.22 Shotshell Bird Shot from .22 Revolver CCI Federal 22LR

Published on August 23, 2019
Duration: 10:51

This video tests CCI and Federal .22 shotshell ammunition fired from a Ruger Wrangler revolver. The instructor evaluates performance at point-blank range, 7 yards, and 12 yards, observing pellet spread and effectiveness on targets like pop cans and apples. The CCI generally showed a wider spread at distance, while Federal grouped tighter up close.

Quick Summary

Testing CCI and Federal .22 shotshells from a Ruger Wrangler revolver reveals performance differences. CCI offers easier ejection, while Federal groups tighter up close. At 12 yards, CCI showed slightly better effectiveness, suggesting close-range application for both types.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Viewer Request
  2. 00:07Testing CCI & Federal Shotshells
  3. 00:27Firearm: Ruger Wrangler .22 Revolver
  4. 00:44Point-Blank Test: CCI Shotshell
  5. 01:15Point-Blank Test: Federal Shotshell
  6. 01:58Ejection Comparison: CCI vs. Federal
  7. 02:227-Yard Test: CCI Shotshell
  8. 02:537-Yard Test: Federal Shotshell
  9. 03:3712-Yard Test: CCI Shotshell
  10. 04:3712-Yard Test: Federal Shotshell
  11. 05:12Effectiveness Demonstration (Pop Cans)
  12. 05:42Pop Can Test: CCI Shotshell
  13. 06:56Pop Can Test: Federal Shotshell
  14. 08:05Apple Test: CCI Shotshell
  15. 08:48Apple Test: Federal Shotshell
  16. 09:19Cutting Open Apple Targets
  17. 09:29CCI Apple Analysis
  18. 09:49Federal Apple Analysis
  19. 10:32Conclusion & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How do CCI and Federal .22 shotshells perform in a revolver?

When fired from a Ruger Wrangler .22 revolver, CCI shotshells ejected reliably. Federal shotshells showed slightly more ejection difficulty due to expanding metal tips. Performance varied with distance; Federal grouped tighter up close, while CCI seemed more effective at 12 yards.

What is the effective range of .22 shotshell ammunition from a revolver?

The video suggests that .22 shotshell ammunition is most effective at close ranges, generally within 10 yards. Testing at 12 yards indicated it might be near the maximum effective range, with performance diminishing significantly beyond that.

Can .22 shotshells be used for pest control or small game?

While not explicitly tested for live targets, the video demonstrates .22 shotshells creating holes in pop cans and embedding pellets in apples at close range. Their effectiveness for pest control would likely be limited to very small, close targets due to the limited payload and spread.

Which .22 shotshell brand is better for revolver use?

For a Ruger Wrangler revolver, CCI shotshells offered easier ejection. For close-range targets, Federal grouped tighter. At longer distances (12 yards), CCI appeared to have a slight edge. The choice may depend on the intended use and desired spread pattern.

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