MikeK14
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Well thanks a lot..I'm sure I'll be posting tomorrow post test results!!
M&P 15-22 Results, Post 'em here. I got Mine!!
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Well thanks a lot..I'm sure I'll be posting tomorrow post test results!!
DougStump
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Got mine!
I picked up my 15-22 yesterday, many thanks to S&W for their military purchase program. When I got it home I cleaned & oiled with Mpro 7 gun oil. I was able to put two magazines through it in the back yard before the severe weather hit (fortunately the hail & tornadoes missed us). Only one slight problem, I have to go down and repaint the 50 yard dinger target. It suddenly developed a severe case of acne. Serial # DTX15**, red star on the back of the manual, Federal bulk HP’s.
Now to start thinking about a scope, tactical fore grip, flash hider, flashlight, laser, sling, etc.
I picked up my 15-22 yesterday, many thanks to S&W for their military purchase program. When I got it home I cleaned & oiled with Mpro 7 gun oil. I was able to put two magazines through it in the back yard before the severe weather hit (fortunately the hail & tornadoes missed us). Only one slight problem, I have to go down and repaint the 50 yard dinger target. It suddenly developed a severe case of acne. Serial # DTX15**, red star on the back of the manual, Federal bulk HP’s.
Now to start thinking about a scope, tactical fore grip, flash hider, flashlight, laser, sling, etc.
MikeK14
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Glad to hear you got one as well! I just got back from the range - after 300 rounds of federal heres what I got:
1FTE
2 FTF
I'm going to say the FTF's were probably due to not loading the mag properly - otherwise a very accurate gun and super fun to shoot!! looking forward to going again on saturday!
1FTE
2 FTF
I'm going to say the FTF's were probably due to not loading the mag properly - otherwise a very accurate gun and super fun to shoot!! looking forward to going again on saturday!
Went to the range tonight with the M&P15-22 and 22A pistol.Had Winchester 333, CCi minimag, and Federal Spitfire. Over 400 rounds, no major problems.
Wasn't really counting, but had several fail to load with the Winchester. Looked like the bullet came out of the casing and jammed it up.
No issues with the others. Guns seemed pretty dirty afterwards, don't think I'll be getting the Winchester again.
Where the heck are you guys finding Federal 22? I can't get it ANYWHERE
Wasn't really counting, but had several fail to load with the Winchester. Looked like the bullet came out of the casing and jammed it up.
No issues with the others. Guns seemed pretty dirty afterwards, don't think I'll be getting the Winchester again.
Where the heck are you guys finding Federal 22? I can't get it ANYWHERE
TxShooter2k9
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the walmart by me always has the Federal. Atleast everytime ive asked for it latly.
MikeK14
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the walmart by me has been out of the federal 550 forever as well - but the place I bought the gun at had a few federal 500 packs. I bought 2 priced at about $10 more than the 550 at walmart. Needless to say as soon as walmart gets some in im buying it all!
Natchez shooters supply has some. Not cheap, just available.
Federal 22 lr 36 gr HP Champion Target 525/box - Natchez Shooters Supplies
Used to be I would buy ammo when I needed it. Then Belt_Fed started buying all of it. So now when I see ammo I buy it. Still don't have as big a stash as Belt_Fed, though.
MikeK14
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I had to do some calling, and some major driving, but I found a walmart today that had 4 boxes of federal 550 bulk. around $75 later I went out to the range for my first real test of the M&P 15-22. wow - I fired off about 350 rounds without a single FTF or FTE. The gun worked flawlessly, even when rapid fired.
I'm thinking the new ones out have the ejector problem already fixed..just gave it a good cleaning before taking it out and everything was perfect...and recent buyers have any problems?
I'm thinking the new ones out have the ejector problem already fixed..just gave it a good cleaning before taking it out and everything was perfect...and recent buyers have any problems?
chuck s
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I'm sure hoping the Winchester 36gr keeps performing well. 3330 rounds for a Big Mac meal over $100.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
CoonHunter
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I have 1500 rounds through mine and there are no problems yet.
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I bought mine in January, finally got to the range on Thursday. Unfortunately, mine will be going to in for warranty work. The first 20 rds of remmington yellowjacket shot without incident, (i was break-in cleaning and sighting with that ammo.) I switched to winchester super x, started having FTF's(feed) around every tenth round and 2 clip "stovepipes" (round jamming in clip) Switched again to Federal bulk, same results as the win. ammo. I also had I guess what would be a double feed, one round went into the receiver and one ended up on top of the ejector arm. that happened twice.
After about 200 rds, even with the problems (that I trust will be fixed to my satifaction) I had a blast with this weapon. I hadn't shot a rifle since jr high school (25 yrs) and this rifle made me feel like it was yesterday. After getting a little aquainted I felt like it was made for me, even as a lefty shooter. I now understand all the forum posts with you guys talking about your "babies". Can't wait to get it back to shoot some more (and pimp it out).
After about 200 rds, even with the problems (that I trust will be fixed to my satifaction) I had a blast with this weapon. I hadn't shot a rifle since jr high school (25 yrs) and this rifle made me feel like it was yesterday. After getting a little aquainted I felt like it was made for me, even as a lefty shooter. I now understand all the forum posts with you guys talking about your "babies". Can't wait to get it back to shoot some more (and pimp it out).
DougStump
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It’s Baaaack!
I received my 15-22 back from S&W yesterday, blue springs, and they replaced all four magazines. I managed to put 125 rounds through it using all the magazines before I had to make dinner. I had no malfunctions of any kind with Federal bulk ammo.
I received my 15-22 back from S&W yesterday, blue springs, and they replaced all four magazines. I managed to put 125 rounds through it using all the magazines before I had to make dinner. I had no malfunctions of any kind with Federal bulk ammo.
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cush
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I just picked mine up two days ago. DTX serial prefix, has a blue star on the manual and the new style magazine but no blue springs. Can anyone decifer all that for me?
Anyway, I'm up to 200 rounds with one FTF which I don't blame on the gun. The 1st 75 rounds were Fed. American Eagle and the rest were Federal 550 bulk. Tomorrow I see the plastic surgeon as I'm concerned the smile on my face may become perminant.
Anyway, I'm up to 200 rounds with one FTF which I don't blame on the gun. The 1st 75 rounds were Fed. American Eagle and the rest were Federal 550 bulk. Tomorrow I see the plastic surgeon as I'm concerned the smile on my face may become perminant.
Picked mine up through a LE supply company. Got a great deal and now seeing them sold localy for nearly $600. VERY pleased with my purchase. So far, nearly 400 rounds with no malfunction. I've seen the 25 round mags online for about $20. I've mounted red dot optics and plan to have the barrel threaded for suppresor. That naked barrel is the only critique that I have. The M&P 15-22 is the most fun I've had plunking since the Ruger 10-22.
