Post by: Jack Diamond on May 11, 2012, 04:40:32 PM
Post by: rasbo on May 11, 2012, 04:53:19 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on May 11, 2012, 04:54:53 PM
Post by: RadSav on May 11, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
In Arizona where the rabbits are the size of Javalina it's a fantastic round. Even legal down there to shoot Javalina with rimfire magnums.
Post by: high country on May 11, 2012, 05:27:29 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 11, 2012, 05:32:53 PM
Post by: Jack Diamond on May 11, 2012, 05:51:39 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on May 11, 2012, 05:52:56 PM
My only gripe is the cost to feed it. Its not a 410 for crying out loud.
LOL! I can't believe what a box of 410 costs!! As for the .22 mag, I have a chipmunk in one. Fun gun to shoot especially with the peep sight!
MS
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 11, 2012, 05:57:11 PM
seems we agree, have used one for years, however all the glamour goes to the 17HMR. Plenty fast but not my first choice. I also have an affection for the Winchester 40 gr. hollowpoint in the 22 mag.
I have a 17HMR myself, imagine that. It sure does a number on whistle pigs. I buy whatever Big R has on sale when I'm near one. Those little vermin ain't to fond on either caliber.
Post by: Jack Diamond on May 11, 2012, 06:19:31 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on May 11, 2012, 06:40:29 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on May 11, 2012, 06:47:19 PM
Ok so the 22 mag has a following of sorts, what do you think of terminal performance??
I have killed Coyotes with the .22 Mag stone dead out to 120-140 yards. I have killed some coyotes faster with a .22 Mag than I have with a .270 Win and a 110gr V-Max.
Post by: Jack Diamond on May 11, 2012, 06:52:09 PM
Post by: bearpaw on May 11, 2012, 07:06:49 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on May 11, 2012, 07:09:18 PM
Post by: RadSav on May 11, 2012, 07:45:58 PM
Met a trapper in BC last time up there that carries one to finish off lynx and wolves. Says he used to carry the 22 hornet and will never go back. Much better on preserving hides while finishing them off quick.
Post by: washelkhunter on May 11, 2012, 08:18:12 PM
I've had a Marlin 925M for years and it has taken it's share of Rockchucks and a hand full of coyotes. It is wicked accurate with CCI Maxi-Mag +V's. The rifle is as basic as it gets, one of those ones that you aren't concerned about and really don't care where or how they ride in a rig, it's been a good quick access truck rifle.
Helluva an endorsement!
Post by: Jamieb on May 11, 2012, 08:42:19 PM
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 12, 2012, 08:06:36 AM
Ok so the 22 mag has a following of sorts, what do you think of terminal performance??
I think terminal performance is great. Kinda like, "One Call, that's all" !! Everything I've shot with mine was dead in one well placed shot. I shot a
Bobcat with my 223 and I didn't kill it. Finished it with my 22 mag.
Post by: rasbo on May 12, 2012, 08:12:11 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 12, 2012, 08:17:42 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 12, 2012, 08:23:10 AM
Sweet ....I love my .22 mag it has killed alot of sheet too !! Looks like the good OL faithful Marlin Rasbo ....got to love it !! :tup:yes sir,the gun is a blast
Post by: runamuk on May 12, 2012, 09:10:51 AM
Post by: addicted on May 12, 2012, 09:41:05 AM
Post by: Mookie on May 12, 2012, 04:58:08 PM
The HMR nearly put the WMR out of business. The WMR ruled the magnum rimfire world then the HMR came out and gave it a BIG smackdown. Better, more efficient ammo, far better accuracy and much better range. Then the ammo makers stepped up production of better WMR ammo and now we have awesome stuff on both ends.
I don't know where you can get a box of top grade 410 at 50 rounds for $16 but let us know.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 12, 2012, 05:42:28 PM
The 22 mag is a great round. IMO a better all around cartridge than the HMR. Carries more weight, therefor energy. Since it is larger it leaves a bigger hole when it doesn't get a chance to fully expand, while the HMR has a tendency to either slip through tissue like a laser or release all it's energy on impact. The HMR has a bit better range, but at that range I personally would be hesitant to shoot a living creature out of fear of just wounding it.
The HMR nearly put the WMR out of business. The WMR ruled the magnum rimfire world then the HMR came out and gave it a BIG smackdown. Better, more efficient ammo, far better accuracy and much better range. Then the ammo makers stepped up production of better WMR ammo and now we have awesome stuff on both ends.
I don't know where you can get a box of top grade 410 at 50 rounds for $16 but let us know.
www.grafs.com ????
Post by: Mookie on May 12, 2012, 07:08:49 PM
Post by: Jim the Plumber on May 13, 2012, 08:46:41 AM
That's the way I went. I got lucky in that the rilfe shoots to same horizontal POI with most all loads I shoot in it.
Nosler 35 grain lead free over top of Blue Dot run through my GemTec M-4 can, very quite and hits like a 22WMR
Post by: Biggerhammer on May 13, 2012, 11:44:47 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on May 14, 2012, 09:21:09 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on May 14, 2012, 09:42:48 PM
Awesome little round. I got a Anshutz 141, and a Ruger 77 LSS medium heavy snout. For what they are, 22 mag is a GIANT killer....
I would like to have that Anshutz 141. :tup:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on May 15, 2012, 11:24:32 AM
I use it for anything that a .22 LR would be used for, it just does it better!
Post by: Biggerhammer on May 15, 2012, 02:19:49 PM
Love my Marlin .22 mag... very popular apparently, since I have had 2 stolen. :bash:
I use it for anything that a .22 LR would be used for, it just does it better!
Exactly! :tup: :tup: :tup: