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September 4th, 2009, 12:30 AM
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What is the Centerfire Equivalent to the .22LR Cartridge?
Is there one?
I am interested in buying a .22LR for small game hunting, plinking, etc. However, I cannot reload rimfire cartridges and was just curious if there was a centerfire cartridge well-suited to the aforementioned activities. Thanks! |
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September 4th, 2009, 12:34 AM
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.25 is going to be the closest, but I think .22 is better for plinking and miniature game hunting.
Reloading... .22lr is much cheaper that any cartridge to be reloaded. A .22lr round is cheaper than just the primer for a centerfire not to mention the powder, bullet and time spent.
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September 4th, 2009, 01:26 AM
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That's why .22's the best round for plinking - it's cheap!!! And with what primers are going for, when you can find them, even the general ammo shortage doesn't really change that. |
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September 4th, 2009, 01:45 AM
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Hmmmmm
100 rounds of CCI .22 where I am $24NZ 100 rounds of reloaded 9mm $22NZ. But then youve got the time factor, so yes .22LR is the way to go, and if youre gun can shoot the cheap stuff (ie not CCI) then even better. Another option is a high power .22 air rifle, even cheaper again.
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September 4th, 2009, 04:12 AM
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22 Hornet or 22 Jet is probably the closest.
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September 4th, 2009, 06:13 AM
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September 5th, 2009, 10:05 AM
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Ya, .22 hornet or .22 Jet is not even remotely close to a .22lr. NO centerfire rifle cartridge is going to be close to .22lr. The .25 is close but the .22lr is a much better cartridge IMHO
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September 5th, 2009, 10:09 AM
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I would rather have a .223 or 22-250. Better availability than the .25 and a better selection of rifles. Both of these rounds shoot flatter and have a much better trajectory. JMHO
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September 5th, 2009, 10:46 AM
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There is not a centerfire cartridge that will fit your needs. The .223 and .22-250 are great cartridges but are long range (100 yards and over). The most economical choice for your needs is the .22lr
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September 5th, 2009, 11:23 AM
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Buy a 22lr and be happy in the knowledge that even if you could find a centerfire that duplicated the ballistics (none that I'm aware of) there's no possible way you could reload for it as cheaply as you can purchase 22lr ammunition.
Have fun. Hoss
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