What ammo can be used in a Ruger 10 22?
.22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge
The Ruger 10/22 is a series of semi-automatic rifles produced by American firearm manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co., chambered for the . 22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge. It uses a patented 10-round rotary magazine, though higher capacity box magazines are also available.
Is a CCI Stinger a good round?
The CCI Stinger is the high performance 22 round. Clocking in at 1640 FPS, this round does make sacrifices for speed. It uses a lower weight bullet (32 grain), as well as a slightly long case that doesn’t work in tight match 22LR chambers. But, you get the fastest 22LR and some pretty amazing accuracy in some rifles.
What is Stinger 22 ammo?
CCI Stinger is a hyper-velocity (faster than “high velocity” with a lighter projectile) load recommended for small game hunting, varmint hunting, pest control and plinking. The Stinger is one of the hottest, fastest 22lr rounds out there.
What is the difference between 22lr and 22 Stinger?
This higher velocity is partially due to the use of lighter bullets. The CCI Stinger was the first hyper-velocity 22 LR cartridge, and provided a significant increase in velocity and energy over standard rimfire rounds. The Stinger case is longer than that of the long rifle; about . 702 in (17.8 mm) versus .
Which Ruger 10/22 have threaded barrel?
The factory 1/2-28 thread barrel offers Ruger 10/22 owners the convenience and cost effectiveness of a threaded barrel necessary for many custom built firearms.
What type of ammo does the Ruger 10/22 use?
There’s a lot of variation among different types of ammo available in the market. The primary differences include centerfire vs. rimfire ammo and steel vs. brass casings. The Standard Ruger 10/22 uses .22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition.
Can I reload my Ruger 10/22 with steel casings?
It is not relevant for your Ruger 10/22 rifle because its basis is re-usability. Steel casings cannot be reloaded whereas brass casings can be. But your Ruger 10/22 uses rim-fire ammo, which is not reloadable either way. There are also brands of ammunition available on the market that are also termed as “dirty ammo”.
What is the best bullet for a 10/22?
A high-velocity round from CCI, the Stinger is known for its speed. It is a 32-grain bullet which leaves the muzzle at 1640 fps. Ruger suggests that these hypervelocity rounds should not be used too much with your 10/22. That’s because these rounds travel at high velocities.
Can I fire 22 LR ammo from a Ruger rifle?
Ruger used to produce a 10/22 Magnum that is capable of firing.22 WMR ammunition back in the day. Check the markings on your gun’s receiver to see if yours is one of it. If it says.22 WMR, you’ll be lucky. However, if it says.22 LR, do not attempt to load or fire this ammunition in your gun.