Pat, the 22 box says range one mile. I've never believed it. So, I just now checked some ballistic tables. The one I looked at said a drop of 163 inches at 300 yards when zeroed at 50 yards. I cannot verify this.
I love the Rem 222 that I had(now in my Grandsons hands). I remember shooting at a buck that I later ranged at 425 yards. I had zeroed at 100 yards. Aiming at the top of the shoulder, the bullet dropped at it's feet and didn't even scare him. Admittedly, I built the ammo and did the shooting so that is always highly suspect.
Bill, I would probably go with one of the 22 center fires or possibly the 24 or 25 calibers. But, if you're concerned about what might happen at 3/4 mile, look at ballistics tables before you buy.
Esshup is the real expert but has very limited internet access at this time. A week ago, he dropped a coyote at 863 yards. Yep, about 1/2 mile. Scott makes it all look easy.
Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 03/20/15 06:02 AM.
