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Turk · July 16, 2000, 07:47 AM

My choice is the 222 or the 223 shooting chucks on farm land.

A 150 yard favorite of mine is the 5mm Magnum (rimfire). Bad thing is I'm down to my last 35 rounds and they're not made any more.

22 Hornet is good where noise may be a problem.

Turk

July 16, 2000, 07:47 AM	#3
Turk Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: USA Posts: 517	My choice is the 222 or the 223 shooting chucks on farm land. A 150 yard favorite of mine is the 5mm Magnum (rimfire). Bad thing is I'm down to my last 35 rounds and they're not made any more. 22 Hornet is good where noise may be a problem. Turk