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kozak6 · July 12, 2010, 07:05 PM

I don't know about that. The .22 lr is a tremendously useful cartridge, and I am not convinced that defensive use factors into its popularity.

I also wonder how the .22 lr compares with 8mm Mauser or 7,62x54r in terms of total kills.

July 12, 2010, 07:05 PM	#14
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I don't know about that. The .22 lr is a tremendously useful cartridge, and I am not convinced that defensive use factors into its popularity. I also wonder how the .22 lr compares with 8mm Mauser or 7,62x54r in terms of total kills.