Colt Woodsman what ammo does your's like?

[guzzi2000]

I have a Woodsman that I got new back in the early 70's that I never shot much because it would always jam. So it's pretty much been sitting around since then. Since I have been reading the posts in this forum I've learned that all 22 ammo is not the same. Duh! Those of you that have a Woodsman do you have similar jamming problems and if not what brand of ammo does yours seem to like or should I just keep it retired and buy something else?

[bigdaddytacp]

I have a Woodsman that I got new back in the early 70's that I never shot much because it would always jam. So it's pretty much been sitting around since then. Since I have been reading the posts in this forum I've learned that all 22 ammo is not the same. Duh! Those of you that have a Woodsman do you have similar jamming problems and if not what brand of ammo does yours seem to like or should I just keep it retired and buy something else?

............I have a match target and it is well broken in now....I used some bulk 40grain ammo to break it in many years ago...it would jam at first but a polish of the mag lips, and chamber entrance-feed ramp and frequent cleaning made it start to fuction for a couple of boxs of ammo without jamming....currently I use CCI standard velocity and it goes most of a shooting session without any problems but I just shoot it for fun now and don't shoot more than 50 rds at a time between cleanings........hth..good luck and good shooting!!

[clum sum]

I have had two Match Targets they both have no proublem with CCI mini mags, and would just about quit with Remington Thundercrap. They wont digest crap like a Ruger but with the right ammo they are a pleasure to shoot, and I have never had a 22 simi that felt as good in My hand or looked as good.

[tomray]

I have a 2nd gereration Match Target Woodsman that shoots anything I feed it, but as a rule, I only use target ammo in my rimfire pistols. I guess that comes from 30 years of smallbore  bullseye shooting.
I find the target ammo to be much more accurate than Hi Vel stuff, and the velocity is only about 50-75 fps slower.............. Squirrels and grouse don't seem to know the difference.
As to brands, I've shot Remington Target ammo for years, and switched to Federal Target about 7 years ago. I haven't used too much Winchester T-22 because my 41's don't like it.
PMC also was good when I was shooting it.CCI........?..... never seem to want to try it.
In other words, the woodsman shot whatever I was using in the 41's at the time,without ever a jam or ftf.
I'd suggest trying target grade ammo..........and stay away from the cheaper bulk (Hi Vel) packed stuff.

Tom

[guzzi2000]

Thanks for the replies. Had been thinking about a new 22 pistol, but the woodsman looks about like a new gun. I think I will try the woodsman with some target ammo and see what happens and go from there.