I have had mine for a couple months now, and I really enjoy it. I have used Federal bulk and it likes it. I 've had a few (very few) issues, but think they were ammo related. So much fun to shoot and the bulk box will be empty before you know it.
M&P 15 22 cal reliability and accuracy ?
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Incredible Me
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I've shot several thousand rounds through mine and had 2, yes just 2 failures.
1 failure to feed
1 failure to chamber, the bullet was jammed in there.
Other then that no problems at all, also bought some mags for a few bucks that had problems with feeding, in mine, none
Buy it, you will never regret it.
Ps. I've had some other people shoot mine, they have AR's with 22lr uppers and they are selling them now (the uppers) to buy the 15-22, think that says enough
1 failure to feed
1 failure to chamber, the bullet was jammed in there.
Other then that no problems at all, also bought some mags for a few bucks that had problems with feeding, in mine, none
Buy it, you will never regret it.
Ps. I've had some other people shoot mine, they have AR's with 22lr uppers and they are selling them now (the uppers) to buy the 15-22, think that says enough
Straightshooter2
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Another + for the 15-22. I've had mine for a little over a year now and, like others, have found it sensitive to ammunition. Mine hates Golden Bullets and works really well with Federal 525 bulk and with about a 15 year old 1000 round brick of Federal Classics. I also have several of the old orange box PMC half-bricks and using these, it becomes a tack driver. With a Trijicon reflex RX-01 it shot a ragged hole at 25 yards with the PMC. So, yes, they are ammo sensitive and like someone else said, try out different types to see what yours will work best with. Almost forgot this. Wife really liked mine so she ended up with the TALO Pink Platinum 15-22.
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CHorton
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What ammo are you using? make sure you try several different types just in case you have one thats picky.
For the OP, I have never owned a gun before and thought the 15-22 would be a good starter purchase that would last me a while. I can say it is easy to use, cheap for what you arre getting, and accurate enough for me (I'm no great marksman).
But I just go to wal-mart and buy the federal bulk pack and shoot all day. I clean it after shooting and have never had a failure to fire, eject, feed, or any problem at all. I have only used the federal bulk pack and cci minimag.
Great reliable rifle!
For a more expert opinion, go buy one and judge for yourself, I seriously doubt you will regret it!
Kayback
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It has a slightly different chamber. There are one or two other minor differences as well.
18" barrel, 2 stage match trigger, Vltor stock, +$200 on the price tag....
KBK
18" barrel, 2 stage match trigger, Vltor stock, +$200 on the price tag....
KBK
BlueOvalBandit
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I've used only federal Bulk, I have never cleaned it at around 1800 rounds. It has never failed to fire, feed, or eject. Monday I let brand new never shot a gun before friends have at it (after some training). They couldn't jam it even when the ammo in the mags wasn't staggered properly. They love the gun, I can't say enough good things about it. It is insanely reliable, I'm going to let it go just to see how far it will run with just a drop of lube every 1k.
Accuracy wise I can't ask for any more. If I can get new shooters to hit an apple at 50 yards with iron sights standing in less than 10 shots and do it repeatedly.... this gun is amazing.
3 here:
Platinum pink with a 3-9x for the wife
Real tree full camo with a matching camo 3-9x
black 15-22P with reflex dot sight
All fun, pretty good with most 22LR tried. No problems requiring any repairs/returns/etc. All 3 older models with quad rails.
Sucker for good 22LR rifles and pistols here.
Platinum pink with a 3-9x for the wife
Real tree full camo with a matching camo 3-9x
black 15-22P with reflex dot sight
All fun, pretty good with most 22LR tried. No problems requiring any repairs/returns/etc. All 3 older models with quad rails.
Sucker for good 22LR rifles and pistols here.
Reading through this thread reminds me that my Performance Center 15-22 has sat too long neglected in the safe. I'll have to rectify that!
11 years old!
Didn't realize I'd necro-ed so huge! ;-0
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