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Panfisher · July 30, 2014, 11:15 AM

I would think that the .22 WMR would be enough, however the accuracy and crappy triggers in nearly every .22 Mag I have ever owned would create problems with bullet placement. Something like a .17 HMR with a nice scope and good trigger would work well. Since I have a .22 Hornet and its one of my favorite rifles I like it, but I wouldn't feel undergunned if I was shooting them with a .17HMR or .22 WMR. Does it need to be an "instant kill" so as not to lose them or is that a concern.

July 30, 2014, 11:15 AM	#12
Panfisher Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,337	I would think that the .22 WMR would be enough, however the accuracy and crappy triggers in nearly every .22 Mag I have ever owned would create problems with bullet placement. Something like a .17 HMR with a nice scope and good trigger would work well. Since I have a .22 Hornet and its one of my favorite rifles I like it, but I wouldn't feel undergunned if I was shooting them with a .17HMR or .22 WMR. Does it need to be an "instant kill" so as not to lose them or is that a concern.