Supersonic Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have just bought a CZ99 (remington model 5) .22 rifle off a nice chap off here. It's equipped with a SAK mod and was bought specifically for shooting bunnies quietly at night (hmr and air during the day). My question is what's it's favourite flavour of rounds? I've heard that Eley are the best? Your opinions welcome please! Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have brno and it likes Eley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) I don't have that much experience - only a handful of weeks using a Browning T-Bolt rimmy - but having read many other threads on this subject I've chosen Eley Subsonic Hollow (the one's with the green sticker and bolting rabbit logo). I got on okay with them while zeroing the scope and generally getting a feel for the rifle. After 300 rounds I could consistently put 10 bullets within an inch at 75 yards, and that was good enough for the headshots I wanted. They are very quiet with my SAK mod, so no problems there. But, this last few days I've been missing the target. I thought I'd knocked the scope, so before I messed about rezeroing it I checked the bullets and found that half of a box had their hollow points filled with lead. I shot 10 that weren't hollow and they shot high (about 2in) and then 10 that were perfect with their true hollow points, and they hit the bull every time. Since then I've moved on to Eley Subs Xtra Plus and checked them all and they are perfectly made - so no probs there. I expect they will give similar if not slightly better performance than the older Eley Subs Hollow. I'll let you know.... Edited May 12, 2009 by Toombsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Eley Subsonic Hollow (the one's with the green sticker and bolting rabbit logo). :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Only use Eley subs. Tried all the rest and my rifle performs excellently with Eley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I swear by Winchester Subs in my Ruger 10/22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rabbit Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I must be the only one with no preference! Ive put 2000 Eley and 2000 Winchester through my new CZ Style in the last 4 months. The bolt has cycled both brands no problem and i've shot both brands side by side and the groups have been the same. Both very good! I would say that the Winchesters do seem to stop better although if your head shooting Rabbits there shouldn't be a difference. I've stuck with the Winchesters because they are £5 a brick cheaper than Eleys from my supplier. I also find the cardboard boxes easier to load from rather than the plastic Eley ones. P.s I'm not keen on the smell the Eleys give off when fired! Anyone else noticed this? Must be the lubricant they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I've just sold my 10/22 but when I had it, it didn't like Eley subs and kept jamming. CCI became my choice for subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm not keen on the smell the Eleys give off when fired! Anyone else noticed this? Must be the lubricant they use. I like the smell that the Eleys' powder gives off. It smells like victory. I use Eley or RWS HP subs only, as they are the most consistent between batches. I gave up with Winchesters last year. Lapua are very accurate but revoltingly greasy. CCI are utter rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I swear by Winchester Subs in my Ruger 10/22 I agree this work well in mine, cci were trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Buy a box of Eley's and Winchesters and see what you think, they are the 2 top contenders, as you have already seen votes are split between to two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I got better cycling and groups with the Winchester in my Remi 597, Eley shot ok, but didn't cycle well at all. Agree with others on CCI and Remington subs, they're pants. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'd echo what SS says, I use Winchester subs in my 10/22. Eleys actually group better but don't cycle very well. Still I am not efter winning competitions with it, I can hit a rabbit in the head at 75 - 80 yards and that is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Buy a box of Eley's and Winchesters and see what you think, they are the 2 top contenders, as you have already seen votes are split between to two. Thank you everyone, that is what I shall do. Nige Edited May 13, 2009 by Supersonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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