Ammo recommendations for a MK II 22lr on groundhogs past 100 yards.

[lee1000]

I use Eley Target out to 400 yards when shooting steel. I've never hunted with it though.

[handirifle]

I seriously doubt a 22LR will kill a ground hog at 200yds. At least not the same day, unless it's a solid head shot, and that is a near impossibility to achieve. I understand the OP's quest, but if it has to be a rimfire step up to the WMR. Much better for the given task, with 30gr bullets up to 2200+ and 40gr at 2000-2100, better bullets etc.

Of course with todays ammo issues, getting ANY 22LR might be a a challenge.

[plinkin]

I seriously doubt a 22LR will kill a ground hog at 200yds. At least not the same day, unless it's a solid head shot, and that is a near impossibility to achieve. I understand the OP's quest, but if it has to be a rimfire step up to the WMR. Much better for the given task, with 30gr bullets up to 2200+ and 40gr at 2000-2100, better bullets etc.

Of course with todays ammo issues, getting ANY 22LR might be a a challenge.

I know I have had no issue out to just under 200yd with a HMR dispatching chucks. I have not seen any 22mags pushing 2100fps with 40gr.

[teddy12b]

22Mags are great rifles and I've got nothing against them. The one I used to have back in the day sent many groundhogs to the other side. I ended up getting rid of it because if I'm not getting the benefit of dirt cheap ammo prices of 22lr then I may as well just grab a 223 and be done with it. I don't have any doubts about a 22lr being able to punch a hole in a fuzzy little groundhog. All that's needed is a nice hit in the vitals.

FYI
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