Are Blazer 40gn .22LR and CCI Mini-Mag 40gn LR the Same?

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Joshua M. Smith

Discussion Starter · Aug 1, 2010

Hello,

I got to looking at the specs on these two cartridges. Both are 40gn @ 1235fps, and both are headstamped CCI.

I would like to use the Blazers to practice and the CCI to hunt. However, I don't want to be contaminating the CCI lube with Blazer lube or vice versa. Therefore, does anyone know if they use the same stuff? I don't want to sight in one only to find out that the POI has shifted and end up having to shoot 20 just to get the barrel re-seasoned.

The CCI Mini-Mags let me hit small game at 100yds; the Blazer is not 100% consistent beyond 50yds or so. In other words, given a 1" PB for the vitals, I'm confident of hitting it with the Mini-Mags, not so much the Blazers.

I do form both in D Rock's tool, but Blazers just have more variation from cartridge to cartridge when powder charges and bullet weights are concerned.

Thanks,

Josh

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Saskshooter

· #2 · Aug 1, 2010

Joshua M. Smith said:
I would like to use the Blazers to practice and the CCI to hunt. However, I don't want to be contaminating the CCI lube with Blazer lube or vice versa. Therefore, does anyone know if they use the same stuff? I don't want to sight in one only to find out that the POI has shifted and end up having to shoot 20 just to get the barrel re-seasoned.

Thanks,

Josh

I don't understand this concern. Have I been ignoring something important for 50 years?

I switch ammo all the time according to what I have or could find in the store the last time I went. I have my favorites, and the gun does too, but I have never worried about seasoning my barrel.

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