Armscor 22 Magnum Ammunition Review and Hunt Report
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- Through-out the recent shortage, the one brand of .22 magnum ammo that was consistently available was the Armscor .22 magnum, loaded with a 40 grain jacketed hollow point bullet. In order to complete a review and hunt report on the Armscor .22 magnum rimfire ammunition, I purchased a brick and shot it exclusively out of my Browning A-Bolt .22 magnum rifle. After some range time, I took this rifle up to Northern California to shoot Belding's Ground Squirrels, so we got first hand results on how this ammunition performs in the field on varmints. These are our results!
Full Review on Varminter.com:
www.varminter.com/armscor-22-m...
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Thanks, I have been considering using this ammo at 100 yards or less. Thumb up for publishing your results.
I just finished firing 50 rounds into a bunch of cans and I gotta say I'm impressed with the rounds, tight grouping and a solid smile on my face the entire time
These are good bullets I bought the 500 bulk and none of them has misfired so far.
That is one very desirable rifle from one big Browning fan. Great review on the ammo. Thanks for sharing!
I don't think I would be up for shooting such small targets in that breeze. Good shooting! Thanks for this .22 mag demo video.
Thanks!
Back about 22 years ago I lived for a few years in Coalinga, Ca. We shot countless ground squirrels and pigeons with .22 mags.
Lots of fun and we did the ranchers and farmers a favor.
Sounds like a great time!
Thanks for review.
I found these more accurate with a Marlin XT22wmr than the Aguila silver eagle (non nickel plated version)
Great to be able to learn from these tests.
This test was only down out to 100 metres
I'm glad we could help! Thanks for the kind words!
Very well done son. Enjoyed your video very much.
Semper Fi.
Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words!!
beautiful rifle. excellent accuracy with cheap ammo
Thanks for the review. I use a 22 mag a lot for small game hunting. My gun shoots Remington soft points the best so far. I would like to try ARMSCOR 22mag ammo it's cheap and plentiful in my area.
I know this is a old thread but I wanted to recommend some 22 mag ammo to you - I tried every 22 mag ammo they make and to my surprise the Fiocchi shot the best they offer it in total metal jacket , soft points , and hollow points.. I site all my rimfires in with CCI ammo then test from there and the fiocchi 22 mag groups cut in half I went from roughly a 1 inch group to a 1/2 inch group at 100 yards
Fantastic! I have learned another English grammatical construction:" Even I miss".
Eric, please, be aware that I say this with a lot of respect. Many thanks for sharing.
guerrierodelgiaguaro - No problem! I appreciate the kind words! Thanks! - Eric
guerrierodelgiaguaro
Excellent video, thanks.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great vid and review. Was just in Cedarville last weekend. The alfalfa was a little high due to the rain they got, but I managed 90 for 160 with my .223 Rem using Nosler varmint tips 40 grain handloads at 3500fps. That'll reach out and touch em. I don't have a 22 mag, but it's on the list. I do have an Armscor (RIA) 45 acp and it's a good piece of kit. I imagine their ammo is just as good. Thanks for the report.
KPutubing - Great to hear! Have you tried out any of the lead free bullets in your .223? - Eric
***** no lead free yet. I figure until I get asked, it's all lead for me. Varmageddon, Vmax, and Blitzkings. Have a great summer!
KPutubing - We will have some lead free ammo reviews for the .223 rolling out over the next few months. You have a great summer too!
Beautiful rifle
+bduff007 - Thanks!
Great ammo!
I agree! We are going to get more and revisit it one more time this spring!
I shoot a Ruger American 22 mag and I have not found a reliable bullet past 125-150 yards. But either way that was some good shooting.
"No animals were hurt in the filming of this video."
Awesome video
Schy Mark - Thanks! - Eric
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They call them pests for a reason. Probably, kept some livestock from breaking their legs in those holes.
Definitely!
It has to be stated first that the animal is an enemy before it can be killed.
@@antjoshwww like the iguanas in South Florida?
I shoot the brand it preformed well in my 22 and 23 mag great shooting. in the wind
Sweet ammo
It is decent ammo for the price. Even today.
Thanks Eric for another great video - we all appreciate your efforts in bringing us your reports.
