CCI Tactical 22lr Ammo

"Tactical" in reference to .22 ammo probably means nothing aside from "tactical" marketing. The word itself has great meaning for many these days even if it offers nothing in the way of performance.

For anyone serious about .22 ammo, "tactical" might be worth trying but try at least a half-dozen other ammos (always including CCI SV). They're not expensive. The one that functions reliably, always fires, and is most accurate when tested for 50 yard group size from a good benchrest is easily the best ammo, "tactical" labeling or not.
 
Back when .22 RF was a "problem" I bought all I could get anywhere I could get it. Mini Mags were my goto standard for many many years. Not to be found then, or at unreasonable prices.

During the problem years I had misfires and even found empty primed cases in a bulk box. Not just one particular brand, but several. I must say that Federal gave me the least problems.

In the last couple years WalMart has had a steady inventory of 325 Bricks of Federal Target Grade ammo. I bought a brick and was Soooo happy with the results I went back and bought more.

The last time I needed some, I went to each of the 5 Wallys in my area and bought the limit at each store. THEN, I went back a day later and did it again. I found them to be that good.

It was a lot of weight to have to carry in the basement to my ammo safe, but it was worth it.

In other words, I highly recommend that flavor.
 
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There is a difference in bullet profile to make feeding in AR style rifle rifles better.

See the difference at about the 1:20 mark in this video:

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS7GDn2NMoA[/ame]

and about 2:40 in this video:

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct4v7gyrsZQ[/ame]

I use them interchangeably in my 15-22 as both work fine for me. I think the Tactical version might make more of a difference in an AR with a .22lr conversion upper? The 15-22 was designed for .22lr. Mine works with just about any HV .22lr round nose ammo.
 
dave1918a2 said:
Add the word " tactical ", raise the price " tactically ".
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I have found the tactical .22 cheaper at times than the mini-mags. I buy whichever I can get for the better price. As I pointed out they are a bit different and one bullet profile may work better in some guns.
 
marvin02 said:
I have found the tactical .22 cheaper at times than the mini-mags. I buy whichever I can get for the better price. As I pointed out they are a bit different and one bullet profile may work better in some guns.
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A good reason to try a variety of ammos.
 
gwpercle said:
I thought I had seen everything "Tactical" after buying some Tactical Chop Sticks ... I swear , Kabar Tactical Chopsticks , get real !

Then my wife buys me a "Tactical" Walking Cane , can a Cane be tactical ...
I was at a loss for words ... Yes , it's a beast and will get you put in jail in most places just on dangerous looks alone . (M-48 sold by Cold Steel )

But Tactical 22 LR ... Come on Man , that's a bit much ...what can you do to make 22 LR ammo "Tactical" ... FMJ , Tracer , Armor Piercing ???
I gues if you can have Tactical Chopsticks you can have Tactical 22 LR Ammo ...sell it in a metal G.I. Ammo Can and don't look back !
Gary
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you need a tactical spork too.
 
CCI 40 grain 22lr Standard Velocity Ammo Deal

Palmetto State Armory is selling 500 rounds for $29.99 + $9.99 shipping. I just bought some. :)
 
I went through 600 rounds of CCI AR Tactical in my 15-22 shooting Steel Challenge matches. I got it on recommendation that it would feed better in this style of rifle.


Performance wise it was great.


However, I was getting more misfires (good firing pin indent on the case) than I was comfortable with in competition shooting.


Went to CCI MiniMags and have had fewer problems.


Maybe I had a bad batch? Maybe just random distribution I got some bad rounds? But since the MiniMags have been fine, I'm staying with them.


Usually, feed problems with the 15-22 are the awful polymer lipped magazines.
 
I am not a fan of copper washed .22 LR ammo. I am a fan of standard velocity .22 LR ammo. It does everything I need including formal/ informal target shooting and small game hunting.
 
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Satandard velocity 22LR

I agree. Now that all of my 22 lr shooting is at an indoor range, CCI and Eley standard velocity meet all of my needs. I no longer shoot CCI Mini Mag or high velocity 22 lr ammo at the range.:)
 
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