22mag vs 22lr

[moguns]

This may have been discussed before sorry if it has. I want to know the advantages to the 22mag over the 22lr. I don't hunt much, just plink ,target shoot. I've never owned a mag but I've been considering a rifle and pistol in that caliber. I would like opinions if they are worth the extra expense in ammo. Thanks in advance.

 

[Zombie]

target shooting no real advantage. For cost I'd go up to 9 mm instead of 22mag

 

[flatwins]

22 mag is good times to shoot but not cheap. It is nearing the cost range of 9 mm. If you are truly wanting a plinker, 22LR is the way to go.

 

[MoBoost]

22 WMR will double your 22LR range. Unfortunately, for the price you can have 223, that will REALLY extend the range.

 

[Leadlobber]

It will turn a jack rabbit inside out

 

[_CY_]

hands down .22 LR over .22 mag
being able to shoot much as you can stand cannot be overstated.

.22 LR has plenty of power for most any small critter.

 

[jbarnett]

22lr for me. Just because trigger time is so much cheaper.

 

[BrandonM]

.17hmr would make a decent rifle and pistol caliber. Still not terribly cheap, but I think it is a much better choice than .22mag.

.22lr still takes the cake for good fun on a budget.

 

[moguns]

Thanks for the replies and opinions. This reinforces my idea that 22lr will do what I want. Cheap ammo and fun.

 

[flatwins]

A pistol with interchangeable cylinders is fun too. Like one of the Heritage single actions that come with 22LR and 22Mag cylinders. Shoot cheap 22LR most of the time but still have the option of 22Mag if you want.