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.22lr Match Chamber?
« on: January 25, 2005, 04:36:45 AM »
How much better does the match chamber shoot compared to a std chambered barrel? Looking for group sizes out to 100yds. Thanks

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.22lr Match Chamber?
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2005, 08:35:57 AM »
I just bought a .22 LR Match barrel in 14".  Before buying, I asked around about the difference between the Match barrel and the standard .22 LR barrel.  Most everyone's advice sided with the Match chamber, so that's what I bought.  From what I recall, there are some standard .22 LR barrels that shoot just fine but there are also some that don't shoot so good.  I haven't heard of many of the Match barrels that don't shoot well.  

I haven't shot mine at 100 yards, nor do I have much of a need to shoot a .22 that far, but at 50 yards (about the maximum I plan on shooting with the barrel) an el cheapo Tasco red dot will hold groups in a 2" by 2" square for nearly an entire box of .22 shells.  So far I am very, very pleased with the barrel...I can't believe that it took me so long to get a .22 barrel, I should have had one years ago.
How'd you like a peek at my 14-incher? (Contender, that is)