Ain't that the truth. I've been shooting .22's since the early 1960's. Other than fairly common issues with Remington (their stuff has been a disappointment for years and years), I have yet to have an issue with CCI, Winchester, Federal, et al.

Until now........

Recent purchases of many of the others have yielded squibs, empty cases (no bullet) and pops (not bangs).

I HAVE contacted the manufacturers and even got refunds, but having to do that is a pita.