Yes, I use a 22 mag on WMA land where they don't allow center fire rifles. i generally hunt more woodsy areas there and my shots are generally less than 75 yards. I use Winch.Super X 40 grain FMJ in this gun. In other areas I use Savage 11 FNS .243 with super x 80 grains power points or 100 grains if it is deer season. HH CG