School me on .22LR

[BRBrett]

Never messed with .22LR or anything rimfire for that matter. Are these rounds more volatile? If there is a jam do I need to be easy with it? Ricochets...I hear about this a ton.

Thanks.

 

[5.45 Shooter]

they are the same as any other bullet, except they will occasionaly fail to fire (think 2-3 per 500), are far less expensive, and still lots of fun.

You need to keep the .22lr ammo dry, they go bad easily.

 

[sonanth]

Nothing like spending $15 bux on 500 rnds and going through it in 2-4 hrs.

 

[dantheman]

Everybody should own at least ONE . Great gun to have for teaching kids , wives , girlfriends , etc.

 

[Hitman]

I'm working on 18,000 rounds through my Ruger 10-22 from the Mid 90's. Still a Tac Driver with a Tasco 4x32 Over/Under sights/

I find a failure far and few between when shooting the Remington BULK as opposed to the Federal Bulk. Also I've never had a FTF/FTE shooting CCI/Stingers.

The Ruger 10/22 is too durable and to cheap to not have at least one in your home!

Plus a couple folks make a 30 round banana mag for it too. Comes in handy!

Did I mention I've NEVER broke it down and cleaned it.......

 

[oleheat]

I'll sum it up this way: Anyone who enjoys shooting owes it to his or her self to own at least one .22....

Get one. You will not regret it. The Ruger 10/22 rifle that Hitman speaks of is a great choice.

 

[general mills]

You need to keep the .22lr ammo dry, they go bad easily.

I don't have a .22LR, but I do have a .22 Magnum. I usually buy bullets, take them directly from box, and fire. Still get a dud every 100-200 or so. I try to fire them again and they still won't go. No, I'm not shooting them in the rain, I just think it's part of dealing with rimfire ammunition. Then again, I bought that bargain Remington UMC 9mm pack this weekend because I was out of 9mm lead to load. One of those was also a dud.

 

[Guate_shooter]

$199.99 + 6.99 Shipping for 5K rounds

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/am22-hvac03hp.aspx

 

[jro6803]

And with this ammo you won't need any other gun!

http://www.firequest.com/DV22.html

 

[BRBrett]

Bought the 10 22 3 days ago. Just wish I knew a place outside to shoot.

 

[lsu fan]

I find the remington Bulk to be much more accurate than the federal and winchester bulk...

It's still not extremely accurate but it's accurate enough for what I do with my .22. I wouldn't feel confident shooting at a squirrel's head at 50 yards with the winchester or federal.

 

[herohog]

For pistols, the Ruger 22/45 or MK-III are tack-drivers and VERY dependable! Like the 10/22 there are TONS of add-on goodies if you like to customize!

 

[Renegade]

Bought the 10 22 3 days ago. Just wish I knew a place outside to shoot.

Just go to Sherburne! Only about 30 minutes West of BR (click for map).

 

[dtd80]

10/22 is definitely one tough .22lr rifle to beat. For value, it is probably one of the best .22lr rifles on the market. I'm always having a blast with mine. After 3-400 rds, I don't feel so guilty and I had fun shooting.

 

[herohog]

Model 60 Marlin for the win! Yeah, not as many mods available as with the 10/22 but they are accurate, dependable great shooting guns and cost a little less to boot! Get the long tube fed for 18 rounds of plinking fun without messing with magazines!

 

[Hitman]

As far as the Upgrades it could become your new hobby.

Here's a few;

Mine looks like this

 

[herohog]

Mine? This!

 

[rhettro]

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have a model 60 that my brother bought in 1974. No idea of the round count. its way up there. the gun is still rolling.

 

[leVieux]

Never messed with .22LR or anything rimfire for that matter. Are these rounds more volatile? If there is a jam do I need to be easy with it? Ricochets...I hear about this a ton.

Thanks.

How can one grow up in South Louisiana and not be familiar with the .22 LR ?

We took them everywhere when we were kids. Daddy bought us .22LR ammo in wooden cases of a gadzillion rounds each.

Shot beer cans, snakes, nutria, squirrels, rabbit, coons, etc.

Was a big part of childhood and taught us a lot about firearms and safety.

I have several for my grandkids & nephews.

leVieux

 

[mrmojo32]

I was shooting a model 9422 yesterday and they are great because lever guns will feed and eject most everything. I did learn something new yesterday too. I was shooting CB's through it at a baking pan which is pretty thin metal and none went through. lol