Disappointed with Accuracy

[photoracer]

M-22 is decent ammo but I find my Performance Center AR15-22 likes CCI-Tactical even better. And so does my CMMG .22 conversion in either of my ARs.
A good lighter trigger will do wonders for your long range accuracy. If you want a precision trigger get the Jard model that you can adjust down to 1.5#. If you want a speed trigger then spring for a Geiselle Dynamic Super 3-Gun. If you put a set of the JP low power yellow springs in the Geiselle you will have a trigger around 1.25#. I tried it and it worked 100% of the time but I went back to the stock Geiselle springs (2.5#) so that it felt the same as my Stag 3G.
Getting the tool and switching the polymer handguard for some kind of modular alloy one will also tighten up the groups because the barrel nut is then anchored to a long metal piece instead of a plastic one. it changes the barrel resonances in a positive direction. A cheap accuracy improving step is to bolt the plastic receiver and the plastic handguard together using a 6" long 1/2" riser or make your own bracket.

 

[photoracer]

I put this trigger in my 15-22 and am very happy with it. 3 1/2 -4lb pull, easy to install, modular, etc...

It's pricey just like all of the drop in triggers, but this is one of my few hobbies and relatively easy for me to justify.

The reasons I picked this trigger was the 'drop-in' fit, pull weight, and the trigger shape/size which is almost stock AR. The trigger size shape was important to me because it's what I'm familiar and comfortable with and didn't want to with anything narrower/straighter, etc. with a different feel.

CMC Triggers Tactical Drop-In Trigger Group Curved AR-15 Small Pin .154" Single Stage Matte - MidwayUSA

One thing to be aware of is that the stock AR trigger/hammer pins are held captive by the hammer/trigger springs. The pins are grooved and the spring legs fit in the groove. When you install a modular (i.e. one piece) drop-in like pictured above, the trigger and hammer springs no longer keep the pins captive. My trigger came with two pins. The pins had a cap on one end and a groove on the other end for small retaining clips. This is problematic on a 15-22 since the lower receiver is wider than a standard AR lower. The pins I got with my trigger were not long enough to put the retaining clips on. The pins did fit tight enough that they were not likely to walk out but I wanted a better solution than that.

I ended up getting some JP anti-walk pins which are basically a pin with a treaded hole in each end and two small cap screws. Something to consider if you get a drop-in kit.

http://www.jprifles.com/1.4.8.1.php

Best thing to get is a set of the KNS non-rotating trigger pins. They now make a set for the AR15-22 that takes into account the thicker polymer lower receiver (I thick they work on the FA polymer lowers also).

 

[4cfed]

Accurate out of the box autoloader.. marlin model 60s and marlon 795s... the micro groove barrel is the cats meow!!.. i had a 1981 glendfield model 60 ( marlin with different name) and i never missed a squirrel out to 100 yards..
My 1522 shoots great and plenty accurate if i do my part in fact i just shot a 27 shot 1" group at 50 yards last night with one flyer

 

[photoracer]

Dueling tree is actually designed to be used for pistols at shorter ranges. My club actually has a match for both centerfire and rimfire handguns every now and then. If you don't have a time limit it just becomes like playing Tic-Tac-Toe where most games are a draw.
The way it is supposed to work is the first one who gets all the targets on the other shooters side wins, not shooting so many rounds with no limit.
If you want to win you have to shoot the match correctly. Both start out with 10 rounds in the mag (or whatever). When the timer goes off you try to shoot and move all the plates to the other side momentarily. If you do you win if the other shooter can't shoot fast enough to keep at least one on your side. In that case your kid is going to want an AR15-22 also so he can shoot faster because he won't win any of them with a bolt gun.