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Originally Posted by swamp snorkler
Realistically how close should I be able to group 5 shots from a .22 with off the shelf ammunition @ 100 yards?
Also, what's a good bullet in .22 that will give be a better groping?
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My daughters and I routinely shoot scores in the 190's (out of 200) on an NRA 50 yard smallbore target at 50 yards with an imported bolt action (Izhmash) and a TC Contender Carbine. On a really still day, we usually score 195 or above. The 10 ring is a bit under 0.9" in diameter and the 9 ring is a bit under 1.9" in diameter. A 190 score is usually 10 shots in the 10 ring and 10 shots in the 9 ring. A 195 is 15/20 shots in the 10 ring and 5/20 in the 9 ring. We've found the Federal American Eagle 38 grain hollow point to be inexpensive, readily available, and accurate in both of these rifles and a pistol also.
At 100 yards the scope needs to be adjusted 2-3 MOA up relative to 50 yards. Groups open up proportionately if the wind isn't blowing, but the wind will open up your groups a lot more at 100 yards than at 50 yards. Last weekend, my sons (not as accurate as my daughters) were keeping most of their shots in the 7 ring (a 3.9" circle) at 100 yards with a mild breeze. On a still day my daughters can keep almost all their shots inside the 8 ring at 100 yards (a 2.9 inch circle).
I've owned a couple of other 22LR rifles which were nowhere near this level of accuracy, a Ruger 10-22 and a Winchester semi-auto with a tube magazine. If I ever buy another 22LR rifle, it will be another Izhmash. The model I have is reviewed here:
http://www.6mmbr.com/izhmashbasic.html .