Best place to buy .22LR?

[Adeptus_Minor]

Here you go akd

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=356122

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Evadd

price skyrocketed in Sept 2008 (2007 maybe?). i stocked up before then since it was fairly common knowledge that the price hike was coming. i think your days of getting the same deal you used to get are gone. i checked the one online site i really liked, http://www.ammunitiontogo.com , and even their cheapest for 500 of any brand .22LR is $19 - on top of that, you're still paying $10 shipping. not worth it. unless someone comes up with a magic source, i think you're SOL.

Truth. Low prices on good stuff is a thing of the past.

CCI Stingers are going for $5.50 for a box of 50 @ WallyWorld. I've yet to find anything that works as well for general plinking in my 10/22. 1640 fps makes for good accuracy, and the copper coated slugs keep the mess to a minimum.

JC

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Truth. Low prices on good stuff is a thing of the past.

1640 fps makes for good accuracy, and the copper coated slugs keep the mess to a minimum.

JC

Not really. Target shooters use standard velocity or subsonics.
Also, Stingers have a case that's a tad longer than a standard 22lr. This can cause them to damage match chambers and doesn't allow them to seat properly in (some) sporter chambers. They'll do ok for short to medium range hunting, though... they're just not great if you're paper punching.
Fwiw, Green Mountain makes a 10/22 barrel that has a 'Stinger chamber' and is bored at 1 in 18 rather than 1 in 16
http://www.shootersdiscount.com/cart...&productId=774

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Not really. Target shooters use standard velocity or subsonics.
Also, Stingers have a case that's a tad longer than a standard 22lr. This can cause them to damage match chambers and doesn't allow them to seat properly in (some) sporter chambers. They'll do ok for short to medium range hunting, though... they're just not great if you're paper punching.
Fwiw, Green Mountain makes a 10/22 barrel that has a 'Stinger chamber' and is bored at 1 in 18 rather than 1 in 16
http://www.shootersdiscount.com/cart...&productId=774

YMMV.

1/2" groups @ 100 yards, through my 10/22.

JC

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

YMMV.

1/2" groups @ 100 yards, through my 10/22.

JC

There are always exceptions. Rimfires are notoriously picky about the ammo with which they shoot best, and it seems yours just prefers Stingers.
In general, though, Stingers aren't going to make many people's list as a good target round.

While we're off topic... what all have you done to that 10/22 you're shooting?
1/2" groups at 50 yards is good for a stock rifle or lightly modified 10/22... but 100yds? Wow.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

In general, though, Stingers aren't going to make many people's list as a good target round.

Oh, there is definitely better stuff out there, but I'm not shooting in matches, so...

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

While we're off topic... what all have you done to that 10/22 you're shooting?
1/2" groups at 50 yards is good for a stock rifle or lightly modified 10/22... but 100yds? Wow.

Oddly enough, not that much, I just got a "good one". Stock barrel, (stainless), some trigger work, Fajen stock, Harris Bi-Pod, and a big ass 3-9X40 scope.

JC