Best .22 LR varmint ammo

nc.hunter · 03-24-2008, 03:34 PM

Hey yall, I got a semi-automatic .22 LR for christmas last year and was looking forward to try hunting varmints. Mostly fox and maybe a coyote here and there. I was looking to see what the best ammo would be for that type of hunting. My shots would be under 50 yards, 75 yards max. I am going to buy a bushnell 3x-9x scope for it. I have have heard good things about the cci velociters. So guys whats your take on this. I would also like to here any stories you guys have hunting varmints with a .22 LR.

rfc357 · 03-24-2008, 04:08 PM

Find the ammo that shoots most accurately in your rifle. This is usually not hyper-velocity ammo.

Big Dog · 03-24-2008, 04:58 PM

Yep, it's all about 'shot placement' - not what style or weight of bullet used. Let your gun tell what it likes best!

BaserRonin · 03-24-2008, 05:07 PM

I tend to be more in favor of sub-sonic loads myself. But never tried them on anything larger then a skunk...

.22 Subsonic Ammunition

elmer fudd · 03-24-2008, 05:11 PM

anything but bird shot works great

BaserRonin · 03-24-2008, 05:19 PM

There is that too. .22's are all going to be accurate little buggers. I have no problem going small game hunting with "whatever I grabbed off the shelf."

Bravo · 03-24-2008, 05:24 PM

I've hunted with Federal bulk ammo in the past. It shoots under an inch at 50 yards. Since I don't hunt with the .22LR beyond 50 yards, it's perfect.

Taurus Fan · 03-24-2008, 05:47 PM

Dunno anything about the velociters, but for many years, CCI/Stingers did the best in terms of velocity from either rifle or pistol, they were the first hyper-velocity .22 and even after other companies came out with their own version, they didn't quite equal the Stinger. Worked good in all three of my autoladers. The Stinger was the sensation of it's day, with a slightly longer case than the .22LR but the bullet lighter/shorter and seated to be the same OAC length, it's actually a different cartridge than the standard .22LR. I don't think anyone else gave their hyper-vel .22's the same treatment in terms of extending the case.

andrew cochran · 03-25-2008, 08:37 AM

I would vote cci velcitor. Better than the stinger because it has a heavier bullet. I still would not use it on coyotes!

mossbergman · 04-01-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nc.hunter

Hey yall, I got a semi-automatic .22 LR for christmas last year and was looking forward to try hunting varmints. Mostly fox and maybe a coyote here and there. I was looking to see what the best ammo would be for that type of hunting. My shots would be under 50 yards, 75 yards max. I am going to buy a bushnell 3x-9x scope for it. I have have heard good things about the cci velociters. So guys whats your take on this. I would also like to here any stories you guys have hunting varmints with a .22 LR.

Not trying top be smart , but save your money and get your self a 22WMR for varmints yote size. the 22lr is under powered. It's a great squirrel gun and groundhogs ,but bigger game need a step up. Now i'm sure some one is gonna say ,so ans so shot a deer with his 22lr..etc. yada yada yada that still don't make it the correct gun. you will be very happy with a nice bolt 22WMR bullet weights from 30 to 50 gns. humming out at up to 2200-2300 FPS ,,,,,now don't ya just want one?? ck out he shops for a used one.... Hang in there.--JMJ--

meatloaf · 04-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Taking a deer with a 22 doesnt mean its the correct gun, it means you are a poacher. My grandfather poached deer with a 22, my dad poached gators with a 22.

sell33 · 04-01-2008, 11:48 PM

Gators with a 22???? musta been babies

i sure wouldnt wanna do it lol

03-24-2008, 03:34 PM	#1
nc.hunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forsyth county of north carolina Posts: 225	Best .22 LR varmint ammo Hey yall, I got a semi-automatic .22 LR for christmas last year and was looking forward to try hunting varmints. Mostly fox and maybe a coyote here and there. I was looking to see what the best ammo would be for that type of hunting. My shots would be under 50 yards, 75 yards max. I am going to buy a bushnell 3x-9x scope for it. I have have heard good things about the cci velociters. So guys whats your take on this. I would also like to here any stories you guys have hunting varmints with a .22 LR. __________________ I'M A SOUTHERNER THROUGH AND THROUGH!

03-24-2008, 04:58 PM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,208	Yep, it's all about 'shot placement' - not what style or weight of bullet used. Let your gun tell what it likes best! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#4
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 371	I tend to be more in favor of sub-sonic loads myself. But never tried them on anything larger then a skunk... .22 Subsonic Ammunition __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge

03-24-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,916	anything but bird shot works great __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

03-24-2008, 05:19 PM	#6
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 371	There is that too. .22's are all going to be accurate little buggers. I have no problem going small game hunting with "whatever I grabbed off the shelf." __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge

03-24-2008, 04:08 PM	#2
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Find the ammo that shoots most accurately in your rifle. This is usually not hyper-velocity ammo.

03-24-2008, 05:24 PM	#7
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,881	I've hunted with Federal bulk ammo in the past. It shoots under an inch at 50 yards. Since I don't hunt with the .22LR beyond 50 yards, it's perfect.

03-24-2008, 05:47 PM	#8
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 781	Dunno anything about the velociters, but for many years, CCI/Stingers did the best in terms of velocity from either rifle or pistol, they were the first hyper-velocity .22 and even after other companies came out with their own version, they didn't quite equal the Stinger. Worked good in all three of my autoladers. The Stinger was the sensation of it's day, with a slightly longer case than the .22LR but the bullet lighter/shorter and seated to be the same OAC length, it's actually a different cartridge than the standard .22LR. I don't think anyone else gave their hyper-vel .22's the same treatment in terms of extending the case. Last edited by Taurus Fan; 03-24-2008 at 05:54 PM.

03-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#9
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,141	I would vote cci velcitor. Better than the stinger because it has a heavier bullet. I still would not use it on coyotes! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

04-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#11
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 902 Images: 3	Taking a deer with a 22 doesnt mean its the correct gun, it means you are a poacher. My grandfather poached deer with a 22, my dad poached gators with a 22.

04-01-2008, 11:48 PM	#12
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,181	Gators with a 22???? musta been babies i sure wouldnt wanna do it lol