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June 16th, 2017, 07:27 PM #1Junior Member
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22wmr ammo
Bought Savage 93 22wmr to thump ground hogs Like to have input as to the best ammo to use , Jacketed, Jacketed Hollow Point etc. Which brand
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June 17th, 2017, 08:13 AM #2Active Member
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Re: 22wmr ammo
When I think of finicky ammo/gun combinations, the 22 mag is pretty much a given. So I really don't have an answer for you. I think you just have to try some brands and first see what is the most accurate in your particular rifle. That said, I would probably pick a heavier bullet and a moderate velocity for the most accuracy. Rimfires tend to have variation from one production date to the next run. So if you find a dandy, I would try to stock up on that lot number.
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June 17th, 2017, 02:21 PM #3
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Putting a hole in a groundhog's head always gives it a problem. Use something that will make a hole.
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July 2nd, 2017, 09:45 PM #4
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July 3rd, 2017, 09:29 AM #5
Re: 22wmr ammo
My 22wmr rifle seems to like the Hornady VMax 30 gr. And they do a good job on groundhogs.
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July 3rd, 2017, 09:33 AM #6
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July 3rd, 2017, 06:35 PM #7
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I use the CCI
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July 3rd, 2017, 07:54 PM #8Junior Member
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Re: 22wmr ammo
I have had great luck with 50 grain federal game shock. It does a number on groundhogs, plenty of penetration. Even gut shots put them right down.
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July 3rd, 2017, 08:15 PM #9
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I have the Savage Model 93 VFSS, stainless bull barrel with a no frills bushnell 3x9, and it is quite a shooter, It absolutely loves the Winchester SuperX Silver box 40 gr jacketed hollowpoints, I've found it does not like the lighter faster loads such as offered by CCI
http://www.winchester.com/products/r...ges/X22MH.aspx
I have bought dozens of assorted boxes to work this rifle out and the Super X is the best for me, luckily I have several handguns to chew up what is left, they mostly prefer the heavier stuff also.
Interesting while on Winchesters site I see they are now selling a subsonic 45 gr load WMR, I have thought for years why nobody marketed this as I shoot a shitload of 22 short CB's in my backyard, I will source some and see how quiet/accurate they are
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July 3rd, 2017, 08:20 PM #10
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