engravertom
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Hi Folks,
I need some input.
I currently have a Mossberg "Chuckster" 22 mag bolt gun, for back yard woodchucks. When we moved in a couple of years ago, our land lady said "feel free to shoot any woodchucks you see." They are undermining barns and outbuildings, etc. It is a rural area, but she prefers we not shoot much above the 22 rimfire, due to noise considerations. i think a high powered varmint caliber is out of the question. I have shot two so far, and the both were able to get away, and die later. Is it my marksmanship? Would a 22 Hornet make a difference? If coyotes and fox enter in to the question, would the 22 mag be up to it? Coyotes are on the rise in Western NY, at least in our area.
If I just try to improve shot location, can i just go with the 22 lr on the chucks? in that scenario, shots are around 75 yards. I would like to range farther afield and go after chucks elsewhere, as my 14 yeard has expressed an interest, and it almost seems like a public service!
Budget is limited, and i don't want calibers to proliferate. I have my eye on a Handi rifle in 22 hornet. Could eventually add a barrel in 45-70 also. Already have dies and brass for that.
Just stick with the 22 mag? the need to stock up on stuff i already have makes me hesitate to by the Hornet, as the ammo, dies, brass, and the rfle itself will take funds away from powder, lead, moulds, etc., for other guns.
Thanks for any good advice!
I'm not a hunter with much experience, but am familiar with guns and shooting to a degree, just to give some background.
Thanks!
Tom
I need some input.
I currently have a Mossberg "Chuckster" 22 mag bolt gun, for back yard woodchucks. When we moved in a couple of years ago, our land lady said "feel free to shoot any woodchucks you see." They are undermining barns and outbuildings, etc. It is a rural area, but she prefers we not shoot much above the 22 rimfire, due to noise considerations. i think a high powered varmint caliber is out of the question. I have shot two so far, and the both were able to get away, and die later. Is it my marksmanship? Would a 22 Hornet make a difference? If coyotes and fox enter in to the question, would the 22 mag be up to it? Coyotes are on the rise in Western NY, at least in our area.
If I just try to improve shot location, can i just go with the 22 lr on the chucks? in that scenario, shots are around 75 yards. I would like to range farther afield and go after chucks elsewhere, as my 14 yeard has expressed an interest, and it almost seems like a public service!
Budget is limited, and i don't want calibers to proliferate. I have my eye on a Handi rifle in 22 hornet. Could eventually add a barrel in 45-70 also. Already have dies and brass for that.
Just stick with the 22 mag? the need to stock up on stuff i already have makes me hesitate to by the Hornet, as the ammo, dies, brass, and the rfle itself will take funds away from powder, lead, moulds, etc., for other guns.
Thanks for any good advice!
I'm not a hunter with much experience, but am familiar with guns and shooting to a degree, just to give some background.
Thanks!
Tom