Is 22 WMR more reliable than 22 LR?
Looking at the same Federal Premium Championship Training rounds we cited above, we see that the . 22 LR, when zeroed to 50 yards, drops 5.6 inches at 100 yards. The . 22 WMR round only drops 2.1 inches, giving it better accuracy at medium-range distances.
What is the fastest 17 caliber rifle?
17 Winchester Super Magnum, which is not only going to be the world’s fastest rimfire round, but also one that offers a significant performance increase over the . 17 HMR (see charts below). It pushes a 20-grain bullet at 3,000 fps, which is 625 fps faster than the .
How far can you accurately shoot a 22?
According to Wiki: The . 22 LR is effective to 150 yd (140 m), though practical ranges tend to be less. After 150 yd, the ballistics of the round are such that it will be difficult to compensate for the large “drop”.
Is the Remington 597 VTR worth $465?
Me, I’ll stick with my little 10/22 as a plinker and save money. MSRP is $465, but the Remington 597 VTR can be found for about $240.
Is the VTR 597 VTR a bad gun?
Like I said, the 597 VTR isn’t a bad gun. And if it is what you want, more power to you. Me, I’ll stick with my little 10/22 as a plinker and save money.
What kind of Camo does a Remington 597 have?
This model is a bit lighter and The Remington 597 Pink Camo uses iron sights with fibre optic front sight and a mossy oak pink camo setup. The Remington 597 HB (Heavy Barrel) comes with a weaver rail that is screwed into the receiver so that you can mount your own scope.
Is the Remington 597 SR22 a Ruger alternative?
The original Remington 597 was introduced into the .22 market a decade and a half ago as an answer to the Ruger 10/22 among other things. Then the upgraded VTR was introduced to once again offer an alternative to a Ruger rifle, this time the SR22 rifle.