Thread: .22 LR question
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Old 05-29-2020, 11:10 AM
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Default .22 reliability

Part of the problems with any .22 ammo is in the design and manufacturing process.

Start with the design. The case rim and bullet diameter are the same. In a tight chamber this creates a problem if the bullet "flows" over the case mouth. This is a common case of FTF!

In the manufacturing process the case is "spun" in order to get the primer compound to flow around the inside of the case rim. If the compound doesn't flow properly the round won't fire!

Promo ammo is probably manufactured following different Q/C standards to keep costs down.

For quite a few years I competed in a "Gallery" Bulls-eye league. No one was able to complete a match using any brand of "promo" ammo! Thanks to "alibies" shooters were able to complete most matches though.

The only ammo used by the top shooters was either Ely or CCI/SV unless "vintage" ammo was used!

Failures to feed fall into three categories:

Ammo: covered above

Magazines: Most 22 pistols rely on magazine feed lips for proper feeding. Maladjusted feed lips lead to FTF's!

Maintenance: If this has to be explained...….

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