Texasgrillchef
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Obviously a huge power difference between the 223, 5.56 and the 22lr and 22 magnum even though caliber size is almost the same. With speed and bullet weight the biggest difference.
But for the purpose of small animal control, such as rats, possums, raccoons, armadillos and other smaller animals on 15 acres here in Texas, what recommendations would you have and why?
Additional info. I do have a 45-70 Marlin, in my so called “back country” of my property I don’t mind blowing the hell out of them and leaving pieces of the carcass all over the place. However on my groomed property around the cabin, it tends to be a mess to clean up, and my dog wants to eat any of the pieces I neglect to clean up. I don’t want to get my dog sick, and I don’t like cleaning up the mess that my 45-70 does. Plus around the cabin I have to be more mindful where that bullet ends up as well. (More safety precautions to consider)
So was thinking maybe a 223/5.56 rifle or a 22lr or 22 magnum might be be a better choice and make for easier cleanup.
I do prefer semiautomatic in a rifle if that makes a difference
Also any recommendations on bullet weight and type in whatever caliber mentioned?
But for the purpose of small animal control, such as rats, possums, raccoons, armadillos and other smaller animals on 15 acres here in Texas, what recommendations would you have and why?
Additional info. I do have a 45-70 Marlin, in my so called “back country” of my property I don’t mind blowing the hell out of them and leaving pieces of the carcass all over the place. However on my groomed property around the cabin, it tends to be a mess to clean up, and my dog wants to eat any of the pieces I neglect to clean up. I don’t want to get my dog sick, and I don’t like cleaning up the mess that my 45-70 does. Plus around the cabin I have to be more mindful where that bullet ends up as well. (More safety precautions to consider)
So was thinking maybe a 223/5.56 rifle or a 22lr or 22 magnum might be be a better choice and make for easier cleanup.
I do prefer semiautomatic in a rifle if that makes a difference
Also any recommendations on bullet weight and type in whatever caliber mentioned?