Mini Mag Question

[jaybird_123]

I have not used CCI MiniMags before so here is a question. Can CCI MiniMags be used in any .22LR gun, or does it have to be used in a gun that shoots mags?

 

[snorko]

MiniMag is the name of the round given by CCI, same as Thunderbolt, Wildcat, etc. It is NOT a .22 magnum round. It is a high velocity .22 Long Rifle round. Should be fine to use in any firearm chambered in .22 Long Rifle.

 

[jaybird_123]

Ok, thank you very much.

 

[Mgderf]

My experience has been that CCI mini-mags run better than most brands in most brands of rifles.

There are a few that suggest mini-mags for breaking in a new semi-auto.
Ruger 10/22's LOVE the mini-mags.

 

[snorko]

My experience has been that CCI mini-mags run better than most brands in most brands of rifles.

There are a few that suggest mini-mags for breaking in a new semi-auto.
Ruger 10/22's LOVE the mini-mags.

Indeed, MiniMag round nose are my "if it doesn't feed it, the gun is bad" test round.

 

[jaybird_123]

Its funny, I been around guns for years, but can still learn something new.

 

[Mgderf]

If you can't find the Mini-Mags, the CCI Stingers are also very good.

 

[philbert001]

If you can't find the Mini-Mags, the CCI Stingers are also very good.

Stingers are "Hyper-velocity", and have a shorter projectile, and longer case, resulting in some firearms not liking them. (They do have an impressive report for a .22lr though!)

 

[snorko]

More importantly, where did you find minimags?

 

[chubbs]

Mini mags are my Appleseed ammo of choice. Hopefully I can run into enough to keep shooting them this year.

 

[Mgderf]

Mini mags are my Appleseed ammo of choice. Hopefully I can run into enough to keep shooting them this year.

I had a stroke of luck last year.
My local range ran out of .22Lr ammo for sale at the range.

I ran home and rounded up about 2000 rounds of Federal in 50ct boxes.

The range asked if I would rather have money or if I wanted them replaced.

I told them I would rather have them replaced, and when the new shipment came in, I got CCI Mini-Mags 1for1 in return!

 

[chubbs]

That's an awesome return. Definitely proves helping others pays off from time to time.

 

[Slawburger]

CCI Mini-Mags are my preferred .22LR ammo.

 

[LEaSH]

I have some older minimags in the orange translucent box. probably not "OLD" old - but I don't think they package them that way for some time now.

 

[Bunnykid68]

My experience has been that CCI mini-mags run better than most brands in most brands of rifles.

There are a few that suggest mini-mags for breaking in a new semi-auto.
Ruger 10/22's LOVE the mini-mags.

10/22's will shoot just about anything, I can shoot small animals out of mine, that's how good it is

 

[swmp9jrm]

The .22 magnum version is called Maxi-Mag. Mini-Mags shoot 100% in every one of my .22LR guns. Only problem with them is they are expensive.

 

[Broom_jm]

Growing up, I thought Mini-Mags were the ONLY 22 ammo you could get, cuz that's all dad ever bought. It's still one of the best options available, IF you can find it and pay for it. Still less than the premium match ammo out there.

 

[gregkl]

10/22's will shoot just about anything, I can shoot small animals out of mine, that's how good it is

Even small bunnies?

 

[45fan]

Stingers are "Hyper-velocity", and have a shorter projectile, and longer case, resulting in some firearms not liking them. (They do have an impressive report for a .22lr though!)

Adding to this, the "Hyper-Vel" 22 LR ammo can be bad for some semi-auto guns. Best to do your research if you are feeding them to something that you are not sure about its durability.