Sorry, I have no experience with it. My gun has preferred the light stuff so far, so have never picked up a box. You post gives me some hope to try some in my 452 Lux.

 

It grouped higher?!

I'd want to chronograph that ammo and see what velocity it's coming out of the barrel. I would've expected it to group lower.

 

Agree fully. My Savage shoots the 50 gr. very well. However, the POI of the Fed 50 gr. Gameshok is about 2" lower than W-W 40 JHP or Fiocchi 40 gr. at 100 and almost 3" lower than 30 gr. Hornady. I have never experienced slower rim fire rounds shooting higher than faster ones in all my years. I'm sitting here with one of my .22 mag 100 yard test targets as I type.

 

One theory for slower ammo printing higher is that being slower, it takes longer to exit the barrel and the barrel can climb higher in that time with recoil. Faster ammo shoots lower because it exits sooner before the barrel can climb as high.

Paul

 

Yep, slower ammo will hit higher, and this ammo is SLOW. Rated at 1530 fps. It shoots good, but won't shoot flat enough for a 22WMR load to me.

 

That's generally true in a handgun, but not a rifle. With a handgun recoil is a big issue. The longer the bullet is in the barrel, the more recoil acts upon it. That's not the case with a rifle, especially a 22LR.

 

My CZ Lux loves the stuff, but it shoots waaaay low, like 2" low at 50 yards using open sights. It clocked 1,605 fps over the chrono from the 25" barrel.

 

fed 50 gr

I like the lower velocity for squirrel hunting. It's like using the 22WRF. They shot good in my 1894M.

 

50gr

My favorite all purpose round for hunting. Will flatten squirrels without any more damage than a standard 22lr high velocity HP. It's my pick when squirrel and fall turkey season run together. Shoots tight out of my 982vs Marlin.

 

50g

+1 on the drop.
I have some old 50g Federal for larger game that I haven't found. I also have some old 30g Federal. Now that shoots high for me.
Magnum

 

This ammo shoots lower in my old 640K Mossberg.
The point of impact makes little difference to me. This is the worst shooting ammo by far in my rifle.

 

640k



I first shot it in my Chuckster. I have almost retired it in favor of the CZ. Lot's of fond memories though. Many a ground hog have fallen prey to her.
Magnum

 

It seemed to be the case in mine, we are talking WMR not LR, so a little more difference in velocity and time in barrel between loads.

 

My "LR" was a typo, but the WMR will be in the barrel even less time than the LR, so the heavier bullet will shoot lower still. Now this is all assuming your heavier bullet is truely shooting at a lower velocity than the lighter bullet. Of course a heavier bullet shooting at a higher velocity than the lighter bullet will hit higher from a rifle barrel.

 

My 93FV is zeroed with Hornady Vmax 30 grain.
At 50 yards benched the 50 grain Federal grouped 2" lower with 2 misfires out of 10. Rotating shells got them to fire, telling me the primer material may not be evenly distributed in the rim.

 

In my Handi shoots the best with the 50 grains of any ammo. My rifle likes the heavier rounds and can hold 3/4 inch groups at 50 yards

 

I shot some of the Federal 50gr through my basic biathlon and it grouped under 1-1/2" at 100 yards. Pretty good in my book. I like it...

 

I havent shot 22 mag in a long time and picked up a Marlin 25. I have been disappointed with the accuracy and the 40 grain loads. I can keep all the Maxi Mag 40's inside a 2" dot at 100 yards and it appears that is the norm. Part of it might be the trigger. I cleaned it up and have to try it again. It is smoother now but not great. I am looking to try the 50 grain and have a box on the way. Do the Marlins do better with any specific weight?

 

Generally the heavier the round the slower the velocity. I believe it has to due with the chamber pressures remaining constant. So, the lighter bullets loaded with the same charge will go faster and print higher.
With my H&R this is true BUT the 50's are more accurate which is my primary goal as my shooting is done within 100 yards.
The Federal 50 MV is 1530
If I zero at 100 yards the high point is at 70 yards and is 1.6 inches and 10 mph drift is 4.9 inches with the energy is 160 pounds
with 40 grains the MV is 1880 and the high point is 62 yards at 1 inch and 100 yards drift is ~ 5.25 inches and energy is 167
With 30 grains the MV is 2200 and the MV is 2200 with a high point .78 inches and drift in 10 mph is ~6 inches, energy is 140 pounds at 100
As I see it the drift is more concern as it is more variable in the field as elevation can be corrected foe more easily by hold off
Sources: Federal Ballistic info, handloads.com ballistic calculator.
My inputs = elevation 3200 feet temp 55 F, wind drift 10 mph, scope height 1.5
inches.
my 100 yd groups with 50 grain ~1.5 in
40 ~2in
30 ~2.5 in
I will stay with the smaller group and less drift as larger groups affect all shooting and compounds range estimation difficulties and wind.
I find it easier to correct for elevation rather than wind

Just some of MY thoughts. Try the handloads.com site

 

I shoot the Federal 50 and find that wind drift is less than with lighter rounds.

 

.22 WMA Federal 50 gr ammo

The 50gr bullet has more kinetic energy at longer distances than the lighter bullets.
I load the 50gr in my Win 9422, Mag for coyotes, and at 125yrs, it surpasses the
lighter bullets by a good margin; however, the drop is more at that distance. The 125 yds is pushing the 22Mag, but will work.
I have had great accuracy with the Rem supreme, lighter (green tip) bullets at 100, but loses the energy quickly. For larger body weight, use the 50gr bullets. The faster lighter bullets excell at shorter distances.

 

I tried out the 50 grain Feds in my Marlin 25 today and they did pretty well Close to an inch at 100 yards. Definitely shot lower than the 40 grain but accurate. There is not much recoil but you can feel a difference. I will have to stock some.