axshon
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What is good over-the-counter 22lr ammo that will give me good accuracy at 50 or 100 yards without breaking the bank? They will be fired from a Savage Mk II bolt gun.
Accurate 22lr ammo for the price
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How well does this suppress vs sub sonic?
J-Dog
Ultimate Member
- Mar 9, 2012
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Wife shoots the same stuff in her Marlin 60. It's pretty darn good.
- May 13, 2005
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OP, define what you consider 'good' accuracy...
axshon
Ultimate Member
~1 moa at 50 yards is my goal for the kind of drills I'd like to run.
WeaponsCollector
EXTREME GUN OWNER
CCI makes some great .22 ammo.
You can also try Federal "AutoMatch" if you can find it.
It comes in tan and black boxes of 325 rounds(I think) and it's pretty reliable, accuracy is good, and it's affordable.
Just shoots a little dirty and while it's made for semi-autos I'm sure it would work fine in a bolt gun.
You can also try Federal "AutoMatch" if you can find it.
It comes in tan and black boxes of 325 rounds(I think) and it's pretty reliable, accuracy is good, and it's affordable.
Just shoots a little dirty and while it's made for semi-autos I'm sure it would work fine in a bolt gun.
krashmania
Still dont know anything
I wasn't impressed with that stuff. Felt that cci blazer was just as good for less.
WeaponsCollector
EXTREME GUN OWNER
I've only ever used it in semiautos. When Walmart sold it it was more affordable but I haven't seen any there for a while. I guess I like it so much because it's the only bulk box of ammo I've found where I can shoot the whole box in my 10/22 and only get one jam it if that.
- May 13, 2005
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By 1 MOA you mean a two inch group at 50, right?
Then the CCI mentioned would work, as well as even the Remington bulk pack might even do the job. I would stay away from the Winchester Bulk.
axshon
Ultimate Member
No, 1 MOA would be just over 2 inches at 200 yards, 1/2 inch at 50 yards.
Augie
Ultimate Member
tball
Ultimate Member
I shoot Federal Bulk 36 grain Champion. It's pretty accurate at 100 yds. I buy most of my ammo online. Whatever works best for your rifle. Since you have a bolt gun, I would think that it should eat just about anything without a problem.
The CCI Standard's stay subsonic in my FVSR's 16inch barrel and sound great with my SS Sparrow attached. So compared to CCI Sub's I hear no real difference. Since I can buy the Standard's by the brick it makes no sense, atleast to me, to buy the Sub's.
- May 13, 2005
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LOL, I was inversing it
Too much math in the head can be a bad thing sometimes 
For 1/2" groups at 50, I would say CCI isn't going to cut it. Try Wolf match target, wolf match extra or lapua standard (which is basically the same as wolf) but I've found it cheaper sometimes than the wolf after the prices jumped a few years back.
I spent quite a bit of time and money shooting a lot of different kinds of ammo through three different platforms and that was the best bang for the buck in that size group for the money.
BenL
John Galt Speaking.
I've always had good luck with wolf match extra.
guthook
Grrr.
We are all pretty aware of Wolf and ELEYs reputation as great performers, but I think the OP was looking for more cost effective ammo.
Federal AutoMatch has been the best (consistent, accurate) "bulk" ammo in my rifle. YMMV
Federal AutoMatch has been the best (consistent, accurate) "bulk" ammo in my rifle. YMMV
axshon
Ultimate Member
Interesting. I only ever thought of wolf for cheap steel case ammo. Learn something new...
BlueHeeler
Ultimate Member
IME .22s can be ammo finicky. Buy a 50 round boxes of the usual suspects and test to see what works to figure the best brand/value for your gun.
In example my 10/22 excels with Federal bulk and ultra expensive match Eley. The Mark II is silly accurate with Walmart automatch, but is not as good with Federal bulk. They both will shoot well with Wolf, but that is a tad spendy.
To figure out what your gun likes only takes a great day at the range doing experimentation.
In example my 10/22 excels with Federal bulk and ultra expensive match Eley. The Mark II is silly accurate with Walmart automatch, but is not as good with Federal bulk. They both will shoot well with Wolf, but that is a tad spendy.
To figure out what your gun likes only takes a great day at the range doing experimentation.
