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22lr vs 22 wmr
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<blockquote data-quote="Tenntrapper" data-source="post: 5681959" data-attributes="member: 18110"><p>Ok, first a disclaimer.... I'm putting the cart before the horse by asking this. And, for me, I have some unanswered variables.</p><p></p><p>That said, would you use a 22 wmr for late season squirrel?</p><p></p><p>I'm fairly new to 22 wmr, I've got one and have owned others, but I never shot them much. I've heard they have a reputation to be not as accurate as a 22lr. </p><p></p><p>My experience with late season squirrels are that they are harder to get close to. Is the possible extended range of the wmr worth it?</p><p>Assuming of course that it is accurate enough. To be honest, I'm not sure how to word my question. But let's say the best you can get the wmr to shoot is 2" at 100, but your LR can do 1". There is more drop with the LR than the wmr, so obviously some Kentucky windage comes into play here. Is the flatter wmr trajectory worth the decreased accuracy?</p><p></p><p>I just put the wmr barrel on the 457, but have yet to shoot it. I shot some with it last year, but really don't remember how it did.</p><p></p><p>Anyone have any experience with using a wmr for squirrel...as it compares to the LR, and can share their opinions?</p><p></p><p>I strive to do only headshots on squirrel, so damage doesn't matter.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tenntrapper, post: 5681959, member: 18110"] Ok, first a disclaimer.... I'm putting the cart before the horse by asking this. And, for me, I have some unanswered variables. That said, would you use a 22 wmr for late season squirrel? I'm fairly new to 22 wmr, I've got one and have owned others, but I never shot them much. I've heard they have a reputation to be not as accurate as a 22lr. My experience with late season squirrels are that they are harder to get close to. Is the possible extended range of the wmr worth it? Assuming of course that it is accurate enough. To be honest, I'm not sure how to word my question. But let's say the best you can get the wmr to shoot is 2" at 100, but your LR can do 1". There is more drop with the LR than the wmr, so obviously some Kentucky windage comes into play here. Is the flatter wmr trajectory worth the decreased accuracy? I just put the wmr barrel on the 457, but have yet to shoot it. I shot some with it last year, but really don't remember how it did. Anyone have any experience with using a wmr for squirrel...as it compares to the LR, and can share their opinions? I strive to do only headshots on squirrel, so damage doesn't matter. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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