r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/Alarming_Cell4130 Jul 17 '22 edited Jul 17 '22

What makes certain ammo brands/types better than others? Quality control seems like an obvious one but even the same brands have so many different types?

Specifically for .22 LR rifle, what should I be looking for? Thanks

Edit: appreciate the responses!

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '22

Well I know that copper plated hollow point CCI is one of the few 22lr that will cycle in my 10/22. Other brand CPHP also usually cycle okay. Round nosed lead is a no go - it gets caught during the action.

My understanding is that picking correct 22lr brands and types for your gun is especially important in semi's on account of cycling issues. For bolt action it's really just a matter of what you are using the ammo for.

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u/Alarming_Cell4130 Jul 17 '22

I see - I grabbed a box of CCI recommended at the LGS and it’s working fine in the bolt action so that checks out. I’m just target shooting.

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u/therowdyirishman Jul 17 '22

A bolt action should feed almost any round, even stuff that a semi can't (low velocity CCI Quiet) because you are cycling the action manually. Therefore it doesn't need to overpower the spring tension and bolt mass to cycle which some rounds don't have enough energy to do.

So the cheap bulk pack stuff should feed/eject well from your bolt action. However, if you want to achieve better accuracy do some research on how to compare results between various 22LR ammo brands. Your rifle will shoot some ammo much better than others and it won't necessarily be based on price.