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dave_in_delaware · 06-21-2006, 10:03 PM

I have a brand-new box of Remington 22 Target ammo I got today. I shot some of it at the range today, too. But I just noticed something strange just 10 minutes ago:

If I hold the bullet w/ one hand, I can use my other hand to actually spin the casing around the bullet. It's like a loose connection! I've randomly tested this w/ about 10 rounds, and 9 of them spin freely.

I'm like WTF??

Is this normal? I've never seen this before. In my ammo novice mind, I don't think these 2 pieces should be that loose and able to rotate freely!

I checked out the Winchester Xpert HP ammo I have also. No problems there. All is tightly connected. No spinning.

Any input from you guys/gals?? Help!!!

The Knight Of Light · 06-21-2006, 10:32 PM

A lot of different 22s do that you should get one of those 550rd boxes and try it, count them up and see how many you get. You won't finish the box with out getting over your fear of the loose bullet. 22lr is nothing more that a lead pellet crimped into a case. The case is actually crimped inside a flange on the bullet. They are somewhat loose because the pressure would be to great for the rim and it would rupture. Take one apart(DON'T crush the rim in the process!!!) and you will see what I mean.

BlackRifle223is4me · 06-24-2006, 04:12 PM

Try some CCI Blazer 22
I have good luck with them,
both my 22 upper and pistol
like them, pretty accurate also

just my 2 cents

06-21-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,108	a .22lr ammo question.... I have a brand-new box of Remington 22 Target ammo I got today. I shot some of it at the range today, too. But I just noticed something strange just 10 minutes ago: If I hold the bullet w/ one hand, I can use my other hand to actually spin the casing around the bullet. It's like a loose connection! I've randomly tested this w/ about 10 rounds, and 9 of them spin freely. I'm like WTF?? Is this normal? I've never seen this before. In my ammo novice mind, I don't think these 2 pieces should be that loose and able to rotate freely! I checked out the Winchester Xpert HP ammo I have also. No problems there. All is tightly connected. No spinning. Any input from you guys/gals?? Help!!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

06-21-2006, 10:32 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,837 Blog Entries: 12	A lot of different 22s do that you should get one of those 550rd boxes and try it, count them up and see how many you get. You won't finish the box with out getting over your fear of the loose bullet. 22lr is nothing more that a lead pellet crimped into a case. The case is actually crimped inside a flange on the bullet. They are somewhat loose because the pressure would be to great for the rim and it would rupture. Take one apart(DON'T crush the rim in the process!!!) and you will see what I mean. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

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06-24-2006, 04:12 PM	#3
BlackRifle223is4me XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 271	Try some CCI Blazer 22 I have good luck with them, both my 22 upper and pistol like them, pretty accurate also just my 2 cents