Vipa Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 That was a hare - Big bunnies don't count - Much to easy... I use that as my baldness cure.... If I put Rabbits on my head... from a distance it looks like hare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 How many times did you miss or wound? There you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Witnessed by a member of the forum and measured with his laser range finder at 135 yards. This was with HV ammo and 1 mil-dot holdover on the scope. With subs I would say my longest would be about 70-80 yards, but the majority of rabbits would be within 50 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I know of a 196-yard kill with a 22LR. Given that the rifle was a known entity at that distance due to range use, and I don't believe there was any wind, simply a good shot. Not me, I always take a bigger gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Only 2 pages? Where's Ackley we need him to liven this thread up a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 No I aint! I'm 6'' tall and take big paces when I pick up just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 roughly 75 mtrs (50 mtr zero) - but the vast majority are 40 or less. I'm sure longer shots can be done with regularity but I just dont practice with the .22 enough to be that comfortable taking it too far from the zero point. mainly beause this is where the .17 comes into its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Only 2 pages? Where's Ackley we need him to liven this thread up a bit! Unlikely, Ackleys scope won't focus closer than 450yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Anyone managed a 1000 yrd fox (preferably with a sub 12lb air rifle of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I only use shotguns so have to limit myself to 100yards unless its a really still day or i feel lucky.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzle Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 100m head shot fluke .22. 160m head shot 17hmr 100m head shot fluke .22. 160m head shot 17hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wetton Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 130 yards ranged with a finder. No the spot and distance only let down is me shaking on the sticks which 9/10 means I miss. oh and has to be a dead still say and I only go for head shot at that range...never take the shot when side on in case I wound as well. Sensible always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Ok I know this us contentious, but.... If you know holdover etc and conditions permit done serious range must be available on an LR! If you can shoot a rabbit dead at 40 yards with a sub 12ftlbs airgun surely a rimmy spitting out about 95ftlbs should create a humane kill at several hundred. So it's down to shooter capability and round capability. Hitting a rabbit head sized target should be possible out to about 200 yards (assuming 1moa grouping at 100 yards) So what is the capability for accuracy of a subsonic .22 LR round? Well I know it's poss to hit a rabbit head consistently at 80 yards so again assuming 1 moa I'm thinking 150-200 yards absolute max. So perhaps we have an answer? Max effective range on rabbit head sized target of up to 200 yards, dependant in optimum (bench) conditions and a good shooter! Realistically I can't see regular reliable head shots in field conditions of over 100 yards. I only ever take headshots some may be happy with body shots which could push effective field range but I'm a headshot only kinda guy (except the runner I shot up the ar$€ the other day as it ran away) Ok sod the tin hat I reckon I will need an Anderson shelter after my post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 130 yards ranged with a finder. No the spot and distance only let down is me shaking on the sticks which 9/10 means I miss. oh and has to be a dead still say and I only go for head shot at that range...never take the shot when side on in case I wound as well. Sensible always 130yds headshot off sticks with 22LR is damned good shooting, but I have to say, if 9/10 you miss you shouldn't really be taking those shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Ok I know this us contentious, but.... If you know holdover etc and conditions permit done serious range must be available on an LR! If you can shoot a rabbit dead at 40 yards with a sub 12ftlbs airgun surely a rimmy spitting out about 95ftlbs should create a humane kill at several hundred. So it's down to shooter capability and round capability. Hitting a rabbit head sized target should be possible out to about 200 yards (assuming 1moa grouping at 100 yards) So what is the capability for accuracy of a subsonic .22 LR round? Well I know it's poss to hit a rabbit head consistently at 80 yards so again assuming 1 moa I'm thinking 150-200 yards absolute max. So perhaps we have an answer? Max effective range on rabbit head sized target of up to 200 yards, dependant in optimum (bench) conditions and a good shooter! Realistically I can't see regular reliable head shots in field conditions of over 100 yards. I only ever take headshots some may be happy with body shots which could push effective field range but I'm a headshot only kinda guy (except the runner I shot up the ar$€ the other day as it ran away) Ok sod the tin hat I reckon I will need an Anderson shelter after my post! Actually, I have air rifles that group better at 40yds than my 22LR, in good conditions. "One hole" is possible, and I don't mean "one big hole", so I'd like to think I can shoot a bit. Even so, for me, 22LR hunting past 70yds is hard work unless conditions are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetton Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 130yds headshot off sticks with 22LR is damned good shooting, but I have to say, if 9/10 you miss you shouldn't really be taking those shots. As stated front on into head or chest. And I've only done it twice... Never if a shot that hits would wound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 As stated front on into head or chest. And I've only done it twice... Never if a shot that hits would wound Ah, the old "clean kill or clean miss" much loved on airgunbbs, I've never seen the logic in that one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetton Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Haha. More interestingly what is everyone doing up at this time?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 i once shot a rabbit that was so far away it was rotten by the time i walked up to it :o. it was quite warm for the time of year but even still it was a cracking shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Took one out the other night at 10 yards with a .50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) i never use a range finder. i used one the other week and ranged a kill at 92 yards. witnessed by a member on here. ps, it was a woody, not a rabbit. ive made shots further than that, so i guess its more than 92 yards. TBH, they are never usualy that far out, so get it at 60 at the most. edit: i only posted half what i was on about Edited April 4, 2012 by MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 810 yards, seven and three quarter inches, resting on the top of a sapling post. I thought the best way to acheive the range was to flick the butt lower as I fired. I remember the day well because it was very windy. By licking the index finger of my left hand and holding it above my head I estimated that I would need to aim off to above the gate post that was seven feet four to the right of it. Thats the gods honest truth lads, honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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