AMMO TALK

I live 12 miles from a Cabela's so I'm going over to get in on that 17.99 deal.
I like to stick with something I know works.
My Rem 597 and my Buckmark don't like the Fed bulk so I'll try the CCI in those also.
 
Made the mistake of telling my wife I ordered another 1500 rounds of the AR tactical at dinner. She thought the 4000 rounds of 22's was enough. I guess they just don't understand! I told her the 2 bricks of Thunderbolt don't count since I not going to shoot them thru the 15 22 or the Sig 522.
 
VooDuuChild said:
I've still yet to try them in my MOE, but after reading about the 36 grainers bein more accurate, I may just go for some CCI HP 36's, but I'm definitely gettin in on that Cabelas sale for the tacticals!!
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Is that true. I have only shot 40gr. blazers and am gonna purchase the mini mag's yet but was going to get the 40gr and not the 36gr. Guess i'll have to get both and try them out.

Chad
 
Triggs75 said:
Is that true. I have only shot 40gr. blazers and am gonna purchase the mini mag's yet but was going to get the 40gr and not the 36gr. Guess i'll have to get both and try them out.
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you'd have to do some testing to be sure, but one could make the argument that the 1:15" twist on the 15-22 makes it slightly friendlier to heavier bullets.

most .22 rifles out there are typically 1:16" i think... but don't quote me on that.
 
scootle said:
you'd have to do some testing to be sure, but one could make the argument that the 1:15" twist on the 15-22 makes it slightly friendlier to heavier bullets.

most .22 rifles out there are typically 1:16" i think... but don't quote me on that.
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The rate of twist on the 15-22 is 1:14...
 
see page 3 for actual results.. i'd like to see more people posting their results though.
 
rtquig said:
Couldn't sleep last night, so at around 1 AM, I placed the order at Cabelas for 4 boxes of the AR, and a dry box. Without the dry box I could have bought 5 boxes for the same price, but I did need another dry box. Hope all 4 boxes come intact this time.
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How did you place an order for the CCI AR? They aren't listed on the website.
 
Make sure you put in the code so you get free shipping. The code will be at the top of the page. XWINTER I believe was the promo code. Just looked again, now the code is XSANTA
 
Antrieb said:
Seach "CCI Tactical" on cabelas.com I linked it for you below. I just purchased this last night too.

Cabela's: CCI Tactical .22LR Ammunition with Dry Box
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The only problem is that is not a very good deal. That's the usual $20 per box plus $20 for the storage box. But the ammo is supposed to be on sale for $18 a box and I just bought 3 of the ammo storage boxes from Them for $7.50 each. So at the sale prices this deal should be $80, give or take a buck.
 
Normally they are $20 a box. Add shipping to that and the dry box and you break even. If I were to drive to Cabelas it would cost me 6 hours of driving and close to 60. in fuel. Last time I bought thru the mail it cost me $48 including shipping for the AR Tactical, now I'll get 4 boxes and a dry box for $99. For me its worth it.
 
I take it the $17.99 on the Tactical 22 rounds is in store only? The site still doesn't have it listed as on sale, only the ones with the "free" (yeah right) dry box. If I did my math right, it comes to about $6.60 pre-tax (man I was pi$$ed when they got a Cabelas here in Washington and I had to start payin tax on my orders even though they still ship from across the country) Plus, the Cabelas here isn't all that great, the one I went to in Arizona was way cooler and the Bass Pro Shops there put ANY Cabelas to shame. That place is amazing. Sorry, rant, off topic.

I may just have to break down and get the dry box deal since free shipping would help; but I'd much rather have another box of ammo.

At that price, I can get Mini Mags though....
 
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My 1500 rounds + dry box of the new CCI tactical came in the mail today. Packaged up nicely - lose in 375 count boxes which were inside the dry box with lots of packaging so nothing rattled around. They are 40 grain copper plated round nose 1200 fps. I'll post again when I get a chance to test them.

These were specifically designed for 22ar rifles like the 15-22. I saw someone post about CCI actually using the 15-22 to test these.
 
the main reason i looked to the tactical instead of the minimag is the lower velocity, which is supossedly going to make it more accurate. you can go even lower velocity with the cci standard, but they are all going to be lead noses, not plated. this is the lowest velocity copper plated bullet for our application by CCI. still waiting to get some results on that.
 
I'm pretty surprised they didn't do a 36 grain instead of the 40 with the tactical rounds since the CCI 36gr HP's outperform the 40gr Mini Mag. It'll be interesting to see the tactical's up against the 36'ers.
 
VooDuuChild said:
I'm pretty surprised they didn't do a 36 grain instead of the 40 with the tactical rounds since the CCI 36gr HP's outperform the 40gr Mini Mag. It'll be interesting to see the tactical's up against the 36'ers.
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Remember, the 15-22 has a 1:15" twist, which actually should make it better for slightly heavier bullet weights. Most .22LR rifles seem to be 1:16". Whether this is enough of a difference to actually come into play is yet to be seen, but it may have influenced their decision to go with the 40gr. Also, round nose ammo tends to feed smoother in most applications than HP (which is what most 36gr rounds are).

Do let us know how it works out! I agree that unless the Standard Velocity load on the "Tactical" rounds really makes a big difference, for the money Cabela's charges, I might as well purchase 40gr Mini-Mag. I've had no problems with those at all.
 
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Antrieb said:
My 1500 rounds + dry box of the new CCI tactical came in the mail today. Packaged up nicely - lose in 375 count boxes which were inside the dry box with lots of packaging so nothing rattled around. They are 40 grain copper plated round nose 1200 fps. I'll post again when I get a chance to test them.

These were specifically designed for 22ar rifles like the 15-22. I saw someone post about CCI actually using the 15-22 to test these.
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Mine came yesterday also. As you said packed nicely, no broken boxes. I need a good Saturday to get out and shoot, so far I've picked up 3,000 rounds of the AR Tactical.
 
scootle said:
Remember, the 15-22 has a 1:15" twist, which actually should make it better for slightly heavier bullet weights. Most .22LR rifles seem to be 1:16". Whether this is enough of a difference to actually come into play is yet to be seen, but it may have influenced their decision to go with the 40gr. Also, round nose ammo tends to feed smoother in most applications than HP (which is what most 36gr rounds are)
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On page 2 of this thread, the CCI 36gr HP's did slightly better than the 40gr Mini Mags at 25 yards. The slightly higher twist rate of 1:15 will help to stabilize the heavier rounds at longer ranges giving them the edge in longer distance accuracy. (less key holing) It'll be interesting to put the three (40gr Mini Mag, 36gr HP Mini Mags and tactical 22) to the test at 25, 50 and 75 yards.
 
I'm so...depressed that I finally got my ammo in today from an online order and I realized that I ordered .22 LONG =[ nor LR. Sigh...
 
Jav said:
I'm so...depressed that I finally got my ammo in today from an online order and I realized that I ordered .22 LONG =[ nor LR. Sigh...
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Ah that really sucks. Guess you should buy something that shoots .22long now. See every cloud has a silver lining. :D
 
Hahah ahh, I want a 9mm pistol though! What shoots .22 long? I guessed .22 revolvers.
 
I should hang out outside of Turner's and see if anyone wants any CCI :)
 
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