CCI AR Tactical ammo

[grimreaper21]

Isn't CCI Tactical $25/box from Cabela's (barring the recent sale for $17.99/box)? e.g. it's 4 boxes for $99.99.

That makes it $25/375 == 0.06666666 (repeating of course) cents per round. Most of the time, you can get free shipping from Cabela's, so it's not a huge amount more than that usually.

Ideally, because CCI Tactical is bulk-packaged, vendors other than Cabela's MSRP action will price it better once it's more widely available. As it is now, it's a Cabela's exclusive. As it is, it appears my 15-22 actually runs really really well on Federal AutoMatch 40gr... I put in a few magazines worth the other day and it can make holes within holes at 25yds as long as I do my part. I can't say that about the CCI Mini-Mag or Federal Champion at this point. I was pretty amazed really.

That said... by then, the CA ammo ban will have kicked in and I'll be SOL for online .22LR ammo if the politicians decide .22LR can be classified as a "handgun caliber"

Which reminds me, I should get a couple thousand more rounds of 9mm before it's too late!

it should be $19.99, you're gettin ripped off. it might be because you're doing the dry box "Deal". Which is hardly a deal, all they do is add in the price of the dry box. I really hate dishonest practices like this, however consumer beware.

 

[scootle]

it should be $19.99, you're gettin ripped off. it might be because you're doing the dry box "Deal". Which is hardly a deal, all they do is add in the price of the dry box. I really hate dishonest practices like this, however consumer beware.

Is there a URL for the $19.99/box deal on the website? I can only find the drybox "deal" for 4x boxes plus dry storage for $99.

 

[arizona98tj]

Geez.....all these math calcs makes my head hurt....just go out and shoot the stuff!

Back to the topic....which was about how the Tactical rounds perform....and not about how much they cost.

Was at the range today and used another 100 rounds. (yeah, I know, that isn't much....but I don't plink with it....I practice specific drills with it).

Out of the 100 rounds, had two failure to fire. In both cases, I rotated the round around to a fresh area of the rim and it ignited on the 2nd try. That is about the same failure rate I get with Federal bulk.

They still hold a tighter group.....but they do appear to have "some" of the traits normally found with bulk ammo.

Anyone else experience any failures to fire?

 

[grimreaper21]

Is there a URL for the $19.99/box deal on the website? I can only find the drybox "deal" for 4x boxes plus dry storage for $99.

there was a couple months ago, im not sure anymore. couldn't find one at first glance. i know in-stores, it is 19.99 though.

 

[scootle]

Out of the 100 rounds, had two failure to fire. In both cases, I rotated the round around to a fresh area of the rim and it ignited on the 2nd try. That is about the same failure rate I get with Federal bulk.

They still hold a tighter group.....but they do appear to have "some" of the traits normally found with bulk ammo.

Anyone else experience any failures to fire?

Interesting... and disappointing to hear. The other day, I had exactly 3/100 FTF with Federal Champion (525 bulk)... same deal, rotating the round and it fired with the 2nd try.

I had 0/60 FTF with Federal AutoMatch 40gr (325 bulk).

To date, I have had zero FTF with CCI Mini-Mag (nearly 1000 rounds total).

I had always assumed the hallmark of CCI ammo was the very low FTF rates. Hearing that your CCI Tactical had even that many FTF is a bit disappointing.

Thinking about it, the lower velocity on the CCI Tactical should theoreticallly keep the groups tighter than the higher-velocity CCI Mini-Mag. I wonder if the standard-velocity CCI Tactical even goes supersonic coming out of the 15-22. Anyone notice if they hear that second crack from the supersonic bullet using the CCI Tactical? I know it is very pronounced when using CCI Mini-Mag and Federal AutoMatch.

 

[arizona98tj]

Thinking about it, the lower velocity on the CCI Tactical should theoreticallly keep the groups tighter than the higher-velocity CCI Mini-Mag. I wonder if the standard-velocity CCI Tactical even goes supersonic coming out of the 15-22. Anyone notice if they hear that second crack from the supersonic bullet using the CCI Tactical? I know it is very pronounced when using CCI Mini-Mag and Federal AutoMatch.

The velocity data, from my chorno, is included in post #1.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I wonder if the standard-velocity CCI Tactical even goes supersonic coming out of the 15-22. Anyone notice if they hear that second crack from the supersonic bullet using the CCI Tactical? I know it is very pronounced when using CCI Mini-Mag and Federal AutoMatch.

CCI standard velocity shoots subsonic, cycles well, no FTFire, relatively clean and is more accurate than high velocity ammo.

 

[Ufd108]

Is there a URL for the $19.99/box deal on the website? I can only find the drybox "deal" for 4x boxes plus dry storage for $99.

I don't think Cabelas ever offered it online in single boxes, only the 4 box plus storage box "deal". It's always been $19.99 per box in the stores (except when it's on sale of course).

 

[rtquig]

I don't think Cabelas ever offered it online in single boxes, only the 4 box plus storage box "deal". It's always been $19.99 per box in the stores (except when it's on sale of course).

They did offer it by the box and I have bought it. At the time, I found it on a link on this tread. I didn't have any luck looking for it on the Cabela web site. I may take a ride out there tomorrow, its a 160 mile ride one way.

