Anyone shooting rabbits with a .22lr at 80 yds or an exact distance.
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Accurate 1
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Had my 22wmr out yesterday, tried 7 types of ammo I’ve accumulated over the years . Some terrible 
but hornady 25&30 gr both printing consistentl half inch groups @ 82 yds
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zerovarm
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For 80 yard and beyond rabbits I'll always use the Wmr. Like the man above @Accurate 1 an 82 yard (75m) zero gives you flat to 100 yards and top of the ears to 120 using 30gr vmax
Accurate 1
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Had wmr on for almost 30 years now great cartridge. Had an Anschutz now a hw60j, both good rifles
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zerovarm
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Nice. Seems to be making a resurgence in popularity, hear more and more using the magnum. I've a Brno 611 and a 452 both love the Hornady 30gr. Honestly unless around paddocks or wanting to remain covert I'll grab the 452 for rabbits. As the OP states the problem can be getting close. Even 130 yards only gives me a 3" drop
I know you have me on ignore but if something is supersonic it is heard because it creates a sonic crack so you’re talking rubbish, again!
Took the new (to me) Savage 93 WMR that I got very cheap Thursday night. First 3 shots was 3 rabbits out of 4 sat in a field, 90, 100 & 120 yards.
I have a 611 too, though I find the 30 gr v-max aren’t punchy enough to cycle it in very cold weather.
I love a good WMR, a 452 was the first live firing rifle I ever owned, wish I’d never sold it!
zerovarm
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Never heard of a Savage rifle that wasn't accurate. Had a Model 10 many moons ago and although a little agricultural that thing would shoot lights out. Our American friends tend to know a thing or two and they would consider Savage, Cz/Brno and Wmr staples.
I've always had my .22 zeroed at 70 yards (Winchester subs). Works perfectly for me. I rarely shoot closer than 40 yards or further than 100. Somehow I manage to judge placement at various ranges without having to think about it too much. The secret I guess, is simply practice on paper so you know what your rifle is doing, and very importantly, know your ground.
With subs?I cheat using ballistic calculator on 008S! Take the time to set it up right, few trial & errors. Out with it tonight, was hitting gong @ 140yds yesterday afternoon
BenBhoy
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Yeah rws
I’ve been using.22lr for the best part of 30 years. It’s very capable of working at 100 yards zero at 65. At 100 aim for the tip of ears.
I personally set up 60-70 yards from where the come out to feed. Plug away at your leisure.
I use to stalk into them, lamp etc.
I’m actually using a photon and doubler at the moment and it’s ok for the money and does a job.
Yes better out there but it’s good enough for what I want
I personally set up 60-70 yards from where the come out to feed. Plug away at your leisure.
I use to stalk into them, lamp etc.
I’m actually using a photon and doubler at the moment and it’s ok for the money and does a job.
Yes better out there but it’s good enough for what I want
They seem to be a good go too! I’ll try to get my hands on some to try
What magnification Hawke vantage scope are you using? Lying prone to get effective to 100+ yds?
long_range_rob
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Sako Finnfire with a S&B 3-12x50 PM2 on it. I range using Swarovski 8x42Range and have my come-ups on the scope out to 120yds plus Applied Ballistics on the phone if necessary. Bit nerdy but I like it.
Shoot no end with Winchester subs in my Annie. Zero at 50yds. Hakko scope with central illuminated dot. Shootoff sticks stalk to 50 or 60yfs basically dot on eye and gone. Using red scope mounted torch. Dead easy with Photon but at longer ranges needs more mag. Had 20 last time I went out.
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Smellydog
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You as well lol.
I'm hoping for the day he presses his own ignore button lol.
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