CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum Accuracy Test

Published on August 18, 2022
Duration: 6:00

This review tests CCI's 46gr SHP 22 Magnum ammunition through a Ruger American rifle. While advertised as the hardest-hitting 22 Magnum, the accuracy at 50 yards was around 1-1.2 inches, with a best four-shot group of 0.6 inches. At 100 yards, groups averaged 2.4 inches. The reviewer found the accuracy unsatisfactory for their setup, preferring Federal 50gr JHP or Remington 40gr JHP for better precision, despite the CCI's potential for increased knockdown power.

Quick Summary

The CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum ammunition is designed for high knockdown power, featuring a segmented hollow point that breaks into three pieces on impact and an advertised velocity of 1875 FPS. However, accuracy tests in a Ruger American rifle showed average groups of 1-1.2 inches at 50 yards and 2.4 inches at 100 yards, leading the reviewer to prefer more accurate Federal or Remington loads for their setup.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum
  2. 00:10Ammunition Design: Segmented Hollow Point
  3. 00:29Advertised Ballistics: 1875 FPS
  4. 00:42Rifle Used: Ruger American
  5. 01:14Accuracy Test Setup: 50 Yards
  6. 02:5150 Yard Group 1 Results
  7. 03:0150 Yard Group 2 Results
  8. 03:26Transition to 100 Yard Test
  9. 03:59100 Yard Group 1 Results
  10. 04:13100 Yard Group 2 Results
  11. 04:43Final Thoughts and Conclusion
  12. 05:02Positives: Knockdown Power
  13. 05:10Accuracy Concerns and Alternatives
  14. 05:30Advice for Other Rifle Owners

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum ammunition?

The CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum features a 46-grain weight, a polymer coating, and a segmented hollow point design intended to break into three pieces upon impact. It's advertised at 1875 feet per second, aiming for high knockdown power.

How accurate is the CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum ammunition at 50 yards?

In a Ruger American rifle, the CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum ammunition produced groups averaging between 1 and 1.2 inches at 50 yards. The best four-shot group achieved was 0.6 inches.

What were the accuracy results for CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum at 100 yards?

At 100 yards, the CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum ammunition averaged approximately 2.4 inches for two five-shot groups when fired from a Ruger American rifle.

Does the CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum offer better accuracy than other 22 Magnum loads?

For the reviewer's Ruger American setup, the CCI 46gr SHP 22 Magnum did not offer superior accuracy. They found Federal 50gr JHP and Remington 40gr JHP to be more accurate alternatives.

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