Archive | Tactics and Training

CCI now offers a rimfire load designed specifically for AR-15 .22LR conversions. The new load is called .22 Long Rifle AR Tactical and CCI claims that it is purpose built for reliable function and increased accuracy in .22LR conversions.

It uses a 40 grain copper washed lead round nose bullet. CCI states that the lead round nose bullet was chosen for its feeding reliability from among several bullets that they tested. The copper wash should help keep leading in check for those who don’t run a dedicated conversion. The muzzle velocity is 1200 feet per second which CCI claims helps with accuracy in AR-15 .22LR conversions.

The reports on this ammo are mixed. Some say it is a gimmick while others have reported excellent reliability and accuracy. The copper wash and lead round nose bullet make sense to me, but the 1200 FPS velocity concerns me since some conversions have fairly stiff recoil springs. The only way to know whether it works for you is to try it in your specific firearm. It may be just what you need to squeak out every last bit of functionality from your .22LR conversion. It is nice to see an ammo manufacturer making the effort to support this valuable training tool.

You can find a more detailed PDF spec sheet for the .22 Long Rifle AR Tactical on the CCI website.

If you are interested in other ways to increase the reliability of your .22LR conversion, check out the previously reviewed .22 Thruster from Carlson Comps.

Firearms are a lot like your car in that they are a significant investment and they require regular maintenance in order to continue functioning efficiently. Just like your car, it is difficult to ensure that your firearm is up to date on its maintenance intervals unless you are keeping quality records.

The TangoDown Shooters Log is designed to help you organize and record critical information about your firearms, like round count, notes on ammo, and optics settings. The round count is especially important since it determines when your firearm is due for maintenance. I like having a place to track changes to my optics since there have been times when I make a change, only to find that I need to restore the original settings at a later date. It might be easier to track things like this on your computer in a spreadsheet but I still like to have something that I can easily carry to the range with me.

The TangoDown Shooters Logs are available in packs of 5 on the Tango Down website.

Noted handgun course instructor Todd Green has started a new internet forum called Pistol-Forum.com. The new forum is a sister site to his blog, Pistol-Training.com (which is also part of the GunUp blog network).

Shooters of all skill levels are welcome and it is free to join. The forum already boasts some well known and very knowledgeable SMEs (subject matter experts) as members so it is already well on its way to becoming an  invaluable resource for those who are dedicated to honing their skill with a handgun.

You can join the discussion on Pistol-Forum.com.