New to rimfire, any tricks I need to know?

[1lnbrdg]

https://www.goodshootinginc.com/ for CenterX or Lapua ammo

http://www.killoughshootingsports.com/ for Eley ammo

 

[seymour fish]

1) Buy one box of every brand and style of 22 ammo you can get your hands on.
2) Shoot each type of ammo in a semi-controlled environment.
3) Determine which specific box of ammo shoots the best in your gun and note the lot number.
4) Spend several paychecks worth on your gun's pet load.

Once you find the magic Lott number, IMMEDIATELY pick up the phone an pray they have a case of it left

 

[seymour fish]

If you are going to shoot at 100 yards, test at 100 yards. Some ammo that shoots well at 50 won't perform at 100. Eley velocity numbers are unreliable. I'd rather find the most consistent ammo then tune the rifle to the ammo, the other approach can be slow and expensive. If you are looking for minute of egg at 100, Center X should get the job done. Eley EPS is designed for 50 yards. Some top shooters believe a round nose bullet performs better in the wind at 100.

Critical to test at 100, as what works best at 50 may fall apart

 

[seymour fish]

Thanks for the info guys! I think I am going to try to test some ammo on my own first, it's my toy and I want to play with it .

I was considering a harrels tuner but honestly don't know a thing about them. If I find a ammo that shoots then get a tuner do I have to start over?

A Harrell's is popular and works. Might look at a J and L PRX (Tony Purdue sorta "pipe organ tune business), which work extremely well. Available over at autobenchrestassociation.com site. Exceptional folks

 

[seymour fish]

A Harrell's is popular and works. Might look at a J and L PRX (Tony Purdue sorta "pipe organ tune business), which work extremely well. Available over at autobenchrestassociation.com site. Exceptional folks

 

[seymour fish]

That's Tony Purdy. Damn spell checker

 

[cdiver]

If you find you like Eley or center x contact Clint swigert at swigertc@bellsouth.net and ask him to send you his ammo list. Great prices and a true gentalman.