r/canadaguns • u/chilly__willy • May 21 '26

Feets / Collection / My build 12" TM22 arrived today

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Got my TM22 12" barrel today shipped from Firearms Outlet Canada. Managed to get out to the range and put about 160 rounds of CCI Mini Mag 40gr through it. Only a couple of failure to feed towards the end.

Lots of fun. Nice and compact

Finish is Burnt Bronze

True north arms reverse faux suppressor with break (you need to remove the cap inside the handguard to make the suppressor fit)

Vortex Triumph Red Dot

Magpul M-lok Hand stop

3d printed mag sleeves in PETG-CF

3d printed M-lok covers in PETG-CF

found the .STL files on thingiverse

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u/Feisty_Arm_9309 May 21 '26

I just picked my 16” up a couple weeks ago put about 150 rounds through it and had about 30 failure to fires haha

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u/chilly__willy May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26

I did a bit of research and it seemed the CCI .22lr minimag 40gr were considered one of the better rounds that had fewer failures. Some stuff I saw online said once you get through the break-in period (200-300 rounds) the rifle can be a bit more forgiving on what ammunition you put through it. I can't attest to that yet tho.

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u/Whispersfine May 21 '26

140 gr 22 is bonkers. I know it’s a typo😂

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u/chilly__willy May 21 '26

you mean you've never see those suuuper high velocity .22 rounds? Fixed 😑

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u/SwordJabbingAction May 21 '26

140gr would be super low velocity. It’s the weight of the bullet, not the powder charge.

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u/Status_Ticket5044 May 21 '26

I've worked my way down the pyramid from mini mags to SV to Blazer with no real faults over about 3000 rounds now. I tried a box of greasy as F Norma-Tec for shits and giggles and had at least a stovepipe per mag. I think TM-22s like dry lube.

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u/BilboBaggSkin May 22 '26

The norma tac 22 is super accurate in my cz457. Never used it in a semi auto though.

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u/Whispersfine May 22 '26

Same here. Its performance is on par with most entry level match ammo. I think it’s made by RWS. My 457 and Christensen shoot 0.3 moa at 50 yards. I’m genuinely impressed.

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u/BilboBaggSkin May 22 '26

I’ve only done the federal auto match and the norma. The normal performs a lot better. I definitely notice the lower velocity at further ranges though.

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u/Status_Ticket5044 May 22 '26

The TAC-22 exhibited no enhanced accuracy on either the TM-22 or a 10/22. I got it more to try on my 457, hoping it might be a step up from CCI SV.

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u/Whispersfine May 22 '26

I hope it works for you. It’s amazing. The only downside is the oily lubricants. I had to bring a rug when shoot that ammo

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u/Halfbloodjap May 22 '26

I had issues with Norma tac with my TM22 as well, but light strikes. If you popped the round back in it went bang the second try every time, but I struggled to get through a mag without a failure or three

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u/chilly__willy May 21 '26

This is good information thank you

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u/Feisty_Arm_9309 May 21 '26

Yeah I’m gunna rip it apart give it a good clean and try a few different brands of ammo before I complain too hard haha

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u/givemehellll al May 21 '26

Mine hates CCI. It runs flawless on the bulk golden bullet though.

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u/quinner9191 May 21 '26

I use federal auto match 40 grain and it might have 1 failure every 50 .

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u/jmz-jmz May 21 '26

Did you clean / lube it? I’ve had almost no issues so far with the 18” version, 30 failures sounds like a lot. Had like 1 failure to feed in probably 750 ish rounds and that was likely mag related. 30 out of 150 I’d be pissed

Using CCI blazers

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u/Spydude84 May 21 '26

Not the person you're replying to, but yes, I cleaned and lubed mine. The manufacturing quality on these rifles is low, and while some people will be fine, others will have tons of issues.

I was getting a failure to eject nearly every 3 rounds, with a few light strikes. Ultimately I resolved my issues by removing the left extractor.

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u/Response-Cheap May 21 '26

My 18" was the same at first. Could hardly cycle at all. Now it never fails and isn't picky on ammo.

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u/jk5055 May 21 '26

First time I shot mine I shot like 40 rounds and had atleast 10 different ftf or fte. The 2nd time I shot like 250 rounds through it and had maybe 6 of either. Hasnt even been cleaned yet. I'm quite happy with that.

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u/Less_Budget8989 May 22 '26

Remove the left extractor. Mine was a straight pull until I did this and now its one of my favorite range toys.