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  1. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

    by ChrisF
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    The 22mag has never had a rep as being a...

    The 22mag has never had a rep as being a particularly accurate calibre , reguardless of the rifle , it seems the actual ammo is not that flash as well .
  2. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

    by ChrisF
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    This was BEFORE the internet , and the groups...

    This was BEFORE the internet , and the groups where at best double what a average 22lr rifle would do , it was like it had a wondering zero like a No5 Jungle carbine .
  3. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

    by ChrisF
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    Mine was at best erratic , with its grouping (...

    Mine was at best erratic , with its grouping ( like a small shotgun ) , it really was terrible , I loved the rifle , just could not accept the way it shot , ie poorly , it was a CZ611 , and looked...
  4. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

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    I like the idea of the 22mag , as long as ammo...

    I like the idea of the 22mag , as long as ammo cost is not too high , BUT the one I had was not very accurate , tried lots of different ammo , to no use .
    And I really wanted it to work , but in my...
  5. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

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    Herb , I almost agree with you RE : the...

    Herb ,

    I almost agree with you RE : the hornet having a so-so rep for accuracy , BUT , if you do a little research , most are the older rear locking designs , like the older Sako's & Annies ,...
  6. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

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    At close ranges , rimfires do work , YOU all now...

    At close ranges , rimfires do work , YOU all now that , But at longer ranges , they are marginal , I have used 22lrs , 22mags , 223 & 308 rifles on goats & 12ga slugs as well , or course you can use...
  7. Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

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    Here's my take on this , forget the rimfires...

    Here's my take on this , forget the rimfires altogether , none have the accuracy or range to take goats etc .
    Only 2 options , IF you are limited and only can have a few rifles , then 223 bolt .
    IF...
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