Thread: 22lr Ammo/Accuracy Testing - Eley and RWS - Pic Heavy

Soooo after all this talk of shooting, I decided to test the SK+ Federal ammo this arvo...

Same old story regarding the conditions, wind from 0-11kph on and off but I shot next to a line of pines to help out a bit and it wasn't a full value 90 degree wind either.

First I shot some reference groups through both rifles just to gauge the other results against the conditions. The Edge and 452 combo was very disappointing today.

First I shot the Federal Gold Medal Target. Neither rifle really liked it.

Then I shot the SK+.

The 10x shot group with the 1416 looked very promising but the 10x shot group and 5x shot groups all had 1 flier which ruined the groups. Very annoying but at least It was good enough to do some further testing with it as I have a whole brick!! @Kiwi Greg @10-Ring Does this look like the new batch of SK+ that you've had average success with??

Originally Posted by suthy

...@Kiwi Greg @10-Ring Does this look like the new batch of SK+ that you've had average success with??

Yep, pretty much. I have two Anschutz 54 sporting rifles (1422 and 1712) and they both don't like the new SK Standard. Personally, I wouldn't even attempt to shoot for accuracy with even the slightest of breezes. Waste of time and ammo.

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

Yep, pretty much. I have two Anschutz 54 sporting rifles (1422 and 1712) and they both don't like the new SK Standard. Personally, I wouldn't even attempt to shoot for accuracy with even the slightest of breezes. Waste of time and ammo.

I agree

The ONLY way you can shoot consistently small/tiny groups with a 22LR is inside with a properly tuned great rifle with very good ammo & even then you will get fliers

Even the best ammo isn't "perfect"

Shooting a 22 benchrest rifle outside with flags is a very humbling experience, .3-.6 fifty meter 5 shot groups are common, .2s aren't, .1s are rare

Originally Posted by suthy

Soooo after all this talk of shooting, I decided to test the SK+ Federal ammo this arvo...
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Same old story regarding the conditions, wind from 0-11kph on and off but I shot next to a line of pines to help out a bit and it wasn't a full value 90 degree wind either.
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First I shot some reference groups through both rifles just to gauge the other results against the conditions. The Edge and 452 combo was very disappointing today.
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First I shot the Federal Gold Medal Target. Neither rifle really liked it.
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Then I shot the SK+.
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The 10x shot group with the 1416 looked very promising but the 10x shot group and 5x shot groups all had 1 flier which ruined the groups. Very annoying but at least It was good enough to do some further testing with it as I have a whole brick!! @Kiwi Greg @10-Ring Does this look like the new batch of SK+ that you've had average success with??

What stock and rifle is the one on front with the thumb hole? Stock looks beautiful.

Never mind read the first post.