shotgun sam Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) what is the best weight for rabbiting in 0.22 lr some come in 36 grains others in 40 grains Edited March 1, 2010 by shotgun sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Expanding ammo is much more effective on live targets cos it "mushrooms" on impact causing more damage.At shortish ranges the solid rounds can go clean thru flesh and fail to deliver the energy needed to kill cleanly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Expanding ammo is much more effective on live targets cos it "mushrooms" on impact causing more damage.At shortish ranges the solid rounds can go clean thru flesh and fail to deliver the energy needed to kill cleanly. The trouble with a solid is where it goes after it leaves the rabbit. They can go a long way and will deflect off a clump of wet grass or sloping ground and just keep on going. A mushroomed bullet, even if it goes right through the rabbit will have lost much of its energy and is too deformed to fly far although its still potentilly a problem and you should always watch whats behind the rabbit. I'm not sure if its actually legal to use solid bullets on game, its certainly frowned upon and would not be regarded as safe practice if something happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Winchester sub sonic 40gr hollow points are what I've used for years. They do the job for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Winchester sub sonic 40gr hollow points are what I've used for years. They do the job for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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foxshooter Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Find what ammo is accurate in your particular rifle and use that. You may well find that your choice of ammo isnt the same as your rifles! All .22 rimfire will pass straight through a rabbit with ease. If you are shooting with a moderator you will end up with hollow point of some variety. As far as weight goes there is nothing in it. Either will kill rabbits with ease. Buy 50 each of a selection of ammo and see what shoots best. Once you have found what suits your rifle dont waste time and money trying to better it MArk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Subs come at 40g. Stingers & CBLongs are 36g Don't worry about the weight difference. Are you thinking along the lines of pellets & how weight affects traj' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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