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Old 09-28-2002 | 08:52 PM
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pyral
 
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Default .22 Hornet?

I have been studying this little double deuce for a few weeks and am becoming quite perplexed. I think that it will kinda fill a niche in versatility if accurized well. I am wanting it for: taking the occasional 'yote at close range (100yds or less), taking rabbits out of the garden (its amazing how they won't leave my damn snap beans alone, took eight last year), various varmints and critters (groundhogs, crows, ground squirrels, etc.), plinking, and an occasion a small game hunt in the woods. I understand that cartridges are not as cheap as a .223, but I think that the .223 will be too much for a couple of the chores at hand i.e. the rabbits out of the garden and the occasional hunt for squirrels. Well, in order for it to fulfill a few of these tasks, it must be able to hit what I am aiming at. My question is this, if I buy a single such as a T/C or a NEF, would I be able to get sufficient accuracy to reliably take a squirrel or rabbit headshot at 75-125yds? I know that the Hornet has not got the most shining history record in accuracy but is it possible? I think I would like a nice little project gun. Thanks for the info gentlemen.

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