Anyone shooting 22RF to 200 yards?

[chuckbuster243]

Hello guys looking for info on shooting my 22RF from 50-200 yards in a match coming up. Its all steel targets from 4"-6." I usually shoot br type matches at 50-100 but not tried past that. I run a kimber 82G and a weaver T36. Very accurate with um22, 922A, Eley and wolf. I was just wondering what ammo yall are using and how many moa at 200 for a zero. As well as what kind of accuracy should I expect. Thanks, Matt

 

[rayjay]

You need a 20 moa base or ring setup. I usually use the Burris Signature Zee rings with offset inserts.

With a 20 moa base and with the gun sighted in on the chickens at 75 meters it's 45 [ app ] clicks to the 112m pigs, then 45 to the 144m turkeys and then 80 clicks to the 188m rams in the match I shoot.

 

[Hoier]

Get ahold of Tom E(Tom Jacobs), I believe he shoots a 200yd br match with rimfires so he probably would have a lot of info for you.

 

[dbforce]

The bullet drop from a 100 yard zero at 200 yards is around 2.5 feet. In the 200 yard match I shoot, they post 2 targets with one above the other. You sight on the upper target and the rounds impact the lower.

 

[chuckbuster243]

The bullet drop from a 100 yard zero at 200 yards is around 2.5 feet. In the 200 yard match I shoot, they post 2 targets with one above the other. You sight on the upper target and the rounds impact the lower.

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What type ammo you shooting?

 

[dbforce]

Standard velocity Wolf/SK, around 1080 fps.

 

[Joe D]

I run this match http://www.brocksgap.com/matches-22-sniper/.22-sniper-match/ A standard velocity .22 drops 54" from a 50 yd zero to 200 yds. The is no such thing as accurate HV ammo. Entry level match ammo is Wolf MT or CCI SV. Expect to pay over $10 per 50 for quality match ammo.
I designed this match over two years ago. So far there have only been 6 perfect scores shot = 60/60
You may not have enough internal elevation to get from 50 to 200 with a T series Weaver.

 

[NateHaler]

With a 20 moa base and with the gun sighted in on the chickens at 75 meters it's 45 [ app ] clicks to the 112m pigs, then 45 to the 144m turkeys and then 80 clicks to the 188m rams in the match I shoot.

"Clicks" as a reference is meaningless unless put into context. Presuming a telescopic sight, "clicks" can be 1/8 MOA, 1/4 MOA, 1/2 MOA, 1/10 milliradian, etc.

The key for any shooting at distance beyond the pejorative "point blank" range is to understand bullet drop (and wind), and to adjust one's sights accordingly. Know your load, know your gear, know what's happening, and most of all understand how it all combines to affect your shooting.

 

[Ggmac]

Actual velocity will vary , and so to will drop . Ive been shooting 22 sv at 100,200,300 yds for a couple of years . I started using the chronograph, and realized , 28 " barrels are generally slower than a barrel 16-22". So on a couple of tests I cut the 28" down 1" and recrown, retest vel and drop . I did this until I hit 19 " , vel continued to increase until that 20" point. At first,drop from 100 yd zero to 200 yd was 45"
Using Fiocchi Super Match 320 , after trimming to 19" ,drop reduced to 39" . Same box ammo , near ident. Conditions. The powder burn in 22 lr can be as short 14" ( i read it somewhere , so it must be true ) . Sorry for rambling , the point is ,try ammo your gun likes , and chrono it , compare to its published vel. if your close to published vel all is well , if a large diff in vel figures , your drop will increase will barrel lenght ( along with other , chamber,leade,barrel diam , cond ,etc,etc).
One of my 28" barrels will shoot some HV ammo under the speed of sound.

 

[rayjay]

"Clicks" as a reference is meaningless .

He has a T36. All the clicks I listed will definitely get him in the ball park with match ammo. I have shot at least 5 different 22's in this match with bbls from 19" to 27". Used everything from Eley Match EPS to SK Std Plus. The drops were all within a few clicks.

Experience has shown me that ammo quality is critical at extended ranges. Cheaper ammo has more fast or slow rounds. At 200 yds this could mean up to 12" high or low over the mean zero. That's the downside to shooting long range matches. Something completely out of your control can have a drastic impact on your score. That's the nature of rimfire and you just have to accept it.

 

[wc872]

I was shooting my CMP 40X Wednesday @ 200 yards. The ammo I used was some old Fed 900 Match. From a 100 yard zero I had to come up 16.5 inches to be in the black on a 50 yard NRA pistol target. I had a 20 MOA base & had just put a 12-42x56 NF BR on it. I used all but about 5 clicks (1/8 MOA) of the elevation I had available to get to 200 yards. I have just installed a 40 MOA base to give me a little wiggle room.
From a 50 yard zero I had to come up 6.5 inches to achieve a 100 yard zero.
Semper Fi

 

[superlite]

we regularly shoot 6" ceramic tiles out to 270 with 22lr. Usually I use sk match or eley through savage and cz rifles with shilen and lilja barrels. I use a nikon pro staff 4-9 rimfire scope with bdc reticle. Using the nikon spot on program to determine elevation changes and which cross to use I have no problems getting out there with 0 moa base. I know its a cheap scope but i haven't had any tracking or problems returning to zero. Its fun shooting challenging and no big deal putting a lot of rounds down range, getting a lot of trigger time, dealing with wind and atmospherics. I like the tiles because they break on impact and the smaller pieces make it harder.
ETA: I use a 100yd zero

 

[jfremder]

Using Fiocchi Super Match 320

We have a weekly 300y rimfire match at out club. Fiocchi SM-340 has been the winning choice of the ~ 30 competitors year after year. It's rated at 1120fps, right at the speed of sound. It's biathlon ammo, designed to be used in colder temperatures.

 

[Shynloco]

The key for any shooting at distance beyond the pejorative "point blank" range is to understand bullet drop (and wind), and to adjust one's sights accordingly. Know your load, know your gear, know what's happening, and most of all understand how it all combines to affect your shooting.

IMHO, that's the best advice I see in all these comments. For me, learning to read and adjust to the prevailing wind conditions is the key regardless of distance you are shooting. And that, in part, is knowing how the ammo will perform under those prevailing conditions and adjustment you've made.

 

[Joe D]

What size targets do you shoot at 300 yds?

 

[Spacegunr]

Shooting an M12 with Lapua Center-X and using a Weaver T-24 my elevation change from 50 yds to 100 yds is about 7 MOA, from 100 to 200 yds is another 16 MOA. The scope had enough adjustment built in, at least for where I had it zeroed.

Larry

 

[338 Mollett]

After 200 f class scores my experience has told me if I cannot produce 1 moa at what ever distance for 20 shots,for what ever reason rifle, ammo, wind etc, I'm not learning anything and wasting my time.

 

[jfremder]

What size targets do you shoot at 300 yds?

We shoot a steel plate 'Buffalo' that's overall size is about 12"x18" The best days with calm conditions, a 6" group is possible. Add some wind and you're happy to get hits on 15/20

 

[1Merlin]

After 200 f class scores my experience has told me if I cannot produce 1 moa at what ever distance for 20 shots,for what ever reason rifle, ammo, wind etc, I'm not learning anything and wasting my time.

1 MOA - 200 yards - With a rimfire rifle.....?? I have never seen anyone - None ever - get a 20 shot group at 1 MOA (~2") at that distance with a rimfire.

 

[Joe D]

Have not tried a 20 shot group at 200, but have shot several 5 shot MOA groups at 200 yds. Of course the determining factor is the wind. One must pick a windless day.