Beam97xl 0 Posted September 27, 2003 Report Share Posted September 27, 2003 I'm planning to buy a 22/410 over/under for squirrel hunting. I've been looking at the IZH94 as seen at: http://www.eaacorp.com/firearms/longguns//...izh94410t.shtml I'm trying to decide between 22 long rifle and 22 Mag. I've always hunted with a 12 guage and have never owned a 22. Any suggestions, comments and opinions welcome. TIA Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J A 0 Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 For me the 22 mag doesn't really have a advantage untill late in the season after all the leaves have fallen. When the squirrels are on the ground and you may get a some long shots. It does pack more punch for the larger fox squirrels sunning on high tree limbs. But I have never really had a problem sneaking up close enough to make any shot with a 22lr. The only real reason to get a mag over a lr would be the exstended range it offers if you hunt by sitting in one spot. Like you have trouble getting up and down from sitting to standing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ee Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 Get a WMR, and get an adaptor that allows you to fire LR in the WMR. That way you've got either one you want. Twist rate is the same, so performance is no different. POI will differ vertically, you'll have to learn where each shoots. Check out the chamber adaptors at: http://www.mcace.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J A 0 Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 There is no adapter that allows the use of 22lr in a 22 magnum chamber. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Paul Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 Getting a Mag will help with distance, but don't waste your money on it, buy a .22 of you liking, comfort and feel, as you will be able to use short and long. Get a Mag only if you hunt deer from afar as in 7mm Mag. Have Fun, Gramps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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