What is the best type of 22.ammo to use in the AR-7 Survival Rifle

Seth --<br><br> I haven't used mine in 20 years (original AR-7), but it seemed to jam occasionally on everything I fed it, even after a return trip to the factory for attention.<br><br> Love the concept, but the execution wasn't what it should have been, at least on the old ones. May have been as simple as a clip feed gap error, or too weak a return spring on the bolt -- hope the new ones are better (www.ar-7.com)

If you use the lowest power ammo that it will feed and cycle with reliably, you will be less likely to scare off everything within several miles of your location. OTOH, if your intent is to be noticed by a rescue party you believe to be in the area, experiment to find the loudest high velocity round you can.<br><br>Alan

Seth, Every firearm is unique in spite of computer driven machining and tolerances. Two identical firearms with consecutive serial #s can, and will have completely different performances with the same lot of ammunition. You need to experiment with many different brands to find a few that work. Meanwhile, your firearm is breaking in and resolving any potential malfunctions. Not all ammunition is created equally. Look at .22s under a magnifying glass. The cheaper lots will have noticeable deformities in the cast bullet. These are a disaster for function and accuracy. Both of these are critical in your AR7 and for the small cartridge. The .22 forte' is accuracy, lightweight/recoil and potential huge ammo supply. You need not buy Olympic Games match loads, but that bargain brick from the discount store is equally expensive. The .22 is an externally lubricated bullet and doesn't take kindly to a handfull tossed in a pocket with lint, change, peppermints etc. Signalling with a firearm is nearly useless. Most people will just assume your somebody out-shooting!!!!! Get a good whistle and a weatherproof ammo container.