GECO 22lr Ammo?

[HokieKev]

I've used some GECO makarov ammo and it seemed to work fine though I really did not do any extensive testing regarding acuracy. No FTF or FTE. Of course, I've never had any problems with my Makarov - I don't think you could make that thing fail if you tried...

But I digress...

I found an ad for GECO 22lr. I like to buy mini mag or wolf for 22lr but can't find them in stock anywhere. My Marlin 795 is pretty reliable with mini mag and wolf but other brands (particularly normal velocity) occasionally cause an FTE.

Has anyone tried GECO 22lr? What do you think of it. Reliable? Accurate? I might use this at an appleseed or for practice before going to an appleseed.

Here is the ad I found

http://murphysammo.com/shop/index.php?id_product=77&controller=product

 

[adit]

Looks like M22 to me., at 2.5x the cost.

 

[paxfish]

No - it is nearly on par with the old Wolf, certainly as good as CCI subsonic or S.V. and shoots much better than M-22.

I would recommend it for Appleseed - especially the subsonic version Here if your rifle can handle subsonic reliably (Wolf is subsonic): http://murphysammo.com/shop/index.php?id_product=33&controller=product

 

[HokieKev]

No - it is nearly on par with the old Wolf, certainly as good as CCI subsonic or S.V. and shoots much better than M-22.

I would recommend it for Appleseed - especially the subsonic version Here if your rifle can handle subsonic reliably (Wolf is subsonic): http://murphysammo.com/shop/index.php?id_product=33&controller=product

Thanks. I may give them a shot. ;-)

 

[rob-cubed]

Pretty decent stuff. I still prefer CCI Standard as my go-to, but GECO is equally reliable and fairly accurate. Only complaint on GECO is they wax it for reliability, which is kind of odd. I haven't shot it enough to say whether there is any downside/buildup to the waxing.

 

[HokieKev]

Pretty decent stuff. I still prefer CCI Standard as my go-to, but GECO is equally reliable and fairly accurate. Only complaint on GECO is they wax it for reliability, which is kind of odd. I haven't shot it enough to say whether there is any downside/buildup to the waxing.

I've noticed some kind of wax or oil on Wolf 22lr also. I did a lot of testing with mini mag and wolf and found those two to be both very accurate. All things being equal though not sure if that extra oil/wax on the wolf is good or not - it does get all over your fingers as you load it.

 

[paxfish]

Here's a 100 yard target from some bench testing I was doing. It was giving very consistent groups that morning.

Geco "Rifle" (subsonic)

And here's a compilation of ninety 50 yard 3-shot groups out of two different types of rifle:

 

[HokieKev]

Interesting results. The GECO Auto did better out of the second rifle than the first rifle. The results very much depended on the rifle, eh?

Actually, I was looking at the first two groups of GECO auto on the second rifle. But the third grouping doubled in size which pushed the average up...

 

[dontpanic]

I would buy a box or two to test. Not 5000rds. Some of my pistols are picky, especially with subsonic.

If it works fine then 11cts/rd for match ammo us a really great price.

 

[lsw]

Here's a 100 yard target from some bench testing I was doing. It was giving very consistent groups that morning.

Geco "Rifle" (subsonic)

And here's a compilation of ninety 50 yard 3-shot groups out of two different types of rifle:

Wow, that is some nice shooting! What kind of rifle are you using?

I've noticed the waxy/oily feel on Wolf too. I'm always wiping my hands off every magazine or 2 when I use it.

BTW, if you haven't tried it already, I get very nice performance from Aguila Super Extra SV and their match 22 ammo, can't remember the exact name of the match offering. Prices are reasonable too when it's available.

 

[Schipperke]

380acp

I've used the Geco 380, know it is apples and oranges but was very pleased with ammo. No FTF or FTE with 100 rds through a Colt Mustang.

Stay away from BVA . I put BVA 380 in a brand new gun with near 100% failures, and thought my gun was no good. I put the BVA rounds next to the Geco, then next to some Federal rounds. The Geco and Federal were the same size, the BVA was a tad longer and the bullet was fatter and blunter, like a 38spl was pressed in.

 

[paxfish]

Wow, that is some nice shooting! What kind of rifle are you using?

BTW, if you haven't tried it already, I get very nice performance from Aguila Super Extra SV and their match 22 ammo, can't remember the exact name of the match offering. Prices are reasonable too when it's available.

There are two rifles there - a Remington 597 semi auto and a Kimber 82G.

Keep in mind, those groups are shot off sandbags with a scope, on several different shooting days.

Aquila SE is fine. I find it on par with CCI-SV, if a bit dirtier. It is subject to occasional fliers, but not too bad.

It would be fine for Appleseed too, I think.

 

[Dave]

I love geco ammo in my 9 and 45. I just bought some for .22 pistol, so hopefully it's as good.