I did some searching for similar topics and was unable to locate this specific concept, at least as a title, specifically, .22 Long Rifle Specialty Ammunition. My question is this: Which specialty brands and configurations of .22 LR, or other .22 rimfires do you use? I personally use several different specialty .22 LR and .22 WMR ammunitions. This thread is my reaction to the on-slot of .17 caliber specialty ammunitions that hit the market a few years back. It seemed that every sporting store that I entered was pushing the new .17 caliber rimfires, and saying, “…the .22LR is dead; game over!” That was actually stated.
I have repeatedly stated here at THR, that the .22LR is my all-time favorite caliber to shoot. The .22LRs are inexpensive (usually), are powerful enough to bring down even deer in an emergency (SHTF) situation, are still used as snipping rifles for military application, and are basically within the financial reach of nearly every employed person. But, this thread deals the specialty applications, not with the mundane or daily run-of-the-mill .22LR rounds. What Specialty rounds are or have been on your shelf?
The following brand and configuration is my personal favorite: Aguila, Super Colibri .22LR, 20 grain projectile (no gunpowder). These rounds propel by the rimfire primer only. This ammunition is advertised as being as-quiet-as an air rifle. In fact, when fired through a bolt-action rifle, is quieter than a pellet rifle. This brand ammunition is also advertised that it is to be used in pistols. They do indicate that it can be used in autoloaders, but that because these rounds do not contain any gun powder, they will not actuate the bolt, and will necessitate manual operation.
I have used the Aguila, Super Colibri .22LR, 20 grain projectile ammunition in my Contender pistol, in my Savage Mark II bolt rifle, and in my NAA Mini-revolver. In the Contender, the ammunition is the same loudness as a pellet rifle. In the Savage Mark II rifle, is sounds like a Red Ryder BB gun firing. In the NAA Mini-revolver it is as-loud-as any other .22 rimfire (with powder). In closing, I bought this ammunition for night-time hunting, and for dispatching vermin at 25 yards and closer, and for use in noise-sensitive areas, and for indoor shooting.
The Aguila, Super Colibri .22LR, 20 grain projectile is accurate, in fact quite accurate! I did not expect this degree of accuracy and consistency. I fired 10 rounds, standing off-hand, with no benefit of a rifle sling, no scope and using plain black iron sights at 15 yards firing at a post-it. Given my less-than perfect eyesight, I was pretty impressed with the ammunition’s performance. Without a doubt, it qualifies for my uses:
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Other specialty .22LR on my shelf include:
MPB Quik-Shok .22LR 32 Gr.
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CCI .22LR Shotshells
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CCI WMR Shotshells
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CCI .22 WMR Maxi-Mag, Gold Dot HP
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I have repeatedly stated here at THR, that the .22LR is my all-time favorite caliber to shoot. The .22LRs are inexpensive (usually), are powerful enough to bring down even deer in an emergency (SHTF) situation, are still used as snipping rifles for military application, and are basically within the financial reach of nearly every employed person. But, this thread deals the specialty applications, not with the mundane or daily run-of-the-mill .22LR rounds. What Specialty rounds are or have been on your shelf?
The following brand and configuration is my personal favorite: Aguila, Super Colibri .22LR, 20 grain projectile (no gunpowder). These rounds propel by the rimfire primer only. This ammunition is advertised as being as-quiet-as an air rifle. In fact, when fired through a bolt-action rifle, is quieter than a pellet rifle. This brand ammunition is also advertised that it is to be used in pistols. They do indicate that it can be used in autoloaders, but that because these rounds do not contain any gun powder, they will not actuate the bolt, and will necessitate manual operation.
I have used the Aguila, Super Colibri .22LR, 20 grain projectile ammunition in my Contender pistol, in my Savage Mark II bolt rifle, and in my NAA Mini-revolver. In the Contender, the ammunition is the same loudness as a pellet rifle. In the Savage Mark II rifle, is sounds like a Red Ryder BB gun firing. In the NAA Mini-revolver it is as-loud-as any other .22 rimfire (with powder). In closing, I bought this ammunition for night-time hunting, and for dispatching vermin at 25 yards and closer, and for use in noise-sensitive areas, and for indoor shooting.
The Aguila, Super Colibri .22LR, 20 grain projectile is accurate, in fact quite accurate! I did not expect this degree of accuracy and consistency. I fired 10 rounds, standing off-hand, with no benefit of a rifle sling, no scope and using plain black iron sights at 15 yards firing at a post-it. Given my less-than perfect eyesight, I was pretty impressed with the ammunition’s performance. Without a doubt, it qualifies for my uses:
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Other specialty .22LR on my shelf include:
MPB Quik-Shok .22LR 32 Gr.
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CCI .22LR Shotshells
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CCI WMR Shotshells
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CCI .22 WMR Maxi-Mag, Gold Dot HP
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