Armscore .22 RF 40 gr standard Vel.

[H Richard]

At a recent match, I was noting several top level competitors with this brand of RF ammo. One advised me they found it as accurate as Lapua, but less than $200 p/case.

I acquired a brick to try, and my first experience was terrible. I shot it in a High Standard with a Falcon custom barrel, a IZH35M target model, and in my 10/22 with a .920" heavy barrel glass bedded in a custom stock. The results were horrible in all three. 25 yard groups off sandbag rest were in the 3-4" range out of the pistols (which normally group with decent ammo about 1" to 1 1/2") and the 10/22 shot about 2-3" which I had just shot 1/4" groups with using Winchester 36 gr HV bulk ammo.

Do any of you have any other experience with this ammo?

At our club, we are always looking for a "reasonably priced" .22 RF that has good accuracy and reliability for club bullseye match's. We had been using Aguila SE 40 gr Standard the past couple years with satisfactory results, but think we could get a little better accuracy. Any recommendations?

 

[WR Moore]

I don't know what your standards are for accuracy and/or price, but I've been extremely impressed with Federal AM22. I've been getting around 3/8" at 50 meters.

 

[H Richard]

Is the Fed AM22 a 40 gr Standard Vel? We shoot on a range where High Velocity is not supposed to be used, (In a High School Range).

 

[WR Moore]

Is the Fed AM22 a 40 gr Standard Vel? We shoot on a range where High Velocity is not supposed to be used, (In a High School Range).

Define standard velocity. Remington Target is 1150 fps (and shoots great too, but is more expensive) and is labeled as standard velocity by Remington. The AM22 is 1200 fps, actually a lot of ammo loaded for semi-autos is spec'd @ 1200 fps.

I've seen Eley Sport Rifle for between $5.60 & $6.00/100 on the internet, but you have to add shipping. That's a subsonic load @ about 1060 fps.

BTW, I've noticed when changing ammo brands it frequently takes 15-30 rounds for the groups to settle down.

 

[H Richard]

1200 fps would be considered High Vel. Standard is under 1100. We refuse to use Remington Target as it is terribly unreliable, and we have had up to 20 % misfires with it.

 

[mkk41]

If there is one constant in the shooting world , it's the inconsistancy of .22 rimfire ammo. One brand/type/lot will be accurate and dependable , another will not. And what's accurate in one rifle , will probably not be in the next one.