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Yep that nails it...Quote:
The .22 mag is kind of in “ no mans land “ in regards to effectiveness for me .
I use it to put things out of their misery at close range , not put them into misery at longer ranges .
Its a niche caliber these days. A .22 with extra punch, but nothing like the power of a 223 for bigger game like wallabies, goats.
I think the purpose of the OP was to ask is the 22mag capable of taking a small group of goats at a reasonable range, not is the 22mag the ideal goat cartridge.
The answer is "yes", if done within the cartridges and shooters abilities.
@Shearer, you nailed it, the answer was Yes. We've all got our opinion on 22 mag. It will do the job for a competent shooter. As I've already posted, lost count of goats shot with that caliber. Do I still use one? No, if neccessary I use down-loaded 223 rounds in similar situations to where I used 22 mag.I think there are a few members on here who could benefit from reading "Small Game Hunting in NZ" by Brad Parkes. Might open a few minds/eyes.
Oh for a semi for large mobs at short range. And I guess this was the question.
I know I have dumped 5 goats from 5 shots from my Sav 99 lever action in 243 with down loaded 58gr vmax's at 2400 fps, was only 5-10 mtr.
Thats were a 10 shot mag and a 22 mag semi would be just fine. Being down loaded made it much faster to regain a sight picture between shots.
I did get lucky in that they ran up towards me then across.
Z
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