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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 15, 2009 21:41:52 GMT -5
Hey guys i just got a new savage mach 2 .22lr for my 13th birthday. Just wondering what kind of ammo it likes if any of you have any experiens with it.
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Post by hoosier on Jun 16, 2009 0:11:14 GMT -5
Hey whitetailchaser22! Welcome to the forum! My experience with 22's says to experiment with as many different ammunition as possible to find what YOUR rifle likes. That being said, I would stay away from any of the Remington "bulk" ammunition like "Golden Bullets"....they are pure junk and dirty shooting as well. As far as bulk ammo goes, you might want to try Federal as a lot of guys report good results with it for a cheap ammo....I am generally satisfied with it in some of my 22's. if you REALLY want to find accuracy in your rifle, I suggest trying some of the standard velocity stuff (~1200 f.p.s.) and even subsonic loads (<1100 f.p.s.). CCI makes good fodder.
BTW, congrats on your new Savage. Savage rimfires have a well deserved reputation of great accuracy. Among the Savages I have owned, I found them to shoot straight....VERY straight. Does yours have the Accu-Trigger? If so, you will like it. Best of luck. Hoosier.
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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 16, 2009 5:57:01 GMT -5
Thanks hoosier, and yes it has the accu trigger ;D
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Post by turkeyscout on Jun 16, 2009 7:41:34 GMT -5
another cheaper ammo that shoots great is the AMERICAN EAGLE .22lr hollow points, this is what i use for squirrel hunting, and if i hold it still on a bench rest ,i get touching one hole groups, ,i used to buy a brick for ten dollars ,now i heard its' thirty dollars a brick, now its'not a cheap ammo, but its shoots well for me..just my two cents....turkey scout and welcome (whitetailchaser22)to a great hunting site and more!!!
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Post by hornharvester on Jun 16, 2009 8:05:24 GMT -5
My Savage Mark II likes just about any ammo but CCI mini mags shoot real good followed by Winchester Power Points or Winchester Dynapoint. h.h.
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Post by danf on Jun 16, 2009 8:50:15 GMT -5
Can't go wrong with Eley, but it's not cheap either.  I've had good luck with CCI Blazers in my Marlins- haven't had a Savage in my hands in a long time... |
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Post by whitetail1 on Jun 16, 2009 9:46:15 GMT -5
Hey guys i just got a new savage mach 2 .22lr for my 13th birthday. Just wondering what kind of ammo it likes if any of you have any experiens with it. Wow - you must have really cool parents that bought you EXACTLY what you wanted for your birthday! We'll take it to the range and try some different ammo in it. You're going to love it! |
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Post by hoosier on Jun 16, 2009 10:58:20 GMT -5
BTW, so nobody is confused, I think we are talking about a Savage MARK II (NOT a Mach 2...as in a 17 caliber rimfire).
Let us know what she likes whitetailchaser'!!!!
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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 17, 2009 9:16:48 GMT -5
I will be taking it out to the range next week. I will tell you all how it goes.
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Post by hoosier on Jun 17, 2009 21:24:15 GMT -5
I will be taking it out to the range next week. I will tell you all how it goes. We will hold you to this!!! |
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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 23, 2009 11:56:52 GMT -5
ok guys im taking it to the range here later on today
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Post by hoosier on Jun 23, 2009 16:35:43 GMT -5
We are a'waitn' !!!
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Post by hoosierbuckslayer on Jun 23, 2009 19:26:27 GMT -5
i'd say to use CCI stingers. They shoot amazing in all my 22's from ruger to marlin
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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 23, 2009 19:43:54 GMT -5
Ok FINNALY I SHOT THIS THING. It was grouping (with iron sights) really well (one time probly got a 3 shot group in a penny). It likes those cci mini mags. Can't wait to get a scope on this thing.
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Post by hoosier on Jun 23, 2009 20:07:43 GMT -5
;DExcellent...it should be a real tack driver with some glass on it!  |
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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 24, 2009 10:00:40 GMT -5
Yea i got the scope alread (its a 3-9,32 bass pro brand). But knowone sells those darn weaver 24 bases  . So we just ordered them instead. LOL ;D |
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Post by huxbux on Jun 24, 2009 20:35:44 GMT -5
Looking forward to pics of your first squirrel of the season this August.
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Post by whitetailchaser22 on Jun 24, 2009 21:08:48 GMT -5
I know, ive never taken a squirrel with a .22. Can't wait!
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Post by xhunterx on Jul 8, 2009 10:53:30 GMT -5
Last weekend we were plinking some stuff with a single shot remington .22 with fixed sights. At about 25 yards the competition between us was to shoot a piece of corn off the top of a tack without touching the tack. We all did it at least half the time or better. This was with the cheapest ammo we could find, it was 2$ for 50. So if your just looking for somthing to shoot some shots with and not kill game, I wouldnt waste any money. It should also be noted we were using two different types of ammo and they both hit in the same spot. I think most .22 LR ammo is created equal when it comes to target practice.
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Post by xhunterx on Jul 8, 2009 10:54:43 GMT -5
I know, ive never taken a squirrel with a .22. Can't wait! Neither have I, I always used the ol .12 guage. But after limiting out every trip for the past several seasons, I descided it would be a bit more fun to take up the .22 challenge. |
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. So we just ordered them instead. LOL ;D