.22 LR or .22 magnum

Tens of millions of .22 LR rifles and pistols in every conceivable platform and brand, will apply sufficient pressure via "demand for supply" to pressure manufacturers to compete with viable options for the "low-end" market. .. not as cheap as lead perhaps, but still within comfortable reach of plinkers....



I think...
 
Ardent said:
You're right they aren't going to let that market go, just too bad the .22's still a healed bullet really limits the design possibilities for alternatives to lead. Polymer and something heavy will be it.
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This kinda thing... and spin-offs;

http://m.hornady.com/store/17-Mach2-15.5-gr-NTX/

There will be others...
 
hoytcanon said:
This kinda thing... and spin-offs;

http://m.hornady.com/store/17-Mach2-15.5-gr-NTX/

There will be others...
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Yep they will respond to regulation, will be like the steel shot era the community will hate it then get used to it. The .17s and .22 Mag are easy to deal with and we see them first as a result, the .22LR and its heel is going to be more of a problem. Last heeled bullet in production and with the struggling I've enjoyed trying to make .41 Long Colt shoot, it's not an overly easy to solve problem. Getting them to shoot is easy, but match accuracy will be tough as all the twist rates and chambers are made for 40grs of heeled lead.

Superbrad said:
What crap do they make fishing sinkers with now?...... they didn't really go up in price much with the change.....
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Bismuth / Tin usually, but it's really really pricey in .22 volumes. CCI had an non-toxic .22LR frangible load but it didn't shoot for stink. Bismuth / Tin is also not going to expand at the base the same.

The heels don't expand right unfortunately, the right plastic would do it along with a metal front section but the weights will be way low.
 
Ardent said:
CCI had an non-toxic .22LR frangible load but it didn't shoot for stink. Bismuth / Tin is also not going to expand at the base the same.

The heels don't expand right unfortunately, the right plastic would do it along with a metal front section but the weights will be way low.
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While I have no answer, all of nature abhors a vacuum... I am confident that some "techy geek" will come up with a solution as the cacophony of demand swells...
 
I know it's no .22 lr, but I am recently having fun with a high powered .177 air rifle....... would pretty much do all of the hunting I ask the 22 to do....... and cheap as hell to plink with........ brought back a bit of my youth as well.....
 
The 22LR is a 'drip of lead' VS the 22WMR which has jacketed bullets...

That being said, as others have asked, it depends on your application...

Hunting rabbits, 22LR is fine. Hunting coyotes, I'd choose 22WMR...
 
not sure where the 20$ a box for 22 mag ammo came from that was 12 years ago
expect to 25-35$ per box
and as for accuracy a 22 mag is not more accurate than a 22 lr
plus shooting out of a lever gun accuracy will be marginal with any cartridge the 22 mag possibly effective out to 150 yds mor punch / delivered energy
 
struff55 said:
not sure where the 20$ a box for 22 mag ammo came from that was 12 years ago
expect to 25-35$ per box
and as for accuracy a 22 mag is not more accurate than a 22 lr
plus shooting out of a lever gun accuracy will be marginal with any cartridge the 22 mag possibly effective out to 150 yds mor punch / delivered energy
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I have Henrys in both calibers and it really does come down to price. Sure 22 wmr has a tad more oompf but in my opinion not enough extra legs or accuracy to justify the ridiculous ammo pricing.
 
I have and like the 22 mag because of the noise factor. Yes I have two 223 but always take out the 22 mag for rodents around the yard. I also have three 22 LR but still prefer the extra range and power from the 22 mag. That simple.
 
You didn't really say anywhere here what you want it for. If it's for plinking, all a 22mag does is cost more to shoot. If it's for vermin (skunks, ground hogs, porcupines, rabbits, etc.) I'd go with the magnum for sure.
 
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