Round Counts

[Mobat555]

I know that many people gauge the quality of a used firearm by round counts. But how applicable is that to 22lr? Is it uncommon for a 10/22 to have 5,000 rounds through it and be perfectly capable of spitting out another 5,000 with out issue?

[Graves]

No, far from uncommon.

[Hoser]

When I am serious about getting ready for a big match like the Chevy Truck Sportsmans Team Challenge I can put 5K rounds through my 10/22s in a month.

I bet my primary STC rifle has 25-30K rounds through it. It will still hold under 0.7 inch groups at 90 yards off sandbags with average ammo. With the big buck expensive ammo (Eley EPS Black or Red) it is under that by a little bit.

[hatidua]

I've gone through 2,500rds in a good weekend. That "Ultimate Clip Loader" thing really affected my .22 habit.

[Mobat555]

This is what I figured, I got balked at when I said my 10/22 had 3k rounds through it like it was useless. I will go home and hug it now.

[jmg8550]

I don't know of anyone who has ever worn out a .22 barrel. I don't think the velocity is enough to really harm the rifling. When it comes to .22's, I could care less about round counts as long as the firearm is in good shape and has been well taken care of.