So, I'm considering adding a 22 WMR to the tool box. The reason is kinda all about WMA regulations. Most (all?) prohibit centerfire fire during small game; But you can hunt hogs/bobcats/coons/nutria/ as well as the typical squirrels/rabbits. From the regs I've read, a shotgun (in some cases only a single shot 410) are allowed, but only if using #6 shot or smaller. I would feel pretty good shooting a sub 120 lbs hog at less than 50 yards with a 22WMR, over a 22LR. So; question #1; cheap 22WMR rifle; I see Rossi RB22M for like $190 and not really much else until you get to the $600 mark. Also, am I mistaken to pass the 17HMR or 17WSM? I dont currently have any of the 17s or a 22WMR.
Reading regs; I Think I would be legal to hunt small game with a muzzleloader, and then carry a Henry H001 22LR for follow ups; but for hogs, ground hunting, that just doesn't sound like the 'right' approach
Edit: I think there is a pretty low price Savage 22WMR also, but don't think I've seen them in stock anywhere.
Reedit: Looks like there is a Savage 93 and also the semi auto Rossi RS22, as well as a Savage 91936.
It would pretty much be a rifle bought to fit a specific regulation, but I really Hate Savage 64s, and similar, that feel like a multi pump air rifle
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