.22 magnum rifle

[YoungBuck]

what rifle you shootin' YB ? have ya tried 50 grain fed hollow points ?trajectory drops a bit, but i did find them consistant

Ruger American Rimfire mate.
No I haven't tried that ammo, have not seen it at all to be honest, would definitely be interested in a heavier pill for the charlies that come within range. I will keep an eye out for it.

[bigrich]

"charlies" YB ? the war in 'nam was over man. you shootin' vietcong in ya paddocks ? have heard good things about ruger american my rifle was a bit ho-hum in the accuracy department , but after about 300 rounds the groups are closing up and it's ammo preference has changed

[RoginaJack]

A 22mag on feral dogs, Only in ya dreams ! I'd suggest nothing under a 223 or 22-250 or better still, a 243. Remember these are wild, tough and cunning ferals, when you're crawling on hands and knees through the Lantarna looking for the blood trail...., anyhow you get the picture.
Spotlighting or whistling up foxes, yeah a 22mag may be OK under good conditions and around 50yds but a 223 would be heaps better.
Just my 2cents worth.

[bigrich]

think if i got the opportunity, i wouldn't feel comfortable shooting bush puppies with anything less than my 22-250. but if i saw one at 50 i could get him between the eyes at that range with my 22 mag. so long as he's standing still ..... .had a mate empty a 22mag pistol at a few that came up real close too his house and were stalking his young daughter. one died, two others took time. 22 mag is not really up to it in his opinion. keeps a 30-30 winnie handy now.

[YoungBuck]

"charlies" YB ? the war in 'nam was over man. you shootin' vietcong in ya paddocks ?

Heh made me laugh. Charlie is what the poms call a fox (and no I'm not a pom ).

[bigrich]

nickname for foxes you say YB ? careful mate or you will confuse some old vets and you'll start finding punji sticks and other booby traps in ya paddock what range have you taken them at with 22 mag ? i love my 22 mag. i shoot it more than my 22lr. more range and more accurate than any 22 lr i've owned. if ya shoot premium ammo in a 22lr for accuracy, 22mag isn't that much more.