Long range .22 lr ammunition

[KMart]

I never will understand why people want to take a cartridge designed quite well for short distances and lob it at ridiculous distances. Sure you might hit a large enough target at 200+ distances, but what is the point? You will never hit any target at such distances consistently or with any decent accuracy.

If you don't understand why target shooters shoot the games they do, maybe it is time for you find a group of people that enjoy the same things as you.

 

[DGP4]

I understand shooting for accuracy and if people want to fling bullets beyond their natural accuracy distance so be it. I'm not trying to spoil your fun. I principally shoot rimfire for accuracy every week. I am not critical if that's what you want to do. But I always thought that in target shooting you want to approach the natural accuracy your gun is capable of. Beyond 100 yards, lets say, the .22lr is not capable of any sort of accuracy as I understand it. So, my question is to y'all: what is the point if the caliber is not capable of giving you consistent accuracy to shoot beyond that limit? Why not shoot .223 lets say? I know .223 can shoot into the same hole at 300 yards if I am capable of it. The .22LR not so much. I'm sorry I seem to have insulted some of you. I asked the question as a point of discussion not to be argumentative.

 

[1K6BRA]

I figure anytime a fella has his eyes shaped into four pieces of pie by the reticle of a rifle scope be it shooting at 20 feet or 2000+ yards….. it’s a good day!!

 

[1bamashooter]

I understand shooting for accuracy and if people want to fling bullets beyond their natural accuracy distance so be it. I'm not trying to spoil your fun. I principally shoot rimfire for accuracy every week. I am not critical if that's what you want to do. But I always thought that in target shooting you want to approach the natural accuracy your gun is capable of. Beyond 100 yards, lets say, the .22lr is not capable of any sort of accuracy as I understand it. So, my question is to y'all: what is the point if the caliber is not capable of giving you consistent accuracy to shoot beyond that limit? Why not shoot .223 lets say? I know .223 can shoot into the same hole at 300 yards if I am capable of it. The .22LR not so much. I'm sorry I seem to have insulted some of you. I asked the question as a point of discussion not to be argumentative.

What do you think about 308win at 1000yds? Because that's outside it's "natural accuracy distance" as you say. How bout .223? It's shot regularly at 1k? Sounds like you have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[DGP4]

I think the .308 can be shot quite accurately at 600 yards so that is the distance I would shoot with that caliber. What's your point? How far can you shoot a .22LR accurately? sounds like you don't know what you are talking about.

 

[xswanted]

I think the .308 can be shot quite accurately at 600 yards so that is the distance I would shoot with that caliber. What's your point? How far can you shoot a .22LR accurately? sounds like you don't know what you are talking about.

Yesterday I shot a factory 22 that I set up for NRL 22 at 305 yards.

On a 10” gong I went 17/20 the majority of which were in the middle, in a 6” group.

At that distance my DOPE is 44.75 MOA up.

At 200 yards staying on a 4” target isn’t very hard. Testing ammo and truing your ballistics is the key.
If you want to test long range skills as far as wind reading and running dials up and down, a 22 at 200-300 yards is a phenomenal training tool to have in your safe.

 

[xswanted]

Hi folks,

There seems to be more and more shooting of .22lr at longer ranges (100, 200, 300 and even further).

A while ago Cutting Edge brought monolithic, slippery bullets for shooting at long range: https://cuttingedgebullets.com/shop/cutting-edge-bullets/22lr and even reloading .22lr

Well, RWS are bringing out a new long range bullet for shooting at 200yds +: https://rws-ammunition.com/en/infot...-2022-new-rimfire-cartridge-r-plus-long-range

Be interesting to see how they stack up next to each other.

Scrummy

Both look pretty cool. I would think for the guy trying to consistently shoot beyond 300 yards the cutting edge ammo might have its merits. The RWS might as well.

As far as NRL/PRS 22 competitors go, I would guess the available offerings from Lapua, SK, Eley and others will continue to dominate.

I know I love not having to worry about reloading ammo!

 

[1911nut]

I want one of those 223’s that puts all the bullets in the same hole at 300 yds.

 

[Emmett Dibble]

I think the .308 can be shot quite accurately at 600 yards so that is the distance I would shoot with that caliber. What's your point? How far can you shoot a .22LR accurately? sounds like you don't know what you are talking about.

