Armscore 22LR Bolt Action Only ammo

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Anybody know what's the story with this ammo?
They say it is suitable for revolvers, single-shots, bolt actions, and lever actions, but not semi-autos.
It is listed as 36gr high velocity hollow points.
So what is different about it?
Why is it "not recommended" for semi-autos?
Anybody know?
 
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Rimfire semi-autos are all of blowback operation and not locked breech. Because of design and manufacturing tolerances in the disconnectors of some of these, and when allowed to build up firing residue, they may actually fire a cartridge which is not fully chambered, resulting in cartridge case rupture with escaping high pressure gas. This is of little danger to the shooter, unless peering directly into the ejection port at the time. But, it does tie up the gun until cleared. Such out-of-battery firings cannot occur with a locked breech gun, such as in revolvers, single-shots, bolt actions, and lever actions. This ammunition should perform satisfactorily in those locked breech guns.
 
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Not .22 L.R. but did try their 22 magnum 40 grain H.P. in my Ruger rifle. Did not group nearly as well as my usual CCI rounds.
 
1. at $2.50 a box of 50ea its probably very dirty ammo. if so, might not run very well in an autoloader.

2. its JHP a lot of rimfire autoloaders will not feed JHP's very well.

3. The webpage does not list the speed for the HV, it does have the SV for .22LR at 1125 which is a little fast for SV .22LR

it does say it meets SAAMI specs.

I think I would just get some CCI SV
 
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Exchipy said:
Rimfire semi-autos are all of blowback operation and not locked breech. Because of design and manufacturing tolerances in the disconnectors of some of these, and when allowed to build up firing residue, they may actually fire a cartridge which is not fully chambered, resulting in cartridge case rupture with escaping high pressure gas. This is of little danger to the shooter, unless peering directly into the ejection port at the time. But, it does tie up the gun until cleared. Such out-of-battery firings cannot occur with a locked breech gun, such as in revolvers, single-shots, bolt actions, and lever actions. This ammunition should perform satisfactorily in those locked breech guns.
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So what are you saying is different about it that makes it more likely to fire out of battery? Dirtier? Dimensions that are too tight? Thinner brass?

I ask because I saw it advertised at 5 cents per round, whereas their "regular" 36gr High Velocity HP ammo was being advertised for 8 cents a round.
So my big question is' What's the difference between the two?
 
double-dipper said:
1. at $2.50 a box of 50ea its probably very dirty ammo. if so, might not run very well in an autoloader.
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I'm thinking this is probably why. It will gunk up an autoloader too fast and cause malfunctions.

double-dipper said:
2. its JHP a lot of rimfire autoloaders will not feed JHP's very well.
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Their standard velocity 36gr HPs don't carry the Bolt Action only recommendation so I don't think that would be it.

double-dipper said:
3. The webpage does not list the speed for the HV, it does have the SV for .22LR at 1125 which is a little fast for SV .22LR it does say it meets SAAMI specs.
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Yeah, being listed as HV I kinda doubt that it is too weak.

double-dipper said:
I think I would just get some CCI SV
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I've got a couple of bolt action 22 rifles and four 22 revolvers to feed, so I'm tempted to give it a try.

I've never shot any of their 22 ammo, but I've tried their 44mag and it shot just fine.
 
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All Armscore ammunition is subpar at best regardless of caliber, and calling their rimfire ammo 'junk' would be a compliment! That stuff is dirty, inaccurate and inconsistent....on a good day.
 
Eric300 said:
All Armscore ammunition is subpar at best regardless of caliber, and calling their rimfire ammo 'junk' would be a compliment! That stuff is dirty, inaccurate and inconsistent....on a good day.
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Can you share some more details?
What calibers have you shot, through what guns, and compared to what other ammo? Have you tried the "bolt action only" loading specifically - or even their "regular" 22lr?
 
In their center fire ammo Armscor uses thick primers known to be the cause of light strikes in many handguns that have less than very heavy mainspring tension. Rimfire I can’t say but as already said there’s plenty of known good quality rimfire ammunition on the market.

If anyone wants to buy Armscor ammunition and can get a good price…buy it and save it for resale when there’s another buying panic and make a profit.
 
BC38 said:
Can you share some more details?
What calibers have you shot, through what guns, and compared to what other ammo? Have you tried the "bolt action only" loading specifically - or even their "regular" 22lr?
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No need to elaborate any further. 'All' means all. Either believe it or buy/try the stuff and draw your own conclusions. It's your money.
 
Eric300 said:
No need to elaborate any further. 'All' means all. Either believe it or buy/try the stuff and draw your own conclusions. It's your money.
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As I said earlier, I've shot some of their 44mag cowboy loads and they were just fine - proving your "ALL" statement to be false (in my experience).

But thank you so much for your very strong but unsubstantiated blanket opinion statement.
 
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Mike said:
Yes. In my revolvers. Dirty and HARD to eject. STINKS too. Rounds had different sounds too. Indicating velocity swings. Was in a yellow box. Now long gone.
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FINALLY, someone with some experience shooting Armscore 22LR (even if it wasn't the bolt action only variety), who is willing to give some specifics about their experience!

THANK YOU! That is the kind of info I'm looking for!

So, in summary, Armscore SV 22LR is dirty, stinky, inconsistent, and hard to eject.
 
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