 

[rtquig]

I took a 3.5 hour drive to Cabela's today, the place was mobbed and not worth the trip. Way too many people, you couldn't get near the guns without someone pushing you aside so they could look.
The bulk Federal was $18.99 for 500 and the CCI tactical was $19.99 for the 375 box. They has a ton of the Federal and only about 10 boxes of the CCI AR tactical. They probably has more in the back but were so crowded they most likely couldn't get to restock it. I only bought 1 box of the AR since I have 8 already, felt I had to buy at least 1. Won't be making that trip any time in the near future! I'll pay to have Brown deliver it.

 

[team sidewinder]

Am I the only one that wishes CCI put the tactical ammo in the same plastic containers that the mini mags come in?

No you are not the only one. Now there are two of us. LOL I don't care for all my 22cal. loose banging around in a big box during shipping and handling. I would probably buy this CCI tactical ammo if it were in the plastic boxes with some protection to keep the rounds separate. Not sure they are any better than the mini-mag just because of the Tactical logo on them. I will keep using the mini-mag as there is no sense changing cause if it works I am not going to mess with it. IMHO

I am not one that can afford to throw money around but I will pay good money for dependable, high quality .22cal ammo rather than cheap out just to get more ammo of lesser quality. But then maybe that is just me.

 

[thacheese]

i don't think they are packed so loose they'll get damaged. you could always put them in any other cci box. i always put them in the stinger slide packs once i open the bulk box.

 

[team sidewinder]

i don't think they are packed so loose they'll get damaged. you could always put them in any other cci box. i always put them in the stinger slide packs once i open the bulk box.

Good idea. Guess I will still stick to the Mini-Mags and I need the hollow points for gophers which is all I plink with my 15-22 or any 22 rimfire I have for that matter.

 

[guy22]

i don't think they are packed so loose they'll get damaged. you could always put them in any other cci box. i always put them in the stinger slide packs once i open the bulk box.

I have loved the CCI slider pack since I first saw them.
The CCI 100 round slidy-top plastic boxes are great to reuse. I put all my bulk pack in them even it they are packaged in plastic trays like Federal, or Aguila.
They are clear, so you get a good visual on numbers left. They will meter out 5, 10. 15, etc..., rounds into your hand with no spillage. They also fit great in any AR Mag pouch you have. I keep all mine,and look for additional ones in the thrash cans at any shooting range.
They will chatter some going down a rough road, or while running. I have been thinking about putting some cotton balls, or something in the bottom of the trays. Anybody done this???
Guy22

 

[Jorsche]

I ran CCI AR tactical through my gun for the first time today (mine is a performance center model) and I experienced a failure to feed from each of the two 25-round magazines I ran through. The bullet came partially dislodged from the case as it tried to feed. Previously I've only fired Remington bulk without any incident and today I also tried CCI Mini-Mags, also without problems.

How many rounds of the AR tactical should I fire before giving up? I've still got an unopened box that I'm considering returning if it's going to give me regular problems.

I've probably fired about 750 rounds total through the gun and I haven't cleaned or disassembled any of my 3 magazines yet.

Thoughts?

 

[thacheese]

how old are the mags? i always have issues with new mags.

 

[Jorsche]

how old are the mags? i always have issues with new mags.

I just purchased the gun (and mags) a couple of weeks ago. Each magazine has probably been loaded/emptied about 10x.

What seems odd to me if we're blaming the magazines is that immediately before and after the issues with the AR Tactical ammo, other types of ammo fired flawlessly.

I'm hoping to be able to head to the range again today, I'll see if I can get more data. Does the AR Tactical stuff have a waxy coating on it?

 

[matmat417]

I ran CCI AR tactical through my gun for the first time today (mine is a performance center model) and I experienced a failure to feed from each of the two 25-round magazines I ran through. The bullet came partially dislodged from the case as it tried to feed. Previously I've only fired Remington bulk without any incident and today I also tried CCI Mini-Mags, also without problems.

How many rounds of the AR tactical should I fire before giving up? I've still got an unopened box that I'm considering returning if it's going to give me regular problems.

I've probably fired about 750 rounds total through the gun and I haven't cleaned or disassembled any of my 3 magazines yet.

Thoughts?

I have a PC to and the only thing that doesnt FTE FTF is the CCI tactical. Rem jammed and dont even get me talking bout the federal.. as far as the bullet dislodging i think you may have had a few bad ones. ive gone through close to 1500 of the CCI and havent had a single problem yet ( hoping i just didnt jinx myself)

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I have a PC to and the only thing that doesnt FTE FTF is the CCI tactical. Rem jammed and dont even get me talking bout the federal.. as far as the bullet dislodging i think you may have had a few bad ones. ive gone through close to 1500 of the CCI and havent had a single problem yet ( hoping i just didnt jinx myself)

I sure would be interested to hear how CCI Standard Velocity works in the PC.

 

[Jorsche]

I sure would be interested to hear how CCI Standard Velocity works in the PC.

I have a box of those, I will probably give them a try today and report back.

I suppose it's likely that the rounds where the bullet dislodged were just bad examples. I'll try to go through the rest of that box today and see if I have any other problems.