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.22 mag #13452503 01/14/19
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Is it worth seeking out a .22 mag if I have a LR and a ,223 Rem? Camp is where you make it.

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Re: .22 mag tzone #13452571 01/14/19
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 5,616 Bay Area CA. C Certifiable Campfire Tracker
Certifiable Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 5,616 Bay Area CA.	Yes! But I’d get a 17hmr before a 22mag She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...? She's gone shootin..

Re: .22 mag tzone #13452592 01/14/19
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,024 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,024 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by tzone Is it worth seeking out a .22 mag if I have a LR and a ,223 Rem? Why yeah... Duh... I got one and I have several .22LR's a .17 HMR, .223, .22-204, etc, etc. I traded for this one and I like it. New T-Bolt with plastic stock. Has extra mag in butt stock. It's very light and with FMJ bullets, a hog killer and handy packing around gun. With the extra mag, I have 20 rounds without looking for ammo. I did work on the trigger. It's a clean 3#'s. DF

Re: .22 mag tzone #13452596 01/14/19
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington	There is no comparison between the hummer and the 22 mag..... 17 for tweety birds and wounded prairie dogs, 22 mag for straight hurtin/ killin shiit..... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: .22 mag tzone #13452644 01/14/19
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,024 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,024 Central Louisiana	A .17 HMR with FMJ's will kill a hog, BTDT. Between the two, I like the heavier .22 WMR bullet for, as you say, just killing stuff... DF

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Re: .22 mag Certifiable #13452766 01/14/19
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Originally Posted by Certifiable Yes! But I’d get a 17hmr before a 22mag How come? Camp is where you make it.

Re: .22 mag tzone #13452807 01/14/19
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,119 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana
260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,119 OMAHA	Originally Posted by tzone Is it worth seeking out a .22 mag if I have a LR and a ,223 Rem? What are you planning to shoot with it and at what ranges?

Re: .22 mag tzone #13452911 01/14/19
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,993 New England K kragman1 Campfire Regular
kragman1 Campfire Regular K Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,993 New England	It really depends on what you want to do with it. I think 22 mag is a good cartridge. Nothing wrong with trying one just to see how you like it. Its not like you have to buy it a ring..... lol Work is what you do to finance your real life.....

Re: .22 mag tzone #13453109 01/14/19
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 26,095 W.V. D dave284 Campfire Ranger
dave284 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 26,095 W.V.	I have a love/hate relationship with the 22 mag. I'd get one, keep it a while and then decide to get rid of it because ...... not accurate enough, too loud, not enough power, too powerful...... Not to long later, I'd miss it and start looking for another. The last one I bought was and old beat up Marlin tube feed. In bad enough shape I'll not worry about it if something happens to it and accurate enough for about anything I'm likely to shoot at with it. Think I'll just hang onto it because it doesn't cost anything except ammo now that I have it. I keep it handy for vermin around here, although I don't have near as many vermin as when I lived along the creek. Buy one and see for yourself. Those who are always shooting off at the mouth usually aren't shooting straight. Build a man a fire and he’ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life. www.wvcdl.org

Re: .22 mag tzone #13453415 01/14/19
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 5,616 Bay Area CA. C Certifiable Campfire Tracker
Certifiable Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 5,616 Bay Area CA.	Originally Posted by tzone Originally Posted by Certifiable Yes! But I’d get a 17hmr before a 22mag How come? For me personally, accuracy. My hmr predator shoots most ammo well, and some exceptionally so. Same gun in 22 mag just doesn’t keep up. The difference isn’t tremendous, but it’s there. Depending on ones intentions that may not be a factor She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...? She's gone shootin..

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Re: .22 mag tzone #13453529 01/14/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho S Shag Campfire Outfitter
Shag Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho	.22mag Originally Posted by tzone Is it worth seeking out a .22 mag if I have a LR and a ,223 Rem? Absolutely! Do it. Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences. GOA,Idaho2AIAlliance,AmericanFirearmsAssociation,IdahoTrappersAssociation,FoundationForWildlifeManagement ID and MT.

Re: .22 mag tzone #13453675 01/15/19
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Shag knows wtf.... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: .22 mag tzone #13453712 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,301 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter
frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,301 Wyoming	The .22 Mag has earned the nickname "The Poachers Gun" and there's good reason for it! It can whack schit dead and not be as loud as a centerfire, you can carry a good supply of ammunition in a small space, and despite what some folks say, is pretty accurate. I'd suggest a Marlin 25M if you can find one, or an Marlin 883S if you prefer the tube feed. I can hit Egg's at 100 yards with most brands of ammunition with my 883S. Last edited by frogman43; 01/16/19. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: .22 mag tzone #13453920 01/15/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,126 WI. R Redneck Campfire Kahuna
Redneck Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 59,126 WI.	Originally Posted by tzone Is it worth seeking out a .22 mag if I have a LR and a ,223 Rem? ABsolutely!!!! Got a few myself.. Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!

Re: .22 mag tzone #13453928 01/15/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	It's a beaver whacker. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: .22 mag tzone #13454140 01/15/19
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,695 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana
Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,695 Southern Oregon USA	had a marlin as a truck gun over the last 30 years....I've dispatched deer that have been hit by cars with it, head shots... it never failed to put them down with one shot... used it on prairie dogs and sage rats with same results as far out as 200 yds... "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: .22 mag tzone #13454252 01/15/19
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter
hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Never had a 17 but I sure like a 22 mag. Have 3 rifles and 2 pistols. They have a lot more pop than a 22 lr. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: .22 mag tzone #13454399 01/15/19
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,528 RETIRED in Oregon, USA vbshootinrange Campfire Outfitter
vbshootinrange Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,528 RETIRED in Oregon, USA	This old gun loonie suggests getting a 22 mag, AND a 17 HMR! I've got two 22 mags. A Ruger predator and a Winchester 94-22mag. And a Cooper in 17 HMR Have owned several over the years, but these three are my all-time favorites. I own a .223 and a 22 hornet but shoot the rimfires way more. Virgil B.

Re: .22 mag 260Remguy #13454634 01/15/19
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Originally Posted by 260Remguy Originally Posted by tzone Is it worth seeking out a .22 mag if I have a LR and a ,223 Rem? What are you planning to shoot with it and at what ranges? No idea and how ever far I can see. Camp is where you make it.

Re: .22 mag tzone #13455371 01/15/19
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,422 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger
PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,422 Metairie, LA	Everyone needs at least one 22 magnum.

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