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Henry Addiction
Henry Addiction
Hi Everyone....I'm new to shooting. I've been shooting 22LRs and love plinking and target shooting. I have a Ruger American 10/22, an H001, and an H001TER (Evil Roy). I absolutely love the ER. I'm thinking of getting another ER in 22WMR. Something with a little more power. I know the 22WMR ammo is scarce and expensive but I would take out occasionally. I don't hunt so really do not need more than a 22. Those of you that have both 22LRs and 22WMR's is there any regret with having one of each? Is there a noticeable difference in power?
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
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- markiver54
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Re: Henry Addiction
The basic 22lr is great...I own one, the SGC and love it. The WMR however IS a great round, and I aspire to add one to my collection. It is sometimes underated as a very potent round! I would be proud to own one.
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Re: Henry Addiction
Thanks for the feedback guys. The SGC is on my radar. I've read a lot of positive comments on the SGC. I need to hold one to get a feel for the balance. The ER balance is perfect and just feels right. If the SGC is similar I may need to consider it.
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- Vaquero
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Re: Henry Addiction
Not Henrys but I own a pair of identical Marlin bolt actions, one is a 22lr the other is a 22mag.
I like them equally, but if dispatching critters in the yard I reach for the 22mag.
I do own a H001 in 22lr, and wouldn't mind adding a 22 mag at some time.
RP
I like them equally, but if dispatching critters in the yard I reach for the 22mag.
I do own a H001 in 22lr, and wouldn't mind adding a 22 mag at some time.
RP
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H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Re: Henry Addiction
I do a bit of ground squirrel shooting mostly using a Marlin 39-A lever action 22lr. Occasionally I would lose a hit squirrel down it’s hole but knew it was hit due to a blood trail. I bought a Ruger 22 wmr in the bolt action American series and the difference in the bullet impact (and drop) is amazing. Haven’t lost a hit squirrel since.
One day my wife and I were shooting 22’s at a steel spinning target and my son and DIL stopped by. I had my son try out the 22wmr on another target and didn’t warn him to not shoot the mild steel target. Next thing I heard a very loud sound of steel ringing and yep, he shot the steel target. That 22wmr put a very impressive dent in the steel that the 22lr would only show bullet splat.
One day my wife and I were shooting 22’s at a steel spinning target and my son and DIL stopped by. I had my son try out the 22wmr on another target and didn’t warn him to not shoot the mild steel target. Next thing I heard a very loud sound of steel ringing and yep, he shot the steel target. That 22wmr put a very impressive dent in the steel that the 22lr would only show bullet splat.
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- Sir Henry
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Re: Henry Addiction
Welcome to the forum. Don’t forget about the .17HMR.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: Henry Addiction
The .17 HMR is a flat shooter and I really enjoy shooting 100 yard groups with that round. Good call Sir Henry.
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Re: Henry Addiction
All great feedback! Thanks for the heads-up on .17HMR. I haven't thought of this caliber.
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Re: Henry Addiction
Ive owned both and like the 22 mag better. Nothing wrong with the mag in the SGC I had one and sold it just because I have to much stuff. I think you will find that the SGC will handle just like the Evil Roy.
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