HC3R mags are pretty good along with the BC 25 round mags. Some people have issues with the HC3R mags but if you load them correctly they work really well. My 10/22 likes Remington, federal, CCI mini mags. Winchester sucks, I've only ever had issues with them. Try different kinds of ammo see what works for you. I only clean my 10/22 about every 2000 rounds or so.