I just recently started playing with .22lr shotshells.
I bought a new Henry smooth bore garden gun.
Anyway, the ammunition packaging says,
"Warning: Range 250 yards/230 Meters
What's the effective range for a .22lr shotshell from a 16" barrel?
I know they wouldn't be effective at 250 yards, but do you think it will actually travel that far?
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Rimfire shotshell questions
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Re: Rimfire shotshell questions
No way. Just sounds like CYA guidelines. Heck, even 12, 20 or 410, ( shotshells ) that is, would not be a threat at that distance.
Just a quick disclaimer: I certainly do not advocate pointing any firearm/projectile launcher toward anything I don't intend to shoot at. Even at 250 yds.
Just a quick disclaimer: I certainly do not advocate pointing any firearm/projectile launcher toward anything I don't intend to shoot at. Even at 250 yds.
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Re: Rimfire shotshell questions
Yeah, that was my thought too.markiver54 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:00 pmNo way. Just sounds like CYA guidelines. Heck, even 12, 20 or 410, ( shotshells ) that is, would not be a threat at that distance.
Even if it COULD go that distance, it couldn't possibly have any energy left
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Re: Rimfire shotshell questions
Maybe, with a good tail wind. I guess I never thought about the maximum distance. I'm always concerned that they take care of these rattlesnakes at about 6' or a little more.
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Re: Rimfire shotshell questions
It might go that distance on the moon.
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