Winchester 9422 22 WMR (still available used)
by Rick Glenn
Winchester 9422M
As a small game getter you can use CCI Maxi Mag 40g HP and you won't blow the little critter up too bad. Head shots are still best. OR you can use the old Winchester WRF ammo just like you'd use 38 spcl in 357 mag rifle. The old WRF has very similar performance to a 22lr. HOWEVER DO NOT USE CCI 22 WRF IN A 22 MAG. They specifically advise against it and have used a little larger bullet than the standard 22 WRF. Why they thought that was a good idea, I do not know. The hardest part is getting the rifle sighted in for both rounds. I solved that by putting an adjustable Williams WGRS peep on the dovetailed receiver. Just can't bring myself to scope it. For bigger varmints like raccoon and coyote CCI V-Max or a plethora of 22 mag rounds will do the trick. It is possible to take up to deer size game under the right circumstances with the 9422, although I've never done it. What about lions and bears? I have the old Blue Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag loaded with Randy Garrett loads for that.
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