I recently picked up a used Ruger M77/22 in 22WMR a.k.a. 22 magnum.
It's a nice looking rifle and it shoots pretty accurate with 2 out of the 3 ammo I've tried so far. It is the first and only 22WMR caliber rifle I have.
While shooting the rifle I just don't see what is the purpose of the 22WMR round. I have 22lr rifles that are more accurate at 50 yards. I have 223/5.56 rifles that are more accurate at 100 and 200 yards. The energy of 22WMR is not that much more than 22lr but much less than 223/5.56. The ammo is more expensive than 22lr and 223/5.56 plinking handloads and about same as my premium 223/5.56 handloads.
So the question is "What is the purpose of 22WMR (magnum) rifle?"
What is it's nich in the shooting world?
It's a nice looking rifle and it shoots pretty accurate with 2 out of the 3 ammo I've tried so far. It is the first and only 22WMR caliber rifle I have.
While shooting the rifle I just don't see what is the purpose of the 22WMR round. I have 22lr rifles that are more accurate at 50 yards. I have 223/5.56 rifles that are more accurate at 100 and 200 yards. The energy of 22WMR is not that much more than 22lr but much less than 223/5.56. The ammo is more expensive than 22lr and 223/5.56 plinking handloads and about same as my premium 223/5.56 handloads.
So the question is "What is the purpose of 22WMR (magnum) rifle?"
What is it's nich in the shooting world?