While the .22 LR is undoubtedly the most common caliber in the world, it does leave something to be desired in terms of effectiveness on anything beyond, say, soup cans and cottontail rabbits. Is it a deadly caliber? You bet it is. There is, however, a distinction between shear lethality and the ability to do so efficiently with rimfire ammunition.
The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) was designed for just this purpose: provide a hard-hitting .22 using a standard weight .22 LR bullet, and the results have been impressive.
More @ Wideners's
I'm a long time fan of the ,22 Magnum. Not a plinker or target cartridge - it is for hunting. We're blessed to have large-small game like javelina and turkey. Only slightly more bulky and heavier than .22 LR to carry.
ReplyDeleteWinchester recently added the .22 sub-sonic, giving it long rile ballistics with less report in the same rifle. You can't soup up a .22LR to Magnum though - advantage .22 Magnum.
It is more expensive though.
Thank for the info. I believe I have some but most are just bulk for whatever. I'll remember if/when I need to buy more. Thanks.
DeleteOne of the best links for the small bore rimfire rifle and general survival articles I've ever seen. Paco Kelly from lever guns.
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Excellent. Thanks.
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