AMMO TALK

[Nachtjager]

ammo

I was thinking of taking advantage of the Gander Mountain sale (thanks for mentioning it) but have two questions

can they ship right to your home, I live in WA

how much was shipping, I would imagine 5 to 10 boxes would weigh a bit

thanks in advance

 

[whoppo]

I was thinking of taking advantage of the Gander Mountain sale (thanks for mentioning it) but have two questions

can they ship right to your home, I live in WA

how much was shipping, I would imagine 5 to 10 boxes would weigh a bit

thanks in advance

I don't know of any shipping restrictions to WA, but I'm on the other side of the country

I ordered four 500-round packs and the shipping was free with their "saver option".. it may take a day or two longer to get there, but that's no big deal. They have a map that shows estimated delivery time for their free shipping option.

 

[UpstateNY]

What's everyone's thought on using the CCI Velocitors for break in? I wanted to get some Stingers, but they were all sold out. These looked like the next best thing they had in stock.

 

[grimreaper21]

they are nice but expensive, you get half as many as the CCI minimags for the same price (50 per box instead of 100). Im interested in trying out a box too but haven't yet. I just broke my rifle in a couple days ago on minimags without any FTF

 

[zamboni_driver]

I don't know of any shipping restrictions to WA, but I'm on the other side of the country

I ordered four 500-round packs and the shipping was free with their "saver option".. it may take a day or two longer to get there, but that's no big deal. They have a map that shows estimated delivery time for their free shipping option.

I just ordered 5 boxes (2500 rounds), delivered with tax for $136. I did a quick google on 'gander mountain promo code' and found a $20 off $100 code that worked. I was tempted to double the order to 5000 rounds. The in-store sale ends on the 13th for mini-mags so I would suspect that web sale may end at that time also.

 

[maverick88]

Are you refering to the CCI .22LR 36GR MINI-MAG HP CPHP 500 ROUNDS on sale at Gander ? I`ve used the 40GR are these as effective ? My rifle seems to only like CCI ammo. I`ve been using Blazer but the lead is so messy. You can buy them cheaply at Glenns army navy, $149.90 for 5000. If the 36gr shots as well as the 40 gr I`ll have to get in a nother Order quickly. I ordered 1 box to try but it won`t be here till the 13th. Somebody thought the sale was over on the 13th. Anybody know about this? Thanks Tim

 

[john16443]

I believe the CCI Mini Mag 40 grain round nose bullets and the 36 grain hollow points are the same bullet. The only difference is the hollow point, which probably accounts for the 4 grain weight difference. Otherwise they should perform essentially the same.

 

[maverick88]

Thank you John

 

[zamboni_driver]

I believe the CCI Mini Mag 40 grain round nose bullets and the 36 grain hollow points are the same bullet. The only difference is the hollow point, which probably accounts for the 4 grain weight difference. Otherwise they should perform essentially the same.

See page TWO of this thread, post number 14. Someone shot both types of mini-mags at different yardage and posted the results along with some other ammo results. Great pictures.

 

[zamboni_driver]

Somebody thought the sale was over on the 13th. Anybody know about this? Thanks Tim

I am guessing on the 13th, only because that is the last day that the mini-mags are on sale in the store.

 

[maverick88]

I just ordered 5 boxes. Using Coupon Code gmh1010 you get $20 off till the 13th.

 

[g-man-rocks]

Ammo experience

So far about 1K rounds through my "DURXXXX" serial number blue springs MP15-22.

First 200 or so were Blazers (as far as I remember no issues)
next 400+ were Winchester (550 pack from wally world)- HORRIBLE 2-3% fail to feed (terrible stovepipes)

200 rounds of CCI 36grain minimags. 3-4 fail to load in the mag. Really stuck hard. 1-2 fail to fire and had to re-fire them. 1-3 stovepipes.

Tonight, about 150 Remington gold (at the gun store's recommendation) - 1 stovepipe, 2 bad primers, 1 stuck in mag, 2 fail to feed (stayed in the mag) but no stovepipe, seemingly inconsistent powder charge, some loud, some almost silent.

About 100 rounds of Federal (red box from wally world). So far so good. Only 1 or 2 primer issues, but they went off on the second fire.

Looks like it might be the cheap wallymart federal as the winner. I'd prefer that over the pure lead blazer.

Oh yeah the winchester was SOOOO DIRTY.

I am lovin' this gun! Even my 8yo has a good time with it. And the looks he gets from others at the range when he takes hold of it with the laser sight, bi-pod and forward grip.

g-man

 

[Scuds03]

Tonight, about 150 Remington gold (at the gun store's recommendation)

Its funny they recommend an ammo that is clearly stated as NOT recommended in the handbook fo the gun lol.

I myself did try a box of gold bullet just for the hell of it and yep, it sucked.

 

[grimreaper21]

Its funny they recommend an ammo that is clearly stated as NOT recommended in the handbook fo the gun lol.

I myself did try a box of gold bullet just for the hell of it and yep, it sucked.

yeah its funny, that old saying "dont trust what you read on the internet"; while i feel it is quite the opposite, i basically get all my knowledge online.

 

[TheBigFellow]

Fed A-M

Anyone have any experience with Federal Auto-Match?

Googling M&P15-22 and Fed Auto-Match brings up quite a few reports of OOB incidents, something I'd like to avoid if at all possible.

 

[jsimmons]

Anyone have any experience with Federal Auto-Match?

Googling M&P15-22 and Fed Auto-Match brings up quite a few reports of OOB incidents, something I'd like to avoid if at all possible.

I ran a couple hundred rounds of Auto Match through my 15-22 without a single problem...

 

[Mmelaney]

In pure desperation I took 400 rounds of Remington Golden Bullet with me to the range this weekend. 398 of which went through the rifle without an issue. I'm now at 1000 rounds total. 600 rounds of CCI and 400 od RGB. The only downside I saw to the RGB was it's dirty. After a total of 800 rounds this weekend the last 100 the bolt failed to lock back after the last round. DUI serial number.

 

[teknic111]

I know subsonic ammo is not recommended for our guns, but would there be a problem firing Aguila Sniper SubSonics if they were loaded one at a time in the chamber (not fed through mag)?

I don't want to do anything that might cause damage to the gun.

 

[gcsniper]

Rifle:M&P 15-22 with a Burris 2-7x, timney trigger.
Pistol:Riger Mk3 Tactical Solutoins barrel, Volq trigger/hammer/titanium dics, etc. C-More red dot with 8moa dot. Keep in mind at 15yards that is almost 2".

Ammo test of 6 different types of ammo. I have currently been using Federal 510 40gr for all my matches and practice.

I will now be using Winchester SuperX(brass stamp) 36gr. Cheap stuff at walmart called Win 333 or 555 box. (bought 8 boxes today)

Ammo tested:
1. Winchester 36gr 333/555 - Best of the 6
2. CCI Blazer 40gr - almost as good as the Win333/555 but slightly more spread out.
3. Federal AutoMatch 40gr- Almost the same as Blazer.
4.CCI Target 40gr - pretty good but not cheap bulk ammo. Similar groups to the Win.
5.Federal Champion Lightning 510 40gr - Not that great as shown.
6.Federal 36gr red box from wally world - sucked really bad. 2x the group size in every direction. Looked like a shot gun.

 

[jsimmons]

The rate of twist (1:14) on the 15-22 dictates that it will like the lighter ammo more. That's why the 36-grain groups so well. The same ammo won't shoot as well in a 1:16 barrel.