This video details a budget-conscious rifle and optic challenge where participants must stay under a $700 retail limit and use only bulk ammunition. The host uses a Ruger Precision Rimfire with a Discovery Optics LHD scope and Federal Auto-Match ammunition to test performance at 50 yards, highlighting the challenges of budget components and ammo.
The Gun Guy Cody discusses his search for affordable and accurate bulk 22 Long Rifle ammunition for his Ruger 10/22 survival build. He highlights Federal Auto-Match as a frequently recommended option, noting its clean-burning properties, 40-grain bullet weight, and a velocity of approximately 1200 feet per second. This velocity is preferred over higher-velocity rounds to minimize flyers in groups. The ammunition is also noted as being ideal for semi-automatic firearms.
This video tests the accuracy of three different .22LR ammunition types: Federal Auto Match, CCI Standard, and Aguila Super Extra High Velocity. The results indicate significant variation in group sizes at 25 yards, with CCI Standard performing notably well, while Federal Auto Match showed inconsistency. Aguila Super Extra offered a middle ground in performance.
This video provides an expert-level overview of January 2024 ammunition prices at Academy Sports + Outdoors, presented by Mark from Fit'n Fire. The analysis covers a wide range of calibers from .22 LR to 30-06 Springfield, offering specific price-per-round breakdowns for various brands and loads. Mark offers practical advice on where to source bulk versus specialty ammunition, leveraging his direct field observations.
This video covers a variety of ammunition pickups from local shops and online orders, featuring brands like Underwood Ammo, AAC, Ammo Inc, Liberty Ammunition, Defiant Munitions, and LAX Ammo. The presenter discusses pricing, bullet types (Gold Dot, XTP, TCX, Nosler), and intended uses for calibers including 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, .223 Remington, .454 Casull, and .45 ACP. The video also touches on price drops for Federal Auto Match 22LR at Walmart and highlights new tools acquired.
This video reviews the HK MP5 .22LR, highlighting its surprisingly good shooting performance for a rimfire firearm. The reviewer discusses reliability with Federal Auto Match ammunition and notes a loose rear diopter sight impacted accuracy at 25 yards, yet still managed to keep most shots on an 8-inch target.
The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with Aguila Super Extra 38 grain hollow point .22 LR ammunition, particularly in bulk packaging. They consider it a favorite for bulk purchase, comparing its quality favorably to CCI Mini-Mags. The reviewer notes the scarcity of 500-round packs in recent years and finds the $42 price point for 500 rounds to be a good deal, despite being slightly more expensive than Federal Auto Match.
This video provides a practical accuracy assessment of the Ruger American Rimfire .22 LR rifle, comparing its performance with various ammunition types at 25, 50, and 100 yards. The reviewer, from Cranky Gun Reviews, found the Ruger American to be surprisingly accurate, even outperforming a more expensive Ruger Precision Rimfire in some tests. Key takeaways include the excellent performance of CCI Blazer ammunition and the need for significant elevation adjustment (approximately 2 mil dots) at 100 yards when zeroed at 50 yards.
This expert-level review details a comprehensive test of Federal Auto Match 22LR ammunition, comparing its consistency and reliability against Federal Punch. The analysis includes chronograph data, ballistic gel penetration, and failure rates, concluding that while Auto Match performs well for bulk 22LR, Federal Punch remains superior. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, provides detailed insights into the testing methodology and results.
This video features a range test of a nickel-plated Beretta Model 21A in .22LR. The reviewer tests its reliability and accuracy with various ammunition types, including CCI Stinger, Aguila Super Extra, Federal Auto Match, and Federal 36gr hollowpoint. The pistol is described as a 'gentleman's pocket pistol' and is noted for its ability to consistently hit a steel plate at 10 yards. A single minor feeding issue with Stingers is reported, attributed possibly to magazine function and deemed a fluke. Overall, the reviewer expresses satisfaction with the pistol's performance, suggesting quality ammunition contributes to its reliability.
This video focuses on vintage PMC .22 Long Rifle ammunition, specifically the 40-grain solid lead round nose variety. The uploader is seeking help identifying the exact vintage of the ammunition, guessing it's from the late 1970s or early 1980s. The user plans to test the ammunition's accuracy and compare it to modern options like CCI Standard Velocity and Federal Auto Match.
This review details the performance of the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis rifle during a 100-yard match, shot almost straight out of the box. The rifle features an aluminum chassis, Luth AR buttstock, user-adjustable trigger, and heavy barrel. Despite using consumer-grade ammunition and a 5-round magazine, the rifle demonstrated impressive accuracy, averaging 1.98 inches for 30 shots. The reviewer highlights the rifle's fit, finish, and out-of-the-box performance as satisfactory, though notes its higher price point compared to competitors.
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