Opinions on .22 WMR options?

[Deerstalker6]

I need something that hits foxes hard. I think I'm going to have to try different stuff and see what I like. If I get on with Hornady I'll look no further, but opinion seems to be varied if I'm honest. No clear choice from users!

I should be down south somerset in a couple months time to pick up a rifle hopefully on a saturday,

if your free and about I will them sign on your ticket/fac and give you a box of 50 of the federal 30gr speer hp to try out in your rifle

 

[Deerstalker6]

I have asked at the local dealer. They hadn't heard of them for a long time

Bluefield Sports (hampshire rfd) have them advertised in the latest boxes on their website,

I just checked remmy's official website they still listed?

 

[Dave9118]

I should be down south somerset in a couple months time to pick up a rifle hopefully on a saturday,

if your free and about I will them sign on your ticket/fac and give you a box of 50 of the federal 30gr speer hp to try out in your rifle

That's very generous, thanks. Stay in touch and I'll see if I'm around

 

[Dave9118]

Bluefield Sports (hampshire rfd) have them advertised in the latest boxes on their website,

I just checked remmy's official website they still listed?

Thanks, I'll have a look

 

[Deerstalker6]

That's very generous, thanks. Stay in touch and I'll see if I'm around

no problems at all Dave, will do and I'll ping you a message nearer the time I will be down there for 2 days,

If those 33gr remmy's group well these federals I think will work too,

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[Dave9118]

Thanks, I'll have a look

Well I'm buggered. They do say in stock

 

[Cyres]

If your down south give Ladds of Crediton a call. Its v likely they may have some in their back room. If so will take some finding
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[Dave9118]

If your down south give Ladds of Crediton a call. Its v likely they may have some in their back room. If so will take some finding
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That is one of my local gun shops. Just a pain in the arse to get to. But they've been very good to me in the past so I don't discount them.

 

[Craigsaun]

I found the Hornady a bit tough but it worked.
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To be honest, any wmr bullet in the boiler room will down anything that can be shot with a wmr.
One of my favourite rounds was the old CCI 30gn.

That looks like a smelly dog

 

[Dave9118]

That looks like a smelly dog

What do you mean by 'tough'? A bit hard? Over penetrates? Any advice appreciated

 

[Smellydog]

What do you mean by 'tough'? A bit hard? Over penetrates? Any advice appreciated

If you mean my comment about the Hornady 30 gn v max yes, they didn't seem to expand much. They do the job but The Speer bullet loaded Federal definitely killed fox's quicker.

Look out for the CCI range. Although an old design they work well and are usually cheap.

The Remington were ok but I never sought to get any more. More than happy with the the Federal and CCI.
Below is an old photo of a Hornady 30 gn. I think it had shot a rabbit and gone into the turf.

 

[Accurate 1]

Federal used to do a 30 gr round loaded with a Sierra bullet and then changed to the Speer tnt.

The old Sierra ammunition was id say match grade , pity they changed it

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[Dave9118]

One thing

If you mean my comment about the Hornady 30 gn v max yes, they didn't seem to expand much. They do the job but The Speer bullet loaded Federal definitely killed fox's quicker.

Look out for the CCI range. Although an old design they work well and are usually cheap.

The Remington were ok but I never sought to get any more. More than happy with the the Federal and CCI.
Below is an old photo of a Hornady 30 gn. I think it had shot a rabbit and gone into the turf.View attachment 324156

One thing I will say about the Remington is that even on rabbit they shatter leaving pieces of lead all over the place. They make a right mess!

 

[Foxyboy43]

One thing

One thing I will say about the Remington is that even on rabbit they shatter leaving pieces of lead all over the place. They make a right mess!

Maybe a good reason not to use the rabbits for dog food - those little bits of copper can be very sharp!

 

[Dave9118]

Maybe a good reason not to use the rabbits for dog food - those little bits of copper can be very sharp!

I generally cut badly damaged areas out, but they do go for dog food. Saves a fortune