Google 22 BPCR…. We shoot basicly a 4”X6” target at 200 yards with a falling block rifle (a lot are antiques) off crossed stick (no traditional front rest) and no rear support…. Oh yeah, also l lot of them with iron sights or “period” scopes… which are externally adjusted, no larger then 3/4“ diameter, no larger then 1”objective diameter and most are under 10 power…. so yea, 200+ yards with quality equipment is challenging but fun and very dooable…

 

[1bamashooter]

I think the .308 can be shot quite accurately at 600 yards so that is the distance I would shoot with that caliber. What's your point? How far can you shoot a .22LR accurately? sounds like you don't know what you are talking about.

Just stop before you make a bigger fool of yourself

 

[Adam in WI]

Beyond 100 yards, lets say, the .22lr is not capable of any sort of accuracy as I understand it.

From what others are posting, it sounds like you're understanding is simply not up to speed...

Google 22 BPCR…. We shoot basicly a 4”X6” target at 200 yards with a falling block rifle (a lot are antiques) off crossed stick (no traditional front rest) and no rear support…. Oh yeah, also l lot of them with iron sights or “period” scopes… which are externally adjusted, no larger then 3/4“ diameter, no larger then 1”objective diameter and most are under 10 power…. so yea, 200+ yards with quality equipment is challenging but fun and very dooable…

Now that sounds like a hoot !

 

[Rob01]

I shoot my .22 to 500+ but no way I am loading my own ammo for a .22. Don’t care how good it is. I have centerfire for that. I like Rimfire for just getting ammo and shooting it in matches. I have shot SK, Lapua, Fed UM and Eley to 400+ in matches. 300 and in accuracy is easy to get but past 300 the wind is even more trouble and it takes good wind calls to make accurate hits. On low wind days it’s pretty easy to make hits at 400.

 

[Emmett Dibble]

I shoot my .22 to 500+ but no way I am loading my own ammo for a .22. Don’t care how good it is. I have centerfire for that. I like Rimfire for just getting ammo and shooting it in matches. I have shot SK, Lapua, Fed UM and Eley to 400+ in matches. 300 and in accuracy is easy to get but past 300 the wind is even more trouble and it takes good wind calls to make accurate hits. On low wind days it’s pretty easy to make hits at 400.

That. Low/no wind days a sub MOA set up is a sub MOA set up…. when the air starts moving is when things get interesting or when trying to get first shot hits on non-doped distances that you have to estimate then use your good dope or start calculating… I can understand the guys ignorance. A LOT of people who are “shooters” are actually ignorant of other disciplines. That is OK but just know you may be wrong if you call BS on it… hell. I know a ELR guy and they are using a lot of math and dope but get hit at ridiculous distances.

 

[1bamashooter]

I shoot my .22 to 500+ but no way I am loading my own ammo for a .22. Don’t care how good it is. I have centerfire for that. I like Rimfire for just getting ammo and shooting it in matches. I have shot SK, Lapua, Fed UM and Eley to 400+ in matches. 300 and in accuracy is easy to get but past 300 the wind is even more trouble and it takes good wind calls to make accurate hits. On low wind days it’s pretty easy to make hits at 400.

Shooting 22lr at longer ranges helped me understand how wind effects bullet flight and it helped me be a better shooter at long range.

 

[Rob01]

Shooting 22lr at longer ranges helped me understand how wind effects bullet flight and it helped me be a better shooter at long range.

It definitely does that for sure. It’s a lot of fun too. Been shooting long range for 30+ years and competing for 20 in PRS style matches but the last 5 when I got into .22 NRL/PRS matches has been a lot of fun and challenging.

 

[gunor]

RWS - base bleed design…?

 

[Scott-ak]

well crap, now I have to go and build a Long Range 22 caliber rifle! lol

 

[linebaugh]

Have said this several times. Make a case length between short and lr and run a 50 grain bullet. Better case fill, better BC. Would require a faster twist but lots of us are experimenting there now.
Second comment. Why do we always introduce these new rounds when there is a complete market shortage to begin with?

 

[JimSC]

Only known 1 person who has played with the the cutting edge .

Have said this several times. Make a case length between short and lr and run a 50 grain bullet. Better case fill, better BC. Would require a faster twist but lots of us are experimenting there now.
Second comment. Why do we always introduce these new rounds when there is a complete market shortage to begin with?

When I was a kid they made 22 longs, which were half way between shorts and long rifles.

 

[Rob01]

well crap, now I have to go and build a Long Range 22 caliber rifle! lol

Buy a Vudoo and you will be all set.