Shooting .22LR 500 Yards (Part 3)

Published on August 2, 2019
Duration: 14:39

This video details the challenges of shooting .22 Long Rifle at 500 yards, highlighting ammunition consistency issues with CCI Mini Mags and the improved performance of Federal High Velocity Match grade ammo. The instructor discusses the significant bullet drop and wind drift encountered, necessitating extreme scope adjustments and aiming strategies. Future attempts will involve a larger scope with a mil-dot reticle for better aiming.

Quick Summary

Shooting .22LR at 500 yards presents significant challenges, primarily extreme bullet drop and wind drift, requiring substantial scope elevation. Federal High Velocity Match grade ammo showed better consistency than CCI Mini Mags. Even with 220 MOA of risers, 15 feet of drop was observed, necessitating a scope with greater adjustment range and a mil-dot reticle for future attempts.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shooting .22LR at 500 Yards (Part 3)
  2. 00:03220 MOA Risers Stacked
  3. 00:07Initial Ammo Test: CCI Mini Mags
  4. 00:33Recap: Part 1 & 2 Recommended
  5. 00:43Inconsistency with CCI AR 22 at 400 Yards
  6. 01:09Inconsistency in Velocity Explained
  7. 01:18Mini Mags Tested for Consistency
  8. 01:30Old Stock vs. CCI Quality Concerns
  9. 01:54Challenges of 500 Yards with .22LR
  10. 02:06CCI Mini Mags: Inconsistent Results
  11. 02:26Switching to Federal High Velocity Match Grade Ammo
  12. 02:36Struggles with Scope Adjustment
  13. 02:42Effect of 220 MOA Risers
  14. 03:05Extreme Bullet Drop at 500 Yards
  15. 03:31Wind Drift (Spindrift) Compensation
  16. 03:50Future Plans: 30mm Tube Scope
  17. 04:00Vortex Crossfire 4-16x Scope
  18. 04:06Mil Dot Reticle Advantage
  19. 04:30Switching to Federal High Velocity Match
  20. 04:51Range Guy & Recording Challenges
  21. 05:00Ammo Comparison: Mini Mags vs. Federal Premium
  22. 05:10500 Yards, 16-inch Barrel
  23. 05:15GoPro on Target
  24. 05:26Context from Part 1 & 2
  25. 06:13First Hit Confirmation
  26. 07:01Another Hit
  27. 07:12Still Struggling with Aiming High
  28. 08:05Successful Hit
  29. 08:56Another Hit
  30. 09:03Aiming 15 Feet High and Left
  31. 09:39Miss
  32. 09:43Honest Assessment: More Misses Than Hits
  33. 09:50Focus on Hits for the Edit
  34. 09:53Future Improvements: Better Scope
  35. 10:02Goal: 7-8 Hits Out of 10
  36. 10:11Achieving a Hit Streak
  37. 11:17Hit
  38. 11:28Hit
  39. 11:38Possible Hit Location Found
  40. 11:45Tick Sound: Hitting Wood or Backstop
  41. 12:03First Miss, Then Four Hits in a Row
  42. 12:35Three in a Row, Four in a Row
  43. 12:46New Scope Ordered
  44. 12:53Good: Four in a Row
  45. 12:59Problem: Changing Lighting Conditions
  46. 13:2040 MOA Riser vs. Two 20s
  47. 13:33Still Not Enough for .22LR at 500 Yards
  48. 13:40Aiming 15 Feet High with Scope Maxed
  49. 13:43Lost Point of Aim, Started Missing
  50. 13:51Aiming at Target vs. Guessing
  51. 14:11Bullet Condition After Impact
  52. 14:33Bullets Splatting on Steel at 500 Yards

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main challenges of shooting .22LR at 500 yards?

The primary challenges include extreme bullet drop, significant wind drift (spindrift), and the need for substantial scope elevation adjustment. Ammunition consistency also plays a critical role, with some loads exhibiting much greater vertical dispersion than others at this distance.

Which .22LR ammunition performed best for 500-yard shooting in this test?

Federal High Velocity Match grade ammunition proved to be significantly more consistent than CCI Mini Mags for 500-yard shooting. The CCI Mini Mags showed considerable vertical variance, with shots landing feet below the point of aim.

How much scope adjustment is needed for .22LR at 500 yards?

Even with 220 MOA of stacked risers (approximately 40 MOA base), the scope was maxed out and still shooting about 15 feet low at 500 yards. This indicates a need for optics with greater elevation travel or specialized aiming techniques.

What future equipment upgrades are planned for .22LR long-range shooting?

The instructor plans to use a Vortex Crossfire 4-16x power scope with a mil-dot reticle. This setup is expected to provide more adjustment capability and a reticle that aids in compensating for bullet drop and wind drift at extended ranges.

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