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When I picked up my new SGC today they had 100 rnd boxes of them for $5.99. I don't know...is that a good price?
I got 200 rnds.

markiver54 wrote:When I picked up my new SGC today they had 100 rnd boxes of them for $5.99. I don't know...is that a good price?
I got 200 rnds.

That's the price at TargetSportsUSA, though to get free shipping you'd need to buy 5000 rounds.

There's a CCI rebate you may qualify for here:

https://promotions.vistaoutdoor.com/EN/US/Home/Brand/20

That's an excellent price for mini-mags, but I bet your SGC will shoot better groups with CCI Standards.

Yes, 6 cents/round of .22LR is a very good price, Mark. I'd try those 200 rounds (sight-in, practice, etc.) to see how your SGC performs.

Over the years I've had my SGC in .22LR, it cycles (chambers/ejects) a variety of ammo brands with no problems. And I have a large number of manufacturer brands in my .22LR stash. If you're not okay with the CCI mini mags, I'd try another 150-200 rounds of a different brand. Wouldn't be overly concerned about the price for that few number of boxes. The goal is to find a bullet that performs well in the rifle, which you shoot well, and that will provide the ammo for your planned targets. In your one thread you said that would "...probably be squirrels, coons and possums. Don't see why it wouldn't be a good can slayer as well..." After you settle in on best ammo, you might then look more toward purchase of a brick or two, as long as you and your SGC are both very happy campers with the ammo.

Mostly, I look forward to your Range Reports and how you like the SGC. For me (like a broken record), it's a great Henry!
PT7

tractortad wrote:That's an excellent price for mini-mags, but I bet your SGC will shoot better groups with CCI Standards.

Thanks tractortad, will keep that in mind when I get out for some true range time. Will probably p/u a varirty to see what diet it likes.

Mini Mags are the go-to choice if you are having any issues wth your gun. If it won’t shoot Mini Mags reliably, there is something wrong with it. I buy nothing but the 36 grain HPs, in my .22 s they are accurate enough (in one gun they are superb) and they are always reliable.

In your shoes I would go back to that store tomorrow and buy a case of that ammo at that price, and use THIS CCI rebate....

“For every five (5) boxes of CCI® rimfire ammunition purchased, we’ll send you a rebate equal to the purchase price of one (1) box. Rebate calculated on the lowest priced box. Minimum purchase of 5 boxes required. $200 maximum total rebate amount per person or household.”

https://promotions.vistaoutdoor.com/Con ... U658BW.pdf

This expires at the end of March 2019 so don’t delay.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Thanks John I thought that was a pretty good deal! Appreciate the link...!

PT7 wrote:Yes, 6 cents/round of .22LR is a very good price, Mark. I'd try those 200 rounds (sight-in, practice, etc.) to see how your SGC performs.

Over the years I've had my SGC in .22LR, it cycles (chambers/ejects) a variety of ammo brands with no problems. And I have a large number of manufacturer brands in my .22LR stash. If you're not okay with the CCI mini mags, I'd try another 150-200 rounds of a different brand. Wouldn't be overly concerned about the price for that few number of boxes. The goal is to find a bullet that performs well in the rifle, which you shoot well, and that will provide the ammo for your planned targets. In your one thread you said that would "...probably be squirrels, coons and possums. Don't see why it wouldn't be a good can slayer as well..." After you settle in on best ammo, you might then look more toward purchase of a brick or two, as long as you and your SGC are both very happy campers with the ammo.

Mostly, I look forward to your Range Reports and how you like the SGC. For me (like a broken record), it's a great Henry!
PT7

Thanks PT...It's driving me crazy now, living in city limits that the only affordable range in town is only 25 yrds. Weather is improving though, so might be able to get to the cabin soon when I can let her rip!!
You're right though, variety, lots of rounds and find a compatible relationship between rifle and ammo..
Sights have me a bit concerned though....

You’re very welcome. Midway USA has slightly higher prices than some but they are a great place to go to read reviews.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/13011 ... llow-point

John Davies
Spokane WA

Thanks again John. Please keep posting your valuable input!..

Has been and Always will be my go to 22lr. Target Sports is a good place and so is sgammo.

markiver54 wrote:

PT7 wrote:Yes, 6 cents/round of .22LR is a very good price, Mark. I'd try those 200 rounds (sight-in, practice, etc.) to see how your SGC performs.

