[nick112207]

What is the hardest hitting .22 magnum? i just bought a NAA .22 mag mini revolver to play around with and i would like to see what some of the hotter loaded .22 mags can do to watermelons and such

[TXplt]

Quote:       Originally Posted by nick112207

What is the hardest hitting .22 magnum? i just bought a NAA .22 mag mini revolver to play around with and i would like to see what some of the hotter loaded .22 mags can do to watermelons and such

I have a 22 mag pug; don't think it makes alot of difference due to the short bbl length (I've shot the winchester sxt, dynapoint, CCI Green, finocchi, and Remington V-Max). The dyna's are the cheapest--the V-max the most expensive. You might try the V-max or the TNT; I stoke mine with a little of each.

Accuracy was better than I thought; I shot at 25yds just for fun and kept inside a 10" diameter circle when I got a handle on the POI.

It's a great gun for a BUG, or to carry when you ain't carrying.....pretty easy to slip into a pocket and takes away any excuse not to CCW anywhere you can.

[nick112207]

yeah i might use it IF it gets really hot next summer.

its the mini with the 1 1/8 barrel and the holster grip.

[MLN1963]

I don't think there is enough barrel to build a lot of pressure before leaving the barrel. If there was a way to determine the brand with the fastest burning powder that would probably be your best bet. How would you do that? I haven't a clue!

[nick112207]

i know the guy was talking about one specific brand, but i can't think what it was.

he said it was a nasty little round but he didn't currently have any in. it was one with a polymer tip maybe?

[TXplt]

Quote:       Originally Posted by nick112207

i know the guy was talking about one specific brand, but i can't think what it was. he said it was a nasty little round but he didn't currently have any in. it was one with a polymer tip maybe?

Might've been this one; the Remingtons have the same tip:

New 2200 FPS .22 Mag Rimfire from Hornady « AccurateShooter.com Bulletin

Good luck !

[nick112207]

i actually think he said it was a remington now that i think about it

[Sooner Shooter]

That's a cool little gun but it can sure be dangerous because it's so small. Because the barrel is so short you might not have much more than a typical 22 lr when talking velocities. Be careful!

[nick112207]

there is a video on youtube of a guy shooting watermelons with the NAA mini .22 mag and it puts some pretty good size holes in those watermelons. i sure wouldn't want to get shot with one

[nick112207]

here is the video

You Tube

You Tube

[Sooner Shooter]

North American Arms

Here are some interesting ballistics on a lr and a mag using short barrels.http://www.naaminis.com/naaveloc.html

[nick112207]

thanks i meant to look at the site when i came home from work but i forgot to.

seems like those CCI Maxi mag +V cruise along at a not bad speed

[FortyXDM]

Quote:       Originally Posted by nick112207

there is a video on youtube of a guy shooting watermelons with the NAA mini .22 mag and it puts some pretty good size holes in those watermelons. i sure wouldn't want to get shot with one

Good video. I'll take the 20 ga for HD.

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by nick112207

here is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P4O1XqMMc

Now y'all see why I like Federal Game-Shok

[cjleete]

that was a good looking watermelon

[blat]

Quote:       Originally Posted by nick112207

i actually think he said it was a remington now that i think about it

I keep the green tip Remington in my 22 mag derringer; course it's only used as a backup to my Case pocket knife---- Har, har! Seriously, I think a 22 mag deserves more respect than it usually gets.

[COYOTE10663]

Quote:       Originally Posted by FortyXDM

Good video. I'll take the 20 ga for HD.

That is exactly why 20ga slugs ARE my h.d. choice!

[COYOTE10663]

Neet little video, but back to topic, I have the NAA Black Widow, and have tried many different types of ammo. The best (accuracy wise) I have for mine is 40gr HP CCI Maxi MAgs. A few extra ft. lbs. more energy in a mouse gun is not nearly as important as overall accuracy. My NAA is my backup gun to my backup gun! :-)
But i trully bought it because I can carry it all day on the farm whithout feeling like it is even there. And the .22MAG CCI snake loads are life ( or limb ) savers where we live!
I would not sweat it too much. Just find a good reliable accurate load & stick with it.

[nick112207]

yeah my buddy thinks carrying a .22 mag is absolutely stupid. even as a deep concealment or BUG. i've tried to show him just what a .22 mag will do

but then again he also bought a S&W with a mag disconnect. lol

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by nick112207

yeah my buddy thinks carrying a .22 mag is absolutely stupid. even as a deep concealment or BUG. i've tried to show him just what a .22 mag will do but then again he also bought a S&W with a mag disconnect. lol

Find a Grendel pistol and freak him out with 30-shots per mag

Nothing like unloading 30 shots of .22WMR into something real fast to give someone a reason to think again