Salmo
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Really want to stretch my .22lr out to 3,4,5,600yds. Whats your favorite scope for the job?
Thanks All!
Thanks All!
Geez I thought my savage 22 shot good! That's jaw dropping for 200 yards.My favorite scope for 22RF long range shooting is a Vortex AMG w/ EBR-7 reticle that I borrow off my back-up PRS rig. Shown mounted on my SavageTR/MDT Chassis; and 200 yard performance.
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I have two Savage 22's that both shoot exceptionally well. Interestingly, the lower velocity Match loads(1050p) that shoot superbly at 50-100 Yards, can fall apart at 200+ Yards. The 1200FPS+ loads hold together better at 200-400 yards, at least in my rifles. The CCI Mini-Max(1235FPS) and Federal HV Match(1200FPS) have been producing results .Geez I thought my savage 22 shot good! That's jaw dropping for 200 yards.
This is 5 shots from mine at 50 yards with cci standard velocity. I've taken it out to 300 and soda cans aren't an issue as long as I get my wind calls right.I have two Savage 22's that both shoot exceptionally well. Interestingly, the lower velocity Match loads(1050p) that shoot superbly at 50-100 Yards, can fall apart at 200+ Yards. The 1200FPS+ loads hold together better at 200-400 yards, at least in my rifles. The CCI Mini-Max(1235FPS) and Federal HV Match(1200FPS) have been producing results .
That's great accuracy!!! A true bug hole.This is 5 shots from mine at 50 yards with cci standard velocity. I've taken it out to 300 and soda cans aren't an issue as long as I get my wind calls right.View attachment 91513
I thought was the only crazy one taking 22s for the distance. They'll surprise people how accurate they can be atnlong distance. Reason I haven't tried the faster rounds out past 200 was because I was worried about the bullet going through the transonic phase so I went with the standards. Good to know though I'll give them a try. It shoots the cci mini mags pretty well.That's great accuracy!!! A true bug hole.
Yes, I can see good hits at long range with the standard velocity target loads as well if the wind is nill, or the read is perfect. Wind is the biggest factor at long range with the 22 rimfire, and it always seems to be an influence at distance, not only with cross winds, but head and tail winds as well. I've found that the extra 150FPS increase over the 1050FPS standard loads has made a difference with my first round hits at long range. I would however, place prioritity on accuracy.
I would expect they are already in the transonic phase well before 200 yards, perhaps even 100 uards, and the shape of the 22 slug iis optimal for low velocity stability as long as it's spinning fast enough.. all this being from what I can glean from Bryan Litz's book on ballistics. Not much different from the old buffalo cartridge rifles, but on a smaller scale.I thought was the only crazy one taking 22s for the distance. They'll surprise people how accurate they can be atnlong distance. Reason I haven't tried the faster rounds out past 200 was because I was worried about the bullet going through the transonic phase so I went with the standards. Good to know though I'll give them a try. It shoots the cci mini mags pretty well.