Best .22lr Bulk Ammo for Semi-Autos
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RaySendero
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My 10/22 likes that Fed AM but doesn't like the CCI Blazers.
You will have to figure out what your pistol likes.
You will have to figure out what your pistol likes.
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Areoflyer09
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I’m down to buying 22 ammo in 3 categories.
1) CCI SV - this is what I buy and shoot for 90% if my uses. I’ve never had anything that wouldn’t run this. A box of 500 runs a bit more than bulk ammo, but I find the reliability and accuracy worth it for my 22s.
2) Target grade ammo for my wife’s built 10/22. The Kidd barrel on this loves the more expensive ammo and pays it back with being a sub-1/2 MOA rifle when you do your part.
3) CCI Suppressor & Quiet rounds. I keep a small amount of both on hand for both the semi-autos and bolt actions.
My experience with bulk has left me preferring to pay a bit more for CCI SV because it works for my guns. You will have to experiment a bit to find the one that works best in yours.
1) CCI SV - this is what I buy and shoot for 90% if my uses. I’ve never had anything that wouldn’t run this. A box of 500 runs a bit more than bulk ammo, but I find the reliability and accuracy worth it for my 22s.
2) Target grade ammo for my wife’s built 10/22. The Kidd barrel on this loves the more expensive ammo and pays it back with being a sub-1/2 MOA rifle when you do your part.
3) CCI Suppressor & Quiet rounds. I keep a small amount of both on hand for both the semi-autos and bolt actions.
My experience with bulk has left me preferring to pay a bit more for CCI SV because it works for my guns. You will have to experiment a bit to find the one that works best in yours.
It's almost like a rite of passage to try as many different brands of .22 LR you can get your hands on to find that one magical brand your gun likes best.
A friend's Remington 597 likes almost any cheap, bulk lead (it even likes Remington Thunderbolts) but does poorly when fed any of the copper washed rounds.
I suspect you'll really like/be impressed with the Browning Buck Mark.
Good luck.
A friend's Remington 597 likes almost any cheap, bulk lead (it even likes Remington Thunderbolts) but does poorly when fed any of the copper washed rounds.
I suspect you'll really like/be impressed with the Browning Buck Mark.
Good luck.
aarondhgraham
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Federal 550 round bulk packs from Wal mart.
The one bulk ammo that runs all of my semi-autos (pistols and rifles) is,,,
Federal 550 round bulk packs from Wal mart.
This has been my go-to bulk/plinking ammo for well over a decade,,,
I'm not saying it's the best bulk ammo out there,,,
But it has always worked for me.
Aarond
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The one bulk ammo that runs all of my semi-autos (pistols and rifles) is,,,
Federal 550 round bulk packs from Wal mart.
This has been my go-to bulk/plinking ammo for well over a decade,,,
I'm not saying it's the best bulk ammo out there,,,
But it has always worked for me.
Aarond
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Do not buy anything, especially .22 ammo, in bulk until you have tried a box out of your firearm. No two firearms, be they rifles or handguns(or 2 consecutively numbered identical firearms), will shoot the same ammo the same way. Then you get into ammo for different purposes. It's unlikely that hunting HV HP's will shoot as well as standard velocity target ammo out of anything. Still worth a try though.
The chances of one brand shooting well out of 3 different firearms are slim, but you might get lucky. Start with one, find the ammo it shoots best and cycles the action, then try it in another.
The chances of one brand shooting well out of 3 different firearms are slim, but you might get lucky. Start with one, find the ammo it shoots best and cycles the action, then try it in another.
Shotgun Slim
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I have a Buckmark and a M&P 15-22 rifle. The Buckmark won't run Federal Automatch while the rifle loves it. The 15-22 will hardly run CCI Tactical but the Browning runs it flawlessly. Don't buy bulk ammo until you know it's good in your stuff.
Like many, I use a variety based on what I find on sale. But I generally prefer the bulk Federal plated 36gr. hollow point that's available in several different packages. I also use some Remington Thunderbolts since I seem to be able to buy it cheaper than most anything else and it runs OK in most guns (though not as well as the Federal).
I'm still using up some old Winchester Super-X HV plated solids that I bought for 2 cents each long ago, but they seem to run just a tad larger in diameter and can be a bit tougher to seat in some guns like a Ruger Single Six or a bolt action with a tight chamber. Most auto chambers seem to be large enough that the Super-X stuff runs fine in them.
If you are looking for best accuracy as well as reliable function, you are going to need to try several as has been already expressed.
For accuracy, my particular 10/22 likes bulk Winchester Xpert lead HP and Winchester Super-X HV plated solids. But it seems to be reliable with most anything.
I'm still using up some old Winchester Super-X HV plated solids that I bought for 2 cents each long ago, but they seem to run just a tad larger in diameter and can be a bit tougher to seat in some guns like a Ruger Single Six or a bolt action with a tight chamber. Most auto chambers seem to be large enough that the Super-X stuff runs fine in them.
If you are looking for best accuracy as well as reliable function, you are going to need to try several as has been already expressed.
For accuracy, my particular 10/22 likes bulk Winchester Xpert lead HP and Winchester Super-X HV plated solids. But it seems to be reliable with most anything.
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stinkeypete
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CCI SV is not what it once was.
Blazer is just as good in my tests last summer in all my .22s.
Aguila standard is better in my 10/22
New CCI SV is the same as Blazer and both are more expensive than Aguila.
My CZ rifle likes Blazer better than Aguila but RWS is lots better (and a lot more expensive.)
For pistol plinking, I stocked up on Blazer and Aguila standard velocity. I used to swear by CCI SV and my old stock shoots better than the new stuff.
Blazer is just as good in my tests last summer in all my .22s.
Aguila standard is better in my 10/22
New CCI SV is the same as Blazer and both are more expensive than Aguila.
My CZ rifle likes Blazer better than Aguila but RWS is lots better (and a lot more expensive.)
For pistol plinking, I stocked up on Blazer and Aguila standard velocity. I used to swear by CCI SV and my old stock shoots better than the new stuff.
triplebike
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The one bulk ammo that runs all of my semi-autos (pistols and rifles) is,,,
Federal 550 round bulk packs from Wal mart.
This has been my go-to bulk/plinking ammo for well over a decade,,,
I'm not saying it's the best bulk ammo out there,,,
But it has always worked for me.
Aarond
I agree 100%. All my 22's run fine with it & it's quite accurate for bulk ammo. One thing that I feel really helps 22's is a 1000 rd break in with CCI MINI MAGS.
Federal 550 round bulk packs from Wal mart.
This has been my go-to bulk/plinking ammo for well over a decade,,,
I'm not saying it's the best bulk ammo out there,,,
But it has always worked for me.
Aarond
I agree 100%. All my 22's run fine with it & it's quite accurate for bulk ammo. One thing that I feel really helps 22's is a 1000 rd break in with CCI MINI MAGS.
chrisintexas
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Is walmart still selling any ammo?
wild willy
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I've been using Aguila standard velocity in my SR-22 works fine.You can usually find it for less than $20 for 500.
My Walmart sells 22, shotgun and many rifle calibers other than 223 and 5.56