Over the years I've had my SGC in .22LR, it cycles (chambers/ejects) a variety of ammo brands with no problems. And I have a large number of manufacturer brands in my .22LR stash. If you're not okay with the CCI mini mags, I'd try another 150-200 rounds of a different brand. Wouldn't be overly concerned about the price for that few number of boxes. The goal is to find a bullet that performs well in the rifle, which you shoot well, and that will provide the ammo for your planned targets. In your one thread you said that would "...probably be squirrels, coons and possums. Don't see why it wouldn't be a good can slayer as well..." After you settle in on best ammo, you might then look more toward purchase of a brick or two, as long as you and your SGC are both very happy campers with the ammo.

Mostly, I look forward to your Range Reports and how you like the SGC. For me (like a broken record), it's a great Henry!
PT7

Thanks PT...It's driving me crazy now, living in city limits that the only affordable range in town is only 25 yrds. Weather is improving though, so might be able to get to the cabin soon when I can let her rip!!
You're right though, variety, lots of rounds and find a compatible relationship between rifle and ammo..
Sights have me a bit concerned though....

For the majority of SGC owners I know, and also from much that I've read, the stock receiver-mounted Skinner peep is a real plus in getting an SGC. If it weren't for that specific configuration, I would most likely not have a Henry .22LR. The closeness of the iron peep to my eye, plus the longer sight radius are great helps for me to shoot well...and that's in spite of my elder eye challenges.

What is the concern you face?

PT7

PT7 wrote:

markiver54 wrote:

PT7 wrote:Yes, 6 cents/round of .22LR is a very good price, Mark. I'd try those 200 rounds (sight-in, practice, etc.) to see how your SGC performs.

Over the years I've had my SGC in .22LR, it cycles (chambers/ejects) a variety of ammo brands with no problems. And I have a large number of manufacturer brands in my .22LR stash. If you're not okay with the CCI mini mags, I'd try another 150-200 rounds of a different brand. Wouldn't be overly concerned about the price for that few number of boxes. The goal is to find a bullet that performs well in the rifle, which you shoot well, and that will provide the ammo for your planned targets. In your one thread you said that would "...probably be squirrels, coons and possums. Don't see why it wouldn't be a good can slayer as well..." After you settle in on best ammo, you might then look more toward purchase of a brick or two, as long as you and your SGC are both very happy campers with the ammo.

Mostly, I look forward to your Range Reports and how you like the SGC. For me (like a broken record), it's a great Henry!
PT7

Thanks PT...It's driving me crazy now, living in city limits that the only affordable range in town is only 25 yrds. Weather is improving though, so might be able to get to the cabin soon when I can let her rip!!
You're right though, variety, lots of rounds and find a compatible relationship between rifle and ammo..
Sights have me a bit concerned though....

For the majority of SGC owners I know, and also from much that I've read, the stock receiver-mounted Skinner peep is a real plus in getting an SGC. If it weren't for that specific configuration, I would most likely not have a Henry .22LR. The closeness of the iron peep to my eye, plus the longer sight radius are great helps for me to shoot well...and that's in spite of my elder eye challenges.

What is the concern you face?

PT7

Although my pic may not show it clearly, the dovetail on the front of the flat on the octagon top is off center noticeably.

markiver54 wrote:Although my pic may not show it clearly, the dovetail on the front of the flat on the octagon top is off center noticeably.

Understood as I found the front dovetail picture in your other post.
Let us know how it all comes together....PT7

I just ordered 20 boxes of Mini Mag 36gr HP at $6.99 at Brownells. Any order over $100 TODAY Mar 25 ONLY gets free shipping. Add the CCI rebate ($28 back on 20 boxes) which expires mar 31 and that is a great deal.

https://www.brownells.com/ammunition/ri ... ign=Itwine

I love me some Mini Mags! Happy plinking.

John Davies
Spokane WA

When I sent my SGC in to Henry for warranty work, one of their questions was what ammo were you shooting? My answer was CCI Mini Mags 36gr. I had found them at my LGS for $5.99 per 100 rnds. Wish I had bought a lot more. It was a sale price. That was about a month ago where I purchased my rifle which is about 1+1/2 hour away near our summer cabin. Might be worth a ride back up this week if the price remains!