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by Pawpaw
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: In Defense Of The Lowly 22LR
Replies: 15
Views: 2161

Re: In Defense Of The Lowly 22LR

RJGold wrote:Seems like I heard the Air Force used to train marksmanship with M16s set up as 22s...
True, on bases that didn't have a real rifle range. They built indoor ranges and we shot at reduced-size targets to simulate the real deal.

We hated it. They were FAR too prone to jams. Some days it was rare to get through one mag without 2 or 3 jams. :mad5
by Pawpaw
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: In Defense Of The Lowly 22LR
Replies: 15
Views: 2161

Re: In Defense Of The Lowly 22LR

Sounds a lot like what I posted in another thread:
Pawpaw wrote:Actually, .22LR has a lot of uses. When times get rough, it will put small game on the table when larger calibers will turn the meat into mush. It's effective for snakes, rodents,& varmints.

It can also be effective and inexpensive practice ammo. I have a 1911 set up with a .22 slide conversion which is perfect for getting back to basics without the distraction of recoil & muzzle blast.

Besides, it's fun!!!

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