Indians For Guns

Gents,

I hadn't been able to buy ammo for some years, but I recently picked up some New KF .22 LR rounds (long story about licence transfer, permission to buy etc.) . How has their performance been compared to the older lot that won't even let you zero a scope consistently? I am like a kid with these shiny new golden bullets...do share your experiences, as it will be a while before I can get a range membership going again.

This is what ChatGpt had to say: Here’s how **.22 LR ammo from India’s Kirkee Factory** stacks up against top **international brands**—especially in terms of velocity, accuracy, and intended use:

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### Kirkee Factory .22 LR (India)

* **Muzzle Velocity**: \~305 m/s (≈1,000 ft/s), measured at 9 m from muzzle
* **Accuracy**: 95% of rounds fall within a ¾‑inch (≈19 mm) circle at 23 m (\~25 yards)

This round offers **solid, consistent performance** suitable for plinking, basic training, or recreational shooting—but it falls short of match-grade standards by most international standards.

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Key Takeaways

* **Velocity**: Kirkee rounds are generally *slower* than most international standard or match-grade options.
* **Accuracy**: Excellent for general use (¾‑inch at 25 yards), but elite competition ammo (like Eley Tenex, Lapua, Norma) offers **substantially tighter precision** at 50 m and beyond.

### Final Thoughts

If you’re shooting competitively or need maximum accuracy and consistency, brands like **Eley (Match, Tenex), Lapua, SK, or Norma** are clear leaders. However, for everyday target shooting, practice, or budget-conscious use, **CCI Standard, Aguila**, or even **Kirkee India rounds** are reliable and cost-effective.

There's a video demonstrating velocity, though the lot tested is from 2022. It's hard to say how much performance has improved since then: -

It looks better than its old version, the new one uses brass case

Yes look-wise it has changed. Have to see how it performs at the range. Not holding my breath anymore, though.

Was told its much better that its predecessors. Haven't tried it yet.
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