Now I think it's good to see someone using the older, less well loved 22 WMR. I thought your accuracy at 100yds was excellent as the 22WMR isn't renowned for super accuracy. At the time of writing I have just bought a Winchester 9422M so I was curious about how you liked the 22WMR round in general - there are of course the 17HMR group of shooter too. I have found the 17HMR very wind unfriendly and it's a pricey round for what it is.
How about testing the Hornady 30 grain WMR or a CCI lighter bullet? I would love to have your opinion.
Regards Mark
+leboucdetrambly - Hi Mark. Thanks for the kind words! My Browning A-Bolt .22 Mag is very accurate, so almost everything I shoot through it shoots well. I really like the .22 magnum, but with the shortage on ammunition the past couple of years, it has been hard to hunt with it, because I did not want to deplete the ammo I have. The Armscor ammo, and the recent availability of the Hornady 30 grain that you mentioned, has changed that. With regards to the 17HMR. I enjoy all my rimfires, and change which one I am shooting regularly. I think there are some things I would do with a .22 Magnum, that I may not do with a 17HMR (close-in coyote, for example), but it doesn't prevent me from finding time to shoot all of them. In fact, I just got some lead free Winchester .22 Mag ammo in, that I will be testing here in SoCal, so I will be shooting that a lot in about a month.
I will definitely do something on the Hornady 30 grain bullet, as I had planned to use some of those in the spring for ground squirrels. Lastly, I have a buddy with a 9422, and it is a very slick little rifle. I think you will enjoy yours! - Eric
+Varminter Magazine I appreciate that. Like all the good viewers out there we tend to have 'shall we say' more than one gun. The Win 9422 will just fill a slot in my list of desirable guns I'd like to own - I'll put a Leupold VX1 2-7x32 on it to keep it neat looking but still useful out to 100 yds.
The supply and choice of all rimfire munition has been a real problem of late of course - added to the difficulties you have living in California with their 'made on the fly' laws.
A good review of accuracy at 100yds with different branded 22WMR and 17HMR would be useful.
I and others keep fighting for our shooter rights - here and everywhere, to own and use our guns without undue and unnecessary persecution by hoplophobes. Although I don't live in the USA, when I travel there I support you guys in any way I can. I'm a long time member of the NRA as well.
Regards
+leboucdetrambly - I will be working on a lot more rimfire once I leave California, sometime next year (to Idaho). Speaking of California, and our lead free area, the Hornady 24 grain NTX (lead free), 22 Mag round was the best I've shot of all the lead free. Of course, with the issues of rimfire availability, Hornady put that round on hold until at least next year. It is an excellent round, that performed very well, so I hope it comes back.
I appreciate the fight, and even after I leave California, I will be fighting for the hunters/shooters who I leave behind.
I'll keep in mind your accuracy review idea! Thanks again! - Eric
@@leboucdetrambly Consider dropping support for the NRA as the currently leadership is trash, and the organization has been circling the drain as a result of it. Worthwhile organizations to consider:
SAF - Second Amendment Foundation
NFC - National Firearms Coalition
CCRKBA - Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
GOA - Gun Owners of America
And whatever local state organizations that are fighting at State capitals against political criminals.
Here's a link explaining what's going on with the NRA and what should be done about it- Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio - hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/5/6/e/56e9fe8216e8ddf0/071220guntalkA.mp3?c_id=78092669&cs_id=78092669&destination_id=494537&expiration=1596331675&hwt=2090a836f6bf0cf01b13cc1132c6df8a
What scope is mounted on that browning ?
It is a Leupold Vari-X III in 4-12 power.
Looked like fun! We don't have them in Ohio! But we have Ground Hogs ! They are some what bigger. But a head shot with a .22 mag will do the job!
Cool will be looking forward to watching your Prairie Dog videos!!!
What part of me Calif are you at? Looks a lot like Dorris Calif. Great vid, thanks jeff
I am not in California any longer, but good eye! That was in NE California near Susanville/Cedarville areas! I'm up in Idaho now and enjoying every moment of it!
In my .22 mag cz452 armscor avg fps is 1810fps want to know the reasons? Plz guide
For less fps your around 1900fps
That's a nice rifle. You said you got a 1-1/4 groups out of it. Unless I'm daft, I don't believe you mentioned the barrel length. Cheers!
