You must have not tried the older Remington "Golden Bullets"??CCI and Blazer seem to work the best for cheap stuff but I've rarely had many problems with anything that doesn't have Federal on the box.
I'm not sure what constitutes old Golden Bullets but I have some that are 10+ years old that fire with little issue. They're dirty and not the most accurate but they go bang for me.You must have not tried the older Remington "Golden Bullets"??
You know-The ones that make no sound the first time that they are fired-Turn them 1/4 of a turn, re-install, and they go pop??
wanna trade my 64 for your 64, mine only reliably cycles mini mags.I tell you, for cheap, cheap 22 ammo, try the armscor 36 grain. It's been running great in our Savage 64. No issues in probably 400 rounds. Of course CCI is great too. I've also had great success with Remington Thunderbolts but not sure if they're making them again yet. Of course the 64 seems to eat anything you throw at it.
Brian's surplus has a great selection of nicer .22 ammo...lolSince you did not mention affordability, I'll say that I have heard good things about Lapua X-ACT. Supposedly, it is the most consistent, reliable and accurate 22 long rifle manufactured. I have not used it myself. I can't bring myself to use ammo that is $31.78 plus tax for a box of 50 in a 22 long rifle. That said, I don't personally have a need for something that's ultra reliable. I don't shoot competition.
We actually sell a decent amount of it. A guy bought an entire brick of it at the last Lafayette show ($320 after tax). View attachment 280452
When I was in western Nebraska for a few years of my younger life.Since you did not mention affordability, I'll say that I have heard good things about Lapua X-ACT. Supposedly, it is the most consistent, reliable and accurate 22 long rifle manufactured. I have not used it myself. I can't bring myself to use ammo that is $31.78 plus tax for a box of 50 in a 22 long rifle. That said, I don't personally have a need for something that's ultra reliable. I don't shoot competition.
We actually sell a decent amount of it. A guy bought an entire brick of it at the last Lafayette show ($320 after tax). View attachment 280452
I always have a few boxes of mini-mags to test rimfire autoloaders. . If they don’t cycle minis it is not the ammo causing the problem.CCI Mini-Mags are the gold standard for reliable .22 ammo.
Why hasn't anyone attested to the reliability of the bucket of Golden bullets?
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CCI mini mags and standard are my go to because of cost and availability.
Lapua, Eley, Norma and Aguila all make good stuff also, just don't get the cheapest stuff
What is the intended use?
I'll say that I have heard good things about Lapua X-ACT. Supposedly, it is the most consistent, reliable and accurate 22 long rifle manufactured. I have not used it myself. I can't bring myself to use ammo that is $31.78 plus tax for a box of 50 in a 22 long rifle.
I have a 22A that is all but brand new.Mostly I'll use it for new shooters on our home range. We'll typically hand a first-timer either a Colt Gold Cup or a S&W 22A. They both choke on bulk ammo. They run better on mini mags but not as well as I would like.
I'll give Lapua a try but reserve the ammo for new newbies or perhaps rabbit hunting. Honestly I didn't know there was 22 ammo in that price range.
This goes back a long way.Cascade Cartridge Inc. is the gold standard for my needs, and has been for 40+ years.
I just found a recoil pad for a Remington 700 that someone wants $179.50 + shipping! .I'll give Lapua a try but reserve the ammo for new newbies or perhaps rabbit hunting. Honestly I didn't know there was 22 ammo in that price range.