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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1234248" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Sounds Like we all like the 22LR best But with the range (100 to 200 yards the range I have the most fun at), the 22 LR just wont perform.</p><p></p><p>I prefer to hunt with a 22LR pistol when I can, but have places where the shots will be 100+ yards</p><p>and the challenge of head shots at these ranges with the 17 HMR is good practice for the long range rifles. I also tried a 22 WMR and it was capable but as we all know, ammo is very hard to find like the 17 Mach 2 ammo.</p><p></p><p>I have a great little 22 K Hornet but it is a little to much and with the availability and Price of the HMR ammo it is a very attractive round for this type of shooting. </p><p></p><p>Like center fire rifles, there may be a favorite cartridge, but it will not do everything well and more than one cartridge is needed if you want to hunt everything.</p><p></p><p>For Squirrels I use a 17 caliber pellet rifle, a 17 HMR rifle, a 22LR pistol, a 22LR Rifle, and a 22WMR</p><p>Pistol depending on the terrain and the distances. </p><p></p><p>Head shots are not only a challenge at these distances, they are a must if you want to eat them.</p><p>+ you don't have to look for them.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1234248, member: 2736"] Sounds Like we all like the 22LR best But with the range (100 to 200 yards the range I have the most fun at), the 22 LR just wont perform. I prefer to hunt with a 22LR pistol when I can, but have places where the shots will be 100+ yards and the challenge of head shots at these ranges with the 17 HMR is good practice for the long range rifles. I also tried a 22 WMR and it was capable but as we all know, ammo is very hard to find like the 17 Mach 2 ammo. I have a great little 22 K Hornet but it is a little to much and with the availability and Price of the HMR ammo it is a very attractive round for this type of shooting. Like center fire rifles, there may be a favorite cartridge, but it will not do everything well and more than one cartridge is needed if you want to hunt everything. For Squirrels I use a 17 caliber pellet rifle, a 17 HMR rifle, a 22LR pistol, a 22LR Rifle, and a 22WMR Pistol depending on the terrain and the distances. Head shots are not only a challenge at these distances, they are a must if you want to eat them. + you don't have to look for them. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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