From a bench with scope at 50 yards? Looks like I am getting 1" with Aguila Super Extra 40gr. A bit larger with CCI SV 40 gr and much larger with SK Rifle Match! The SK was a real shocker. I thought I would be getting .75" at 50 yards I will compare the Aguil to Norma TAC 22 and CCI 40 gr MM. What size groups are y'all getting from the bench at 50 yds. I was using a Caldwell Deadshot from bag and rear squeeze bag. I have a Caldwell Rock BR mechanical rest but I find it a bit of a pain to tote about and diddling with setting it up so I usually use the bag.

Presently I am shooting a Winchester 52 Sporter made in 1935 with a Leupold VXII 3-9 scope. The best ammo in this rifle is Norma Match Target, which shoots 1/2 to 3/4 inch 5 shot groups at 50 yards. My 25 yd groups have been 3/8 inch, 10 shots. Wolf Match Target groups are slightly larger. CCI Stnd Velocity does not give any groups to be proud of, but it is ok for just plinking. The Norma Match Target performs mush better than their Tac 22 loadings.

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K Stone
FBINA 152

I get pretty much consistent 1"-1.5" at 50 yds. off the bench (using the same Caldwell rest you have) with CCI Mini Mags. But also use a scope. I haven't shot a whole bunch off different ammo for group testing purposes because I mostly use my 15-22 for fun, (plinking, spinners, steel plates, dueling tree, etc.). I have other .22lr's for bullseye shooting. I think 1" or a tad bigger group at 50 yds. with that rifle is pretty acceptable.

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SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS

I forgot to add that this is for 10 shot groups. I have two very good .22lr target rifles but I was interested in determining what the 15-22 would do at 50 yards and maybe at 100 later if I found medium priced ammo it liked to make it worth while. I understand the SK Rifle Match was the only match grade ammo I shot. I have I have some CenterX and Eley Match but not going to waste these on a 15-22. The Sk shot the worse of all followed by the CCI SV and the Aguila being the best thus far. I was hoping for a consistent .75" 10 shot group with somethin no more expensive than SK, Wolf, Ely Club, ect. Aguila can be bought for .05 cents a round and thus far it is the "winner".

If my 1522 shoots 10 rounds into an inch, I'm having a pretty good day.
I've never expected match accuracy from it. It's a fun gun, not a target gun, that for me, has kilt more than it's share of vermin and bottles and cans.

This is an apples to oranges comparison with only one point to be made-----if barrel temperature is even a consideration with .22 Long Rifle.

I have a Colt "Sporter" (AR-15, 223), with a Trijicon ACOG, fired from a BR Pivot (That which Caldwell either bought the patents for, or just plain copied---excepting the tolerances for the center pivot---Caldwell's is looser/easier to assemble/disassemble, with no noticeable effect except for shots beyond 300 yards.

To the point: This outfit makes for 3/8" groups at 100 yards---from a cold barrel---kept cold by f i r i n g----s l o w l y!! Increasing the rate of firing opens up the groups to soup can size----right now!

Ralph Tremaine

Thanks guys for the comments. I realize the 15-22 isn't a target rifle. I have three target rifles which are very accurate. The 15-22 is basically a trainer for my AR for manual of arms. I thought it unusually accurate at 25 yds (one hole round groups) but I knew the test of accuracy would show at 50 yards. I was a bit surprised that it shot worse with match ammo than higher grade non-match-ammo. I will compare the Aguila with the Norma TAC and CCI 40gr MM. One inch at 50 yards for 10 rounds is certainty acceptable for a non-match rifle.

I am unsure of the mechanics involved but it is not unusual for standard velocity ammo and match ammo to perform sub par in semi-auto rifles. Perhaps because these rifles are designed for use with higher velocity ammo whose increased force on the bolt/feeding mechanism yields more consistent results.

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So many S&W's, so few funds!!

I shot this group at 50 yards with a stock Ruger 10/22, cheap Simmons 3-9x scope, using bulk Federal Automatch 40gr on a simple Caldwell bench rest.

Not too shabby for everything being basic and nothing custom or match grade.

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Like you mine is a "trainer" or fun gun for the "Boys"..... so most shooting is fast double and triple taps....... easy to keep 20-30 rounds in a fist size group at 50yds.

Can't recall the last time I benched it........ that said


Shooting Off hand mine will break a 4"[?] clay at 50yds; then brake the two halves and dust off the four quarters 8 out of 10