Author Topic: 22LR Match vs regular chamber? (Read 651 times)

WNC · « **on:** November 06, 2004, 10:49:50 AM »

Is there that much difference between the 22lr Match barrel compared to the regular 22lr chambers?...Match barrels more finicky about ammo used?

Thanks

crawfish · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2004, 11:49:24 AM »

I have both a 14 inch T/C 22lr and a 14 inch BullBerry Match 22lr. I found that if was easier to find a good shooter for the match barrel than for the other. I still shoot both but usually geab the match rig to hunt squirrel with.

WNC · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2004, 03:54:37 AM »

So Match isn't exactly "I need a totally different, expensive ammo for this barrel"? I want a barrel that will shoot about anything, but wasn't sure if the Match barrel would do that.

Thanks CF

Doc T · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2004, 04:11:11 AM »

The match chamber is just a hair SHORTER than a non-match chamber. It is recommended that you DON'T shoot CCI Stingers in a match chamber because they are just a hair LONGER than a regular 22 LR cartridge. That is what I have read and heard on this forum before. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

C A Plater · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2004, 07:36:52 AM »

In the match chamber, the bullet of the round is pushed into the rifling. You can feel this when you close the action on a round and see the marks if you extract the unfired cartridge. The theory is that this makes it more accurate and perhaps it can be seen with a machine rest and match grade ammo. Most .22s show a preference for one brand or another. My match barrel does better with the premium and good enough with the cheap stuff. Minute of bushy-tail at 50 yards makes for a fun day in the woods.