.22LR for an old 22/32 Kit gun

[442js]

I just picked up a mid 1950s 22/32 pre-model 34 today, and I am trying to find out what is good ammo to use. I don't think there is .22+P, and I wouldn't want to use it anyway. Any good brands/grains to get?

Also, I will at some point use that ammo on a rifle so would the recommended product also be good for that? I currently have a lower part of the rifle, and one of the upper receivers I plan to get is a .22LR.

A friend has a K22 Masterpiece from the 1970s (believe it is a 17-2). What is good ammo for that piece?

Sorry for all the questions.

Thank you for your help.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Unless something has changed, the #1 rule about .22 ammo is that there are no hard and fast rules, particularly with S&W revolvers. Believe it or don't, I have found CCI Blazer to be one of the best for most of my guns, certainly for the S&W revolvers. CCI Mini-Mag is also good, as is Federal 711.

You'll just have to try all kinds of different stuff, and try to distinguish between a bad day and bad ammo.

 

[Smith357]

I like to stick to standard velocity loads, the only gain I have noticed from the high velocity ammunition is noise. I just use what ever I'm currently using in my match rifles.

 

[alwslate]

I agree with the above statement that there are no hard and fast rules
regarding .22 ammo. I have a S&W 2" md. 34 that has given me fits in
trying to find the best ammo for accuracy. Shoots great with Federal
Lightning HV but shooting any other LR ammo is just wasting shells.
It shoots better groups with HV .22 shorts than any LR other than the
Federals. Just have to test your gun with a variety of ammo.

 

[Green Frog]

+1 to Smith357. I've discovered Federal Auto Match, which is a sort of standard velocity + and was actually intended for the likes of match prepared Ruger 10-22s has enough snap to operate my pistols well, works nicely in my single shot rifles, and seems to be right at home in my Heavy Frame Target, vintage early 1920s. I buy it cheaply in bulk at the local Wally World. In the words of the great Rick Hunter, "Works for me!"

Froggie

 

[brucev]

Buy 50 rd. boxes of as large a variety of .22 LR ammunition as possible. Test it in your revolver using good marksmanship techniques. Fire at 5 strings six shots. Eliminate those brands that give poor results. Repeat with the best brands. Select the brand that gives best results and go buy as much of that lot number as is available. Do the same with the brands that are second and third best. Use the best ammo for "serious" purposes. Use the other two brands for practice. I have had very good results with CCI Blazer .22 LR as well as Federal Lightening .22 LR ammunition. HTH. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[442js]

Buy 50 rd. boxes of as large a variety of .22 LR ammunition as possible. Test it in your revolver using good marksmanship techniques. Fire at 5 strings six shots. Eliminate those brands that give poor results. Repeat with the best brands. Select the brand that gives best results and go buy as much of that lot number as is available. Do the same with the brands that are second and third best. Use the best ammo for "serious" purposes. Use the other two brands for practice. I have had very good results with CCI Blazer .22 LR as well as Federal Lightening .22 LR ammunition. HTH. Sincerely. bruce.

I bought CCI Blazer .22LR for a new to me Model 18-4 I just bought as well as for a rifle (once I get a .22LR upper receiver since everyone here is back ordered). Someone here suggested several different manufacturers, and I bought Eley Sport .22LR. A little more expensive than the Blazers, but hopefully it will be good. I plan on shooting the model 18 a lot more than the kit gun.

Thanks for the advice.