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Topic: 22 Long rifle Rimfire

Posted By: BEAR
Subject: 22 Long rifle Rimfire
Date Posted: 25 December 2020 at 13:12

Squirrels are just in season. I like to hunt with a 22 rifle.

Back in "the day" the end flap use to say "Careful Range 1 mile" as a warning. since squirrel shots are usually up in a tree, At a 45 degree angle, how far would a LR go??????

My shots try to be with the trunk as a backstop, but certainly one can miss.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

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Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 25 December 2020 at 23:58

most .22lr box endflaps now say "range 1 1/2 miles. 45* angle would put it at Maximum range discounting winds.

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Irish Bird Dog

NRA Life/Endowment

2nd Amendment Supporter

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 26 December 2020 at 05:31

I think at max range, the bullet would only hit like a hail stone.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 26 December 2020 at 11:10

Ever been hit by a hail stone at 70 MPH wearing leathers? Lets just say, slowing down and finding a bridge or overpass to hide under is a great idea.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.22_Long_Rifle#:~:text=45%20ACP%20cartridge-,The%20.,for%20the%20large%20drop." rel="nofollow - .22 Long Rifle - Wikipedia

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 27 December 2020 at 13:53

I don't know how far a .22 LR projectile would go, but I can't think of a better thing to be doing than walking through the woods carrying a full stocked rifle looking for squirrels.

By the way Bear, You have the best looking .22 I've ever seen. If CZ hadn't have discontinued them it would be at the top of my list.

Wing master

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 27 December 2020 at 16:22

I love it wing. we shot it one time on PDs. missed. I forgot it was sighted in for a contest at 200 yards, so way over a 30 yard dog.

Cz are great rifles, unfortinately they have gone WAY out of sight on price.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 27 December 2020 at 16:48

Just saw a FSV CZ 550 in 6.5x55 on Rennug.com ....hmmm

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 27 December 2020 at 17:35

Bear

I remember that rifle well. Amazingly accurate.

JSG

If you have any interest at all buy it. That's one I'd buy in a heartbeat if I saw one.

They don't make them (or imoport them I don't know which)but I'd be all over it.

Wing master

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 27 December 2020 at 19:39

https://classifieds.rennug.com/classifieds/viewad.cgi?adindex=5320659" rel="nofollow - 6.5X55 CZ 550FS Mannlicher (rennug.com)

Should I be interested?

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 28 December 2020 at 08:58

Sold Pending Funds.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 29 December 2020 at 11:43

Sold to JSG?

Wing master

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 29 December 2020 at 13:11

Sadly...nope

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 29 December 2020 at 13:31

It was only a short drive for me....I was ready.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 29 December 2020 at 17:59

That is one of my bucket list guns.

I have found that when I see something I really am interested in I better jump on it as soon as I see it. I've lost out more than once because I waited.

Wing master

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 29 December 2020 at 23:42

Someday Bear, you’ll have to let me shoot it!

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 30 December 2020 at 10:14

Anytime. also have a CZ/BRNO double rifle that is fun to shoot It also has double set triggers.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 30 December 2020 at 14:24

When will it arrive? Waiting anxiously for a review!

Up for splitting a case of 6.5? I can't imagine using 4800 in my lifetime.

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 31 December 2020 at 06:10

bullets or brass?

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 31 December 2020 at 13:37

I bought 4800 rounds of the practice rounds. that along with the 800 I bought to make sure they worked should almost shoot out the barrel of my Swede.

I have been eyeing a CZ 557 in 6.5X55 that has been on the rack at Rocky Mountain Sports for a couple of years. If it would have been a 550 I would already have it.

I'm thinking it would extend the life of my hunting rifle and make a great truck gun.

I almost have myself talked into getting it. It doesn't take much convincing.

Wing master

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: jsgbearpaws1
Date Posted: 31 December 2020 at 13:52

Well....both!

Well, 2400 brass. Big case of bullets is 10k rds., so 5k each. We get to load and reload 2x!

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...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 31 December 2020 at 19:42

go for it Wing. a man's life is only so long.

If it makes one happy....you need it. Many times with a cigar and a vodka..I stare at my 9.3x6 and 416 mag...memories

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 01 January 2021 at 10:27

I agree Bear.

See how easy it is to talk someone into buying a gun. LOL

Wing master

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.