.22lr vs .22wmr rifle recommendations

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CraigA

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Trying to decided between a .22lr and .22wmr for my next rifle caliber purchase. Will be used for plinking and occasional squirrel/ varmit hunt. Have done the basic ballistic comparison and asking for experience and recommendations from the real world. Most likely will purchase bolt or semi-auto rifle.
 

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For Plinking I go with a 22lr a whole lota shootin for a little money works good
for tree rats too with the right ammo
For varmits 22 mag works better longer range and more knock down power
If it were me I get one of each
 

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With the LR you get greater affordability and sacrifice knock down power. With the WMR you get more energy and flatter shooting but they are more expensive to feed. You just have to decide which is more important to you. and yes, I own both.
 

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I would buy one of both for mag as a general "truck gun "
Don't over look a Henry lever with a fixed
Weaver 6 power it's what's always close at hand for me
Any Wiley coyote reasonably close isn't safe using Cci mag stingers.
With one behind the ears. For 22 lr I'd look at a savage bolt with a detachable
Magazine incredibly accurate simple safe and economical design

JMO

Good shooting 7stw
 

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Thanks I am actually eyeing up a SW MP 15-22 right now. I have an MP 15 in .223 and am thinking about keeping it in the "family". Need to get something before squirrel season starts.
 

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