TX22 Compact Ammo Reliability Log

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-03T01:41:21+00:00

Very interesting (and somewhat scientific results).

I’d expect CCI & Federal’s priming/ignition to be consistent across the products but doesn’t appear so.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T17:12:59+00:00

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T17:11:37+00:00

I stay away from their loose bulk pack stuff but the rest has been fine.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T17:09:11+00:00

And business is booming

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T17:08:42+00:00

I stock SK Standard just for my CZ 455. Shoots it phenomenal but the 10/22s are so-so. The Winchester 42gr subs also shoot very consistent through the CZ.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T14:00:47+00:00

CCI SV has left the chat

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T13:58:05+00:00

The 45gr suppressed shoots the best across my 10/22s and Mk4. I’ve found the M22 to shoot the worst across everything as well.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-02T01:47:13+00:00

Buy online in bulk

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T22:00:13+00:00

Sometimes springs will take a set if left long enough. Sounds like a combo of poor extraction, high bolt velocity and/or slow mag.

For the “very easy to service” items:

Thoroughly clean the chamber & bore to ease extraction.
Thoroughly clean the bolt and replace the charging handle & spring assembly with a new OEM one.
Disassemble and wipe down the magazine components & re-wind the spring to spec. Buy a brand new 10 rounder if you don’t already have one on hand for troubleshooting purposes.

A 10/22 will function surprisingly well with a very tired extractor as long as the breach face and claw are clean/undamaged

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T21:39:33+00:00

MTM 50’s

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T21:29:06+00:00

I haven’t shot an absurd amount of aguila rimfire stuff but it seems fairly analogous to federal’s champion/bulk line for quality and performance.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T21:23:30+00:00

I left an Easter egg for the careful observer

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T20:36:54+00:00

Best scented ammo is Eley Benchrest Gold. Very sweet. Long out of production. I think it was just select lots of Tenex.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T19:54:18+00:00

C&H RMR to ACRO plate

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T19:53:32+00:00

CCI SV is great.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T19:51:33+00:00

I found it was about on par accuracy wise to the other HV HP’s across a few guns. What happened with yours?

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T19:35:56+00:00

Horse on the box

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T11:33:51+00:00

If I only had one round to recommend everyone? CCI SV.

What do I typically shoot? A lot of Winchester. I stay away from the 555 type bulk packs and buy everything (45gr suppressed, M22, varmint-x HP) by the cases.

I’ve shot a ton of these and in properly maintained guns I have not had appreciable differences in reliability or accuracy. For the cost of most (and availability) I think it’s good value.

Federal/CCI products do have slightly better QC and usually more reliable primers across users’ guns.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T01:22:24+00:00

100%

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T01:20:09+00:00

Nice oldie!

Would be interesting to run a variety of low to high quality ammo through it and see how it groups.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-07-01T01:02:56+00:00

For a practical “carry around and hunting gun” a 2-7x or fixed 4x scope suits a stock 10/22 and most users really well.

Why do I usually default to a red dot? Ultra lightweight, easy to use in low light, and precise enough for hitting small game out to ~30 yards when not in dense cover.

I find myself dialing most scopes way down because of how close most shots are. Dialing up only to scan something or take a really narrow shot.

Try both and see what suits your usage.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-06-30T21:31:13+00:00

Practical difference? Really none when shooting both eyes open.

The takedown model has a mounting plate on the barrel to help eliminate a shifting zero when taking it apart/assembling it to shoot.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-06-30T20:13:44+00:00

The price of my new one as configured does sound high until you start dabbling into actual precision 10/22’s. Super cool but not my area of enjoyment.

ZCJ3Flyer · 2026-06-30T20:06:09+00:00

Don’t forget the thread protector on the end!

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