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.22 LR Ammunition Accuracy — 55 Ammo Types Tested

.22 LR Ammunition Accuracy — 55 Ammo Types Tested

Last year, the staff of AccurateReloading.com Forum completed a massive .22LR Rimfire Ammunition Testing Project . Some 55 different types of ammo were tested, using a highly-accurate Swiss-made Bleiker rifle, with a 2-stage trigger. All ammo varieties were tested at 50 yards, 75 yards, and 100 yards, shooting five, 5-shot groups at each distance.

The results are fascinating to say the least. The tester observed: “I got some amazing groups, and some which are, frankly, are absurdly bad! This has re-enforced what I had experienced with 22 ammo in the past — that is being consistently inconsistent.”

While we strongly caution that . 22LR rimfire ammo may work well in one gun and not another , and ammo performance can be improved through the use of barrel tuners, the AccurateReloading.com research provides invaluable guidance for smallbore shooters. Overall, the testers burned through over 4,000 rounds of ammo, and you can see the actual test targets online. To read all the test reports, and view target photos visit AccurateReloading.com .

The lists below rank the average accuracy (by brand) of five, 5-shot groups shot at 50, 75, and 100 yards. CLICK HERE for Complete Test Results with target photos .

A truly significant test; good work and thanks for sharing it. I am amazed at the low placement in this listing of SK standard, as I have fired some absolutely bug-hole 5-shot groups at 50 yards with it.

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