I do a ton of nigh time calling. I use a 22 or a 22 mag .Even with a good snow on most of the time where i call i never get to see the dog till he is LESS than 100 yards so the 22s do a fine job. On my trap line i use a 22 CB to head shot them and i have fast drops and very little blood. [All though i would not go calling with the CBs] From my point of view it is just like bow hunting some guys want to shoot 80 yard and some never will shoot over 20.

Just know this no matter what you use as long as you make your shoot count, you are A sportsman.

hunt hard good calling