How much of a difference is there between 22lr and 22wmr? I need a rifle that I can use at the range 50 and 100 yards. I have a 7.62 already but that eats up ammo real fast. The 22's are cheap compared to the 7.62 ammo. I can get 500 rounds of the 22wmr for around 80.00 and the 22lr for 27.00 for 500 rounds. Would the 22lr reach the 100 yard target? As of now I'm leaning toward the 22wmr's.

You can not mix .22LR and .22WMR in the same gun. It's either chambered for one or the other.

Yes, the .22LR will reach out to 100-yards.

Either is fine for 100 yards, but for cost and bang for your buck I would look at 22LR.

22 lr does reach, i shoot mine all the time at that range.. I have a scope with range finding reticle so i put out 25,50 and 100 yd targets..

 

took these pics last weekend with my phone.

brother on left son mikey on right. you cannot see my 100 yrd target the berm is 100 yrds i have a steel target 10x10 set up.

on the reticle at 100 yds 4th range finder down, 2nd one down at 50 yds.. federal bulk pak 36 grain.

 

 

I shoot steel silhouettes at 50,75,100,150 and 200 yards with the .22LR.........both are fun and cheap to shoot.

I've shot 200 yards+ at the range with 22lr. It reminds me of an artillery piece, but still reaches out.

 

Ironically you'll have guys with 308 remington 700s shooting 100 yards three lanes away.

Hey guys

Thanks. As for Ray's first post, I know I can't mix them. I was considering price difference and distance only. I can pick up an 22 wmr in Pa for 399.00 NIB. A 22lr in the 200.00 range. We'll see what they have, I'll let you know what I end up with.

Hey guys

Thanks. As for Ray's first post, I know I can't mix them. I was considering price difference and distance only. I can pick up an 22 wmr in Pa for 399.00 NIB. A 22lr in the 200.00 range. We'll see what they have, I'll let you know what I end up with.

 

I will say you might be better off cost wise with the 22LR, for the cost of WMR I'd look at a center fire rifle first, like a Mosin and cheap surplus ammo. ;-)

I will say you might be better off cost wise with the 22LR, for the cost of WMR I'd look at a center fire rifle first, like a Mosin and cheap surplus ammo. ;-)

 

Yes, but their are alot more ranges you can go to that are rimfire only..

Yes, but their are alot more ranges you can go to that are rimfire only..

 

Do not most indoor ranges have a "No Magnum" rule, or does that not apply to WMR/HMR?

Do not most indoor ranges have a "No Magnum" rule, or does that not apply to WMR/HMR?

 

I was not even thinking indoor, WMA ranges..I hate shooting rifle indoor..

If it were me, I'd go with the .22LR. Ammo is more readily availabe and less expensive. Use some hot rounds in that .22LR like the Aguila Super Maximum and you'll be all set.

Warning: "Range 1 mile", is what it says on the box. Some say "Range 1 1/4 mile" So just becareful with your .22.

 

My $.02

Warning: "Range 1 mile", is what it says on the box. Some say "Range 1 1/4 mile" So just becareful with your .22.

 

My $.02

 

 

I've never tested it nor have read about any tests, but I can't imagine there's much force left from a .22LR at 1-mile, but it's a good point to mention. I have seen videos of .22LR doing the job at 300-yards though.

My vote is for .22wmr, just because of how much flatter it shoots. I love love love this caliber, and used to shoot it @ 200yds pretty regularly. Keep in mind that for long range (150+ yds) you'll want to use better ammo in either weapon. I prefer Hornady V-Max for long-range .22wmr work.

OK guys my last word. I went on line and looked at prices on 22LR compared to 22WMR I see prices for the 22LR around 23.00 per 500 compared to 75.00 for the 22WMR. So being cheap I went for the 22LR. I picked up a new H001t Henry 22LR with the octagonal barrel today from Hackettstown Guns and Ammo. Great deal, and great people to work with. Thanks for your input.

Kurt

You will LOVE the Henry. I was about to suggest one. Good buy!

OK guys my last word. I went on line and looked at prices on 22LR compared to 22WMR I see prices for the 22LR around 23.00 per 500 compared to 75.00 for the 22WMR. So being cheap I went for the 22LR. I picked up a new H001t Henry 22LR with the octagonal barrel today from Hackettstown Guns and Ammo. Great deal, and great people to work with. Thanks for your input.

Kurt

 

 

Don't consider it being cheap. Consider yourself being educated, as your purchasing something that's within your budget. For me, I could never justify the difference in ammo cost between the two either.