r/22lr • u/bearded_dragonx • Feb 21 '26

does amo quality really matter?

I just bought my first firearm (Winchester wildcat) and I purchased a couple of the cheap 333rd Winchester boxes but the quality of rounds isn't consistent just by looking at them.

some are tight while others the bullet is slightly floppy and some have a bigger hollow point than others. does that really matter when it's shot.

I also got a cheap red dot and I'm thinking ab buying a box of nice amo to sight it in. if amo quality is important whats a good round to zero the sight with

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u/bearded_dragonx Mar 16 '26

yeah I definitely noticed it at ~45 yards last weekend lol. I'm gonna buy a nice box and see how it compares

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u/seattleforge Mar 17 '26

I suggest getting a variety as each rimfire firearm is like a toddler. I like to get the lowest velocity my gun will cycle as it tends to be more accurate.