Farm Rifle
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Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
May I please ask which models u kept?
I keep a Ruger #3, and a #1. I had a fantastic browning micro medallion ( my son claimed it
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Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I keep a Ruger #3, and a #1. I had a fantastic browning micro medallion ( my son claimed it
Thank you friend !!
Lots to learn from this reply....
A .22 RF with the appropriate bullet (hollow point) will dispatch most varmints pdg except for the larger variety (yotes).
As tokguy says if you want a new gun then by all means, just dont sell the tried and proven 22 rf short for the task at hand.
Maybe the 17HMR or the 17 Mach2 might be the Unicorn to pine for, but 99% of us respondents are recommending a rim-fire for the o-p's intended purpose.
But dont torment us when you decide on your choice 'cause interested peeps wanna know
Tight Groups,
Rob
That would be news to an awful lot of them in my area. Yotes, that is.
Not had to resort to a second shot.
CCI Quiets, for ammo, if I figure noise may be an issue. Have to manually cycle the 10/22. Otherwise, it's whatever brick of ammo that is open at the time.
Lots to learn from this reply....
A .22 RF with the appropriate bullet (hollow point) will dispatch most varmints pdg except for the larger variety (yotes).
As tokguy says if you want a new gun then by all means, just dont sell the tried and proven 22 rf short for the task at hand.
Maybe the 17HMR or the 17 Mach2 might be the Unicorn to pine for, but 99% of us respondents are recommending a rim-fire for the o-p's intended purpose.
But dont torment us when you decide on your choice 'cause interested peeps wanna know
Tight Groups,
Rob
From "Always Keep An Edge On Your Knife," lyrics by Corb Lund
...
Never sell the old .22, son, never sell the old .22
Cause the old .22's shot a gopher or two
So don'tcha never sell the old .22
Aim it to the left, a little low, son, aim it to the left, a little low
Cuz the old iron sight fires high and to the right
So aim it to the left, a little low
...
But how accurate was the insert?
squirrelshooter
CGN Regular
- Location
- Near Sudbury, Ont.
Browning BPR 22lr has a huge hollow point and comes out at close to 1400 fps. I stopped using it for grouse because it does too much damage if you hit them anywhere but the head. That’s the go too for anything that needs killing around here that won’t get eaten. I’ve never owned a 22 that would shoot stingers worth a damn
- Location
- Saskatchewan
I'd heavily look into a 17 hornet or 22 hornet, if you wanted a little more punch than a 22 wmr or 17hmr. IMO the hornets are pretty vanilla hunting rounds!
manbearpig
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Somewhere in the Third World
I know this thread is all about "recommend something other than .22LR".. but have you tried a wide range of available ammo types? I can't imagine a farm pest in Ontario that can't be killed with a CCI Stinger/Velocitor under 50 yards... and on the other end of the spectrum you have CBs which are quieter than most air rifles.
It's hard to beat the sheer versatility and availability of .22LR.
It's hard to beat the sheer versatility and availability of .22LR.
Thirsty_Fox
Regular
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
This is good advice. The CCI Velocitor has about 182 ft-lb of energy compared to about 102 ft-lb for CCI Standard Velocity -- about 80% more energy (at the muzzle) with same bullet weight. Stingers are a bit higher yet at 191 ft-lb energy.
Velocitor a great one to try if you just need a bit more than normal 22LR. I'd probably not use it every day in a family heirloom as I'd expect a bit more wear than usual.
