victorismyhero Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 hokay...getting some idea of what I might "ask" my FEO for.... one possibility is .22 wmr now I have heard about some rifles as they, age becomming "shot out" so second hand in not necesarily an option Is this the case with wmr's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 No, not shot out but rust damage yes if a moderator was used! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) I have tonight just put in for another .22 WMR for med range fox/rabbit control and ground game ( Hare ) Edited March 18, 2015 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 hokay...getting some idea of what I might "ask" my FEO for.... one possibility is .22 wmr now I have heard about some rifles as they, age becomming "shot out" so second hand in not necesarily an option Is this the case with wmr's? my last one I had for years , 1000/s of round through it , still shoot 3/4" @100 yrds . only sold it to try something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 A WMR should last a very long time, it frankly needs little care, (although I look after ALL my guns). Unless this has had a vast number of HV rounds through it, and/or has been abused over the years I would not be too concerned, but take a look down the barrel anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I reckon we need to start a 22 Wmr fan club. Haha let's make this old classic trendy again ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I reckon we need to start a 22 Wmr fan club. Haha let's make this old classic trendy again ;-) To use a clothing analogy; 'style never goes out of fashion'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 hokay...getting some idea of what I might "ask" my FEO for.... one possibility is .22 wmr now I have heard about some rifles as they, age becomming "shot out" so second hand in not necesarily an option Is this the case with wmr's? Have just bought a cz 452 second hand in wmr. It's a great calibre, loads of thwack and a reasonable range of ammunition available. Apparantly becoming more popular again due to the .17 honeymoon period ending / various quality issues with ammo. As with any rifle, inspect up the barrel- remove bolt and hold to the light (not easy without a bore scope but any major pitting or corrosion should be visible). Also inspect the crown for corrosion. Always remove moderator after use and give the crown a wipe down with oil. You should be able to ask the FEO for '.22' (don't add 'lr' to your variation). That way you can buy a wmr. At least that's the way it works in Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I reckon we need to start a 22 Wmr fan club. Haha let's make this old classic trendy again ;-) I LOVE mine, more than any of the other calibres I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 To use a clothing analogy; 'style never goes out of fashion'. A very good point. Well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 WMR great little cartridge wish I'd never got rid of mine they are much better than the HMR and very hard to shoot out but they can like all rifles be damaged by poor cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 While I don't wish I'd never got rid of mine, I must admit I do miss it at times. I agree it is a fabulous little round but it was simply that since getting the lr, it never got used, so was traded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 WMR Find the right ammo and they are superb, my last WMR loved CCI 40g Maxi Mag HP, my latest gets on great with the 30g V-Max. The calibre has been around a while now (still far from old though in ballistic terms) but the newer ammo has breathed fresh life into it. The WMR took a knock when the HMR turned up but I understand the WMR has remained popular in many countries, and especially the US. There is also a wider range of ammo type/weight available than for the HMR. Without doubt there is crossover between the two, and I have never got my WMR quite as tight as the HMR, but bearing in mind the larger bullet the difference isn't worth talking about. I have never really viewed the WMR as a rabbit gun though, foxes and Canadas primarily for me, whilst the HMR has a much bigger place on the bunnies. By way of note, and not trying to stir up a Hornets nest, the WMR is the minimum legal calibre for Badgers as well (the cull a while back stipulated higher, but that did not change the law). The lighter WMR also fly very nearly as flat as the HMR out to around 100 yards, but tend to do that bit more damage when they arrive. I run .22lr, HMR and WMR etc etc, they all have their uses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I had a 22 WMR many years ago, and what a brilliant calibre it was too. Only sold it to make way for something else I fancied. (I was also using small and full bore pistols too) Now, to add to my collection, I have a .22 Hornet. This is a superb little calibre with plenty of clout. Very easy to reload, which works out at approx. 27 per round (not including the cost of brass) My FAC is due for renewal soon, and I have 'requested' a .17 Hornet, for those 'out of reach' Crows and other corvid's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorismyhero Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I had a 22 WMR many years ago, and what a brilliant calibre it was too. Only sold it to make way for something else I fancied. (I was also using small and full bore pistols too) Now, to add to my collection, I have a .22 Hornet. This is a superb little calibre with plenty of clout. Very easy to reload, which works out at approx. 27 per round (not including the cost of brass) My FAC is due for renewal soon, and I have 'requested' a .17 Hornet, for those 'out of reach' Crows and other corvid's. interesting, especially with reloading...Hmmmm now then since i would only want one powder burner (possibly) and given the land I have (flat as a witches.... etc ) I would be shooting "from an elevated position" (whatever that might mean) so whats the difference in performance, accuracy and everything else that matters between a .17 hornet and a .22 hornet I have sub 12 for rabbits and crows to 40yds was thinking daystate .303 super giant economy size PCP for rabbits and similar pests to 100 yds THEN a hornet for vermin/ over that to 200 yards PLUS the odd fox however ....IF one or other of the hornets will do both those jobs i.e beyond 40 yard rabbits etc and fox I could save meself a packet (though would it be likely that the feo would grant me the daystate behemoth on an open condition and the hornet on closed??) would having BOTH hornets be justifiable in terms of difference or are they too similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 interesting, especially with reloading...Hmmmm now then since i would only want one powder burner (possibly) and given the land I have (flat as a witches.... etc ) I would be shooting "from an elevated position" (whatever that might mean) so whats the difference in performance, accuracy and everything else that matters between a .17 hornet and a .22 hornet I have sub 12 for rabbits and crows to 40yds was thinking daystate .303 super giant economy size PCP for rabbits and similar pests to 100 yds THEN a hornet for vermin/ over that to 200 yards PLUS the odd fox however ....IF one or other of the hornets will do both those jobs i.e beyond 40 yard rabbits etc and fox I could save meself a packet (though would it be likely that the feo would grant me the daystate behemoth on an open condition and the hornet on closed? ?) would having BOTH hornets be justifiable in terms of difference or are they too similar? It's all down to the individual/land/pest/pocket/etc., but that turbo nutter ****** 303 at 100+ft lb is not something I would be looking at for price/weight/shot count/practicality on bunnies and similar to 100yards. I'll be honest and say I think it has a VERY LIMITED practical use, there are, in my opinion far better/cheaper tools for that, I simply view it as a cumbersome exercise in what can be achieved. ....for rabbits and similar pests to 100 yds a .22lr and/or HMR every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorismyhero Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 It's all down to the individual/land/pest/pocket/etc., but that turbo nutter ******* 303 at 100+ft lb is not something I would be looking at for price/weight/shot count/practicality on bunnies and similar to 100yards. I'll be honest and say I think it has a VERY LIMITED practical use, there are, in my opinion far better/cheaper tools for that, I simply view it as a cumbersome exercise in what can be achieved. ....for rabbits and similar pests to 100 yds a .22lr and/or HMR every time! dont like .22lr........ ......twang ...whizzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hmr better..BUT would ONE rifle be better here .....like the .17 or .22 hornet for bunnys 40 to 200 yds and fox at 200 as well??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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