Kel-Tec SU-22

[thunderbolt]

I've seen a few on gunbroker but at prices that are way high for a .22. It would be sweet to have a matching set of SU's. Isaac did you ever decide if you were going to wait for a SU-22 or just go with the GSG?

[IsaacGlass]

I actually bought the Colt M4 22lr, picking it up tomorrow. Had some indoor range time with a rental M4-22 this past weekend and I like the accuracy alot and the way it handles. I also want the SU22 so I can match my SU16CA as a set. I found one at San Jose Gun Exchanged for $429, if its still there the next time around, I might just have to pick it up.

[AlexDD]

The SU-22 is very fun. The one I shot had a red dot since the front sight was off and needs to go back to the factory to be fixed.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Took the SU-22 out to Circle-S. Very windy today! My daughter R. zeroed the rifle at 25 yards (with a little help from the old man).

She liked the extremely light weight, ease of handling and simple controls.

It was difficult for her to keep a steady rest as the wind was easily 20+ MPH in gusts. Her best three round groups at 25 yards from a rest were within 1.25" despite the refreshing breeze.

The following rounds were tested:

Wal-Mart Federal bulk #750, 36 gr. copper washed HP
Centurion 38 gr. lead HP
Winchester 37 gr. copper washed ("Lubaloy") HP

The only failures were 3 FTF, all Federal. Accuracy was substantially the same for all rounds tested. A retest on a calmer day may show up minor differences between the different brands of ammo.

Just in case someone's thinking, "Pics or it didn't happen", here is a gratuitous pic of R. firing the SU-22 (sorry, no camera present at the range, cell phone had to do).

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Back at the range today, tested the following:

CCI Mini-Mags - functioned well, good accuracy (pic below)
CCI Stingers - bolt seem to cycle too fast, lots of gas/powder grains out the ejection port

40 rounds of CCI Mini-Mag at 25 yards, from bench but no rest. The three flyers were all called - the wind was just as bad today as it was yesterday.

One thing I don't like - the scope has to be dismounted to clean the weapon. Guess I'll have to invest in QD rings - and a better scope as this one was difficult to zero (as the pic shows).

[thunderbolt]

That's real nice groups grumpy. I'm a little jelous. Any chance you could post a pic of the SU-22?

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Not the greatest picture, but I'm not the greatest photographer, either. SU-22 on the left, SU-16 on right for comparison.

[xmustanguyx]

when you purchased the SU22 what size magazine did it come with?
I just purchased one and am not sure if they gave me the right one.
Thank you.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

It came with a 10-round magazine. That's the best you can do here behind enemy lines. The choices would be 10 or 29 round AFAIK.

If you got a 29 round mag by mistake, I don't want to know about it.

[Gator Monroe]

Look at the WASR 22 (for s*its & giggles)

[xmustanguyx]

It came with a 10-round magazine. That's the best you can do here behind enemy lines. The choices would be 10 or 29 round AFAIK.

If you got a 29 round mag by mistake, I don't want to know about it.

Ok. That's what i thought. Thanks!

[Bizcuits]

looks good with the pistol grip,

[jd1911]

I've had mine for a few months, got it from a fellow calgunner a few months ago. I've put over a thousand rounds of federal bulk pack through her, no problem. I would like to put the pistol grip component on it, and since it is a 22lr I think it would be legal. I really like mine, but need more Black dog magazines for her. I think you made a good purchase.

[xmustanguyx]

Nice!

[Seesm]

Nice I surprised more haters did not post... They are sweet rifles.