Jonathanl.

Your questioning about the .22LR makes me partial to the idea that you aren't a long time or very experienced shot. Mind that even the little .22 LR is DANGEROUS to humans, out to a mile or more. Since Belgium is rather densily populated, this caliber, although it definately will do what you suggested it for, and more, is probably not a wise choice. Unless you have a solid backstop for the projectile. Earth bank or more than enough woodland to stop the projectile from reaching anywhere near anything you don't want it to hit. (windowpaines, farmanimals, humans etc) MY POINT: DON'T THINK TOO LITTLE OF THAT LITTLE ROUND!!

Some .22LR will make quite some noise, much depending on charce and projectile speeds etc.

.22 short and .22 BB cap (Flobert in your neck of the woods) will be a little safer, but you might also consider an air pressured rifle.

Don't shoot a such small targets if you are not very confident you will hit them and make sure no persons are in the line of fire...anywhere near it too..a lot farther out than the 50 meters you mention make it 2 miles safety zone.


Kind regards,

Vesi