.22 mag
- Thread starter RedHornet
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my grandmother on a farm gets squirals at 200 yards no problem.. now she just use the .22 for pest controll but if you want a bit more power behind the bullet use a bolt action gun the semi auto loses some of the gas presure moveing the bolt back so it cause the bullet to have less power down range.. but it really depens on the gun and ammo..
You may want to think about purchasing a .17HMR for that distance if you want to stick with a rimfire rifle.
- Location
- Thunder Bay ON Canada
Yes, and no. The .22 mag is effective for targets, and actually has a much flatter trajectory than the .17 hmr at 200 yards if I remember my ballistics tables correctly, but you'll need to work out your elevation and be on for distance at 200.
In fact, if you are just shooting targets, and want to use a rimfire, I'd stick with the .22lr. I use it on the 200 yard line for fun, though my groups are nothing to brag about. You'll need a centerfire for tight groups at that range.
Of course, I'm shooting my .22lr from between two high berms in northern ontario, so I have little wind issues, if you have variable wind, like a farmers field, you'll need some serious luck to hit smaller targets with any regularity.
In fact, if you are just shooting targets, and want to use a rimfire, I'd stick with the .22lr. I use it on the 200 yard line for fun, though my groups are nothing to brag about. You'll need a centerfire for tight groups at that range.
Of course, I'm shooting my .22lr from between two high berms in northern ontario, so I have little wind issues, if you have variable wind, like a farmers field, you'll need some serious luck to hit smaller targets with any regularity.
.22 magnum at 200 yards ?
I have a Winchester 9422 M , I have used it for shooting at balloons at 200 yards , if memory serves me correctly the hold over is about 8 inches . ( that's with the rifle sighted in at 1 & 1/2 inches high at 100 yards . I 've taken many groundhogs with my Winchester ( one shot kills ) but at 125 -135 yard maximum range , I think for any type of hunting this is the farthest distance you should be using it at . Had a .22 hornet years ago and it's range was about 175 yards max., .22 magnum is effective and accurate round , but it does have it's limits .....hope this helps .....Joe
I have a Winchester 9422 M , I have used it for shooting at balloons at 200 yards , if memory serves me correctly the hold over is about 8 inches . ( that's with the rifle sighted in at 1 & 1/2 inches high at 100 yards . I 've taken many groundhogs with my Winchester ( one shot kills ) but at 125 -135 yard maximum range , I think for any type of hunting this is the farthest distance you should be using it at . Had a .22 hornet years ago and it's range was about 175 yards max., .22 magnum is effective and accurate round , but it does have it's limits .....hope this helps .....Joe
- Location
- Hillbilly shack in the boonies
My 2 cents, keep it to 100 meters with rimfire rifles, on game, Tgts , heck go to 300 with the magnum rimfires for kicks.
Yes, you could have a lot of fun shooting targets at 200 yards, but don't shoot at any critters at that distance, wounding animals to run off and die is just not right.
- Location
- Sudbury, On
I keep rimfire targets (.22wmr) at under a hundred yards. Partially because my aim sucks a bit still 
redface, but mostly because I've noticed a rather disturbing pattern on the JHP variety not quite opening up like I want them to...
redface, but mostly because I've noticed a rather disturbing pattern on the JHP variety not quite opening up like I want them to...
