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

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Joshua M. Smith
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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For FTF or FTE I have had no problems with CCI mini mags copper coated or Blazers in the 50 round packs. I have only had the occasional problem with the Federal bulk. My shooting is not good enough to give an accuracy test because I rarely shoot farther then 75 feet with a rifle or pistol.

The Eley has proven to work well in the Bobcat and Mark I. Can't say I see much difference except the Eley really has the lube applied.
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