Thread: T1x 22 vs 17hmr

.22LR every time. Silent and deadly. In my dreams, .22WMR with a lifetime's supply of subsonic ammunition (plus supersonic ammunition).

Originally Posted by MB

In my dreams, .22WMR with a lifetime's supply of subsonic ammunition (plus supersonic ammunition).

22 WMR in subsonic is just 22LR isnt?

22 WMR has more or less the same projectile as 22LR (10~15% heavier), just a larger case for more powder and higher velocity.

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

22 WMR in subsonic is just 22LR isnt?

Exactly, one gun, two very different applications.

Originally Posted by MB

Exactly, one gun, two very different applications.

If you mean you want to carry one gun and both types of ammo on one trip, then I can understand. but wouldnt your gun be zeroed for only one ammo? not only there is a significant drop, the barrel whip wouldalso be different resulting in some level of lateral shift of POI as well. Unless you run tests for different set up to find a normal ammo and subsonic ammo that lands on the same vertical line.

When I go out on a farm for a day hunt, I also like the option of being able to shoot small game under 70 meters with a 22LR and longer shots/bigger game with a 223. My solution is just carry both guns.

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

If you mean you want to carry one gun and both types of ammo on one trip, then I can understand. but wouldnt your gun be zeroed for only one ammo? not only there is a significant drop, the barrel whip wouldalso be different resulting in some level of lateral shift of POI as well. Unless you run tests for different set up to find a normal ammo and subsonic ammo that lands on the same vertical line.

I'm sure it could be worked out as is the case when people switch between supers and subs in other calibres. A fun little project for my future.