Is there any benefit in these over say Mini Mags? Im shooting these out of a 522. Ive also read that Stingers can damage certain barrels due to the longer case. Is this a concern for a 522?
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Stingers and Velocitors
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Re: Stingers and Velocitors
That gun you should be all right. but if you're concerned, get a box and manually cycle them through...if they don't get stuck in the lands, you're probably ok. The next case is to see if they allow the bolt to close.
The issue you're hearing about is in regards to certain guns such as match chambers or a couple guns that simply would not accept that case...I don't recall ever hearing of an issue with that rifle.
That gun you should be all right. but if you're concerned, get a box and manually cycle them through...if they don't get stuck in the lands, you're probably ok. The next case is to see if they allow the bolt to close.
The issue you're hearing about is in regards to certain guns such as match chambers or a couple guns that simply would not accept that case...I don't recall ever hearing of an issue with that rifle.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
I have always had good accuracy from the Velocitors and good performance on game animals also.
Never had the Stingers shoot worth a crap out of anything I have ever tried them in.
I have always had good accuracy from the Velocitors and good performance on game animals also.
Never had the Stingers shoot worth a crap out of anything I have ever tried them in.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
never had feeding or other issues with either but as others have said the accuracy of stingers is only so-so.
never had feeding or other issues with either but as others have said the accuracy of stingers is only so-so.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seanh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That gun you should be all right. but if you're concerned, get a box and manually cycle them through...if they don't get stuck in the lands, you're probably ok. The next case is to see if they allow the bolt to close.
The issue you're hearing about is in regards to certain guns such as match chambers or a couple guns that simply would not accept that case...I don't recall ever hearing of an issue with that rifle.
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Ive yet to shoot any but have hand cycled the gun as you mention with no issues
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ltfirehunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always had good accuracy from the Velocitors and good performance on game animals also.
Never had the Stingers shoot worth a crap out of anything I have ever tried them in.</div></div>
Really? I would have thought it would have been the other way around....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seanh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That gun you should be all right. but if you're concerned, get a box and manually cycle them through...if they don't get stuck in the lands, you're probably ok. The next case is to see if they allow the bolt to close.
The issue you're hearing about is in regards to certain guns such as match chambers or a couple guns that simply would not accept that case...I don't recall ever hearing of an issue with that rifle.
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Ive yet to shoot any but have hand cycled the gun as you mention with no issues
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ltfirehunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always had good accuracy from the Velocitors and good performance on game animals also.
Never had the Stingers shoot worth a crap out of anything I have ever tried them in.</div></div>
Really? I would have thought it would have been the other way around....
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Re: Stingers and Velocitors
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smith97z71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there any benefit in these over say Mini Mags? Im shooting these out of a 522. Ive also read that Stingers can damage certain barrels due to the longer case. Is this a concern for a 522?
Thanks </div></div>Well, a match chamber will not work well with the Stinger ammo.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smith97z71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there any benefit in these over say Mini Mags? Im shooting these out of a 522. Ive also read that Stingers can damage certain barrels due to the longer case. Is this a concern for a 522?
Thanks </div></div>Well, a match chamber will not work well with the Stinger ammo.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ltfirehunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always had good accuracy from the Velocitors and good performance on game animals also.
Never had the Stingers shoot worth a crap out of anything I have ever tried them in. </div></div>
Opposite experience here. Velocitors were crap in all my guns.
To be fair, it has been a bit since I tried them. Have they made any improvements?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ltfirehunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always had good accuracy from the Velocitors and good performance on game animals also.
Never had the Stingers shoot worth a crap out of anything I have ever tried them in. </div></div>
Opposite experience here. Velocitors were crap in all my guns.
To be fair, it has been a bit since I tried them. Have they made any improvements?
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
Velocitors are amazing in my Ruger. I can get less than 1/2inch groups at 50yds.
Velocitors are amazing in my Ruger. I can get less than 1/2inch groups at 50yds.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
Velocitors if you shoot past 100 yards and want to kill stuff. If I never shot past 100 yards I'd maybe look at the lightweight hyper-velocity stuff like Stingers, Aguila SuperMax (30 grain HP @ 1750 fps?) , etc and find one that shoots well.
Velocitors happen to shoot pretty well for me, but the same performance would likely be attained by the Aguila Interceptor; 40 grain HP or RN @ 1470 fps or the Winchester "HyperSpeedHP" also a 40 grain HP @ 1435 fps.
I lean towards the heavy, fast stuff for hunting as it behaves better in the wind and hits harder farther out, but that's just me.
Velocitors if you shoot past 100 yards and want to kill stuff. If I never shot past 100 yards I'd maybe look at the lightweight hyper-velocity stuff like Stingers, Aguila SuperMax (30 grain HP @ 1750 fps?) , etc and find one that shoots well.
Velocitors happen to shoot pretty well for me, but the same performance would likely be attained by the Aguila Interceptor; 40 grain HP or RN @ 1470 fps or the Winchester "HyperSpeedHP" also a 40 grain HP @ 1435 fps.
I lean towards the heavy, fast stuff for hunting as it behaves better in the wind and hits harder farther out, but that's just me.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
I've shot Velocitors out of my Ruger pistol and my 522 and found they feed well and are very accurate. Expensive, but, they shoot well.
I've shot Velocitors out of my Ruger pistol and my 522 and found they feed well and are very accurate. Expensive, but, they shoot well.
Re: Stingers and Velocitors
If you are refering to a Sig 522, then I can tell you both shoot well,as far as function goes. The Sig has a generous chamber, and will function the longer case Stingers quite well. As far as accuracy, hands down the Velociters are favored by my rifle....1.5 MOA at a hundred....best regards Plum
If you are refering to a Sig 522, then I can tell you both shoot well,as far as function goes. The Sig has a generous chamber, and will function the longer case Stingers quite well. As far as accuracy, hands down the Velociters are favored by my rifle....1.5 MOA at a hundred....best regards Plum
