Thread: 22 mag or 17hmr

At close ranges , rimfires do work , YOU all now that , But at longer ranges , they are marginal , I have used 22lrs , 22mags , 223 & 308 rifles on goats & 12ga slugs as well , or course you can use what ever you want .

The lite and slow rimfires get blown around in the wind , in NZ where I live its ALWAYS windy , I prefer the 223 , BUT as its not MY farm , and I have to have some consideration to the farm , I feel the best for me is a suppressed 22hornet rifle , magpies & goats are usually well in excess of 100yds , most around the 200yds , ,

For me , as the cost for ammo is either the same or cheaper , I chose the centerfire options and reload them , end of story .

As to rimfire , it should be cheap to run , ie $45 a brick or cheaper , I donot , buy into the high price listed for some rimfire ammo , ie $120 for win subsonic , etc .

Later Chris

P.S. , In terms of accuracy , as not having enough , I am talking of past 100yds etc , and having less killing power at longer ranges , compared to the small centerfire cals etc .

I find goats can be very hardy/tuff animals .