22" barrel
Good shooting Eric..
jims funbirdhunting - Thanks man! - Eric
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Varminter Magazine California is a lead free state. Have you come across any lead free Armscor 22 WMR?
No Armcor, sorry! The most accurate ammo we have tested in the 22 Magnum is the Hornady brand with the 24 grain NTX bullets.
Some folks are saying they cannot find the Armscor .22 Magnum ammunition. Please visit this site for a list of just some of the retailers that currently have it in stock: ammoseek.com/ammo/22-magnum/Armscor - Thanks!
Great video! It is helping me choose the best ammunition for coyote hunting at
Glad to help! Check out the Aguila Silver Eagle as well!
Can you try speer gold dot 30 grain
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SnipersHide.Com rules: 3 rounds don't make a group, only 5 round groups count. [Actually, I go by that when showing groups to the public]
BUTT!!! then... it looks like you may just make the grade to join my club while saving ammo for the other 3 shot group.
Because of you, I just purchased 250rds last week to go through my four Remmy 597 22mag sticks.
Nice gun
Thanks! I've had it a long time!
myself, i think anything past 125 yards needs to be a 17hmr or a 17wsm. they just kill quicker. pest or not, i hate to see anything suffer, but that's just me. that's some good shooting with a 22mag.
Thanks! I always push my accurate rimfire rifles to their max range on smaller varmints.
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If I were in the market for a 22 mag what would recommend if the purchase price is not a issue atvb Steve
+thesheepman220 - I would look at the CZ Model 455 switch barrel version. You can purchase barrel kits in different calibers, so you won't run into any ammo shortage issues in the future. Otherwise, try to find an Anschutz, or Browning A-Bolt out there. I have an A-Bolt, and it is the most accurate .22 magnum I've ever shot. Caveat is, magazines are hard to find, and go for upwards of $75 - $100 dollars. You really can't go wrong with any of the top gun maker's .22 Magnum rifles, I just really like CZs, and my Browning!
+Varminter Magazine thanks Eric,my father has a Cz the American 22 ins barrels,I was looking at the sako quad heavy barrel what's your opinion on this rifle ,many thanks for the help ,ps I forgot to say I live in Wales uk things are a bit more expensive over here but we can still use lead atvb Steve
+thesheepman220 - I don't have any experience with the Sako Quad, but everything I have read seems to be good. Do you plan on ordering more barrels than just the .22 magnum, or just the one?
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The Marlin micro grooved barrel in 22 mag has given me the best accuracy. The magazine's are not the best. Great little carriage, very underestimated by most hunters.
I would love to see a video of a .22 mag rifle that has been suppressed.
+Knuckle_Bump - I'll be in an NFA friendly state in about a year, so there will probably be one at some point!
Overall, it's decent ammo for the money. Nothing fancy, but for $2-3< most other wmr, it's a bargain. If I was a prepper, it's probably what I would stockpile.
I agree. We are going to retest some again this year. Kind of duplicate what we did back then.
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cool, think an AR15 maybe fun too
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I'm glad you enjoyed it!
A .223 would be perfect for those close and far shots.
More expensive shot for shot though.
why not just use .223 for this kind of shooting? seems pretty ideal when you're just doing pest control.
I shoot hundreds of rounds a day. Even reloaded .223 eats up a lot of money and beats you up.
@@varmintermagazine beats you up?
lol what
Just ran sum thru a CZ 455 shot a beaver with it , made a horrible sound then swam away and deficated…
Where did you hit it? I wouldn't shoot beavers anywhere but the head.
You sure did that farmer a favor. Those varmits must reproduce like ground squirrels....lol. Only have tree squirrels and chipmunks here in the mid-Atlantic. They pretty much eat hard wood forest nuts and acorns in nonagricultural areas. The rarer fox-squirrels are really big compared to the greys. Nice video.
+J.L. Roberts - Thanks! Hang in there. More .22 Magnum ammo should be hitting the market soon.
Hope so. But if it is priced at or above 9mm price I'm not going to buy it.
Lives loves pets
Rabbits are my problem
@@varmintermagazine ... and eat 'em.
Didn’t know rabbits could actually cause problems for ranchers and farmers other than stealing garden foods , learn something new everyday. Good shooting, though !
Yes. They can be very destructive little buggers!
I will say no one is going to hit there target every time.....
