r/canadaguns • u/Vivid-Chocolate-4073 • 1d ago

Feets / Collection / My build Semi-auto .22lr reliability

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What would you say is the most reliable semi auto .22lr on our market, and using what combo of ammo and magazines? I recently picked up an SBI ST22 and a few TUFF 22 magazines, working on figuring out what kind of ammo they like. Also, share your .22s

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u/therowdyirishman 23h ago

Nice rig, that looks great dude! As for most reliable combo, I'd say a quality 10/22 build with the ammo it likes using OEM Ruger 10rnd mags.

Blazer and CCI SV are the only 22LR I buy in bulk now. I used to get whatever was cheapest with the exception of Winchester white box or Remington. I decided it wasn't worth it risking the reduced reliability to save a couple bucks and I've been much happier since. My TM22 and 10/22 takedown both eat CCI SV or blazer without complaint.

More often than not I think mag loading technique or shite ammo is to blame. My 22/45 (probably over 10k rounds now) rarely jams when I load it but my buddy has issues if he does. I had success with the Tuff-22 mags using the technique shown in this video, granted I usually only loaded 20 rather than 25. One perk to the TM22 is the mags don't require any refined technique to load. Don't forget your mags need love (cleaning) too though. Followers eventually get caked in carbon which increases friction and eventually leads to failure to feed issues. https://www.reddit.com/r/canadaguns/s/irFI1s7C15 Here's a couple of my current 22LR rifles: https://www.reddit.com/r/canadaguns/s/nrk4xlAnMF https://www.reddit.com/r/canadaguns/s/uGVZXLfSBe

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u/Vivid-Chocolate-4073 20h ago

when you say you usually only load 20, is that because loading to 25 was casing issues, or just for convenience?

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u/therowdyirishman 20h ago

Bit of both. I bought 4 mags and an extra pack of clips. I felt it was worth the compromise given how quick/easy they were to reload with my DIY speed loader. To answer your question on the 10/22 sub - I would recommend an A2 bird cage as way to protect your crown from damage. Any muzzle device with small ports will eventually get obstructed by lead fouling which is super toxic and difficult to remove.

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u/Vivid-Chocolate-4073 20h ago

Good to know, thank you. And I actually have put an A2 birdcage on it since that photo was taken: I wanted something on the muzzle, and I didn't want to be that guy who throws a muzzle brake on a damned .22lr