22mag vs 22lr

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

It increases your MPBR from around 70 yards +/-, to around 120 yards +/-, on small critters; more on larger. Makes more noise; costs more. They each have their place .22lr and .22 mag are both two of my favorite rounds, for their own advantages. If I made a list of my top 10 favorite rounds, both would be in the top ten and both would probably be in the top 5. Both are extremely versatile.

Yeah, the Heritage is fun. But I don't do .22 mag or .17 HMR revolvers - too loud. The Kel-Tec PMR-30, however, is another story - I'm gonna be on that like a duck on a june bug.

 

[Sanjuro82]

.22mag is a great round for gators. .22LR is better for everything else.

 

[jbarnett]

A pistol with interchangeable cylinders is fun too. Like one of the Heritage single actions that come with 22LR and 22Mag cylinders. Shoot cheap 22LR most of the time but still have the option of 22Mag if you want.

I would like to have one of the S&W pistols with interchangeable cylinders.

 

[ldp4570]

I would like to have one of the S&W pistols with interchangeable cylinders.

Save your pennies, those are'nt cheap!!

 

[Mr10mm]

I would like to have one of the S&W pistols with interchangeable cylinders.

NAA makes them also. I have 2 different models. 22 mag is twice the ft-lbs of energy Vs the 22lr. Only problem is ammo is not cheap

 

[Sanjuro82]

The Ruger Single Six convertible is very nice. They are about $400-500 new, I've seen a few go for $350-375 used.

 

[danbob10]

I collect .22LR, but I still like varmiting with the 22 mag more. Just for plinking I'd take the .22LR everytime. just my .02

 

[tm8634]

have owned a couple forever = noise and cost just buy ya a 9mm, you will get more out of it...

 

[n423]

The Ruger Single Six convertible is very nice. They are about $400-500 new, I've seen a few go for $350-375 used.

I had and sold a SS Ruger................and am sorry I did. It was a great pistol.

 

[338Shooter]

For the price I like 17 HMR over 22WMR, but for general fun 22LR is king.