Best ammo for 100 yard range?

[skipsw22]

Sorry but I just don't know this stuff...
Is 40 Grain high velocity and 36 Grain standard velocity? I'm trying to get my "NEW"22 Victory running and keep having a jam issues. Trying to find a fix to this "jam thing".

 

[Jack80]

Sorry but I just don't know this stuff...

Is 40 Grain high velocity and 36 Grain standard velocity? I'm trying to get my "NEW"22 Victory running and keep having a jam issues. Trying to find a fix to this "jam thing".

36 and 40 grain is just referring to the size of the bullet. Not the velocity


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[Bassyaks]

skipsw22 You have to keep that thing super clean, even with aftermarket extractors they still jam. Look for the highest velocity bullet you can afford to shoot.

 

[hoc9sw]

Sorry but I just don't know this stuff...
Is 40 Grain high velocity and 36 Grain standard velocity? I'm trying to get my "NEW"22 Victory running and keep having a jam issues. Trying to find a fix to this "jam thing".

In the CCI Mini Mag world (both high velocity), 40g is solid, and 36g is hollow point. The CCI Standard Velocity is solid lead nose (not plated), but is also 40g.

That applies to several other brands, but is in no way a "rule".

The box will probably say that a round is standard, high, or hyper velocity. Except Blazer, which is CCI as well, and has no speed listed. It is actually in the high velocity group.

You may find that hollow points jam more often. In a couple of my pistols, the hole (hollow point) will cause the bullet to hang up as it loads up the ramp.

 

[Flash_80]

I'd go for mini mags from an m&p from that range just cause it's decent and won't drop as much. I doubt the mp22 is going to be super accurate. I haven't shot a ton from that far, but have managed a sub MOA group with a built up 10-22 using CCI SV. Stuff probably drops 7" from that far away though. You can see the bullet hit through a 12-16x scope.

 

[Srruger762]

Try Winchester super X 40g 1435fps

My rifle seems to like it with no issues.

Pic of target, was my best that day at 100 yards.

 

[Aksarben]

I'm assuming you have a S&W 15-22, but which model? There is the standard "sport" and then there is the more expensive "Performance Center" model that has a match grade barrel and chamber, as well as an 18" barrel with target crown.

I have seen pics of the PC version shooting exceptional tight groups at 50 yards with some Aguila Super Extra HV, but there were also decent near-one-hole groups with some other brands. ref: Plinking Fun with S&W (Part 2) - The M&P15-22 Performance Center Rifle - OhioValleyOutdoors.com | Hunting, fishing and outdoors information for the Ohio Valley

Each rifle is different. Start at 25 yards, and if it's good at that distance move to 50 and that will tell you if it's even worth tacking up a target at 100 yards.

I read recently an issue with .22 LR ammo in that it destabilizes going from super sonic to sub sonic in a range of 100 yards. Browning has a very high velocity ammo that may stay in the supersonic range most of the range. Eley Tenex is also very good out of my rifle, a PC version, but too expensive for everyday plinking. Serious squirrel and rabbit hunting I would have no qualms using it.

 

[bitslizer]

Actually going to the range again this upcoming sat.

I have the none pc version with blue spring and mlok handguard

My current ammo stash
500 cci mini mag cprn
600 cci ar tactical
650 federal auto match bulk
275 federal range pack bulk
80 browning 1400fps 40grain cphp
80 cci velicitor
50 federal gold medal
50 cci std velocity
50 winchester 42grain subsonic
200 cci stinger

The federal range pack and auto match bulk are what i can get cheaply locally, so i tend to mostly shoot those.

I'm assuming you have a S&W 15-22, but which model? There is the standard "sport" and then there is the more expensive "Performance Center" model that has a match grade barrel and chamber, as well as an 18" barrel with target crown.

I have seen pics of the PC version shooting exceptional tight groups at 50 yards with some Aguila Super Extra HV, but there were also decent near-one-hole groups with some other brands. ref: Plinking Fun with S&W (Part 2) - The M&P15-22 Performance Center Rifle - OhioValleyOutdoors.com | Hunting, fishing and outdoors information for the Ohio Valley

Each rifle is different. Start at 25 yards, and if it's good at that distance move to 50 and that will tell you if it's even worth tacking up a target at 100 yards.

I read recently an issue with .22 LR ammo in that it destabilizes going from super sonic to sub sonic in a range of 100 yards. Browning has a very high velocity ammo that may stay in the supersonic range most of the range. Eley Tenex is also very good out of my rifle, a PC version, but too expensive for everyday plinking. Serious squirrel and rabbit hunting I would have no qualms using it.

 

[Pubtym]

The ammo that shoots best in YOUR rifle, cause each gun has its "own" preference. My experience has been CCI Mini-mags (expensive) or Blazers (cheap). My best Blazer 22 LR shot was a prairie dog at 165 yards. I was standing at the dog's grave and used a laser range finder on the truck which was parked at my shooting bench.

Yes luck was part of the equation but I stilled killed the prairie dog on my 3rd shot. OK, I was shooting a custom built Ruger 10-22.

EDIT: It has been my experience that expensive match ammo (that was won as a prize or given to me) is a waste of money to buy. I won a brick of Elay Match ($14/50 rds) that shot 50 yard 3 inch groups in rifles & handguns. My M41 shot 50 yard X-ring group from a rest. Each gun is different.

I agree. CCI Mini mag is my standard.

 

[VaTom]

I have always found Mini Mag 40 grain round nose to be the best. HOWEVER - I was at the range about a month ago and a fella that was shooting a vintage rolling block Remington .22 gave me half a box of Wolf Match Target 40 grain lead round nose (standard velocity) to try in my 15-22. He had been a competitive shooter in the day and said it is the best for accuracy. I tried it and it was dead on. I was shooting at 50 yards and it was better than the Mini-Mags. The Wolf 22lr ammo is made in Germany. I have a Nikon P-22 scope on it with a bipod to shoot from the bench.

 

[my3patriots]

100yds? Most any std velocity or subsonic ammo...