I have a .22 WMR (but a Savage) 7 shot and it' s awesome. I have a winchester model 9422 that hasn' t been picked up since I bought my .22 Mag. It has alot more power for shots past 100 yds and sure does a job on gophers. My cousin has a .22 Hornet than can pop a gopher in the air about 10 ft. but mine only go about 5. Still more fun than a .22 LR, a definite buy for that price. P.S. use speer TNT ammo, you won' t be dissapointed[>:].JDinAB