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Never -ever give up....there are some questions that will be debated till the end of time...or complete gun ban.
My goal is to compare them, and give a 'been there done that,.. answer' even thought it will be purely a subjective and personnel opinion.
Why?...because I can....as soon as the barrels get here, and I can get some range time.
head shots to crop damaging whitetails (with a permit) with a 17 mag drops them like they were poleaxed. That is the extent to my experience.
Maybe been brought up before, ....But I heard(?)....22 mag was tool of choice for harvesting white tails using the "moon lighting" method......but that was a long time ago, ....far. far away.
I was thinking too, if memory serves. That 50 rounds of 17 mag weighs the same as 50 rounds of 22 lr, something to consider perhaps.
Aaaaaalrighty then, I'm going to buy a .17 just for the heck of it! It sounds like a fun round to shoot and at lest there is ammo for it!
Going to Gander Mountain tonight for a knife club meeting. If they have 22 WMR I'll get some so I can do a side by side comparison of my new Ruger.
There is a difference in the "bang".Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I'll shoot a few rounds from my 44 mag to get me ready.:innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by hunter63
Evening All
The .22 mag is a long time favorite of mine. All started for me in the early 80s while stationed in NC with a Marlin 782 , then a Ruger Single Six, I fell in love with the Ruger 77/22 and got one in .22 mag as soon as they were avalible. That rifle was amazingly accurate. Then I picked up a Savage 24 DL .22 mag/20 ga. and lastly " for now " a Ruger 77/22 VBZ with 24" hb. , Yeah I guess I like the .22mag. I don't mind the extra cost now because I can manage to do all my plinking with a .22 lr and save the 22 mag for hunting / varmints .
the .22 mag is an underrated number and it makes me sad. I like it very much, I currently own a Marlin 25 that I picked up for $60. A single six convertible is also in my armament. I used to have an AMC automag II as well...I kinda miss that gun, should have never sold it. I have total confidence in the .22 Mag on anything up to and including our small stature Sitka Blacktail deer(which is not legal but it has been done). My Single Six almost always has .22 LR in it unless I go hiking, camping or go out in the skiff, then the .22 Mag cylinder is dropped in. Someday maybe I'll pick up a Single Nine or a Henry in .22 Mag. So many guns, so little time. I want to also point out that most people have beef with the .22 due to cost, but right now the .22LR is just as expensive (if you can find it) as the .22WMR. I saw boxes of 50 .22LR at the store the other day for $12 a pop. The few .22 Mag left were under $14.
Ruger single six using .22mags and for a smaller load the .22 WFR (.22 Rem. Special) very hard to find these days.
Hello guys,
Gonna try to breath some life I to a old thread. Cause it's a good one and cause the Maggie is a long time favorite of mine too!
Lots of great info here and I agree!
Maggie ammo is still spotty here. Some places seem to always have a box or two other never do. I'm guessing they ain't looking or have enough folks ask for it.
I shoot my Maggie's allot and carry one daily with work running to property lines. Loads of coyotes coons grinners and other undesirables have been dispatched with mine!
I'm hoping federal produces some more of the 50g stuff soon. I'm down to my last couple boxes.
Hornady ammo has proven excellent in my guns too! So far I have three coyotes with critical
defense ammo. One DRT, second one was preciously shot and the third made it about five feet. The DRT was a head shot the five footer was a shoulder shot and the winded one got two or three bullets. I jumped him twice and shot at him running. Last shot was a spine shot at the base of the skull he quickly expired.
Before that I liked the fed 50g best. Don't know how many they have killed for me. More than a few I can tell ya that. ;)
I also have a PMR and wow what a fun gun!! It too has a couple critters under it's belt! It's a hen house clearer par elegance!!
Ooh and I can't not mention my NAA revolvers!!! Love these buggers too!! Reciently I picked up a 4" Earl and a 2" Black Widow!!
Back to the OP's comments. I 100% agree the Maggie will do everything g and would be my #1 choice in a survival situation. Buku ammo can be carried and it has the power for mouse to large game for the experienced hunter. Passable as a defensive caliber too! Awesome in a SBR especially someone with skills and training . ;)
I know you guys have more to add to this thread!!
CW
Hmm ? A Bigfoot that carries a mini pistol - interesting !Quote:
Originally Posted by chiye tanka
So after all this time.....What did you decide?.......17 or .22 mag?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wildthang
I did go ahead with the barrel program for the H&R Sportster.....So That allows me to change barrels and shoot what ever is available.
Have to say .22lr and .22 mag is still in very short supply.....forget finding "Your favorite load"....you end up[ buy what ever is available.
17's were available,...... several different brands with the most being CCI.
Even .17 is now scarce.
Would anyone have thought that a year from that last post, and two years from the start of the most recent frenzy, the production would not only have not caught up with demand, but would actually be worse?
Sorry fellas, but my favorite .22 is now a centerfire.
My .22 rimfire guns are now in storage, soon to be museum relics of a time long past and proof of what a government induced panic can accomplish.
Agreed. I can reload my .38 special far cheaper than what any rimfire is going for up in my area. I have put away all my .22 semi-autos only keeping the single six and a single shot bolt action handy. I just cant shoot .22 like I used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
I have been able to buy all the Maggie ammo I could want in the last few months... still spotty, but instead of one brick coming into a store they get cases now. ;)
I scored 6 200 round bricks (1200 rnds) of Troy Landry CCI 40G HPs for $40 a piece last month.
Just today I shot a whole box (200 rnds) in three different 22 magnum guns. :)
CW
The magnum is a great round. Wish they made the variety of loading that are made for the 22 lr.
Well Hunter I never did buy the .17. I have been picking up stray boxes of .22 and now have a pretty good stash, and also a good stash to shoot. I actually have enough .22 ammo to last me most of the rest of my life!Quote:
Originally Posted by hunter63
I thought some of you might be interested in this article. I'm still wanting the PMR30 but now I guess I'll have to add a CMR30 to the list.
http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/11/13...kly+Newsletter