New To Shooting

jaskel · 09-05-2005, 08:06 AM

Hi everyone, I have just got into this sport, i love going out and shooting and entering comps etc, im running a BRNO Model 1 .22 Rimfire with a 6-24x50mm illuminated recticle scope and it is a very accurate rifle. I am also looking at getting a rimfire for target and also small game like foxes, rabbits etc...what calibre would be best??

Thanks guys

Jason

myarmor · 09-05-2005, 10:21 AM

Why not upgrade to the 17HMR if you are looking to get the most out of rimfires?
The shells are a little expensive, but it's a great round.
I have several 22's a 22Mag and a 17HMR.
Out of all them the 17 is hands down the most accurate of them. It shoots flatter than the 22Mag and faster too.

SPOCAHP ANAR · 09-05-2005, 11:39 AM

Hey Jaskel we currently have a forum shoot going on. It ends today but I will hold it open a few days for you since you have just joined up.

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/g-a...off.27010.html

jaskel · 09-05-2005, 04:09 PM

hey thanks but i wont get to the range for a few weeks due to work, thanks anyway... Good idea, ill keep an eye out for future comps.

cheers

Bearman · 10-01-2005, 07:16 PM

.22 long rifle is still your best bet. With a good .22 HP round, it is plenty for rabbits, accurate to about 75 yards and best of all.. CHEAP to shoot. The magnums and all are wonderful, but really won't do any more than a .22lr at two or three times the cost. You can still buy a carton of .22s for less than $15 and shoot the sucker forever. Since most of what we shoot is cans and targets anyway, what the heck? I am a pretty good shot, but not too much danger to a running jack rabbit. When I want to get serious, I use my high power rifles and handloads, of course. Soooo much more satisfying when you miss. Gives a much bigger cloud of dust.

09-05-2005, 08:06 AM	#1
jaskel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0)	New To Shooting Hi everyone, I have just got into this sport, i love going out and shooting and entering comps etc, im running a BRNO Model 1 .22 Rimfire with a 6-24x50mm illuminated recticle scope and it is a very accurate rifle. I am also looking at getting a rimfire for target and also small game like foxes, rabbits etc...what calibre would be best?? Thanks guys Jason

09-05-2005, 11:39 AM	#3
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,023 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey Jaskel we currently have a forum shoot going on. It ends today but I will hold it open a few days for you since you have just joined up. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/g-a...off.27010.html __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

09-05-2005, 10:21 AM	#2
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147 Trader Rating: (0)	Why not upgrade to the 17HMR if you are looking to get the most out of rimfires? The shells are a little expensive, but it's a great round. I have several 22's a 22Mag and a 17HMR. Out of all them the 17 is hands down the most accurate of them. It shoots flatter than the 22Mag and faster too.

09-05-2005, 04:09 PM	#4
jaskel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0)	hey thanks but i wont get to the range for a few weeks due to work, thanks anyway... Good idea, ill keep an eye out for future comps. cheers

10-01-2005, 07:16 PM	#5
Bearman Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0)	.22 long rifle is still your best bet. With a good .22 HP round, it is plenty for rabbits, accurate to about 75 yards and best of all.. CHEAP to shoot. The magnums and all are wonderful, but really won't do any more than a .22lr at two or three times the cost. You can still buy a carton of .22s for less than $15 and shoot the sucker forever. Since most of what we shoot is cans and targets anyway, what the heck? I am a pretty good shot, but not too much danger to a running jack rabbit. When I want to get serious, I use my high power rifles and handloads, of course. Soooo much more satisfying when you miss. Gives a much bigger cloud of dust.