Subj : Re: Recent finds
To   : Gamgee
From : Weatherman
Date : Wed Nov 30 2022 10:36 am

 > -=> Weatherman wrote to All <=-

 >  We> Sure does pay to check the local shopper rag.  Recently picked up
 >  We> a Ruger 10/22 50th Anniversary edition carbine.  Unused
 >  We> condition, less than three Franklins. Along with that, a CZ model
 >  We> 512, .22 WMR also unfired, for under four.

 >  We> Plan on putting the CZ to work as a pest control device, should
 >  We> suffice for everything from ground squirrels to coyotes.  As for
 >  We> the Ruger, an occassional shooter, to be sure, just like my US
 >  We> Shooting Team 10/22.  Probably not as accurate as that one, but
 >  We> since I over paid for the USST version and definitely underpaid
 >  We> for the 50th Anniversary, I figure I came out even...

 > Nice pickups!  The 10/22's are always fun.

 > I think maybe 22WMR is a little light for use on coyotes, unless it's 
 > very close range and a head shot is assured.  I do love the round, but
 > don't think it's good enough for that critter.


Actually the 40 grain hollow point at close to 2000 fps is considered to be
quite well suited for coyote control.  There are even some .22 LR loads that
are suggested for taking them, but I wouldn't go THAT light.  Actually, I'd
rather go with .17 WSM for coyote, but that's a few extra dollars to spend that
I don't quite have at the moment.  
                                                      Regards,
                                                -==*>Weatherman<*==-

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