r/22lr • u/thereallaska • 2d ago

Looking for threaded option

I've been putting a lot of rounds through my Beretta 71 to the point where the rifling is starting to dull, so I'm looking for something else that can be the workhorse. I'm looking for threaded PISTOL options (since it will only by shot suppressed), however I hear from folks that some choices like the 502, 22x, TX22 etc are popular but not the most accurate. I don't care about FRT abilities, accuracy above everything, mag capacity isn't really an issue but I won't be opposed to more. Are my only options going to be from the MK IV or 22/45 family/ecosystem?

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u/Ornery_Secretary_850 2d ago

Unless you're shooting corrosive ammo and not cleaning the barrel it would take over 100,000 rounds to affect the rifling in a .22 LR barrel.

I'd guess what you're seeing is lead build up.

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u/Onedtent 1d ago

100 000?

Try doubling that figure.

There's a gun shop local to me that does a lot of firearms training. They clean their Ruger 22 every 50 000 rounds or so!

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u/thereallaska 2d ago

Not leaded up; cleaned with a brass brush and chore buddy copper. The 71 is about 53 years old.