22 Magnum Expected Accuracy

[TedKennedy]

I have a nice, seems to be well-built 22 magnum rifle. Mitchell Arms is the maker, I put a decent Nikon 3-7 on it. My groups are about 2-2 1/2 MOA at 90 yds. I expected better - thinking of bedding action, but don't know how much effect that'll have on a rimfire. Any ideas?

 

[kerryt1]

Bedding will probably help a bit. Check out RimfireCentral.com as well, might find some info there.

 

[Toney]

My savage shot in 2",I was a little disappointed.

 

[KurtM]

I have found most 22 magnum rifle to be real ammo sensitive, with the Winchester offering giving the worst performance across that board. CGI seems better as does Hornady , but it will depend on what your rifle likes 1-1/2" groups are around average at 100

 

[TedKennedy]

I have found the ammo makes a big difference - the Win actually groups a little better for mine. CCI groups 2" higher than either Winchester ammo I tried. Haven't tried Hornady yet.

 

[Chard]

The cheaper ammo does not do well in my rifle (CZ455). When I buy the pricey stuff groups really shrink. Winchester Supreme does exceptionally well.

 

[Glocktogo]

I had a stainless Marlin that would shoot 5/8" 5 shot groups at 100 yards off the bench with preferred fodder and 1 3/4" with the stuff it didn't particularly like. That was a tube mag gun that wasn't free floated either.

 

[KurtM]

Sorry, I ment to say Winchester DYNAPOINT ammo was the worst group wizened in all my 22 Magnus firearms. I didn't mean to imply all Winchester ammo was inaccurate.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I'm getting 1/4MOA out of CCI MaxiMag at 400yds... But I bought mine from the Rijas table

 

[gallk]

I'm getting 1/4MOA out of CCI MaxiMag at 400yds... But I bought mine from the Rijas table

Too funny.