Well, lotsa folks don't like Golden Bullets. Also, Remington came out with a "new and improved" version of them a couple of years ago. I hear less harping get about them now, but it's certainly possible yours were some left over "old new stock" or "new old stock" or whichever it is.

I have some now, and they seem to work fine in my 22's. Again, a lot of other shooters shy away from them.

 

I have had very poor results with the Golden Bullet. Jams in my semi autos, dirtier than normal even for rimfire, lousy accuracy in some of my guns, and it does not load in the chambers of my Ruger SP101 after a few cylinders full. QC of the Golden Bullet seems to be very poor.

I much prefer CCI Blazer .22 or Federal Champion.

I have half an old bulk pack of Golden Bullet from years ago. I never finished it up because it was so crappy but a few weeks ago its all I had and tried some. I remembered very quickly why I never finished shooting it.

 

Golden Bullets always always work fine in my Ruger 22's. The Remington Thunderbolts and their Cyclone cousins leave so much lead in the barrels (!!!) that it's a wonder there's anything left to hit the target! Anything CCI never seems to disappoint. I was lucky I stocked up a lot of 22 ammo a few years ago (fortunately before the drought...) so I still have a good bit. But it sure is hard to find for when my supply gets low.

 

Worst rimfire ammo problem I ever had with a revolver was PMC Zappers in a NAA Minimag.

I thought I would damage the pin hammering out the stuck cases, so I borrowed a metal cleaning rod.

 

Tried the Remington's and my guns did not like them, so I have settled on two types of .22 LR;

CCI Stinger 32g Copper plated HP
Federal Champion 36g Copper plated HP (bulk packs)

Love em both and they shoot just fine out of my Savage Mark II & Colt 1911 Gold Cup .22LR

 

Never had a problem with either Remington or Federal. I shoot them out of a Heritage single action, a S&W M&P 22 and a Marlin model 60. If I had any negative comment about the two it would be in regard to accuracy. Shoot some CCI after Remington or Federal and you will notice a difference. You pay a bit more for the better accuracy of CCI.

 

My CMMG conversion kit loves the Remington Golden Bullet.

Was happy to discover this as I had bought quite a bit and my 22/45 hates it.

 

I HATE Thunderbolts, but Golden Bullets run good in my 10/22 & SR22.

 

I will use anything I can find for plinking and range. if it doesn't go bang, it's clearing practice. for anything serious I only use CCI, mini mags are the most dependable

 

I've never had much luck with any of the bulk ammo and don't shoot it anymore. I'd rather spend a little more for something better.

 

I think I have had less problems with Golden Bullets when compared to the Federals.

That being said, I don't have a K-17 or 617 yet.