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Offline jwinva

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maximum effective range
« on: December 11, 2006, 01:18:45 PM »
 What are the max.effective ranges for the .22 and .22 mag in a Single Six type revolver? I like to carry something with me that isn't too heavy when walking or working the farm. I have thought about a .357 mag w/4" bbl.. Shooting the occasional close range groundhog,fox or coyote.Rarely see them but if I do and don't want to carry the Redhawk or Smth auto in .40 ....
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Re: maximum effective range
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2006, 01:39:22 PM »
With the 22 magnum cylinder loaded up with hyper velocity HP's, you're maximum "effective" range on foxes, or groundhogs will be 20-25 yards, and that's only with good bullet placement. As for a coyote, unless you get a "perfect" head shot you'll likely never find him.

In my opinion, you'd be a lot better served by the 357 magnum loaded with mid-range 357 SP loads, or 38 specials. It'll handle coyotes, and groundhogs up to 50+ yards, and won't blow a fox up too bad either.
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