Adventures in .22lr long range shooting

[Russ D]

Well, I guess what is considered LR in the .22lr world is somewhat subjective, but today it was 300 yards. I’ve tried my hand at 400, but the wind had better be dead calm or it’s a waste of ammo and today it was 3-8 mph by my estimation. Today’s goal was to run the 3 plate rack in 3 successive shots. The plates are 8”, 6”, and 4” I think. I’ll throw up a picture with my hand on the smallest for perspective I don’t have a ruler.

So the challenge rules I set for myself were:
5 shots for zero and wind correction, and then 3 consecutive shots on the smaller plates.

Attempt 1 with CCI standard.
3 shots on the big plate and 2 no impact or spot. CCI is not going to get it done.

Attempt 2 with Eley Team

5 shots on the big plate and a pretty good read on zero.
Shot 1 dead center of the big plate. I’m feeling good.
Shot 2 just barely caught the top edge, but I’m surprised I’m still in the game.
Shot 3 I wait and wait for a lull in the wind and let it fly. Impact! And not a bad one at that.

Now just give some perspective on how frustrating 300 yard 22lr can be, I took 5 shoots after without waiting for the wind and didn’t hit the smallest plate on any of them.

Well that wrapped up the hour I had to shoot so I didn’t get to try it with Eley Match, but it was definitely a fun evening on the range.
This is the third time I’ve attempted this and I’ve never had consistent enough results to even make the attempt.

Rifle is a B14-R with an Arken scope, 20moa rail and Harris bipod. Rifle is stock.

 

[ChannelCat]

Sounds like a blast! Good shooting!

 

[Seagrave1963]

That is very impressive - makes me want to break out the 22LRs!

 

[RFBfromDE]

Nice range!

 

[Boondock Saint]

Very nice! I love threads like these.

 

[El_flasko]

Nice challenge, great range, I’m jealous.

 

[Mark75H]

CCI Standard is a big jump below any brand target ammo. Have you shot Standard at 100?

 

[Hibs]

Very cool. What range? I’d love to join ya some day!

 

[Russ D]

CCI Standard is a big jump below any brand target ammo. Have you shot Standard at 100?

My 10/22 shoots it very well and it’s relatively cheap and easy to find. I’ve shot sub moa 5 shot groups at 100 with it out of this rifle. I’ve shot just about every brand of premium ammo available in the Bergara. It likes the Eley stuff much better than the Lapua or SK.

 

[Sirex]

Damn man, I should have called out sick today and gone up. That looks awesome. Honestly, I was just stoked that I could hit the little gong at 100yds last time. Nice shootin!

 

[KRC]

Just an FYI - Salisbury Gun Club hosted a 22LR rimfire "Long Gong" competition on 2/17. Three targets, I believe 8"-6" and 4" at 300 yards - different points for the different sizes. Someone who attended the 2/17 match can provide more details, but I believe there was at least 2 classes. I'm not sure if this will be a regular match or just a one-off.

 

[Russ D]

Just an FYI - Salisbury Gun Club hosted a 22LR rimfire "Long Gong" competition on 2/17. Three targets, I believe 8"-6" and 4" at 300 yards - different points for the different sizes. Someone who attended the 2/17 match can provide more details, but I believe there was at least 2 classes. I'm not sure if this will be a regular match or just a one-off.

I’ve been trying to get to one of the Br competitions. Twice I had the whole thing planned and took off work, but with 5 kids and endless sports something always comes up. I’ll keep an eye out and give it a go if they do it again.

 

[Swaim13]

Long range 22 lr is a blast. If the wind is calm, 500 on a larger plate is pretty doable. Waiting for a calm day to try 600. Hoping that they start doing ELR matches after MARS/PRS matches more regularly at Mayberry and SPSS and a few other spots that can do it.

 

[Russ D]

Long range 22 lr is a blast. If the wind is calm, 500 on a larger plate is pretty doable. Waiting for a calm day to try 600. Hoping that they start doing ELR matches after MARS/PRS matches more regularly at Mayberry and SPSS and a few other spots that can do it.

The next calm day I’ll push it out to 400 on the same size rack. My issue is finding a solid drop chart for anything past 300 yards.

 

[Russ D]

Long range 22 lr is a blast. If the wind is calm, 500 on a larger plate is pretty doable. Waiting for a calm day to try 600. Hoping that they start doing ELR matches after MARS/PRS matches more regularly at Mayberry and SPSS and a few other spots that can do it.

I feel spoiled because I can shoot 400 whenever I want. Where are you shooting 600 with a rimfire?

 

[Russ D]

Just an FYI - Salisbury Gun Club hosted a 22LR rimfire "Long Gong" competition on 2/17. Three targets, I believe 8"-6" and 4" at 300 yards - different points for the different sizes. Someone who attended the 2/17 match can provide more details, but I believe there was at least 2 classes. I'm not sure if this will be a regular match or just a one-off.

Are they shooting off Br rests with flags all the way out to 300?

 

[4g64loser]

I feel spoiled because I can shoot 400 whenever I want. Where are you shooting 600 with a rimfire?

Mayberry

 

[Muleskinner]

I have a Garrow Arms upper in 17 HMR that is suppose to be capable of 450 yard accuracy. There are videos of competitive shooters using one to achieve that...

I ain't gonna try it...

 

[Alan3413]

If I pay attention I can hit an 8" plate at 100 yards with my Ruger Competition 6-7/8" barrel. You here "Pop!.........ping!". It's pretty wild how slowly the bullet flies.

 

[Russ D]

If I pay attention I can hit an 8" plate at 100 yards with my Ruger Competition 6-7/8" barrel. You here "Pop!.........ping!". It's pretty wild how slowly the bullet flies.

At 300 you can watch the bullet in the scope, see the impact and count to two before you hear the impact.