Sig Sauer 522 (.22lr semi-auto rifle) Ammo Question

[SOCOM242]

I've tried getting a straight answer to this question, but have been unable to so far.

Almost everyone I talk to recommends (of course) CCI Mini-Mag and Winchester Super-X 40gr solid ammo in this semi-auto rifle. However, my brother just gave me 200 rounds of CCI Mini-Mag 36GR HP ammo, and I'm wondering if this type of ammo is appropriate for a rifle. I've always considered 36gr HP appropriate for .22 handguns, but not rifles.

Am I wrong? I'm going to guess that this HP ammunition would shoot through my rifle, but not sure if I should or not.

Thanks for any insight.

 

[3badkids]

My SIG 522 has had every type of ammo I can find thru it. No problems no hiccups whatsoever and I can't say that about all of the .22lr rifles I own (owned) anyway............so what is your question?

 

[SOCOM242]

I was finally able to get a hold of my father on the phone. He agrees with what you've said, and that is that 36gr HP will cycle the semi-auto just fine and fire just fine from this 522. Thanks.

 

[3badkids]

My Sig 522 ( commando) is by far the best functioning / accurate / best fact trigger of any .22LR I've owned

Good choice

 

[venenoindy]

The only CCI I would not use in my semi rifle would be the velocitor.

 

[top hat 45]

The only CCI I would not use in my semi rifle would be the velocitor.

totally agree with this.hyper velocity ammo is not recommended for any semi auto 22, bolt guns they are good in.

 

[bmbutch]

My SIG 522 has had every type of ammo I can find thru it. No problems no hiccups whatsoever and I can't say that about all of the .22lr rifles I own (owned) anyway............so what is your question?

Same here, including some stuff I found in an old steel coffee can in Dad's bedroom, after he passed. Ammo was quite crusty, Sig ate it willingly?