[mk70ss]

After a few years hiatus from .22 bullseye matches, I am getting back into it. I have a Ruger Mk III stainless with a red dot sight and some custom target grips. Any suggestions for a starting point regarding the ammo?

[Powderman]

Welcome back to the firing line!

I also started out with a Ruger; mine was a Mk II--they are good, sound, accurate pistols.

They also have a distinct advantage, in that they will shoot regular ammo as well--or in some cases, BETTER--than the high dollar offerings.

Mine shot best with Winchester T22; that has become somewhat hard to find; a close second, though, was good old Federal American Eagle AE4022, with the 40 grain solid bullet. Believe it or not, mine also loved CCI Stingers!!!

[tbonecpk]

I would try out either the Wolf Match ammo or Ely heck even Federal Gold Medal works too. I had a kimber model 82 government (granted it's a single shot target rifle) that loved those ones. especialy the Gold Medals.

[mk70ss]

Thanks guys.

[FutureMarine9]

my shooting instructor told me that sub sonic ammo is more accurate...weather there's any truth to that i don't know but it's just a suggestion

[Powderman]

Quote:       Originally Posted by FutureMarine9

my shooting instructor told me that sub sonic ammo is more accurate...weather there's any truth to that i don't know but it's just a suggestion

Your instructor is correct.

This has to do with the transition from supersonic to subsonic. While the projectile is supersonic, it is in front of the sound/pressure wave. When it makes the transition, the sound wave catches up to it and whacks the bullet in the butt. This disturbs the stability of the projectile.

This is most noticeable when shooting light projectiles over a distance--and is a primary reason why high-power shooters favor the heavier projectiles that will hold their velocity for longer distances.

However, at bullseye pistol distances--25 and 50 yards--high velocity ammunition will not go subsonic. There is, though, the matter of recoil and recovery.

Finally, the .22 bullet can only be pushed so fast before leading will occur.

[dscrick]

I shoot BR50 matches with an old Remington model 37 (Remington's answer to the Winchester model 52) that was made in 1953. I have a Redfield model 3200 24x scope on it and I REGULARLY beat guys that are shooting $2000 Anschutz rifles with $1000 glass on them.

As far as ammo, the best advice is to gather an assortment of ammo from different manufacturers in different bullet weights and velocities, and shoot some groups from a solid rest (or in your case a machine rest if you can get ahold of one). It's amazing how much groups will vary between different ammo in a specific rimfire weapon. My 37 loves the expensive Lapua Midas M stuff the best. It will hold .20 inch at 50 meters all day with it. I have other .22s that shoot Remington yellow jackets almost as accurately. just spend some time at the range and you will find your load. Good luck!

[SilverRun]

If you can find the Wolf match, get it. Most accurate I have found. It is made in Germany - not Russia.

[sniper1958]

Eley Tenex (Redbox) works best for me!

[hunterspistol]

I like any full 40 grain 22 lr, don't discount CCI Green Tag.

[Cyrille]

Question: Is High Volocity sub or super sonic?

[Powderman]

It is most assuredly supersonic.

.22 High Velocity usually clocks at 1200 fps or more. Now, at bullseye distances (25 and 50 yards) it might not be a bad thing. However, it would work best in a compensated pistol, IMHO.

I use standard velocity ammunition myself; I think the best bang for the buck is CCI standard velocity.