.22 ammo

[Meena]

I use bulk ammo for plinking but what do you guys recommend for hunting or precision shooting ammo with my .22 rifles?

 

[avboiler11]

CCI Standard Velocity is a great "tweener" load - generally provides very good accuracy in a broad range of rifles and is less expensive (especially by the brick or case) than any real "match" 22LR ammunition.

 

[jrh84]

I've had really good luck with Federal Auto-Match. It's more accurate and reliable than other bulk pack stuff, and you have to be a good shooter and have good equipment to tell the difference in accuracy between it and "the good stuff." My 10/22 loves it, and everything else I have does good with it too. I haven't found any .22 rifle or handgun that doesn't like it.

Palmetto State has it in stock (and has had for a while now) for $26/325 before shipping. Limit 3 boxes.

 

[level0]

Agree on both of the above, CCI standard and Federal Auto-Match. There are probably others. When Midway has Federal in stock, it's $17 for 325 pack, limit 1.

 

[nipprdog]

When Midway has Federal in stock, it's $17 for 325 pack, limit 1.

They raised the limit to 3 last couple weeks.

 

[indyjohn]

I have a number of different makes/models of rimfire. Of course CCI Mini-Mags are the standard of reliability and accuracy IMO. However, my Tactical Solutions AR-22 like Lapua Master-L for a 1/2" group at 50 yds on a calm day; but it won't cycle the bolt if the temp is below 65*. All my rifles like Federal Auto-Match & shoot well with it.

Here's a thread by a guy with WAY too much time on his hands, relative to your question: .22LR Rimfire Ammo Comparison Test within AccurateShooter.com

 

[Ballstater98]

Hunting: I prefer CCI Mini-Mag 22LR HP. 36 or 40 grain. I have run countless rounds through different 10/22s and have had the best results.

 

[jcwit]

SK Ammo. Not the high velocity tho.