auto friendly. My buddy and I have both come to that conclusion using Ruger auto loaders. I tried some CCI (SV) and the problems went away. Never tried the HV CCI or mini mags so no opinion.
I was so impressed with CCI (SV) that I purchased 10K before the next banic takes it all. CCI, Speer and Federal are all subsidiaries of Vista Outdoor. I think it all comes out of the same plant in Lewiston Idaho.
Last edited by Borderland; 12-31-2019 at 02:44 PM.
In the P-F basket of deplorables.
I’ve also had good results with Aguila “super extra” it’s Aguila’s version of minion mags. Copper wash bullet at similar velocity as mini mags. It’s worked in every gun that has worked with mini mags including a couple conversion kits and autos that won’t work with standard velocity or bare lead ammo.
.22 LR ammo ranges from bulk to high-end match. Bulk is ammo packaged in a container with no effort given to keeping the rounds from damaging each other. At the other end of the spectrum is ammo made by Eley that is priced like centerfire match ammo.
As others have noted, CCI is a good place to start, and CCI offers everything from bulk to hunting to match ammo. Other good manufacturers are Aguila, Geco, Lapua, and SK. Federal and CCI have the same parent, but I have more consistent results from CCI. I prefer standard velocity because it is more accurate and because it has a quieter report. My general rule of thumb is any .22 handgun must consistently group with CCI Standard Velocity. If it does not, there is an issue with the handgun. But rimfire gun and ammo combos are a law to themselves; some guns provide the best precision with some ammo while other guns of the same model group poorly. Once you find the ammo that works best (value based on precision and cost) for your gun, it makes sense to buy cases of that lot. But until you determine what ammo is the best for you, buy boxes or bricks to see how each ammo performs in your gun. The last thing you need is a case of ammo that performs poorly with your gun.
Last edited by farscott; 12-31-2019 at 03:14 PM.
Something to be aware of: .22 ammo can have a waxy bullet lube which can be sticky, and over time it can build up in magazines. It’s easy to clean out if it does get to the point of causing feeding issues.
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