CeeBees in a semi-auto

[JRLesan]

Submitted this query over on RFC but got no legitimate responses. I'm looking for a .22 semi-auto that will reliably cycle .22 CeeBees either long or short on which I could mount a scope without modifying (D&T) the rifle. I have a prewar Win 74 that cycles CeeBees but don't want to destroy its originality. Would not mind modifying internals (bolt and recoil spring) as long as I could retain originals and find the necessary parts. Anyone been down this road???

[RickinTN]

The Remington 550 series, 552 maybe, has a floating chamber and will cycle anything you run through it. I run CB shorts, CB longs, and CCI Quiets and one of mine cycles them fine. Another I have will hiccup occasionally but I think it needs a good cleaning.
Good Luck,
Rick

[roysha]

Well, you may find an autoloader that runs them but if they shoot for you like they do for me, beyond 35-40 feet, one is better off throwing rocks wearing a blindfold.

[JRLesan]

Will find a 550-1 with a grooved receiver and see how that does. Thank you Rick for the suggestion...

[tigweldit]

I've using CCI .22 CB shorts in my Marlin 39A with good results. Never thought to try the 550-1. I'll give it a try and let you know results.

[Digital Dan]

Well, you may find an autoloader that runs them but if they shoot for you like they do for me, beyond 35-40 feet, one is better off throwing rocks wearing a blindfold.

Your problem is not the ammo, but rather the gun. My one short chambered rifle shoots .5-1" 5 shot groups at 25 yards, and so far, minute of dead pig out to a measured 38 yards with one shot. It is a single shot FWIW. Going back in time I had a Rem 572 chambered for S, L, LR of course. It was stupid accurate with CB Shorts. I say that because it put down 19 Muscovy ducks and 27 feral cats in my neighborhood with a single round per critter. None of the neighbors were aware of the mayhem.