best grouping .22lr

sw99 · 04-08-2004, 10:21 AM

What have you guys had luck with. I am new to .22lr and wondering

Corpsie · 04-08-2004, 11:47 AM

5" group at ~75 yards with a Ruger MKII 512 pistol and Federal "Lightning" ammo

It was only 3 shots though.

Scoupe · 04-08-2004, 05:51 PM

Depends on which gun I'm shooting. My Remington 513T loves Wolf Match Target, but my BRNO #1 prefers Ely. My Single Six doesn't seem to care much, but it doens't group anything too awful tight. Minute of Tin Can is good enough for it I guess.

SBF · 04-08-2004, 10:23 PM

I haven't found 1 ammo that does consistently good in all my rimfires. I have about 30 differrent types and brands of ammo that I'm always shooting. I finally found a way to keep everything organized though. I keep an index card for each rimfire (and my C&R's) to keep track of what ammo shoots best. I also have other info such as when it was last cleaned completely (I always do a quick cleaning after shooting though) and other stuff.

Alas, you'll just have to buy small quanities of many different ammo's and find the one your gun likes best.

"You choose the gun, let the gun choose the ammo"

Darken Rahl · 04-09-2004, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SBF

"You choose the gun, let the gun choose the ammo"

That pretty much is the best advice I have heard on ammo selection.

ItalianFire · 04-25-2004, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Darken Rahl
That pretty much is the best advice I have heard on ammo selection.

Agreed.

Your new to .22lR....u mean your new to guns. How the PHUCK can you be new to .22lr....lol.

Seriously though,

Cetain rifles and Hanguns will give you better groups with different ammo but their is plenty of Ammo that stands out from the crowd. My favorite .22lr for serious Target shooting is REmington Match Grade...it can be pricey but it's serious .22lr. I've heard great things about Wolf Match grade and Match Extra but I haven't tried any yet. If your looking for great Bulk ammo I'd definitley check out the Winchester DynaPoint HP's...kick ass bulk ammo for $10.00 for 500.

04-08-2004, 11:47 AM	#2
Corpsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,589	5" group at ~75 yards with a Ruger MKII 512 pistol and Federal "Lightning" ammo It was only 3 shots though. __________________ "Sure, admit it... you two shared a sharpie for brunch." j_gurli3: stop, cmon be serious. bloodninja: It doesn't get any more serious than a Rhinocerus about to charge your ass.

04-08-2004, 05:51 PM	#3
Scoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,800	Depends on which gun I'm shooting. My Remington 513T loves Wolf Match Target, but my BRNO #1 prefers Ely. My Single Six doesn't seem to care much, but it doens't group anything too awful tight. Minute of Tin Can is good enough for it I guess. __________________ "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance." Thos. Jefferson

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-08-2004, 10:21 AM	#1
sw99 deactive ~ and in trouble Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 677	best grouping .22lr What have you guys had luck with. I am new to .22lr and wondering

04-08-2004, 10:23 PM	#4
SBF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,959	I haven't found 1 ammo that does consistently good in all my rimfires. I have about 30 differrent types and brands of ammo that I'm always shooting. I finally found a way to keep everything organized though. I keep an index card for each rimfire (and my C&R's) to keep track of what ammo shoots best. I also have other info such as when it was last cleaned completely (I always do a quick cleaning after shooting though) and other stuff. Alas, you'll just have to buy small quanities of many different ammo's and find the one your gun likes best. "You choose the gun, let the gun choose the ammo"