Wow!
I simply stated my preference and feel like Custer at the Little Bighorn.
Congrats to all you .22 shooters. Glad to see you are so adamant about your choice of caliber.
Any of you shot more than 600 rounds in the last seven days? That's my tally for .45 acp alone.
I also loaded 1,000 rounds of .45 in that time.
But, forgive me for having an opinion. If it doesn't agree with yours, um, gulp, um ... I thought I had a right to an opinion...
Truth is most people who don't care about .22s didn't even read this thread. Of the ones who did only a couple bothered to post.
Forgive me for expressing an honest opinion.
Do whatever you want with your .22s. Hope they make your hearts go pitter patter.
I have to add this.
I've spent at least 14 hours at the range in the last seven days. In that time not one single .22 shooter has shown up (if you don't count .223s).
I can tell they've been there because they don't feel the rule of "clean up your brass" applies to them.
If you want a real honest poll try counting the number of .22s at the range the next time you shoot.
Then count the other calibers.
Or perhaps count the number of .22s for sale at the local gun shop and compare to all other calibers combined.
If I only had a .45 acp at the Little Bighorn...
And good for you, to all who have suggestions for how I ought to shoot a .22. I think you should come out and shoot Bullseye with me. Or maybe how about IDPA or USPSA?
I'm sure your .22 will be sent home with a note from the teacher - come prepared.
It is a load of crap to be criticized for not being a die-hard fan of your caliber of choice.
I'm not interested in .22 rimfire. Got a problem with that? It's your problem - not mine.
Honestly, I can't believe I'm defending my caliber of choice (45 acp) against .22 rimfire. The whole concept is so dumb it is mind-numbing.