Ammo for Buckmark

Message

jack1 · #1 Post by **jack1** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:22 pm

Hi all
Got the Buckmark LBP know all I need to know is what do you lot think is the best ammo for offhand. single handed UIT type target shooting, tried SK match not too bad , RWS rifle c--p
Help and advice please
Thank you
jack

#2 Post by **Keithkilvo1** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:58 pm

SK Standard

#3 Post by **mr smith** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:12 pm

Keithkilvo1 wrote:SK Standard

Yep that's what I use now,did try cci standard shot fine but the waxy bullets used to gum up the mags.

#4 Post by **safetyfirst** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:27 am

As with most guns, you need to find its preferred food, not all buckmarks will like the same food.

Go down to an RFD that has lots of brands in and buy a box of each, test them out.

Or swap a few rounds with a fellow club member.

jack1 · #5 Post by **jack1** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:58 am

Hi
Thanks all for the sound advice. Off to the gun shop and loads of 50 round boxes, Aint shooting fun?
Thanks again
Jack

#6 Post by **1066** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:07 pm

If you're shooting one handed with open sights, 90%+ of the inaccuracy will be you. I guess if you're scoring around 90 on the PL 14 with average club ammunition that cycles the action reliably, then swapping to the very best, expensive .22lr target ammo like tenex may give you just a point or two - different story with a match rifle.

If you're consistently grouping in about 1.5" with one hand at 25 yards then you may benefit from better ammunition. With a pistol, use cheap ammunition and practice more.

jack1 · #7 Post by **jack1** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:14 pm

1066 wrote:If you're shooting one handed with open sights, 90%+ of the inaccuracy will be you. I guess if you're scoring around 90 on the PL 14 with average club ammunition that cycles the action reliably, then swapping to the very best, expensive .22lr target ammo like tenex may give you just a point or two - different story with a match rifle.

If you're consistently grouping in about 1.5" with one hand at 25 yards then you may benefit from better ammunition. With a pistol, use cheap ammunition and practice more.

Thanks for that info. I've used SK so far and will buy selections such as Ely pistol and RWS semi auto and R50. I have to say as a Jurassic handgunner the Buckmark's balance and sight picture brings back all those images of so long ago. Maybe the after market rubber grips help. I have looked at German anatomical grips but they are at a premium.
Jack

HH1 · #8 Post by **HH1** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:01 pm

I use CCI MiniMag in all my .22 RF's, Buckmark LBP, Sig 522 & CZ 452

The UK's Finest Independent Forum for Shooters and Gun Owners. Est 2010.