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I find (pre-panic) that CCI SV is the most consistent, reliable ammo at "commodity" prices. Last brick I bought was $29.99, a couple of years ago.
My favorite at the next price level, but still under most "match" ammo, is Norma Tac-22. Slightly better groups than CCI-SV, I use it for Rimfire Sporter matches. Since we're headed into the cold season, I'll also mention that its "greasy" lube is much better in cold temperatures than wax-lubed ammo (such as CCI and Eley) as it won't harden and prevent good chambering in the cold. I once had a terrible stage in RS shooting Eley that failed to fire on each of the ten shots due to hard lube.
My favorite at the next price level, but still under most "match" ammo, is Norma Tac-22. Slightly better groups than CCI-SV, I use it for Rimfire Sporter matches. Since we're headed into the cold season, I'll also mention that its "greasy" lube is much better in cold temperatures than wax-lubed ammo (such as CCI and Eley) as it won't harden and prevent good chambering in the cold. I once had a terrible stage in RS shooting Eley that failed to fire on each of the ten shots due to hard lube.