.22Mag

mbhutton · 08-01-2009, 08:39 PM

I am new to this kinda hunting.Is this to small a round to shoot predators, bobcats, foxs, coyotes

Thanks For the input

b tip 06 · 08-02-2009, 06:07 AM

IMO, limit shots to around 100yds., use good shot placement and a quality bullet and the good ol' .22mag. will give the results you're after.

Howler · 08-02-2009, 06:20 AM

Iffy performace, at best, especially on coyotes. I'd suggest 50 yards and less, and be prepared to do some tracking.

mbhutton · 08-02-2009, 12:08 PM

what cal do you recommmend, i wanna use it on all varmints, we have a lot of bobcats, and foxes as well. Would a .223 be better

x-mountie · 08-02-2009, 12:30 PM

Try a .22 Hornet. I t6hink that cartridge will give you what you want.

elgallo114 · 08-02-2009, 09:55 PM

In that range, I love the .17 HMR. Great round.

But on animals the size of yotes or bobcats, I'd go a little bigger. 22-250 is great, especially for the longer shots that yotes tend to offer. The Ruger 204 is supposed to be excellent, but I've never tried it.

bush_pig · 08-03-2009, 02:49 AM

[quote=elgallo114;3398440]In that range, I love the .17 HMR. Great round.quote]

To me the .17 hmr is a pussies version of a .22mag

b tip 06 · 08-03-2009, 03:27 PM

I still think the .22 mag. is the gun your looking for. In comparison to the centerfires in it's category, it is very economical to shoot and is very accurate as well. No, it will never be a .223 or the like, but it is still well suited as a short to mid range predator/varmint rifle that will get the job done efficiently. Bullet placement is key and should be no matter the caliber used or game chased, and I assure you, if hit in the right places it will $**!can the largest coyote on the continent out to 100 yards!! As a kid, I watched in amazement as the .22 long rifle killed our 300 and 400 pound butchering hogs instantly with a well placed shot to the brain. The .22 mag. has as much energy at 100 yards as the .22 long rifle at the muzzle with the right bullet selection.

So yes, there are better choices, but the .22 mag. will get the job done.

Sheridan · 08-03-2009, 06:21 PM

Here is what I use in .204 with 40 gr. V-Max

http://www.savagearms.com/16fcss.htm

If it's windy, I use this in .243 with 75 gr V-Max

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...700_SPS_DM.asp

Bocajnala · 08-04-2009, 03:48 PM

It will work well out to 100 yards with proper placement. IF you got some money to burn and want a new rifle look into a .22-250. It's perfect for what you want.
-Jake