Winchester M-22 Ammo for .22 LR AR15′s

[imschur]

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Winchester Ammunition announced a new load designed for AR15-style guns chambered for, or converted to, .22 LR.  The new Winchester M-22 ammo is specifically designed for “reliable feeding in high capacity magazines,” and offers “exceptional accuracy.” The loads use a 40 grain plated lead round nose bullet that manages 1255 fps from an AR-carbine (exact barrel length not given.)

While I don’t agree with Winchester’s use of the term “high capacity magazine,” I am glad to see that they are seeking to serve a growing segment of the shooting community.

The M22 ammo will be available in 1000-round bulk packs only.

[techmike]

Depending on price, I will try it. Most of what I shoot is 36 gn, and while excellent at 50 yds, it seems to poop out at 100 yds. 40 gn @ that velocity should work.

[21rides2rule]

are they pricing it around the same as other ammo or will they upcharge for "specialty" ammo i wonder? sounds good though, but so far cci is workin well for me

[kandyredcoi]

bump! whats the word on these?

[techmike]

Have not seen the Winchester stuff. I did get two boxes of the CCI AR Tactical and was very impressed with it's performance at 50 yds, have yet to try it at 100.

[kandyredcoi]

Have not seen the Winchester stuff. I did get two boxes of the CCI AR Tactical and was very impressed with it's performance at 50 yds, have yet to try it at 100.

would you recommend it over the minimags? or is there NO difference at all in the real world

[techmike]

Well, the Minimags are 36gn HP, at 1260 fps, and the CCI Tactical are 40gn RN, 1200 fps.  I imagine that the 40 gn will be more accurate at 100 yds. The 36 gn bullets seem to poop out at 75 yds. I have not used minimags much in my Colt, mostly Fed bulk and BVAC.

[kandyredcoi]

gotcha thanks

[Kilibreaux]

About $23.49/375 (>.06/round) for the CCI Tactical from MidwayUSA, versus $48.49/1000 (<.05/round) for the Winchester M-22 not counting shipping, etc., but certainly a comparison point.

The Winchester advertises higher velocity with a "black" copper plated bullet (very "tactical" for sure!).

CCI Tactical - 128 lb-ft KE muzzle

M-22 - 140 lb-ft KE muzzle or about 8.5% more KE with the same weight bullet.

Assuming each delivers approximately equal reliability, cleanliness, and accuracy, the M-22 would be the favorite....but they should have added "Tactical" to the name!  Lacking that I'm not sure the "cool factor" of M-22 alone will overshadow CCI's "Tactical" moniker.