Best ammo for a S&W M15-22...

[lkenefic]

I know there has probably been a thread on this already, but I've searched for nearly 20 min to no avail. I've been shooting Federal Bulk ammo through this rifle and it's quite reliable, but I've heard CCI mini-mag is probably better. Also, Ive seen CCI Tactical AR 22LR ammo as well... is this any better? I've also seen Federal "Match ammo " in a bulk pack (325 rnds) and they tout that it's made for semi-autos. Is this semi auto pistols or rifles and would it be any better that the others in my sons S&W MP15-22.

Thanks in advance!

 

[F-Stop]

Federal bulk unsurpressed and cci standard velocity suppressed for me. I have not found a need to switch at the moment. 15-22 has been very reliable.

 

[iHasCrabs]

Mine loves cci mini mags and cci standard velocity.

 

[ColonelHurtz]

My ST-22 loves the CCI 22-Tactical, I buy it by the case.
It also likes the Fed bulk pack, which is a little less accurate.

In any case, stick to plated/jacketd ammo in your .22 AR's for best performance.

 

[Name Taken]

CCI Tactical is good ammo for the price.

 

[lkenefic]

Is the tactical stuff any more accurate than the Fed bulk ammo?

 

[tailboardtech]

Mine will eat anything I put through it. I have found that running the federal bulk from Walmart is a little more accurate than the Winchester bulk and the cci is about the same as the federal

 

[Boom Boom]

Is the tactical stuff any more accurate than the Fed bulk ammo?

CCI standard and mini-mag are much more accurate.

 

[El_flasko]

I'm a mini mag fanboy here for all my 22's.


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[joppaj]

Is the tactical stuff any more accurate than the Fed bulk ammo?

the CCI AR Tac was accurate enough in my 10-22 to get me my rifleman's patch at Appleseed earlier this year.

 

[clandestine]

No 2 guns will shoot alike. Buy a box of all of the cheapest brands and see what you un runs the most reliable on, and it most accurate for the price.

You can have 2 guns made one after another. One may only like std velocity mathc, where the other may shoot bulk amo just as good.

Theres no chart to follow. Buy what you can and test it yourself.

 

[ColonelHurtz]

Is the tactical stuff any more accurate than the Fed bulk ammo?

Unscientifically, yes.
I find mostly that I get less flyers.

 

[iHasCrabs]

No 2 guns will shoot alike. Buy a box of all of the cheapest brands and see what you un runs the most reliable on, and it most accurate for the price.

You can have 2 guns made one after another. One may only like std velocity mathc, where the other may shoot bulk amo just as good.

Theres no chart to follow. Buy what you can and test it yourself.

I find this very true.

My m&p 15-22 didn't like cci tactical but loves mini mags and standard velocity(might like tactical more now I only shot them when I first got it)

Gf's mosquito hates bulk, and standard velocity even suppressed but likes mini mags.

 

[mdoffroad]

Mine likes all EXCEPT Remington Golden Speers... it DOES however LOVE the Remington Thunderbolts!

 

[Pmbspyder]

go with fed bulk and cci blazer. mini mags and standard if you want to spend more $. mine wouldn't cycle cci tac reliably at all, it hated it.

 

[lkenefic]

Thanks for your thoughtful responses. had one of those 'duh moments after reading Clandestines response. I typically do just that with rimfire bolt guns... I found my first Anschutz shot Eley Practice just as well as it shot Match Black (at about twice the price). I'll do the same with the semi auto... I think I was hoping to take advantage of the sale for CCI mini-mag.. Thanks all...

 

[ducrider45]

My S&W M&P 15-22 eats everything! Suppressed: I like the Remington Sub Sonic and without the can, I like CCI Tactical or Winchester Tactical.

 

[Todd v.]

Mini Mags have never let me down and Wolf Match suppressed. Wow that stuff shoots nice and is pretty much silent.

 

[silanehead]

CCI Tactical

Palmetto has it on sale now
Ordered 5 375 boxes
came to .0506 per rd with shipping

 

[atomics20]

Just stay away from Remington gold.
Federals and ccis do me good