ferreterwithnets 0 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 what range can you hit a rabbit with one and does it have to be a head shot jus thinking of getting one plus how huch land do you nead and do thay check my land to see if its big enouth thanks Quote Link to post
Guest JohnGalway Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 That will depend on the results the individual shooter gets on paper. I don't shoot past yards with mine to be honest, last I tried I was getting half inch groups at 60 yards and around the inch at 100 yards. That's at targets though, in daytime, picking my day and conditions, no rush etc. Basically different from field conditions. Others will shoot farther I'm sure. Head shots would be the most humane method of shooting a rabbit IMO. Again, it all comes down to shot placement and lots of practice on paper before you start shooting at live targets. No idea about the land as where I live that aspect doesn't really come into it. Quote Link to post
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James@Scarborough 0 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I regularly take shots around 100-120yds but not often more than that,as I find there is no need to if you are quiet. As to the effective range of the gun, this is not really a factor, as over about 150yds working out the bullet drop can cause a problem. I do know a guy who has taken a rabbit at over 200yds with a .22lr, but he is the exception to the rule. The best thing to do is zero at 60yds, and work out your hold-over at 100. Then just get some practice in. Best of luck. Quote Link to post
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Deker 3,491 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 what range can you hit a rabbit with one and does it have to be a head shot jus thinking of getting one plus how huch land do you nead and do thay check my land to see if its big enouth thanks You can hit bunny out as far as you can in the right conditions. Many people tend to zero subs at 50-60 yards and high velocity at 60-100 yards. Generally, you do not want to be pushing out much more than this although many have taken much longer and succesful shots..but they don't come off that often, don't push too far! A decent 40g sub sonic with a big HP, like Magtech or Winchester with peel back like a mushroom on contact with bunny and cause a lot of damage. Absolutely no need for a head shot with this stuff, as long as you don't shoot him in the arse he's dead. Head shots always make for better eating though! Land is always debateable, acreage can obviously be important but it is really the type, location and topography that is most important...oh yes..and what your FEO had for breakfast that morning or what he was up to last night! Quote Link to post
comanche 3,295 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Hello .As Deker mentioned ,It's not always about having a big area to shoot over.A decent acreage of rolling land with few footpaths or houses stands a good chance of being passed.Having said that,the owner of a small turkey farm I used to help on had a .22 despite being very close to a housing estate.It was granted due to acceptance that a moderated subsonic round would not disturb the nervy birds in the way shotgun would and all shots were taken from upstairs in the house toward the waste heap(where the foxes tended to be anyway).A good friend only has a few acres but an FAO considered the land" ideally suited " for .22 rim-fire use due to deep gorges and wooded vallies. Some FAO's have started to deride the .22 rim for fox work of late but even a sub-sonic through the head or chest will do the job .As for range ,as Deker also mentioned ,it is about knowing your limitations and those of your rifle/ammo combination.I know my .22 is capable of far better things than it's owner! Edited March 15, 2008 by comanche Quote Link to post
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