The .22 rimfire is probably the world's most available, yet underrated cartridge. Familiar to anyone with any knowledge of firearms and ammo, the little .22LR is often overlooked by many shooters as only a plinking, training or small game round. Despite the lack of power when compared to other rounds, the .22 should be given careful consideration by survival planners.
A .22 rifle is one of the best, if not the best weapons, one can own for foraging in a survival situation, allowing the survivor to take small game and ever larger game with proper shot placement. Many deer have been reduced to possession, with nothing more than a well placed .22LR round behind the ear.
The round can also be used for limited self-defense at ranges of 125 yards or maybe even a little farther if one is a good shot. Granted the little .22 will be stretched for power and accuracy out past 75 yards, but hitting a human sized target would be a simple matter. A man hit with any type of weapon that causes damage, will have other things on his mind besides coming after you or moving closer to your position.
The .22LR ammo on the market today, is much more effective than only a few decades ago. High velocity rounds such as, Winchester Power Point, CCI Stinger, Yellow Jacket, Zapper etc., offer better on target performance and longer range than standard LR rounds, but with a loss of accuracy when shot from most rifles. My advice is to buy as many different brands of ammunition that you are able to find, test each in your chosen weapon, and stock up on the one you find to offer the best performance.
A good .22 rifle backed up with a center fire handgun could be the best choice for the survivalist, particularly those on a budget. Even if you plan to acquire other more powerful weapons a .22 rifle and center fire handgun combination is a good starting point.
Original Article: http://thesurvivalistblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/rimfire-arsenal.html
A .22 rifle is one of the best, if not the best weapons, one can own for foraging in a survival situation, allowing the survivor to take small game and ever larger game with proper shot placement. Many deer have been reduced to possession, with nothing more than a well placed .22LR round behind the ear.
The round can also be used for limited self-defense at ranges of 125 yards or maybe even a little farther if one is a good shot. Granted the little .22 will be stretched for power and accuracy out past 75 yards, but hitting a human sized target would be a simple matter. A man hit with any type of weapon that causes damage, will have other things on his mind besides coming after you or moving closer to your position.
The .22LR ammo on the market today, is much more effective than only a few decades ago. High velocity rounds such as, Winchester Power Point, CCI Stinger, Yellow Jacket, Zapper etc., offer better on target performance and longer range than standard LR rounds, but with a loss of accuracy when shot from most rifles. My advice is to buy as many different brands of ammunition that you are able to find, test each in your chosen weapon, and stock up on the one you find to offer the best performance.
A good .22 rifle backed up with a center fire handgun could be the best choice for the survivalist, particularly those on a budget. Even if you plan to acquire other more powerful weapons a .22 rifle and center fire handgun combination is a good starting point.
Original Article: http://thesurvivalistblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/rimfire-arsenal.html
No comments:
Post a Comment