Unless I am shooting in a tight space( Barn). The 22 mag is my ground hog death stick. It allows a 100 yard effective (rifle) range and in my Ruger single six, 22 mag cylinder allows me a close range option that do come up from time to time. The 22 mag brings a notable difference in power over the 22 LR. As stated earlier, the 22 hornet (handloaded) would allow next step up or down in power.
