Most Reliable .22 LR Ammo?

[DadSmith]

I don't shoot any Remington ammo, leave that for the kids and gkids. Best bang for the buck I've found is Eley Force. At $5-$5.50 a box you can't beat it. It's not precision ammo but not far off. For reliability and consistency, it's my go to plinking and hunting ammo.

I absolutely long that stuff.
It got the best 10 shot group with my 10/22 at 50yds just over 0.6"

 

[cg21]

So I got the aguila super extra since it has had such glowing reviews on here. Atleast one stove pipe per mag on my 10/22 unfortunately I bought quite a bit lol oh well

 

[hANNAbONE]

I'm looking for suggestions for the most reliable .22 ammo. I know the caliber will never work as well as I might like but what gets me the closest? I've had some luck with CCI mini mags but wonder if there is something better. Thoughts?

CCI Standard velocity or Aguila Standard velocity.

Both are my go-to's

 

[AR15fullauto]

As many have stated, I'm also a big fan of CCI mini mag. I use them in everything including full auto and they never disappoint!

 

[videodon]

I'm looking for suggestions for the most reliable .22 ammo. I know the caliber will never work as well as I might like but what gets me the closest? I've had some luck with CCI mini mags but wonder if there is something better. Thoughts?

CCI Standard FTW !

 

[GeoSho]

CCI standard velocity has been flawless for me over the decades

 

[hotrod87]

I've always had good luck with cci and Eley

 

[Chuck1002]

I find that Blazer tends to fowl my firearms faster than the others noted in this thread. But if you don't fire a lot it works o.k.

 

[mmpsteve]

As mentioned, CCI in it's various flavors. When you need a little more punch to get an obstinate semi-auto to function, or for dispatching critters, I like the CCI Velocitor. 40 grain at 1400 fps is pretty effective on small game. Might be a little too much for older or more delicate actions.

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[bgcatty]

I second the votes for Eley. Just pick the grade that shoots best in your firearm. You won’t be disappointed.

 

[Wolffman]

I agree with most of the above: CCI is my go-to .22 ammunition. That being said, I also have an AR-7. At the time (years ago), a review article said that Aguilar worked the best in the AR-7. So, I have only used Aguilar in my AR-7, and haven't had any problems.

 

[cdscds]

Maybe I missed something, but Lapua Polar Biathalon, followed by any random lot of Center-X, Midas+, or X-Act. That'll probably be your most accurate/reliable... SK rifle match is a close, cheaper alternative as well... No luck with anything Eley yet...

 

[Gunmetalgray]

Any 1st hand experience with this 45 grn Surpressor round? Lot of good reviews on targetsports site.



the link... https://www.targetsportsusa.com/fed...r-plated-lead-round-nose-ae22sup1-p-4404.aspx

 

[DadSmith]

Any 1st hand experience with this 45 grn Surpressor round? Lot of good reviews on targetsports site.

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the link... https://www.targetsportsusa.com/fed...r-plated-lead-round-nose-ae22sup1-p-4404.aspx

I've been interested in this as well but haven't found a box to test with. I don't want to buy a bunch and not like it.

 

[Gunmetalgray]

Ditto. But Grafs just sweetened the pot by offering it for .09/rd & free shipping for $75+ orders.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/26402

 

[Dingleberry]

Stingers are about as good as it gets, can be a bit hot for some guns. As for bulk stuff I have had good performance from federal Auto/match lately.

Been hard to beat for many years. Also they hit pretty hard too.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

The full auto guys preferred Federal in the past.Now,post Rona I have no idea.

 

[cg21]

Maybe too much off topic but figured this is as good of place as any with all the .22 knowledge. Having a failure to feed with aguila super extra almost exclusively the second round of 10 out of a mark 4 yes I have switched mags no I haven’t switched ammo. Or a gun issue? I find it hard to believe I got two bad ruger mags.

 

[Gunmetalgray]

Maybe too much off topic but figured this is as good of place as any with all the .22 knowledge. Having a failure to feed with aguila super extra almost exclusively the second round of 10 out of a mark 4 yes I have switched mags no I haven’t switched ammo. Or a gun issue? I find it hard to believe I got two bad ruger mags.

Yea, check the inside edges of those mag feed lips - the edge that the rim of the rounds will slide against on the mag when being stripped off & chambered. Had a Mk IV mag that was causing early round feed issues and those inside edges seemed way too sharp. Debured & polished those, haven't had the problem repeat. Also have a different Mk IV mag where the follower doesn't move down as freely as the others, sticks in places, very apparent, but hasn't caused any feed issues at this point. Run a fair amount of that same Aguila and it's been very reliable. Jury is still out on the unique smell tho, lol

 

[cg21]

Yea, check the inside edges of those mag feed lips - the edge that the rim of the rounds will slide against on the mag when being stripped off & chambered. Had a Mk IV mag that was causing early round feed issues and those inside edges seemed way too sharp. Debured & polished those, haven't had the problem repeat. Also have a different Mk IV mag where the follower doesn't move down as freely as the others, sticks in places, very apparent, but hasn't caused any feed issues at this point. Run a fair amount of that same Aguila and it's been very reliable. Jury is still out on the unique smell tho, lol

Is the smell part of the super extra ? Lol