labstaff Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Application has gone in for .22 rimfire. I was talking today to one of the licencing staff today and she says that when granted it will be for .22 RF and not specific (last time I has my FAC with the same force it was the same thing). So my question is this, what is the difference between LR and WMR. Last time I had LR but was considering WMR for the extra power for long range rabbits. What are the advantages and disadvantages over LR? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Application has gone in for .22 rimfire. I was talking today to one of the licencing staff today and she says that when granted it will be for .22 RF and not specific (last time I has my FAC with the same force it was the same thing). So my question is this, what is the difference between LR and WMR. Last time I had LR but was considering WMR for the extra power for long range rabbits. What are the advantages and disadvantages over LR? Thanks WMR actually has a WIDER case, most think it is just longer than a .22lr, it is more powerful, there is a bigger range of bullets and it hits a lot harder than a .22lr, generally 300+++ft lb, has a longer effective range and is capable of stopping larger quarry. Minus points over .22lr, noisy (in comparison with .22lr subs), more expensive, not sitting on every RFD shelf. If you want longer range rabbits than a .22lr I would suggest HMR over the WMR just the same! I find the WMR comes into its own for Fox and Canadas, but just the same .22lr and HMR also have their moments for these quarry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 price, availability, noise- all in favor of the LR power, range- in favor of the WMR Dekers pretty much hit it head on. If you're shooting rabbits and want a quiet gun, then you get a LR. If you don't care about noise and want more range, then get the HMR. If you want to shoot the occasional bigger thing, then get the WMR. Personally, I think everyone should have a 22LR in the cupboard at the bare minimum. Then add on as needs require. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 price, availability, noise- all in favor of the LR power, range- in favor of the WMR Dekers pretty much hit it head on. If you're shooting rabbits and want a quiet gun, then you get a LR. If you don't care about noise and want more range, then get the HMR. If you want to shoot the occasional bigger thing, then get the WMR. Personally, I think everyone should have a 22LR in the cupboard at the bare minimum. Then add on as needs require. Thanks Rick yep pretty much sums things up. Personaly (and it is personal) i see no point to either of the magnum rimfires other than cheaper factory ammo over the lightest c/fires .22 and .17 hornets, fireballs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 22lr, IMO is still the best tool in the bag for general field work. For lamping Rabbits i personally think it has no equal,so quiet at night or indeed anytime of the day and accurate. I tend to use the HMR during the day but TBH it does'nt get as much use as the 22lr but thats not to say i don't like the HMR, its just a different tool as is the 22WMR. ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks folks, .22LR it will be then. Just got to wait for the ticket now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have a 22WMR which i bought on a 22 rimfire authorisation, i just could not bring myself to spend my money on a 22LR plus i needed the extra distance the WMR gave me for rabbits out to 130yds and i did not want another 17HMR. Hornady 30grn vmax ammo sets me back £22 a 100 Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayman Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 One other point to consider. In the summer I shoot rabbits on late sunny afternoons over short, hard grassland. As the ground gets harder the 22LR stays in the cabinet and the HMR takes over as it very rarely, if ever, bounces off the ground. The 22 will do it even after going through a rabbits head. I would agree that the 22LR is a great tool and is the one of choice for me on most occasions. It's also shortened to 16" - no longer an LR (long rifle) - as an LR with moderator is just too long in the field. But sometimes, the change in season changes the choice of gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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