Ttfjlc Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Evening all getting ready to having a proper session clearing some rabbits soon and having used Winchester subs for years was wondering what others were using? Now I'm not trying to start a which bullet is best thread as I know every rifle can prefer different loads but it just got me thinking what other brands have you guys tried and got on with? I don't want to buy say 6 brands if only 2 or 3 seem to lead the way for example fiocchi or eley, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 My 22 likes RWS. There was a similar post with a poll of different types only a few weeks ago. you might find the poll results useful if you can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 If you get on with the subs and it suits your lr,dont change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Here is a link to the thread. Geez it only seemed like the other week. At this rate it will soon be Christmas again. The results are probably down to what is on the shop shelves and what the shops stock because of profit margin and availability as opposed to any other consideration. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/281156-what-22lr-subs-do-you-shoot-poll/ Edited August 9, 2014 by fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Cheers fortune looks like winchesters are still popular! I see what you mean as I remember voting all the way back in April I know what you mean davyo but you know what it's like, is there that 'other' brand that could put a few extra bunnies in the bag. I just thought I'd ask the question not to repeat an old topic but to see if there were any newish brands that people liked that I hadn't heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 My Brno loves fiocchi and Remington . Winchesters aren't bad the same as eley but not quiet as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Cheers tt I suppose as always it's what my local rfd has in stock when I go! We used to use cci's but our brno preferred winnies and have stuck with them for years but I'm tempted to try fiocchi's if available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 "Cheers fortune looks like winchesters are still popular" Unfortunately recent batches of Winchester subs have been "varied" in consistency/accuracy to the point of devotees(inc myself)looking for alternatives.Such a shame when you find a choice of ammo/gun you are happy/contented with & then the goalposts are moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Agreed drut I have seen comments about quality issues, but are we talking of a few bullets per 50 or 500? (Not sure what everyone else's is but my ticket quota is 500) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I use RWS because my RFD stocks them and they are about the quietest you can get, which helps with a S/A. I'd love to hear them in a B/A... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Interesting spandit never really thought of noise levels per brand! Must admit I still love it when the cases are 'spat' out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It does make me larfffffff when I hear my gun likes this or that brand of .22lr, my .22's have never told me what they want or don't want because I cannot hear them hehehe I use whatever is available at the time usually eley or Remington as I buy them cheaper from my gun club but as long as I can put 5 shots into a 5p at whatever range I'm zeroed at then I'm good to go and it makes no difference to the gun in fact it's quite common for me to have brands mixed in the same magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Interesting spandit never really thought of noise levels per brand! Must admit I still love it when the cases are 'spat' out That's why a semi is much more expensive to run - it's too easy to waste ammo! Lapua stuff is pretty hard hitting, when I chrono'd the RWS I was getting about 65 ft.lbs - they're not recommended for S/A but mine cycles them fine. I must try again with my bolt lock in place to see if it makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It does make me larfffffff when I hear my gun likes this or that brand of .22lr, my .22's have never told me what they want or don't want because I cannot hear them hehehe I use whatever is available at the time usually eley or Remington as I buy them cheaper from my gun club but as long as I can put 5 shots into a 5p at whatever range I'm zeroed at then I'm good to go and it makes no difference to the gun in fact it's quite common for me to have brands mixed in the same magazine I haven't had a conversation with the gun about it's likes or dislikes BUT mine does shoot better with RWS than others although I do use almost anything that is available. Remmington in mine are all over the place when tested on a target. this may be down to the velocity or just the production tolerances of the lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It does make me larfffffff when I hear my gun likes this or that brand of .22lr, my .22's have never told me what they want or don't want because I cannot hear them hehehe I use whatever is available at the time usually eley or Remington as I buy them cheaper from my gun club but as long as I can put 5 shots into a 5p at whatever range I'm zeroed at then I'm good to go and it makes no difference to the gun in fact it's quite common for me to have brands mixed in the same magazine Well I'm sure your right most ammo would group ok if your only shooting at 25 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well I'm sure your right most ammo would group ok if your only shooting at 25 yards Gee whizz I wouldn't risk a shot at that far a distance, but I am lucky to shoot hundreds of bunnies at 25 mtr hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 25 metres? Steady on that's borderline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I know but living life on the edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've just lived life on the edge by venturing out into my garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Juicer Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ive a 10 22. Recently bought eley and winchester subs to try. I had around 5 stoppages with the Winchesters on the range and none with the eley. I got them for rabbits as I usually use cci mini mags for the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I might give the winnies another go and see what happens, not purchased any for a little while so I will see how they perform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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