Optimum Ammo for my 1911-22?

Discussion in 'Browning 1911-22 Handgun' started by EnjoyRC, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. EnjoyRC

    EnjoyRC Copper BB

    I've been searching for the past few days, since purchasing my 1911-22, for the optimum ammunition. I've received so many 'Theories' about what goes in it. And what would make it perform best with no FTFs and FTEs. I've heard:

    As long as it says High Velocity
    Minimum 1600 FPS at the muzzle
    35+ Grains

    Hard to really follow or believe some of these. Maybe the minimum 1600 FPS is the most accurate.
    Unfortunately, once I find the optimum ammo, it'll be out of stock :) I'm watching the suggested sites for availability.

    Please advise on some of the best behaving ammo for the 1911-22.
  2. Billythekid

    Billythekid Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    i dont own a 1911-22 but i have shot other 22 caliber guns with Federal bulk and Remington Hi-Speed ammo and got pretty consistent results. Everybody has their own opinion on the best ammo, i would try a couple of different brands and see which one you like best.
  3. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Each and every firearm I own hits POA / POI with a different brand or load within that brand...so what may work in my 1911-22 may not in yours...that being said, high velocity in the way to go if you want reliable cycling of the firearm.
  4. EnjoyRC

    EnjoyRC Copper BB

    This is what I've been working on to identify possible compatible ammunition.
    Browning 1911-22 A1
    Required Ammo: 22 Long Rifle High Velocity
    Minimum Suggested FPS: 1500
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    Aguila Super Maximum Ammunition
    Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
    Bullet Weight: 30 Grains
    Bullet Style: Hyper Velocity Plated Lead Hollow Point
    Muzzle Velocity: 1750 fps
    Muzzle Energy: 204 ft. lbs.
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    Remington Viper Hyper Velocity Ammunition
    Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
    Bullet Weight: 36 Grains
    Bullet Style: Plated Truncated Cone
    Muzzle Velocity: 1410 fps
    Muzzle Energy: 159 ft. lbs.
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    Remington Yellow Jacket Ammunition
    Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
    Bullet Weight: 33 Grains
    Bullet Style: Plated Truncated Cone Hollow Point
    Muzzle Velocity: 1500 fps
    Muzzle Energy: 165 ft. lbs.
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    CCI Velocitor Ammunition
    Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
    Bullet Weight: 40 Grains
    Bullet Style: Plated Lead Hollow Point
    Muzzle Velocity: 1435 fps
    Muzzle Energy: 183 ft. lbs.
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    Federal AutoMatch Target Ammunition
    Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
    Bullet Weight: 40 Grains
    Bullet Style: Lead Round Nose
    Muzzle Velocity: 1200 fps
    Muzzle Energy: 128 ft. lbs.
  5. Billythekid

    Billythekid Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    your pulling together some great info for the Browning 1911-22 regarding ammo!! are you planning on trying a box of each or start with the highest velocity first and go from there?
  6. EnjoyRC

    EnjoyRC Copper BB

    I've got three of these now. I'll definitely report on the characteristics of the ones I try.
  7. EnjoyRC

    EnjoyRC Copper BB

    Please keep in mind, my 1911-22 A1 is only a couple weeks old. Not many rounds through it yet.

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    Remington Viper Hyper Velocity Ammunition
    Total rounds fired 200
    5 Fail to Feed per 50
    3 Fail to Fire per 50
    Grouping 8" (I'm fairly new to handguns)
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    Federal AutoMatch Target Ammunition
    Total rounds fired 100
    0 Fail to Feed per 50
    0 Fail to Fire per 50
    Grouping 2" (nearly each set, didn't know I could shoot like that)

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    My wife and I really enjoyed the performance/accuracy of the Federal AutoMatch Ammo!!
  8. Billythekid

    Billythekid Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    Thanks for the update and sounds like the Federal AutoMatch Target Ammo was great for the 1911-22. Whats the Price difference between the two?
  9. EnjoyRC

    EnjoyRC Copper BB

    Remington Viper = $7.19 per 50 ($0.14 each)
    Federal AutoMatch = $14.95 per 325 ($0.046 each)

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