Copper Coated .22 vs Bare Lead
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I think it depends on the quality of the ammo. If we are shooting good stuff like CCI or Eley, I really don't think it makes much difference.
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Also depends on the gun. I had two Diamondback .22s. I don't recall if the forcing cone leaded with all ammos or not, but they were prone to do that. I only used cheap bulk junk ammo to test for accuracy. I certainly didn't shoot it regularly.
A good quality ammo using a plain lead bullet will easily outshoot many of the copper coated ammos. I've seen this repeatedly with CCI SV. It's plain uncoated lead.
A good quality ammo using a plain lead bullet will easily outshoot many of the copper coated ammos. I've seen this repeatedly with CCI SV. It's plain uncoated lead.
In CCI 22LR ammo, the fastest is Stinger and it is copper plated?
So Stinger is not as accurate?
So Stinger is not as accurate?
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My 617 demands plated bullets. All my other 22s will shoot plain lead. I'm afraid you'll just have to experiment.
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In my experience Stingers are nowhere near as accurate as CCI Standard velocity and often not as accurate as the CCI Mini Mag round. They are good enough for pest control at reasonable distances (say @ 50 yds) as they are very destructive on small pests.
Good info!! Thank you.
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Never said that. You didn't read my post carefully. You became angered instead.
It leaves copper instead
it is copper "washed" Many lead bullets have a dry or wax lube. Don't think it matters muchCCI now has a polymer coated product out there.
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You have to try many if you're serious about accuracy. I tried about twenty-five ammos (maybe more) about six or seven years ago using two handguns and two rifles. I fired many, many five-shot groups at fifty yards for rifles, twenty-five yards for handguns. Don't get wrapped up in copper plated vs. unplated. Go with what's most accurate.
I would shoot them all and whatever shot the best, I'd buy more of that. Might be 2 different types, one for the rifle and one for the pistol. Or it could be that one is best in both. The good thing about .22 is it's cheap enough to try many different brands and types. And it's fun doing it!
For general purpose shooting I like the CCI .22 products . I use a lot of the CCI Stnd Velo and if I need a little extra speed their Mini Mags have always worked well in my handguns and several of my rifles .
I will not use any Winchester rimfire ammo .
I will not use any Winchester rimfire ammo .
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Probably best not to make a blanket statement like that with regard to a particular brand of ammo unless you've shot multiple groups with the ammos you condemn. I've tried some of the more expensive offerings from Winchester that shot very well - accurate. But, yes, the cheap stuff is generally junk ammo. People still buy it, perhaps because they feel that gives them the right to complain.
I have had great luck with these Aguila "Super Extra." Full power with a strange smell. Just got another case a couple hours ago. Joe
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I used a good bit of Aguila some years back. My only complaint is that their quality control is pretty inconsistent. One batch will shoot well; the next won't. I bought a bunch one time (maybe a case) and it had about 10% misfires. While that's the only time I can recall misfires with Aguila, I stopped buying it.I have had great luck with these Aguila "Super Extra." Full power with a strange smell. Just got another case a couple hours ago. Joe
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Years ago, I bought a sweet CZ bolt action 22 from Buds, and started researching and hunting the best ammo for it. I rounded up several of the most recommended, higher-end brands, but was surprised to find it seems to produce the tightest groups from the cheapest, grubbiest Walmart bulk ammo, unplated Winchester X-pert, which IIRC,was $12 a brick at the time. Go figure.
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The better quality .22 ammo's are lead. Eley, SK, Lapua etc...........
I hunt with one .22 ammo (Eley Club)..and plink with the cheapest available...cleaning often
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I am with you on that assessment! I have been shooting 22lr for about 65 years.
