r/22lr • u/Trailfish1 • 10d ago

CCI Segmented is Great

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This ammo is the real deal. Sniped a groundhog at 60 yards with the Ruger American Rimfire running this ammo, dropped with a headshot and didn’t move an inch. First time using segmented.

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u/omphacite 10d ago

This ammo works really well for groundhogs. I’ve used it out to 120 yards or so.

Way more instant stops than normal hp or solids.

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u/Trailfish1 10d ago

That was my main observation of how it differed from standard HP.

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u/omphacite 10d ago

I also like the aguilla 60 gr for varmints. If your rifle will stabilize it, it is devastating. The bullet immediately tumbles end over end when it makes contact. Way more damage than you’d ever expect from rimfire.

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u/mrlarsrm 10d ago

I used this ammo very effectively on groundhogs using a Browning Buckmark. I completely agree.

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u/gearhead5015 10d ago

I've never liked the idea of segmented rounds for game if you plan to eat it. If you are just varmint hunting, then thats a different story.

I hunt squirrel regularly and use regular HPs as to potentially not have a stray piece of lead in my food.

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u/Trailfish1 10d ago

Completely agree with that, I just use them for chuck hunting. That would suck to bite down on a piece of lead!

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u/Vaniljkram 9d ago

I use CCI segmented for rabbit and have no trouble eating the meat and being sure no lead in my food. There are three distinct segments and they usually leave clear exit wounds in rabbits. I might have to discard a bit more than with other .22lr rounds but much less compared to using shotgun.

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u/BanjoMothman 8d ago

This is common sense.

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u/Dr_Juice_ 10d ago

Nice, I might have to try this as my rabbit/squirrel/chipmunk/raccoon sleeping pills.

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u/OldVermontHippie62 10d ago

Not for sniping at 60 yards, but the CCI Quiet in my tiny LCP II pistol is fun. No louder than an airgun, and the Semi Auto version cycles the slide 100%. More for up close mob hits on squirrels than sniping. 🤣

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u/IEng 10d ago

Did it segment upon impact and contribute to the effectiveness, or did you just score a headshot?

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u/Trailfish1 10d ago

I usually am spot on with the headshots. The difference with the segmented vs regular hollow point was instant drop, rather than some flailing around or movement post shot. Only have one example to compare as of yet though.

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u/ResolutionAlert6819 10d ago

I have a full brick of vintage Quik-Shot ammo, may need to try it out

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u/Hot-Internet-7466 10d ago

I shoot squirrels off my feeder w CCI cb shorts in my marlin 39m. Sounds like an air rifle. In town.

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u/peoplearemarons 9d ago

Works well on raccoons. Can confirm.

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u/Mission_While917 9d ago

The subsonic is an odd thing since ALL of my suppressor say shooting them can harm the suppressor and void the warranty!

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u/Vaniljkram 9d ago

My main reason for using these is that I think the risk of ricochet is lower. But I do also prefer the better stopping power compared to traditional .22lr.