foggy011983 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi I am struggling to figure out if its worth me keeping my 22lr or not. I reguarly use my .17HMR for rabbit shooting and occasionaly the 22lr. The only advantage I can think of with the 22lr is its quiet compared to the .17 and rounds are cheaper. I bought my 22lr brand new so has only fired about 500 rounds and am wondering if the amount of money I would lose by selling it would make it worth while keeping it for places where sound may be a issue. I know the permissions I shoot on currently have rabbits which are hard to get close to, which is why I mainly use the .17. What do you guys think? Shall I keep it and have it there if the occasioon was to ever arise where I need it or just to bite the bullet and sell. Also what sort of price would I be able to sell a CZ452 american .22lr (under a year old max 500 shots) with a hawke 3-9x50 IR scope and trigger kit fitted. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 funny that i too am in the same predicament.i have a mint hw60j which i seldom use now since the hmr. pondering over selling it but i`m not sure that i`d get enough for it. i think it has n`t great advantages over fac air which i use most.suppose it`s cheap enough to plink with. am thinking it may come in handy sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I would hang onto it, you might get a piece of land in the future that it is more suitable for then the hmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 simple fact is you've bought it so it doesn't owe you anything. If you need one due to a change in future permissions etc it will cost you more than you sold this one for. If you haven't got an open ticket now once you have you can use a .22lr in an awful lot of places you wouldn't use anything else due to noise etc. Problem foxes in back gardens being the main one I can think of so in a way if you have the space and don't desperately need the money I'd be tempted to leave it in the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Always keep a 22LR Might not use it much, but when you do, only the 22 will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Cheers i think ill keep it for now and see how things go. I am looking for more permissions as i have recently moved house so maybe it will come handy when i eventually find somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I asked my self which caliber to get,didnt know so i put them all down and got them,i use the .22lr bought new for £300 all the time and would use a .17hmr for the increased range,but it makes such a mess of them that i would not be able to sell them,it makes a loud crack so might as well use a 12g and its a lot more expensive for ammo than the .22lr. the conclusion i came to was; 22 fac air rifle for paddocks/gardens (open ticket) .22lr for all other rabbit control,cheap,good range and can still sell the rabbits at 65p each .223 for fox and muntjac,£1.10 per kilo So although a very good calibre,because you cannot legally shoot foxes/muntjac in the county i couldnt justify having a .17hmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Never bin a .22LR, they're the 'old faithful' of the firearms world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I asked my self which caliber to get,didnt know so i put them all down and got them,i use the .22lr bought new for £300 all the time and would use a .17hmr for the increased range,but it makes such a mess of them that i would not be able to sell them,it makes a loud crack so might as well use a 12g and its a lot more expensive for ammo than the .22lr. the conclusion i came to was; 22 fac air rifle for paddocks/gardens (open ticket) .22lr for all other rabbit control,cheap,good range and can still sell the rabbits at 65p each .223 for fox and muntjac,£1.10 per kilo So although a very good calibre,because you cannot legally shoot foxes/muntjac in the county i couldnt justify having a .17hmr. You can sell fox at £1.10 a kilo??? Christ I want to meet you game dealer. Is he Chinese by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Another vote for keep I use .22lr in the early part of the year until the rabbits get too spooky and then switch to the .17 for the longer range stuff. Yes .22 is a bit more work in terms of fieldcraft and judging distance, but the rounds are so cheap it is worth it IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I just had an HMR on my ticket, and I put in a variation for a .22 because it is more practical in noise related areas, and the ammo is alot cheaper. It has its uses! I would keep it, at the end of the day its only worth about £3-400 max, and its not doing any harm in your cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 i use my volquarsen 10/22 more than my annie 1517 to be honest its SO SO accurate out to 100+yards so long as i guess the range right. im thinking about fitting a green laser sight to her to aid with ranging. .22lr is the most popular round in the world and for good reason!! to be honest im thinking about chopping in my hmr for a 17 fireball as it will do everything a hmr will and lots more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Now I know a lot of you will come up with all sorts of reasons why you MUST have a 17, but before they were around we shot just as many rabbits - probably more because there were more - with our .22's. If your field-craft and patience are up to scratch, then 17's are reduced to a rich boy's toy. They are nice to have. Yes, you can knock bunnies down at 150yds - but you don't NEED one for pest control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 My .22lr normally sits in the cabinet, but it looked all sad just sat in the corner, so, as it is very cheap to run, I took it out for a spin. I was using it to shoot targets out to 177yds, and it did it with ease (and a lot of hold over), even with a full 3 o'clock 10mph side wind. Just helped to remind me why I keep it. Great little gun, definitely a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 ive just been trying to get my annie to shoot right and its not haveing it, so out of spite i would say sell the bitch lol their worth keeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Another vote for keep I use .22lr in the early part of the year until the rabbits get too spooky and then switch to the .17 for the longer range stuff. Yes .22 is a bit more work in terms of fieldcraft and judging distance, but the rounds are so cheap it is worth it IMHO. I do similar, but use the .177 12 fpe pcp in the spring for bunnies up to about 45 yards, then switch to .22LR for longer range as they become more wary and of course 12 gauge for shooting over ferrets (very exhilarating sport, I must say ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I'd definately keep it, but then I do use my .22LR much more than my .17HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I would definately keep it mate. I had a .22 put on my ticket after using my hmr for a good few years. I think they're brill when you have noise issues (shooting around livestock etc). Not half as easy to use as the hmr but once you've got it sussed i think they are a must in any rifle shooters cabinet. You'll miss it if it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 The reality is, used .22lr are two a penny and selling for cash is not going to change your lifestyle. The .22lr with subs is a superb tool in many situations, if you possibly can, hang on to it, as always in life, the moment you get rid you will need it. I have 7 FAC tools, the .22lr is 5th or 6th on the usage front, but there is absolutely NO WAY I would consider selling it. For comparison, I have FAC Air, .17HMR and .22WMR as well as the .22lr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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