Ammunition of the armscor used to use .22 LR when entering the forest, hunting in front of rain, getting moisture Being hit by rain and almost 70% of the ammunition is unreliable.
thanks for liking my pic on Instagram
Kaleb Wenson - No problem!
+Varminter Magazine
Just wondering if you've ever tried the Winchester Supreme 34 gr HP ? I got 2246 fps with my Ruger 77-22 mag.24 inch bbl. with groups averaging 1 1/2 @ 100 yards. Great ammo, but hard-2-find. It's actually nonexistent.
+Rick Taylor - Hi Rick. I have not used the Winchester Supreme HP ammo. However, when I first got the rifle I used in this article, I also received a box of the RWS HP ammo, which worked out really well (it was expensive though). I then moved to the Federal ammo with the 30 grain Speer TNT bullet. That gave me excellent results, and was devastating on varmints. But, I had the same problem, I can't find any of that anymore either. Here is an article I did years ago using that ammo: www.varminter.com/getting-reacquainted-with-an-old-friend-the-22-magnum-by-eric-a-mayer/ - Eric
+Varminter Magazine I think if you give the Winchester 34 gr. a try, you'll be amazed at the accuracy. I stared hoarding the 34 gr Supreme in mid 2000. The price back then was $60 per 5 box brick. Now it's $164 per brick, that's if you can find any. If you remember Federal once used the 30 gr. Sierra Hp bullet, which was a bit more accurate than the Speer 30 gr. TNT in my 77-22. I'd like to try the RWS ammo, but can't find any. btw. I have over 7000 rounds of the Win. 34 gr. ammo.....Many thanks--Rick.
+Rick Taylor - Thanks for the info! I've got a huge box of .22 and .22 Magnum ammo that a good friend of mine has given me. I have yet to go through it completely, so I will check there first. - Thanks! - Eric
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Not much of a Hunter, seems you have no Idea Hence the Cattle in the Background you should not of even been shooting in that Direction.
Have you ever heard of "depth of field" with camera/video work? Those "cows" (which are actually Antelope) are about 2 miles away. In order to allow enough light into the lens on these early morning, or cloudy days, I have to open the f-stop in the camera (slower shutter speed). By doing this, it also increases the depth of field, so the camera is capturing everything behind the subject as well. This is why there are some landscape photographs that show the entire scene, from right in front of the camera, to mountains/desert/whatever that is miles away. The opposite happens if you close, or lower, the f-stop. The shutter speed is increased and the background becomes blurry. You can see this in outside portrait photography. Lastly, I've been hunting for 45 years and have never hit an animal I wasn't aiming at. Same goes with equipment. I'm not sure what experience you have, but I will take your rudeness this time, considering you are probably ignorant of the depth of field subject.
@@varmintermagazine Well lets just say it like this it would take you a thousand years to shoot as much as me and my buddy have in the last 20 years, we went thru 40,000 rds every 3 months of 22 mag and .17 HMR shooting prairie dog and small varmint with a 98 to 99% kill ratio. Oh and for your knowledge the Barrel on a good rifle will last about 75,000 to 80,000 rds. shooting between 1000 to 2000 rds a trip to the Fields our targets were from 50 yards to 375 yards, you have to have a good scope not some 3x9x40 POS min 6x24x50mm so in short I know more about killing small game than you will every understand or do Period. and those Antelope are still to close those bullets will rickochet that far. have a nice day
@@randybichsel8954 - Yet, not one picture, or video, proving anything you said. Do you know how many guys like you I hear from saying the same thing? If all of you were really telling the truth, there would be no varmints left on the face of the earth. If you believe a 40 grain jacketed HP bullet being shot out of a .22 Magnum rimfire rifle going 1875fps can still travel two miles after a "ricochet", you are not only ignorant about depth of field, but also simple physics. Go yell at and shake your fist at the sky, maybe they will believe you.
@@varmintermagazine You know I have been shooting prairie dogs and small varmint since the 90s we never had No you tube or videos, everyone around here knows I shoot alot and am always trying to find the smallest targets to shoot come out here and Ill take you out shooting what I shoot now, insects at 100 yards those little black bugs about 1/2 inch long on the run or grass hoppers or Flys with a 22 lr
@@randybichsel8954 😂 have you auditioned at the Comedy Club yet?
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Nice! Wish we had that here.